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

Yes, Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA) accepts the Manipal Entrance Test (MET) for admission to its undergraduate courses, including the BA in Culinary Arts and Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM). For admission to its postgraduate courses, such as the MHM (Master of Hotel Management), a merit list is prepared based on candidates' performance in their last qualifying examination?

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 postgraduate (PG) courses, candidates need a relevant bachelor's degree, and admission is based on their performance in the Department Test

Yes, WGSHA does provide scholarships are as per the new scheme launched by AICTE. There are two kinds of scholarships and the students get the benefit of INR 30,000. Tabulated below are more details:

No, as per official sources, WSGHA does not offer direct admissions. Candidates aspiring to be admitted to the BA course must register and appear for the Department Test, conducted by Manipal University. Through this test, applicants' knowledge of various topics is evaluated. Moreover, this test serves as the base for the shortlisting of applicants for subsequent GD and PI rounds.

Yes, BA students at WGSHA go through extensive training in Culinary Arts. As per the official website of the college, the campus is equipped with Kitchens and Bakeries for a hands-on learning experience. Apart from this, the institute has established a dedicated training cell to look after the on-campus placements. Listed below are some of the placement-related activities conducted by the training cell:

• Seminars
• Guest Lectures
• Mock tests/interviews
• Culinary Boot Camps
• Expert Sessions
• Food Festivals

WGSHA BA course has been ranked as one of the pioneering courses in the Hospitality sector. Students enrolled in this course benefit from the institute’s partnerships with prominent plays of the Hospitality sector such as ITC Hotels, Fortune Inn Valley View, and more.

As per student reviews on Shiksha, top recruiters such as Hyatt, Marriott, ITC, and others visit the campus for placements. Student reviews also suggest that the faculty at WGSHA is very helpful and demonstrates innovative teaching methods for more interactive sessions.

As per the official website of the WGSHA, the institute boasts industry tie-ups with numerous reputed companies. The institute leverages its partnerships with various organisations to provide students with good placement opportunities. Based on students' reviews on Shiksha, tabulated below are some of the notable recruiters who have participated in the placements in recent years:

Students are required to upload certain educational documents while fillinf the WGSHA BA application form. The documents to uploaded are as follows:

• Class 12 marksheet or Class 12 preboard/ prelims marksheet (for Indian candidates)
• A level: IGCSE/ GCSE and ‘AS’ level results + forecast/ predicted or completed result (for NRI/Foreign candidates)
• International Baccalaureate (IB): Final or predicted result (for NRI/Foreign candidates)
• SAT scores (for NRI/Foreign candidates)

WSGHA is a constituent of Manipal University. Thus, all admissions to this college are governed by the university. As per the official website of the university, students seeking admission to BA in Culinary Arts are required to take the Department Test. This test is of an hour's duration and tests students' knowledge on topics related to English and General Knowledge.

The total tuition fee to pursue BA at WGSHA equals to INR 7.9 lakh. Moreover, students who get position offer letters are required to pay a one-time fee. Interested students can refer to the below table to know other fee components:

Note: These fees have been taken from official sources. However, it is still subject to changes.