Established in 1986 as a partnership between Dr TMA Pai Foundation and the Hotels Division of ITC Ltd, WGSHA is a constituent unit of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). Ranked as the No. 1 privately owned hospitality institute in India and 26th globally, WGSHA is accredited by the World Association of Chefs Societies and the Indian Federation of Culinary Associations. The institute is known for its rigorous academic programmes and strong ITC Hotels partnership.
1986
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Manipal, Karnataka
BHM
MBA Hospitality
Admission to UG programmes (BHM and BA Culinary Arts) is based on the Manipal Entrance Test (MET) followed by a Department Test, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. PG admissions also require MET scores and personal interview.
Companies that regularly hire from this institute
The total tuition fee for the BHM programme at WGSHA is approximately INR 14.98 Lakhs for the full course duration. There is also a one-time caution deposit of INR 10,000. WGSHA is a premium private institute, and fees reflect the quality of education and global exposure provided.
WGSHA has achieved 100% placement in recent years. The typical annual package is around INR 4 Lakhs, with the highest reaching INR 5.5-8 LPA. Top recruiters include ITC Hotels, Taj, Oberoi, Hyatt, Ritz-Carlton, Marriott, Hilton, and leading international hotel chains.
Unlike government IHMs which use NCHMCT JEE, WGSHA conducts its own Manipal Entrance Test (MET) along with a department test, group discussion, and personal interview. This comprehensive selection process evaluates both academic aptitude and personality suitability for the hospitality industry.
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