Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration

Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA) Admission 2025

Established in 1986, WGSHA is a premier hospitality institute affiliated with Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and partnered with ITC Hotels. It has been ranked as the number one hotel management institute in India by the GHRDC Hotel Management Institutes Survey since 2007.

Programs Offered

Undergraduate Programs:

• Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) – 4 years

• B.Sc. / B.Sc. (Hons.) Culinary Science – 3/4 years

• B.Sc. / B.Sc. (Hons.) Hospitality & Service Management – 3/4 years

Postgraduate Programs:

• Master of Hotel Management (MHM) – 2 years

• MA Indian Cuisine & Food Culture – 2 years

• M.Sc. Dietetics & Applied Nutrition – 2 years

Rankings & Accreditations

• Ranked number 1 in India by GHRDC Hotel Management Institutes Survey since 2007

• Ranked 46 globally by CEOWORLD Magazine in 2022

• Accredited by the World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS) and the Indian Federation of Culinary Associations (IFCA)

• Certified by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) as a licensed food business operator

Top Recruiters

WGSHA has a strong placement record with top recruiters including:

• ITC Hotels

• Taj Hotels

• Marriott International

• Hilton Worldwide

• Hyatt Hotels Corporation

• The Oberoi Group

• Accor Hotels

• InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)

• The Park Hotels

• GRT Radisson

• Soukya

Students typically receive packages ranging from ₹20,000 to ₹45,000 per month for Management Trainee positions, with an average placement rate of approximately 99%.

Admission Process

Eligibility Criteria:

• Undergraduate Programs: Completion of 10+2 with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks

• Postgraduate Programs: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks

Selection Process:

• Manipal Entrance Test (MET)

• Department Test (DT)

• Group Discussion (GD)

• Personal Interview (PI)

Application Fee:

• ₹600 for Indian/NRI applicants

• ₹2,500 for Foreign/NRI Sponsored applicants

Applications are accepted online via the official admission portal.

Campus & Facilities

WGSHA is located in Manipal, Karnataka. The campus offers state-of-the-art facilities including:

• Fortune Inn Valley View – an annexed hotel providing real-time industry exposure

• Classic Café – a student-run restaurant

• Ministry of Bakery (MOB) – a pastry shop

• Gourmet Store – offering food products

• Culinary Museum – established by alumnus Chef Vikas Khanna

The campus also includes modern classrooms, laboratories, and recreational facilities to support holistic student development.