Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA), Manipal
Creating Innovative Benchmarks in Culinary & Hospitality Education
Building Future Culinary & Hospitality Leaders
Established in 1986, the Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA), MAHE, is one of India’s leading institutions for hospitality, culinary and service management education, with a pioneering industry partnership with ITC Hotels dating to 1987. Ranked #1 among Private Hotel Management Colleges in India by India Today–MDRA 2026, we at WGSHA combine academic learning with extensive hands-on training, industry immersion and real-world hospitality exposure.
Students learn in professional environments featuring commercial kitchens, bakery and food-testing labs, along with the annexed Fortune Inn Valley View, which provides live hotel exposure. Strong partnerships with ITC Hotels, Taj, Oberoi, Hyatt, Marriott, Accor and other global hospitality brands, international academic collaborations and a powerful alumni network prepare graduates for leadership careers across hospitality, culinary arts, business and service industries worldwide.
