Manipal Centre for Hospitality Management

Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA) is the hospitality education arm of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), a Deemed-to-be University with NAAC A++ accreditation. Established in 1986, WGSHA is one of India's oldest and most respected hotel management schools, located on the 641-acre MAHE campus in Manipal, Karnataka.

The school has been ranked number one in India and 46th globally among hotel management institutions by CEO World Magazine (2022). Its programmes include BHM (Bachelor of Hotel Management), BA in Culinary Arts, BSc and BSc (Hons.) in Culinary Science, BA (Hons.) in Hospitality and Services Management, MHM (Master of Hotel Management), MSc in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition, MA in Indian Cuisine and Food Culture, PG Diploma in Culinary Arts, and various diploma and certificate courses.

WGSHA maintains industry partnerships with leading hotel chains including ITC Welcomgroup (the founding partner), Taj Hotels, The Oberoi Group, Hyatt, Hilton, and Air Vistara. Graduates have reported a median placement salary of INR 11.7 LPA (2022 data), placing WGSHA among the top hospitality schools in the country for employment outcomes.

The school's alumni network includes internationally recognised names such as Michelin-star chef Vikas Khanna and Chopped judge Maneet Chauhan. WGSHA operates across multiple MAHE campuses in Manipal, Bangalore, Mangalore, and Jamshedpur. Facilities include professional training kitchens, a model restaurant, bakery and confectionery labs, housekeeping training suites, and a front office simulation lab, providing students with industry-standard practical training alongside academic coursework.