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WLC College India: All you MUST know
Does it offer a vocational or professional course, a certificate or diploma? Is it valid? What’s the relationship between WLC, UK and WLCI? Careers360 seeks the answers.
by Urmila Rao
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IT all started in 1996, when Wigan and Leigh made a promising beginning with its first campus in Delhi. It was a pioneering start of the study model 'earn while you learn'. This model enables students to attend classes for half-a-day and spend the rest training in a related industry, gathering hands-on experience.

'I interned with Kotak Securities and later with HSBC Bank where I was getting a stipend of approximately Rs. 7, 000, 'says former student Pooja Sharma, founder of Connect2Consult, a software consultancy firm. After working with Traxon India - a campus placement - she opened her own enterprise. 'I was satisfied with the industry exposure,' she says.

According to TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION, the premier publication on higher education in the UK, Wigan and Leigh College, UK (WLC, UK) set up a company called Wigan and Leigh College (India), joining hands with Indian partners. WLC College India then went about offering its franchise for £36,000.

The aggressive hunt for sub-franchising by WLC College India had even become a matter of concern for British Council of India, which expressed its concern on the quality control that arose out of the college's plans of franchisee network build-up (read full story). But according to the promoter Mr. Vinay Pasricha, the relationship between WLC, UK and WLC College India was a partnership and not franchisor/franchisee. 'The college was an Indian entity from the start,' he says.

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Till 2004, WLCI also used to run three of Edexcel's qualifications, in business, fashion and Art & Design. Edexcel is the UK's awarding body that provides internationally recognised academic and vocational qualifications.

'Edexcel used to award BTEC certificates to WLCI students till the time WLCI ran our qualifications,' says Vikas Mirmira, regional marketing manager, Edexcel.

'Right now WLCI is not offering any Edexcel qualification,' he adds. Edexcel allows its qualifications to be offered only after accrediting an institution after a check on its available resources and facilities.

The first move to delink from WLC, UK was made by the owners in India in 2006. In February 2006, Wigan and Leigh (India) registered itself as WLC College (Application number 1420350/ Class 41). They also went on to list other names similar to Wigan & Leigh, UK.

WLC College India with Label (Application No. 1420352)

WLC Wigan & Leigh College India with Label (Application No. 1420353)
WLC College India with Label (Application No. 1420354)
WLC Wigan & Leigh College India with Label (Application No.1420355)
WLC Education Foundation (Application No. 1420351)

All these applications were dated 10/2/2006. It is another matter that the Government of India allows such misleading names to be registered, knowing fully well the harm it can cause to students.

According to Mr. TPS Arora, COO, from 2007, onwards they began advertising themselves as WLC College, India and the decision to move from Wigan & Leigh College India to WLC College, India was taken to build an Indian brand. Mr. Pasricha claims, 'We are using acronym WLC after taking permission from Wigan and Leigh College, UK.' However, no attempt has been made to communicate to the students that WLCI no longer has the same relationship with WLC, UK and that these two are different entities. Added to this is the deceptively similar names used by WLC College India. For example their entrance test, which used to be Wigan Aptitude Test is now WLC Admission Test (WAT) .

And now, no programmes of WLC College India are audited or accredited by any external agency like Edexcel. Mr. Arora claims their courses are internally audited by WLC, UK (which also implies that they are not audited by Edexcel or QAA, making these qualifications invalid in UK). The students only get an equivalence certificate from WLC, UK for which they pay. But by its own admission, WLC College India has modified its syllabus to suit Indian market. The compromise on the quality of pedagogy and delivery mechanism, if any, which might result out of this dilution of relationship is a subjective issue best left for WLC College India to respond and work upon, for its own future.

Outcomes
Traineeship: This is the core of the programme, wherein the students work in a company after the classes are over by 11 a.m. A cross section of students informs us, it is basically frontline jobs, and predominantly in sales. The jobs are demanding and some of them get paid on an incentive basis. When coupled with industry-oriented course materials, it makes students job-ready than most management courses do. But as seen in Karishma Kanuga's case, this does not seem to happen all the time (See Box).

Placements: Considering that the positioning of WLC College India is that of a finishing school, in comparison with many others it does quite well. It is able to place more than one-third of the total students, at reasonable salary levels. While this might be a reasonable achievement considering the quality of student intake, one wonders whether the student is aware of the difficulties, in getting placed when he or she enrols (See Box Traineeship & Placement Data).

Further education: WLC College India offers its own certification, which only has the value that an industry recruiter bestows upon it. As far as our understanding goes, the PGD award one gets from WLC, UK, unless it is accredited by Quality Assurance Agencyy (QAA) would not be considered for immigration purpose in the UK or any other country. We have tried getting validation for this fact from every government body overseeing the education quality in the UK like the Skills Funding Agency, Ofqual, Ofsted, QAA but after several follow-ups with each of these agencies, we failed to get any satisfactory answer. Instead, we were directed to WLC, UK, which chose to keep silent on all the questions we raised.

Our advice
What WLC College India might offer students is an easier access to entry level jobs, and some academic inputs. The traineeships definitely groom students and make them job-ready, besides the access. However, if you are into higher studies or are seeking a qualification that is legal, WLC India is not for you.

Karishma, the whistle-blower
In January 2006, Pune-based Karishma Kanuga, took admission in mass media course in WLCI, Pune campus. But 41 days passed by without a single class or lecture to a batch of three students. Miffed, Kanuga's father filed a complaint against WLCI with the Pune District Consumer Dispute Redressal Forum in January 2008. '

The course was not AICTE approved and was therefore illegal,' says Vasudeo Vensimal Kanuga, father of Karishma Kanuga. 'My daughter lost one academic year,' he adds. Since there was 'deficiency in service' (as the court said in favour of the case), Kanuga got full refund of the fees (Rs. 1.28 lakh) along with 9 percent interest in addition to Rs. 50,000 as compensation for losing an academic year. It took a year-and-a-half for the verdict to arrive.

ORDER

COMPLAINT

Wigan and Leigh College, UK - Profiteering out of Indian students

The role of WLC, UK does not appear to be above board, seeking to profiteer out of the desperate need by Indian students for any international diploma. From October onwards Careers360 made many telephone calls and sent e-mails to every available official functionary of the institution. After many promises to respond later, as we go to press, WLC, UK has not come on record on any issue, instead a few e-mails were diverted to WLC India.

According to Mr. Arora, the students of WLC, India can obtain a Post Graduate Diploma Certificate from Wigan and Leigh UK. This certificate is termed as 'equivalence' certificate. In order to obtain the 'equivalence' certificate from WLC, UK, students of WLCI are required to pay an equivalence fee of £450 (Advanced level courses) and £300 (Professional Level) directly to Wigan and Leigh College, UK. What does the equivalence stand for? Does the equivalence certificate hold any significance in UK employment market? WLC, UK again doesn't answer.

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105 Comments

MISHTI | Sep 03, 2010

This is the best college, and i m proud to say that i m from one of its student.What i can guess from all these comments is that empty vessels makes the most noice.I m a fashion student currently studing in this college.And i say its the best.

SANYA | Aug 21, 2010

This is one of the worst colleges to do your post graduation.the admission process is so simple it looks as if they are just taking for the sake of it.even if yu fail to clear the entrance test dont worry you are still eligible for the course.The so called counsellor ms neeta bamra really does her job pretty well by insisting on to pay of the registration fees as early as you can so she can complete her target.i really had a very bad experience with the college and they are very unprofessional,fraud.........i would stromgly advise students looking to do a post graduate course not to join this college at such a big cost as they really dont care about your futuare and the only thing they are concerned with is your money......students beware.....

WLC College India | Aug 13, 2010

Dear All, This has been posted by the user with the specific intention of maligning the good name of the college - also it contains several statements that amount to character assignation, slander and defamation. This individual is neither a dissatisfied customer nor a genuine person - he is carrying out a calculated campaign against the college on various forums, we believe he may be paid to do this by someone. We have already filed a police complaint and have lodged a criminal case against this individual - since we are not able to trace his whereabouts the authorities are unable to arrest him. The cyber crime department of the Delhi police is seized of this case is trying to trace this person. We are proceeding along all legal channels to bring him to justice. Would request you to immediately remove these comments with intimation to us Regards, WLC College India wlcindia@ymail.com

heena singh | Aug 11, 2010

sair i m heena can u plz tell me if the admissions are still going or not ,i want to take admission in this college in fashion course....

Aarti | Aug 10, 2010

Further, the college is not UGC or AICTE approved , hence it can not offer any degree courses . In fact the college is not even allowed to offer any course that is more than 6 months in duration ! So what did they do ? wlc college started giving 6 monthly certificates for every 6 months which is just ridiculous . The final diploma comes from wigan and leigh uk or university of sunderland after you have paid then about 400 british pounds !The strange part is that neither of these uk colleges are involved in making the course material , syllabus , tests , training and placement . They are just making money sitting there in Uk . The diploma offered by them is of no value in India.

R Kanuga | Aug 06, 2010

Hi, Just to add, what about my sister's case? I'm sure the courts in India are also maligning WLC and they are just about the best there is. My advise to students.. there are a lot of accredited colleges offering similar courses as the ones you want to pursue. If not, there might be ones introduced in the future. Till such time, why dabble in something even remotely controversial? Go to your local college and sign up for the course that suits you best and is accredited. Two quick points: 1) All students who have had patience the to graduate from WLC, and claim placements in this forum do not provide what background they already possess. Also, post this comment, be prepared for all these students to submit testimonials of how this is the only qualification they have. 2)Ok, so KOTAK recruits some graduates... but all of NMIMS, Bajaj etc. graduates are recruited and there are no controversial forums about the same. Are these also trying to malign WLC as competition, its preposterous to even think of it! To finish... if you are going to enroll to secure some future and already have a court verdict against these guys, a well balanced article and so many opposing comments, its best you reconsider. There can be no smoke without fire. we will be happy to expose this sham further, write to us at, rahul.kanuga@hotmail.com

Aarti | Jul 30, 2010

@ Warinder (WLC) Look at the language you are using (daru, biwi ke pass, etc) If the employees are using such a language and bringing in public their personal issues at work, I wonder what kind of Professional institute is this. CARRY ON WARINDER & WLC..

Aarti | Jul 29, 2010

@ Warinder you getting personal again. I guess its the pressure of your seniors making you write this comment. There are numerous blogs for WLC, check them out too. Also a WLC senior Employee making such statements on a public post will definitely upset the Big Daddy. I hope u know what i mean. So start worrying for your career Warinder. I am sure the top mgt of WLCI will not appreciate such comments from you on a public post especially when you cant them. think before u write..

warinder | Jul 29, 2010

Sardar pagal gaye ho tum - thode se seruk gaye ho. anywaz tumhare zindagi hai - tum jano. Magar friendly advise de raha hoon, muft mein - naukri kar le yaar - nahi toh puri tarah se pagal ho jaye ga. i've worked with you - i can vouch that if you stop being dishonest you'd stay in a job as well. Abhi apni biwi ke paise par kab tak jiye ga. kuch to sharam kar. Aur mujse panga hai to pure college ko kyun badnam kar raha hai. Pagal - sub key achi naukri toh lag te hai na. Yeh 360 wale bhi yahi likhe hain. You also know that well. i can help you - tujhe maloom hain na - i know a psychaitric - can help. Har roj tera yahi kaam hai - can understand your level of distress !!Call me - please.... i can help

aarti | Jul 29, 2010

@Warinder - dont get personal here. This is not redressal forum for wlc. Nor was i sacked or working with you. keep guessing who am I. Also, hire better people to improve WLC's online reputation. Again no WLC employee - be it Nidhi, Nancy, or Ankur have bothered to comment on article. All the best Warinder with your yearly target, the admission season is abt to end. Also you have numerous disatisfied employees across India. Adopt a better HR policy that will stop the exodus of WLC employees from Advisor level upto CEO level. You have lot of work do my friend.

Warinder | Jul 29, 2010

@ aarti: if you got sacked by WLC on performance issues, don’t take it to your heart yaar. Move on, get a life. Find yourself another job. You might be worth something in the market – everyone is worth something. If you got sacked, don’t behave like a jilted lover yaar. Ab dekho na – tumhe jhoot bolne ke liye kya kya karna parta hai – tum sardai se ladki ban gaye – kuch to akal se kaam le yaar – pehle ke tarha daru pe or so jaa. Abhi WCL ke peche kyun padha hai. Apna kaam kar. Tell you frankly, remember the reason why you got sacked – you haven’t improved still – tub bhi fraud kar raha tha, abhi bhi. Are yaar, sardar hai, saccha reh – dhang ke kaam kar. Aur mera number to rata hua hai tujhe, kabhi bhi phone kar le

Aarti | Jul 28, 2010

Dear Nidhi Can u give me your Work Email pls? Thanks

Aarti | Jul 28, 2010

Hi Nidhi. Your comments sounds another marketing stunt. Kindly throw some light on the article. You think the article is aimed to malign the reputation of WLC or to bring the thruth out. Look at the no. of complains against WLC. No other college has received so many. Also the above article concludes calling WLC qualification as illegal. I request WLC to honour its commitments. The methodolgy of WLC is great. unfortnately it has become a profterring org while neglecting their sommitment towards students. All the best with your job and with making a difference in the world. if you really want to make a difference, see the plight of WLC students who have been regretting. No point questioning WLC's authencity anymore. Its written all over the net. May WLC should divert some funds towards ONLINE reputation managament or Simply keep students happy. Choice is yours.

Nidhi | Jul 28, 2010

Hi, I'm Nidhi, an ex-student of WLC, India (Batch-2004-2007, Media, New Delhi). It's quite dissapointing to see that some people have nothing better to do than to malign the reputation of my college. Unfortunately or fortunately rather, you may not find too many alumni responding to this article as they are quite busy making a difference in the real world of WORK!!! However, I will make sure that I forward this to my batch mates and get them to share their experiences too. As far as I am concerned, I give full credit to WLC, INDIA for its great contribution in my career. For those who still have a doubt in their head - I have been placed by the college as a SUB - EDITOR at ANI REUTERS. Write to me at nidhi.gm@gmail.com.

Aarti | Jul 27, 2010

Dear Wasim If you have just paid the registration fee of Rs.10k, then just forget it and dont waste further money. No point fighting these people as rule regading fees is printed clearly, while their commitments are not documented anywhere.

vasim | Jul 27, 2010

i just joined the college for 2010 batchch....i m in a big conflict state of mind after reading the whole story.......is there any way out?can i get my fee back........please suggest how i can save my carrear,if its true what u write......plz mail me....waiting for ur reply

WLC Noida | Jul 25, 2010

WLC College India is the best college. We deny all this rumours.

Aarti | Jul 20, 2010

Wher is Nancy and Ankur? No comments, speechless. Good work Pratyush. More reviews available on http://wlccollege.blog.com http://wlci.blog.com

pratyush | Jul 20, 2010

WLC College Reviews Given by Students , Faculty and Employees available at : http://pratrex2010.blogspot.com/ Get to know WLC College .

Aarti | Jul 19, 2010

Dear Nancy & Ankur, Concentrate on ur studies or FS targets. The article concludes will calling WLC Qualification as illegal. You cannot challenge or change that fact. Stop thinking I am your competitor as there is no competition for you. Further - u want to know what WLCI is all about, just type WLCI in google and see the results yourself. The more you try to get back at me, the more I will expose it.

Aarti | Jul 19, 2010

Dear Nancy R. You are working in WLC Noida Office. Dont let me expose the entire team. Secondly if I m an impostor, what is your opinion abt the article & author Urmila Rao?? Why aint you guys commenting on the facts mentioned in the article?? Is WLC Wigan & Leigh?? IF yes, why none of your ads mention the term Wigan & leigh? The article concludes that WLC Qualification is illegal. Any comments on that? Also who is WLC's competitors? No one is able to bluff in over 30 cities in India.

NANCY | Jul 19, 2010

Arti,u don know the meaning of imposter,stop using the word,n why the hell do you need my roll no,why shall i give it to you,i don need to prove anythnng to you???i think WLC should get your information because people like you who are insensible with zero knowledge,just write anything without thinking!!! You know what.. the way you are writing realy looks like a wlc competitors!!!! OUR WLC ROOOCKKKSSS!!!!!

Ankur | Jul 17, 2010

Aarti: Check the meaning of the word imposter - you'd find that you are one. Good for your own education!! lol as for me, am available both at campus and at office.

Aarti | Jul 16, 2010

Also how can i be an impostor? besides I have not written a single thing that is false or miscontrued any facts.

Aarti | Jul 16, 2010

Dear Ankur So glad to hear abt you getting to be branch manager.lol.. Do you think a wlc student would regularly check this site for posts??? Only an employee from marketing would do that. Everyone knows the thruth behind WLC. I am so glad its published all over the web.How can i be an impostor?

ankur | Jul 16, 2010

so all thanks to WLCI, my future is secure!

ankur | Jul 16, 2010

i am also a student at wlci, studying at delhi campus. i am working at kotak since last 9 months. my boss is happy with my work and has told me that i can handle the branch by next year. while others will look for a job, i will be branch manager.

Ankur | Jul 16, 2010

Arti (the imposter)- you obviosuly are from a competitor - how low you people stoop to blame other colleges. which company/ college are you from - whats your email ID/phone no. It seems you are the one who an IMPOSTER!

Aarti | Jul 16, 2010

Dear Nancy ! Can you provide me with your roll no. and where are u doing your traineeship? The term equivalence certificate is used by WLC officials and not students. Stop impostoring yourself as student..

Nancy | Jul 16, 2010

Metoo studing in the college,i m in 2nd year media course at Indore,college is really good,i have met with so many WLCI Alumnis ,even they have been placed at good companies.The college is recognised by Wigan & Leigh college U.K,i think the international recognisation is much better.Since we are getting equivalent certificate so it gives us international opportunites as well!!What else a student needs??

Aarti | Jul 15, 2010

Why has WLC never produced their final placements figures?? They never mention the pay packages of their alumni. They just entice students for traineeships. Abhilesh Khare? what is your doubt? WLC does not offer degree. They offer PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA!!! Stop comparing it with UGC. All WLC programmes are not recognised by AICTE, UGC, Govt of India is clearly mentioned in their advertisment.

abhilesh khare | Jul 15, 2010

sir iwant to say that i have to take admison your college new delhi but my qution is my digree is belong t wigan&leigh college uk but this degree is not to belong ugc so aftar the complete degree provlam not to creat my face so plese give me solution of this provlam thanks sir

Sunil Gideon | Jul 14, 2010

This is undoubtedly the best college. The curriculum is prepared in partnership with the best in the Industry. Students get to work with leading companies alongside the course - this ensures that WLCI students get better placements. The previous comment using my name, posted by an imposter, is obviouly unture - posted possibly by an disgrunted ex-colleague. Coming back to WLCI- i an an WLCI alumni myself - and have worked with the college for the last 12 years - we have examples of over 10,000 students who are leading successful careers with the Industry - will be happy to share. i can be contacted at sunil@wlci.in

Priya | Jul 14, 2010

To know more about WLC, pls visit http://wlccollege.blog.com

Sunil Gideon | Jul 14, 2010

The college is totally fake. I can assure all the good comments have been made from WLC staff ID. Just type wlc in consumer complaints and you will see the results yourself. The PDBM qualification is not even a Post graduate. Its just a Professional Diploma. Nobody recognises this fake qualification. Students please speak to the alumni before seeking admission here.

s.sivaprasad | Jul 14, 2010

I think WLC have done very good job in traineeship & final placement. Any one can make it out from figures. how to join in wlc cource

Mehak | Jul 10, 2010

I don know why u guys are saying like this,i m a FT student for WLC but i don find anything wrong with the college.They have provided me with traineeship,and i regulary do attend my classes as well.So please stop writing negative about the college to divert viewers mind!!!!if any one want they can mail me at arora.mehak12@yahoo.com.

golu | Jul 08, 2010

hi frnds i m at present studing in this college and this is the worst decision of my life bcoz they are the cheater n their marketing plan is much attractive so the people can b attracted . the good comments are written by WLC EMPLOYEES so there should be balance. I will suguest not to join this college plz it s my request.

koshal dubey | Jul 08, 2010

if any body from gwalior in wlc plz give me ur contact no.bcz i want to some detail relative to wlc. plz mail me koshaldubey@ibibo.com

angle | Jul 06, 2010

pls ppl dont ever join this college.....its really pathetic n it sucks in every ways....trust me m studying here n m cursing myself for being here...

doucare | Jul 06, 2010

u should join the college,, only if u'r out of ur f****n mind,, the degree they provide has no value,, i'm doing design from WLC mumbai,, they expect u to know all the softwares and do things on ur on,, if u seriously wanna waste ur money,, there are other places u can do it,, the college is nothing more than 'CRAP' p.s a college which cant provide enough plug points to charge the laptops,, what more can one expect from them? i wasted my 1 year n over 2lks rupees... wlc was the biggest mistake of my life.. i'm writing all this cuz i so wish some1 had told me this b4 i joined this damn college,,

khushi | Jul 05, 2010

hey cn any one tell me abt d mba coll. is dis coll is best 2 do mba... n wat is its position in india. whether i should opt 4 dis coll or nt. i m intersted in finnane or hr... n which campus is best to do dis...

komal | Jul 03, 2010

I m also a student of WLCI college at Noida,i think it is a good college,i m in my final sem in management,i don know why these people are putting these fake comments to ruin my college name....!!! And i would suggest to join it..

javeed ahmad | Jul 01, 2010

I'm a current student of WLCI college it is really good college my suggestion to everyone not to join it

priya | Jun 29, 2010

Hi Tina,WLCI creative courses like FT,Media,graphic designing are very well known and they are globally recognised,youshould not miss the chance...go ahead and take admission and i m also WLCI pass out and now im working at Delhi with NIFT as a senior consulatant...so no worries.....bye....if you need any help just mail me at simik93@ymail.com,with your contact info!!

priya | Jun 29, 2010

Hi Tina,WLCI creative courses like FT,Media,graphic designing are very well known and they are globally recognised,youshould not miss the chance...go ahead and take admission and i m also WLCI pass out and now im working at Delhi with NIFT as a senior consulatant...so no worries.....bye....if you need any help just mail me at simik93@ymail.com,with your contact info!!

tina | Jun 28, 2010

hey i m willing to do mass comm from delhi campus if any body can help m to know abt the college and d course plz let m knw.or any student who iz pursuayng dis course frm wlc gve m d details .its urgent.i ll b depositing d fees very soon.

tina | Jun 28, 2010

hey i m willing to do mass comm from delhi campus if any body can help m to abt the college and d course plz let m knw.or any student who iz pursuayng dis course frm wlc gve m d details .its urgent.i ll b depositing d fees very soon.

raj | Jun 28, 2010

Guys every organisation has pros and cons so we should not only look at the darker side,if we don work hard,den every organisation for us is money making,no one can change us until we work hard.help yourself and god will definately help u...Even no one can"t take these comments seriously until unless you provide you name ,with enrollment number...because it doesnt looks like you r a genuine student as well....!!!!

shelly | Jun 28, 2010

kudos to the author for providing such a relevant data. i tell you wlci is totally a money making organisation,who can go to any xtreme for taking admissions of students.during enrollment N number of false promises are made and hardly any of dem are fulfilled. the traineeship which they provide , a 12 pass student can also get in sales and insurance. the management is worst ,the lectures can be hired from anywhere in city , asked to teach for 30 hrs and they are not seen again, they get there money and student career is made, i plea all my friends to not to join this college otherwise for sure your careeer is spoilt and you are only left with regreeting your decision later.

anand jain hubli | Jun 24, 2010

I just say WLC is the best join and get double salaries what other student get bya......

Harleen kaur | Jun 24, 2010

hey i m also in WLCI at Banglore,i don think there is any such issue.We daily attend our class for 4 hours and then we have to rush to our traineeship programme,so we don have any time to think anything apart from our studies and job.I think you are unnecessarily saying this.Because WLCI being a very renowned brand can never do this........

sarang | Jun 23, 2010

it's good college for practical knowlege. Now it's up you how do u think..!. Everywhere u will find same storis about other college also.

Shaan Singh | Jun 21, 2010

HELLO EVERYBODY. I AM CURRENTLY IN WLC COLLEGE IN LAST SEM. WELL THIS COLLEGE IS GOOD FOR THOSE WHO HATE STUDIES, LONG LECTURES AND TOUGH THEORIES. I JOINED WLC BECAUSE I WAS LEAST INTERESTED IN STUDIES BUT I NEEDED TO DO POST GRADUATION AS IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO GET LABELED AS POST GRADUATE. 3 HOURS OF CLASS DAILY IN WHICH 10 MIN FACULTY GET LATE N 20 MIN BREAK. EXAMS R JUST FOR NAME SAKE. U JUST THROW MONEY ON THEM N THEY WILL BE HAPPY. SO PEOPLE WHO HAVE BUSINESS OR WHO JUST WANNA DO REGULAR MBA FOR NAME SAKE COME N JOIN WLC N PEOPLE WHO R SERIOUS ABT STUDIES N WANNA BECOME GM OR VP OF ANY COMPANY THEN DNT THINK ABT WLC COZ THIS CERTIFICATE WONT HELP U. AND IF ANYONE WANNA LEARN THE WORST MANAGEMENT THEN JOIN (AS EMPLOYEE) WLC AND LEARN IT LIVE. IF ANYBODY HAVE ANY QUERY THEN MAIL ME AT yankee_shaan@yahoo.co.in

rina | Jun 16, 2010

I think these are all personal details which are difficult to comment.I think,WLCI is a very good college,there traineeship is very popular among students because it helps students to get jobs on good packages.

sagar | Jun 16, 2010

Hi Chetan,can you provide your personal details(ph.no,add),so that WLCI team can directly contact you.Or you can login to www.wlci.in,there you wll get cnline counseling option and will be told the next step.Thanks.

sagar | Jun 16, 2010

Hi Sagar,can you provide your prsonal details(ph.no,add),so that WLCI team can directly contact you.Or you can login to www.wlci.in,there you wll get cnline counseling option and will be told the next step.Thanks.

CHETAN SINGH | Jun 15, 2010

sir i am chetan singh wat,s addmission processer

Prasanna | Jun 13, 2010

This is a wonderful article, I am going to take a severe action towards the college soon. WLC is fucked now.

amritk | Jun 11, 2010

Rid you can visit WLCI website www.wlci.in and you will come to know about all the Business programmes at WLCI.Also the financial assistance option is mentioned there and online counseling is there.

sagar | Jun 11, 2010

"Mihir,WLCI offers Media courses: 4 years Integrated Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication,Advanced Diploma in Media ,BA (Hons) Media .WLCI programmes are taught by reputed professionals with rich industry experience from the print, radio, television and film media. They prepare you for job opportunities as print journalists, radio programmers and jockeys, television reporters, anchors and producers, cameramen, video editors, sound recordists.For more info you can contact Mumbai - Counselor Ms. Neeta Bamra ph no.022-40571900\1919 .Many students have been placed at renowned channels like-AAJ TAK,sAHARA ONE ,FTV,HEADLINE TODAY etc and many more.You can visit the website and view the students pics of the fashion show event held at Mumbai,where many filmstars did the rampwalks. "

ramnish | Jun 11, 2010

Rajesh,According to the place ment data of WLCI % of final palce ments in 2007-2008 -87% and final placement in 2008-09 were 92%.Nobody get free lunches & WLCI college is a bidge to the career.WLCI has placed students to renowned companies like Kotak ,Birla sunlife etc.For details you can log on to /www.wlci.in/placement-cell.html and you will get the clear picture.

priya | Jun 11, 2010

Manish it is already mentioned at website and in the WLCI prospectus itself that college qualifications are not recognised by AICTE/UGC.Before taking addmissions from any college we should go through the prospectus throughly. WLCI college qualification are recognized by Wigan & Leigh college,UK,which is one of the largest funded institution for further studies in the UK.There are only Professional Diplomas are offered here.

Shahbaz | Jun 09, 2010

I am in two minds after reding this article. I was about to take admission in this college.

adnan raees | Jun 05, 2010

thanks guys and girls for opening my eyes,as not to take admission in wlc

sashikanta das | May 28, 2010

to know about ur passout student from bhubaneswar.

sejal | May 15, 2010

wlc college is not approved by board, but they are fast growing college in india. They are unique in their syllabus. I may go for mba in next season.

minesh patel | May 14, 2010

if this college WLCI is not approved by AICTE OR any regulatory, how they are conducting courses? On which basis ? I think it may be illegal, ?? Then how they are expanding ? Is there any criteria for providing education ? Who recognize their degree ? Is college have right to give education ?

Rahul | Apr 24, 2010

Dear All This is an excellent article. to get more updates on this dubious institute visit the blog http://wlccollege.blog.com/ WLC has changed its qualification to PDBM - Professional Diploma in Business Mgt from 2010. it has no validity & recognition from Corporate or Industry.

sheela | Apr 23, 2010

divya, i think the point of the article was to inform you about the good, bad, ugly. you should make up your own mind as to whether you are okay with all three aspects. so make an informed decisions before paying up.

divya | Apr 22, 2010

i want to know, if this article is genuine, then why would companies like kotak and others post good testimonials about the college on their official website? i applied to this college. but i dont know much about the college. please, if anyone knows clear cut details, please contact me on my mail address, please save others from going through the trouble. but one thing i think i know, people who have commented here supporting the college, are familiar to me, as i spoke to them over phone, they were the marketing officers of wlci college.

Gaurav Srivastava | Feb 18, 2010

never go in this college bcoz i am take admission in this college July batch in 2009 in Lucknow branch. i am submitted 25000 Rs as a registration fee and college will say to me your rest of fee is is fully loan if loan is not provided so i will refund your fee. my loan is not pass the bank and college will says to me a am never say to you regarding fee refundable. but at last my fee is refundable but my whose friend so is reading in this college they are fully in trouble bcoz lots of boy not get any job and extra................. if u r interested in this college so u will worst ur money and time so dont worst money.

Rid | Feb 11, 2010

Hello All...............I am looking out for a part time MBA degree...... So is it WLC a worth college to get it frm ????

Dev | Feb 09, 2010

Simply paying fees and taking admission is not the key to placement, it’s all about clearing the round of interviews, which opens the door.

Manisha | Feb 09, 2010

WLCI is really helpful for though who want to do PG courses or other courses like advertising, graphic design, it’s still a better option.

Ayush | Feb 09, 2010

I think WLC is really providing good traineeship and before getting placed it’s we who has to perform; placements can’t be done in the air. i am really benefiting from the learning curve.

Rajan | Feb 06, 2010

Mihir, The article is self explanatory. Dont, unless you have no options.

Mihir | Feb 05, 2010

i reaaly am speeachless after reading this article, could anyone pls tell me, how is the course for media (mass comm) in WLc mumbai campus? i am done with the test and the PI and i have the admission letter in hand, i have to pay the fees by 8th feb, pls reply at the earliest. would appreciate an unbiased view, hoping a reply, Mihir.

M. Murali | Jan 26, 2010

Such institutions should come under the government scanner. How are they allowed to operate!

monica | Jan 25, 2010

this college is crap.... they take fee in pounds.bt this article tells that its delinked frm UK.. they r not even able to place students for training..records given here are also fake.. plz. dont take admission here..its better not to study..

dev | Jan 23, 2010

rajesh...frm which coll r u?....mumbai???....plz tell me

Dev | Jan 23, 2010

never ever go in this coll......i m studying in Wlc mumbai campus( best campus of Wlc) but many of my friends have not got traineeship and its jan still there is no news about final placements.....all the students are cheated and there is no future in wlc.....this article is totally fake...there is no proper management (thought they need to study managment) no permant lecturers, every lecturere u see will not see there after....so all r gredy for yr money nothing else they even dont care about u when u join this coll...they r also charging 150 pound fee per year which they are not mentioning which cost u around 12000 per year...they are not giving any marksheet which u get in university they just give marks on plain paper which could make any1 fake and that type of marksheet is not valid (i face the problem when i went for interview)....so plz dont go and waste yr money by reding this article...they also sent us to NOIDA campus for cutting edge every semester(4 time in cource) for which we have to pay all the expences frm train expence to food and travelling and there is nothing to learn frm that camp...

Rajesh | Jan 23, 2010

I am a passout from WLC and I can say with conviction that I was cheated. Till the last semeter, I wasnt told that I cannot beoffered placement. In fact, during admission, i was told that the college has 100% placement. Yous story told every one what that 100% means. Kudos to you and Kicks to WLC. They are cheats.

Avinash | Jan 23, 2010

In today’s scenario apart from educational qualification companies look at multitude of factors during recruitment such as candidate’s personality and attitude & WLC grooms you in that which is something unique in itself. Avinash, Co-Founder (www.routeguru.com)

Ramanathan | Jan 23, 2010

Simply graduating and blasting a resume template over the Internet is not effective. With changing market conditions, it’s important that students should be well-prepared to face new risks and probabilities that affect their future career prospects.

Jyoti | Jan 23, 2010

Nobody gets free lunches & WLC College provides a platform for a great career. I am currently employed with American Express, Gurgoan.

Manish | Jan 23, 2010

WLC‘s unique traineeship program lets you grow both academically as well as professionally when your peers are growing only academically. I got my job in HDFC after doing the program.

avnash | Jan 21, 2010

This is certainly an eye opener for students as well as parents. Not all kids can get through IIMs and the likes, so parents fall prey to huge ads promising things way beyond expectations. I appreciate your article on IIPM too, an institute which is the biggest fraud of them all. Thanks Careers360 and please keep doing such work.

Gurupreet Makkar | Jan 21, 2010

http://www.wigan-leigh.ac.uk/international/Partnerships.asp

Gurupreet Makkar | Jan 21, 2010

I think who is making this artical should go on the website of Wigan & Leigh college U.K. and see the link of International Partner's link and check the relevence of WLC College India. So please dont believe on hearings see the facts.

Kamal Bhatt | Jan 20, 2010

Although WLC College does not provide a degree however I feel it provides handful experience in industry through traineeship

Rahul Aggarwal | Jan 20, 2010

It is indeed very researched article which has given great insight about WLC. What has drawn my attention is the placement record. Finally, what matters to anyone is the placement after the courses, which appears to be great with WLC College.

Mukesh Gupta | Jan 20, 2010

WLC College is a best B school in india. i did my PG diploma fron this college and i got good Job in HDFC bank so it's a great instute for MBA

Neha | Jan 20, 2010

Hi, This is a gentle reminder. I have been posting a reminder almost everyday with no response from your end. Would like to know if this is a deliberate attempt to malign the name of my college by not posting my feedback

mukesh | Jan 17, 2010

Perfectly nice article....will surly help many students to save their money and career...It would be perfect if the direct feedback of passed or current students of wlc college are included in this article will definitely help...

ajit kumar jha | Jan 16, 2010

it‘s best help make up my mind .

Rahul | Jan 14, 2010

With the help of this article,you tried to save many career life‘s of student.Thank you. We student would like to join hand for saving more career life of other students.

Rekha | Jan 11, 2010

It is a very good article, very helpful for those who are looking for ‘earn while you learn‘.

Omprakash | Jan 11, 2010

Very informative, balanced article covering the past and present of WLCI with Author‘s advice well backed-up with relevant data. Must appreciate for the efforts put into this and hope to come across more of these articles.

liladhar | Jan 11, 2010

I think WLC have done very good job in traineeship & final placement. Any one can make it out from figures.

Trent | Jan 10, 2010

my so called WAT test is scheduled for tomorrow. thanks ever so much for opening my eyes abt the situation. was under the impression(like alot of people) the wlc india was an arm of wigan and leigh college uk. you‘ve just saved me from making the biggest mistake of my life. thanks alot

S. Suman | Jan 07, 2010

Your magazine is a wonderful guide for parents as well as students. The WLC write-up is an example of the kind of journalism that is rarely seen nowadays. Keep up the good work.