Comprehensive Overview of Campus Life, Placements and Accommodation at WGSHA, Manipal.

The curriculum includes a mandatory internship at reputed hotels, restaurants or food establishments, this allows students to apply classroom learning in professional environments. It is designed to prepare students for the fast-paced hospitality and culinary industry. The course has mid-term exams and end-term exams including regular assessments through practical tests and assignments and they are manageable.

Top chains like Taj Hotels, Leela, The Oberoi group, Marriott,ITC, W Goa, Le Meridien etc. The average stipend ranges from 2000-5000 INR. Students work in various departments such as Front Office, Finance, Human Resources,Kitchen, Learninf & Development, Housekeeping and Food & Beverage Service.

Wgsha has strong campus placements with a high percentage of students securing jobs. The college's reputation and affiliation with ITC Hotels play a key role in attracting recruiters. Students become eligible during the final year (5th or 7th semester). Some of the hotel chains that visit are: ITC Hotels Marriott International Taj Hotels The Oberoi Group Hilton Hyatt Accor Hotels The Leela Residency The Highest package range is INR 10-12 LPA for students placed in international roles (cruise lines,international hotel chains or luxury hospitality brands) The average package for domestic placements usually falls between 2-6 LPA depending on the company and the position offered.

For BA. Culinary Arts at Welcomgroup Graduate School Of Hotel Administration, MAHE, Manipal I Pay 3,50,000/- Per year for 3 years. I have also paid a refundable Caution Deposit fee of 10,000/- , and no other extra fee such as lab fees or other compulsory charges. There are several other newly started courses such as B.Sc./B.Sc (Hons.) Culinary Arts and BA/BA (Hons.) in Hospitality Management. The Scholarships offered are: Achiever Scholarship- Awarded to 5% of the general category intake for each program in 2nd,3rd,4th & 5th years based on the student's academic performance in the previous year. ITC Hotels Ltd Scholarship- Worth Rs. 3.5 lakh and is offered to BHM students who excel in operational subjects.

Wgsha's campus life is known for being vibrant and engaging. Utsav (Mahe Inter-college fest)- held in april WGSHA library is well-stocked with books, journals and digital resources related to hospitality management, culinary arts, food science and related fields. Wi-if is available across the campus and classrooms are designed to support multimedia learning. The classrooms are equipped with modern teaching aids such as projectors, smart boards and audio visual systems. There are various clubs such as Book club, Writers club, Horticulture Club etc.

The hostel fasciitis of Mahe, Manipal are generally good. WGSHA hostels provide single, double and triple-sharing rooms on availability and student preferences. The rooms are well-furnished with beds,study tables, chairs, wardrobes and sufficient storage space for personal belongings. each room has access to 24-hour electricity, hot water and laundry fasclites in each floor. Common areas are provided for students to interact and has facilities like television and recreational equipment. Housekeeping services are offered in a regular basis and drinking water is available for students. The meal quality at the WGSHA, hostel mess is satisfactory, offering a balanced meal. Some meals are prepared by the students as part of the curriculum. The menu is typical Indian staples like rice, chapati, dal and curries with options for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. The mess timings are from morning 7am to 9am and afternoon 12:30pm to 2pm and night 7pm to 9pm. The registration process is quite straightforward and can be completed through online MAHE portal, WGSHA tried to accommodate first-year students on campus. The hostel fees vary based on room type from 60,000- 1,00,000/- depending on the fascilites and room sharing. I stay in Vidyaratna Nagar in an apartment as a 3rd year student.

Other than WGSHA, I had applied for Indian School of Hospitality (ISH) and got accepted. Although I got selected, I had since realised that I wished for a more culturally diverse college and Manipal as a college town is highly reputed for its student friendly atmosphere. The admission process requires a personal interview and general knowledge test.

Faculty members are highly experienced in the industry and bring real-world knowledge to the classroom. Faculty members are approachable and willing to help students, they are deeply involved in practical sessions, ensuring students get hands-on experience and understand industry standards. Chef K. Thirugnanasambantham (Chef Thiru): He is highly appreciated for his culinary expertise and has deep knowledge about the subject. Each Semester has about 2-5 theory exams and 2-3 practical exams. They are easy and requires basic industry knowledge and are easy to clear if all provided materials and library are used.

I had a general knowledge test and a personal interview conducted. I was asked basic questions about the current affairs and other personal questions. I applied for the interview through the online MAHE portal and waited for the call for interview via mail. Once I was selected, I had to confirm by paying my fees and other formalities.