Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal Academy of Higher Education

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WGSHA Manipal Rankings
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WGSHA Manipal is a highly regarded institution of India. The university has been evaluated and ranked under distinguished categories by several national ranking bodies, which underlines its strengths and achievements. WGSHA Manipal secured #2 position under the 'Hotel Management' category in the India Today rankings. It has consistently received good ranks over the years making it one of the top institutions to pursue higher education. In the 'Hotel Management' category, WGSHA Manipal ranked in the top 3 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2025.

WGSHA Manipal Ranking

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WGSHA Manipal Ranking Highlights
WGSHA Manipal India Today Ranking 2026
Outlook Ranking 2025
WGSHA Manipal The Week Ranking 2026
WGSHA Manipal Course Ranking
WGSHA Manipal Student Reviews

WGSHA Manipal
Ranking Highlights

WGSHA Manipal has been continuously recognised as one of the leading institutes by numerous national ranking agencies. The institute is ranked #2 in the Hotel Management category by the India Today 2025. The academic reputation, dedicated faculty, and well-laid infrastructure are some of the reasons of the institute's high ranks among numerous ranking agencies. The article below covers all the information around WGSHA Manipal rankings:

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Hospitality & Travel

The Week, 2026

Best among The Week ranked colleges in Karnataka in 2026->

Hotel / Hospitality Management

The Week, 2026

2nd Best among The Week ranked colleges in Karnataka in 2026->

WGSHA Manipal India Today Ranking 2026

WGSHA Manipal has earned commendable rankings across different domains in the India Today 2026. This signifies the institution's esteemed reputation and proficiency in various aspects, assigning it an overall good score. It can be seen that the WGSHA Manipal's rankings in 'Hotel Management' category have displayed stability in trend as per the ranks of the previous years. In 2026, WGSHA Manipal's rank is #2, the same as last year's rank in the 'Hotel Management' category by the India Today ranki

Tabulated below are the rankings and categories from various ranking bodies:

Category	2024	2025	2026
Hotel / Hospitality Management	2	2	2

WGSHA Manipal vs Other Colleges: India Today Ranking Comparison

According to the India Today ranking 2026, WGSHA Manipal received #2 rank in the 'Hotel Management' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as IHM Mumbai, and IHM Hyderabad for India Today rankings under the 'Hotel Management' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of WGSHA Manipal with other top institutes:

WGSHA Manipal vs Other Institutes: India Today Ranking 2026
College Name	Hotel Management 2026
WGSHA Manipal	2
IHM Pusa	1
IHM Mumbai	3
IHM Hyderabad	4

Similar ranked Hotel / Hospitality Management colleges by India Today

Hotel / Hospitality Management

College	Ranking
IHM Pusa Compare	1
WGSHA Manipal	2
IHM Mumbai Compare	3
IHM Hyderabad Compare	4
IHM Bangalore Compare	5
IHM Chennai Compare	6
IHM Lucknow Compare	7

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WGSHA Manipal
Outlook Ranking 2025

According to the rankings from Outlook-ICARE, WGSHA Manipal outperformed various other institutes, securing a higher position for its achievements in Teaching, Graduation Success Rates, Research, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment. It is to be noted that the WGSHA Manipal's rankings in 'Hotel Management (Private)' category have demonstrated stability in trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2025, WGSHA Manipal's rank is #2, the same as last year's rank in the '

Check out the updated rankings and category details from different ranking bodies below.

Category	2024	2025
Hospitality & Travel	2	2
Hotel / Hospitality Management	2	– / –

WGSHA Manipal Ranking
Outlook Ranking Comparison

WGSHA Manipal secured #2 rank in the 'Hotel Management (Private)' category of Outlook-ICARE 2025 rankings. Its status is comparable to top institutions such as VMSIIHE and D Y Patil School of Hospitality and Tourism Studies Navi Mumbai. Check out how WGSHA Manipal compares to other top-ranked universities year by year.

WGSHA Manipal vs Other Institutes: Outlook-ICARE Ranking 2025
College Name	Hotel Management (Private) 2025
WGSHA Manipal	2
IIHM Delhi	1
VMSIIHE	3
D Y Patil School of Hospitality and Tourism Studies Navi Mumbai	4

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Hospitality & Travel

College	Ranking
WGSHA Manipal	2
V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education	3
DY Patil School of Hospitality and Tourism Studies	4
Chandigarh University (CU) Compare	5
Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management Kolkata Compare	6
IHM Bangalore Compare	8
Chitkara College of Hospitality Management	9

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WGSHA Manipal The Week Ranking 2026

Based on the rankings from The Week, WGSHA Manipal outperformed numerous other institutes, securing a higher position, indicating that the institute is considered to be doing better in various factors evaluated by The Week ranking system. In the 'Hotel Management' category, the institute's ranks have displayed constancy in comparison with last year's ranking. In 2026, WGSHA Manipal's rank is #4, the same as last year's rank in the 'Hotel Management' category by The Week ranking.

It has been seen

It has been seen that within the category of 'Hotel Management (Private)', the institute's ranking has steadiness when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2026, WGSHA Manipal's rank is #1, the same as last year's rank in the 'Hotel Management (Private)' category by The Week ranking.

Discover the latest rankings and categories provided by other ranking bodies listed below.

Category	2024	2025	2026
Hospitality & Travel	1	1	1
Hotel / Hospitality Management	4	4	4

WGSHA Manipal vs Other Colleges: The Week Ranking Comparison

As per The Week 2026, WGSHA Manipal achieved #4 rank under the 'Hotel Management' category. It stands on par with well-known institutions such as IHM Chennai and IHM Hyderabad under The Week 'Hotel Management' category. Check the year-wise comparison of WGSHA Manipal with other leading institutes below.

WGSHA Manipal vs Other Institutes: The Week Ranking 2026
College Name	Hotel Management 2026
WGSHA Manipal	4
IHM Mumbai	2
IHM Bangalore	3
IHM Chennai	5
IHM Hyderabad	6

Similar ranked Hospitality & Travel colleges by The Week

Hospitality & Travel

Hotel / Hospitality Management

College	Ranking
WGSHA Manipal	1
Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management Compare	2
Chandigarh University (CU) Compare	3
Chitkara College of Hospitality Management	4
Amity University Noida UP Compare	5
AIMS Institutes Compare	6
SRM Institute of Hotel Management	7

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WGSHA Manipal
Course Ranking

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The top recruiting companies are Taj, Oberoi, Hyatt, Marriott, Lemon Tree, ITC, etc.

Based on 51 Reviews

Anonymous

M.A. in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition - Batch of 2024

5.0

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

This is the best college ever.

Placements: There was no placement for the Masters course in the college, but companies gave us good recognition for offering well-paid jobs. Hotel Management students got amazing opportunities through college placement. Internship offers from various recognized hospitals for our course were great. We gained good experience during our internship. The college had tie-ups with many hospitals, so finding internships was not a difficult task; however, no incentives were given to the interns.

Infrastructure: Study environment in the college was excellent. We had all the facilities, including well-equipped classrooms, a kitchen, labs, a library, college offices, and an auditorium, etc. The college campus was kept clean and hygienic. The toilets were of star hotel standards, but ours were also very dirty.

Faculty: Faculty members are kind and caring. They are very understanding and well-equipped with knowledge about their subjects. They are generous, yet they ensure that we complete all our assignments on time. The teaching faculty made the subjects really easy for us to understand. They were really kind to help us with our major research projects. Moreover, they were fun and entertaining.

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025Read More

Harsh

Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) - Batch of 2025

5.0

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

Spend 4 years at WGSHA and you can win or close up to you.

Placements: All students who decide to avail of placement got placed. Over 50 companies come to hire students which ensures all students get placed, and companies are of various sectors and help students explore a wide range of fields other than hospitality. The highest salary package offered is 6 LPA. The lowest salary package offered is 4 LPA. Top recruiting companies are IHCL, IHG, Oberoi, Taj, and Marriott. All of them hired a major chunk of students. All students received internships. Management trainees, this is a training for a career boost.

Infrastructure: Top-notch facilities are provided with various opportunities to learn and experiment. Students are provided with a growing number of various software and skills to ensure maximum skills for all students. The quality of hostels and mess is much better than other MAHE hostels when it comes to mess and rooms as it is fully managed by the college which is run by hospitality professionals. All students also receive hospital insurance which helps when students need medical assistance.

Faculty: The teaching quality is very good as faculty were not only competent professionals in the industry but also kept themselves updated with the industry. The course curriculum is relevant content as all faculty members while being teachers here have a hand in the nerves or the industry to make sure they're well aware of the happening. They are not very difficult but most students pass.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2025Read More

Harsh

Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) - Batch of 2021

5.0

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

The college is good. You'll learn and be a step ahead.

Placements: Almost 90% of students who opted for placement were placed, with the highest package being 9 lakhs and the lowest being 6 lakhs. The average package was 6.7 lakhs. Several companies from various sectors come for placement, which ensures that almost everyone gets placed. The biggest recruiters are ITC, Taj, Marriott, and Oberoi. Everyone gets an internship as it is part of the course. Students can find an internship themselves or through the college. The top roles are management trainees.

Infrastructure: Our college has good facilities, including labs and libraries where students can conduct research and experiment with recipes. The college provides all kinds of support to help budding entrepreneurs. The mess hall serves some of the best food at MAHE. The college also provides support for students to participate in sports. With the help of the student council and college faculty, students can develop their talents.

Faculty: The faculty have a lot of experience in the industry, and they bring that experience to the classroom. They provide a balanced course that covers what's followed in the industry, and they also guide us on how to improve industry standards. Exams are scheduled at appropriate times so that students can participate in events to gain experience and prepare for exams.

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2024Read More

Anonymous

M.Sc. in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition - Batch of 2024

4.4

4.0Placements5.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

Welcome group Graduate School of Hotel Administration.

Placements: Approximately 80% of the students were placed. Salary packages provided were also good; the lowest was ₹3 LPA and the highest was ₹12 LPA. Top recruiters included Marriott, ITC Hotels, Taj Hotels, Hyatt, Accor Hotels, Oberoi Group, Leela Palace Hotels and Resorts. 100% of students secured internships.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is the best you can get in India. The whole campus is centrally air-conditioned. The hostels have both A/C and non-A/C rooms managed by Zolo, and they are well-maintained. Rooms are cleaned every other day. The mess provides good quality food, and we also have the option to cook in the mess.

Faculty: Teachers are very friendly and helpful, with significant experience. The subjects change each year. Semester exams are quite straightforward. The college provides course packs for all subjects every year, which we can study from for exams. The only thing to be mindful of is the attendance percentage requirement; you need 75% attendance to write end-semester exams.

Other: Manipal is the best place to study.

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2024Read More

Anonymous

M.Sc. in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition - Batch of 2024

4.2

4.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty3.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

Really good infrastructure and facilities.

Placements: I graduated from WGSHA, Manipal's B.A. Culinary arts programme. My batch of 182 students had 70–95% placements, with top recruiters like Hyatt, Marriott, ITC, etc. The internship programme is great; you can opt for abroad too and also by yourself.

Infrastructure: The classrooms are top-notch. You would never be disappointed. Proper classrooms and the library are on a whole different level with the books that you could get. Additionally, the mess food is great compared to other mess foods. Another advantage is that the kitchen facilities and uniforms are great.

Faculty: The teachers are very helpful; you can always rely on them for anything. The exams are electronic and don't use paper. The pass percentage is 40% but its great. The course curriculum keeps changing every year and that's actually a good thing.

Other: Manipal would be the best home you can be in.

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2024Read More

Anonymous

M.Sc. in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition - Batch of 2024

5.0

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

Teachers are very well and best facilities are available in our college.

Placements: Our college is very popular. Our college has a 90% placements record in our course. The highest package offered in our course was 8 LPA, and the lowest package offered was 4.5 LPA. Top recruiting companies are Taj Hotel, Oberoi Hotel, ITC Group of Hotels, etc. In this course, internship facilities are available. Top roles like Food Stylist, Chef, and so on.

Infrastructure: Our college infrastructure is so good, providing various facilities. All classrooms are very clean, and LAN projectors are connected. Wi-Fi speed is very high. Big hostels are available in our college. There is a food court inside our college. Medical facilities are available. We arrange sports and games every year.

Faculty: Our department faculty has a very friendly behavior. Some of our senior teachers are gold medalists. Teachers provide resources and ideas to complete our final year project. Teachers give their 100% efforts to make the students industry-ready. In college, semester exams are not difficult. Approximately all students pass.

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2024Read More

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What is the eligibility criteria for M.Sc at WGSHA Manipal?

Answered 6 months ago

The eligibility for MSc admission at WGSHA Manipal is Bachelor degree in Home Science / Nutrition / Dietetics or allied subject with minimum 50% marks.

Pooja Divya

Contributor-Level 10

Is WGSHA entrance exam hard?

Answered 10 months ago

The difficulty of the WGSHA entrance exams are dependant upon several factors such as the choice of programme, course level, preparations of the candidate, etc. For example: UG courses at WGSHA are require candidates to appear for the Manipal Entrance Test which includes topics that range from Gener

Chikat Marchang

Contributor-Level 8

What is the entrance exam for Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration?

Answered a year ago

Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration accept several national and institute-level entrance exams to select students. The institute acceptes Manipal Entrance Test (MET) for admission to some of its programmes, such as BPharm, BSc, BTech, MSc, MTech, etc. Further, for some of the other c

Pallavi Karan

Contributor-Level 10

Is Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration good for BA?

Answered a year ago

Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA), Manipal, will be considered as a nice option for the BA programme especially for persons interested in hospitality and allied food and beverages industries. With courses in specialised areas in BA in Culinary Arts and Hotel Management, the

abhishek gaurav

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What is the admission process of Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration?

Answered a year ago

To get admission into Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA), Manipal, candidates seeking undergraduate (UG) courses must pass the Higher Secondary Examination and undergo a Department Test (DT), followed by two interviews (Panel Interview and Personal Interview). For postgradua

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