B.Sc Culinary Science at WGSHA

Manipal

Innovate with the right ingredients for gastronomical success

The B.Sc. (Honours) in Culinary Science at the Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA), MAHE, imparts the perfect blend of classical culinary expertise, modern dietary science and nutrition, and food entrepreneurship.

You study a curriculum designed by top chefs and benchmarked against global standards, while also training in live kitchens, bakeries, and partner hotels. As you focus on gastronomy, wellness cuisine, and food innovation in the B.Sc. in Culinary Science, you also build managerial, business and leadership skills that equip you to thrive in any culinary sector. With industry-academia partnerships, international collaborations, and entrepreneurial mentoring, you are prepared to excel as chefs, innovators, and culinary strategists across the world, like the numerous alumni before you.

Program Highlights

Strong ITC Partnership & Real-World Exposure: Backed by ITC Hotels for curriculum design, admissions, and training, you are guaranteed hands-on experience at Fortune Inn Valley View (FIVV) and integrated diplomas from City & Guilds and WSET.

Global Recognition & Accreditation: We are accredited by IFCA, WACS, FSSAI, and the Hotel Schools of Distinction (HSD), USA – the first and only in Asia-Pacific.

International Collaborations & Pathways: Academic tie-ups with leading global institutes such as George Brown College (Canada), Alain Ducasse (France), Campus Etoile Academy (Italy), and more, offer you flexible study pathways and global exposure.

Special Certifications & Entrepreneurial Edge: You benefit from entrepreneurship mentoring through the Welcomgroup Entrepreneurial Development Cell (WEDC).

Alumni Engagement & Industry Connect: Our powerful global alumni network facilitates regular industry-academia sessions with hospitality leaders, and extensive placement support across Fortune 500 and top global hospitality brands.

Flexible Exit & Progression Pathways: The B.Sc. in Culinary Science at Manipal is a three-year undergraduate program with an optional fourth Honours year, aligned with NEP guidelines. It safeguards your higher education aspirations while giving you the flexibility to keep your career choices open.

Lab Work

5 Kitchens, 4 Bakery and Confectioneries, 3 Restaurants, 2 Housekeeping labs, 2 Butcheries, Tandoor Room, Food Styling and Media Studio, Studio Kitchen, student run cafe, herb garden, language lab, Computer Lab, Front office lab, and food pod.

Advanced Exposure

Integrated diploma and certifications, food sustainability & innovation electives, and industry-academia interface sessions with global hospitality leaders.

Internships

6-month industry internship in leading hotels, cruise liners, or food-tech companies in India and abroad and Housekeeping, front office, service and production practicals at FIVV.

Lab Work

Program Details

Outcomes
Careers

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Master culinary techniques and global cuisines.

Apply food science, nutrition, and safety principles effectively.

Develop managerial, communication, and customer-service skills.

Build competencies in entrepreneurship, product development, and culinary media.

Gain international exposure and professional certifications.

Industry and Academia Connect

Our meaningful collaborations with industry leaders and global universities enhance your career opportunities and higher education pathways

Placements

₹9.8 LPA

Highest domestic CTC

₹3.45 LPA

Average CTC:

Admissions Path

Apply online

Personal Interview (PI)

Merit list based on PI

Provisional Admission Offer

Admission Formalities

Program Eligibility

QUALIFICATION

Indian Boards

You must have successfully completed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board with Physics, Mathematics, along with Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or any Technical Vocational subject with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks and English as a compulsory subject.

A Levels

You must have successfully completed A Levels with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Computer Science, or any Technical Vocational subject with a minimum Grade D average at the A Level, English at the AS Level, or have a minimum of five passes in IGCSE, GCSE, or GCE O Level examinations, including English.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

You must have successfully completed the IB Diploma or IB Certificate with English, Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Computer Science, or any Technical Vocational subject (preferably Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level). You must also have: • A minimum of 3 points in each subject. • 3 Higher Level (HL) and 3 Standard Level (SL) subjects. • At least 2 science subjects at HL. • An average of at least 4 points in Physics, Mathematics, and one optional subject. • An overall minimum of 24 points. • You must appear for MET 2027 and secure the required cutoff. • Technical Vocational subjects must be related to Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical streams. Technical Vocational subjects must be related to Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical streams.

You must appear for MET 2027 and secure the required cutoff.

If you are applying through JEE Main CRL Rank, you must have: • If you are in an Indian Board, a minimum aggregate of 75% marks in Physics, Mathematics, and one optional subject. • If you are an A level student then you must have an average Grade A. • If you are an IB student then you must have average 6 points. • A minimum 90 percentile in JEE Main 2027. Foreign/ NRI/ NRI sponsored candidates are exempted from the entrance test.

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4

Curriculum details will be updated shortly

Program Duration

3 Years

4 Years (Hons)

Program fees

General:

INR 16,27,000

INR 21,66,000 (Hons)

Program fees

NRI/Foreign:

USD 25,500

USD 34,000 (Hons)

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories.

Children of MAHE Alumni
Merit Scholarship for Wards of Indian Military & Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF)
International Scholarship
Achiever Category
Scholar Category
Achiever Category
Konkani Speaking Students
AGES Scholarships
SAGES Scholarship

Degree / Marks/ Board

UG: 80% aggregate in 12th (as per admission criteria) PG: 70% aggregate in Undergraduate (UG)

Entrance Test

As applicable to the respective program

Scholarship on program fee

10% fee waiver

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable

Room type

Not Applicable

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable

Continuation of Scholarship

The award of Fee Waiver for the subsequent years will be the same as given at the time of admission in the first year. Scholarship will be extended in the subsequent year only to those students who have cleared all subjects in the University Examinations of previous year before the due date for payment of annual program fee. Students who are promoted to next year with failures (F) / Incomplete (I) / Detention (DT) grades, will NOT be eligible for fee waiver for that academic year. Fee Waiver will be forfeited in the instances of irregularity in attendance, proven charges of indiscipline, bringing disrepute to the Department / Institution / University etc.

Withdrawal Policy

In case the candidate leaves the course before the course completion (for any reason), he / she MUST reimburse the total program fee (as per Prospectus 2025) for the years of scholarship utilized, back to MAHE Manipal.

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Program Highlights

Global Recognition & Accreditation: We are accredited by IFCA, WACS, FSSAI, and the Hotel Schools of Distinction (HSD), USA – the first and only in Asia-Pacific.

Special Certifications & Entrepreneurial Edge: You benefit from entrepreneurship mentoring through the Welcomgroup Entrepreneurial Development Cell (WEDC).

Lab Work

Advanced Exposure

Integrated diploma and certifications, food sustainability & innovation electives, and industry-academia interface sessions with global hospitality leaders.

Internships

6-month industry internship in leading hotels, cruise liners, or food-tech companies in India and abroad and Housekeeping, front office, service and production practicals at FIVV.

Lab Work

Program Eligibility

QUALIFICATION

Indian Boards

A Levels

International Baccalaureate (IB)

You must appear for MET 2027 and secure the required cutoff.