How to get into WGSHA Manipal?
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In order to enter into Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA), Manipal, all candidates have to qualify themselves in the Manipal Entrance Test (MET) for any undergraduate courses, including courses like BHM and BA in Culinary Arts. Postgraduate classes are strictly merit-based with regard to candidates' qualifications in their previous last qualifying examinations. Finally, short-listed students at both the above-mentioned courses may also face an interview. The eligibility criteria include passing some relevant exams, such as a Class 12 exam. For more information, visit the original WGSHA site.
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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:
Scholarship | Eligibility Criteria |
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Pragati (scholarship for girls) | Female students who are the only child in their family whose annual income is less than INR 6 lakh. |
Scholarship for Physically Handicapped | Differently-abled Students whose annual family income is below INR 6 lakh. |
The WGSHA BA syllabus includes core subjects that are common for all the students enrolled in the course. Listed below are some of the core subjects included in the syllabus of BA:
- Culinary Foundation
- Introduction to South Indian Cookery
- Foundation Course in Rooms Division Operations
- Introduction to North Indian Cookery
- Foundation Course in Bakery
- Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
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.
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