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'''WLC College India''' (WLCI) is a professional education institution based in India. The college was established in 1996 by Mr. Vinay Pasricha <ref name =chairman>{{cite journal| journal = Vccircle.com|title= Vinay Pasricha Chairman, WLC College India Ltd |url=http://events.vccircle.com/content/vinay-pasricha}}</ref> in collaboration with [[Wigan and Leigh College|Wigan & Leigh College UK]]. The College has campuses in eight major cities in India and one in Nepal.<ref name=rank>{{cite journal|journal=Business Today|title=Rank by Emmergingschool|url=http://businesstoday.intoday.in/bschools/bschools_rank_by_emerging_school.jsp?schoolid=1&changeYear=2012 }}</ref>

The college has an Employer's Council consisting of 356 senior managers from the industry,<ref>{{cite journal|journal=SiliconIndia|title=WLCI College, New Delhi (Delhi)|url=http://www.siliconindia.com/mba/wlci-college-new-delhi-delhi-nid-17024.html}}</ref> this council ensures that the programs of the college are in line with the requirements of the industry.
WLCI was formerly known as Wigan & Leigh College India.<ref name=career >{{cite journal| journal = Careers360.com|title= WLC College India: All you MUST know | url= http://www.university.careers360.com/articles/wlc-college-india-all-you-must-know }}</ref> Its Creative School established collaborative programs with several international universities and awarding bodies in the year 1997.

==Campuses==
WLCI has campuses in New Delhi, Mumbai,<ref name= Insider>{{cite journal| journal = Hindustantimes|title= Insider's guide to Todi Mill| url= http://www.hindustantimes.com/art-and-culture/insider-guide-to-todi-mill/story-L6N45489dt6L1pE2srm1qI.html |date= 2015-12-24}}</ref> Bangalore, Chennai,<ref name=defence>{{cite journal| journal = The Indian Express|title= Scholarship for defence personnela.| url= http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/article148551.ece }}</ref> Kolkata, Pune and Surat as well as in Kathmandu, Nepal.

==Academic Process==
Selection – WLCI organises an All India Combined Entrance Test<ref name =Admission>{{cite journal| journal = Web India123.com|title=The WLCI College Entrance Test (AICET) Admissions 2016 | url= http://career.webindia123.com/career/dates_and_events/wlci-creative-school-all-india-combined-entrance-test-aicet.htm}}</ref><ref name=Exam>{{cite journal| journal = India Today |title= WLCI AICET 2016: Examination details and important dates| url= http://indiatoday.intoday.in/education/story/wlci-aicet-2016/1/678555.html}}</ref> for admission into post
Graduate and under graduate programmes of Advertising & Graphic Design, Fashion Technology, Business Management and Media & Mass Communication. The selection process at WLCI has been designed to assess candidate's personality, abilities, analytical skills and creative aptitude. WLCI also offers more than 100 scholarships to Indian students <ref name= defence /> to help them pursue under-graduate and post-graduate courses.,<ref name =scholarships>{{cite journal| journal = India Today |title= WLCI offers scholarships to Indian students| url= http://indiatoday.intoday.in/education/story/wlci-offers-scholarships-to-indian-students/1/343315.html }}</ref> through a scholarship test.

* '''All India Combined Entrance Test <ref name=paper>{{cite journal| journal = India Today|title =The WLCI AICET 2016:Paper pattern | url= http://indiatoday.intoday.in/education/story/wlci-aicet-2016-paper-pattern/1/660710.html}}</ref>'''
All India Combined Entrance Test, also known as AICET, is a common entrance test that has been specially designed for students from any stream.<ref name=paper/> Whether a student is applying for Creative Courses or Business Programs, AICET is the first step in the selection process. This test is divided into two parts:

* '''General Ability Test (GAT)<ref name=paper/>'''
General Ability Test measures general intelligence of the candidates. The test aims at evaluating the candidate through quantitative, analytical and logical ability. It assesses the general knowledge and communication skills of the candidate. It also focuses on testing the students’ capacity for learning in general, regardless of any specific skill in a certain subject or topic.

* '''Creative Ability Test (CAT)<ref name=paper/>'''
The CAT is designed to assess the Drawing skills, Observation & Visualization ability of the candidate. It judges the intuitive ability as well as creative and innovative use of colour and illustration skills. For students applying for Media & Mass communication, it assesses their verbal communication ability and creative writing skills.

For business students there is a Personality Assessment Test that identifies the personality traits and interest areas of the applicant and helps determine the profession best suited for the candidate and where he/ she is most likely to succeed in the professional career. Communication Ability Test that evaluates the proficiency in English communication skills - reading, writing and speaking. The communication skill is important to determine the employability in the industry.

*'''Personal Interview <ref name=paper/>'''
The tests are followed by a personal Interview wherein candidates are evaluated for their skills and abilities required in their chosen field. They are also judged in communication and interpersonal skills as well as creative and lateral thinking.

==Division<ref name="new">{{cite journal|title=New-age education|url=http://www.kashmirage.com/opinion/200713238-new-age-education|journal=Kashmir Age}}</ref>==
'''WLCI School of Fashion'''

The School was established in 1997.<ref name=young>{{cite journal|journal= Deccan Herald|title=The promising young designer|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/438114/promising_young_designers_tomorrow.html#1}}</ref>
.<ref name=Affter>{{cite journal|journal=Rediff.com|title=Top 5 course after class 12|url=http://www.rediff.com/getahead/slide-show/slide_show_1_career_top_5_courses_after_class_12/20110518.htm#5}}</ref>

'''WLCI School of Advertising & Graphic Design'''

The School started in the year 1998.<ref name= new/>

'''WLCI School of Digital Media & Communications'''<ref name=chimera>{{cite journal|journal=The Times of India|title=Chimera fashion show|url=http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/events/mumbai/celebs-chimera-fashion-show/articleshow/17676197.cms}}</ref>

WLCI's School of Digital Media & Communication provides specialisation courses in Digital Media including journalism, business journalism, Advertising and Public Relations, Social Media and Digital Photography and Publishing. The School of Digital Media & Communication offers job-specific programmes for undergraduates, graduates as well as working professionals.
<ref name=Nagpur>{{cite journal|journal = Nagpur Today |title= Professional WLCI Media School launched at Nagpur| url= http://www.nagpurtoday.in/professional-wlci-media-school-launched-at-nagpur/05072051}}</ref>

'''The WLCI School of Business<ref name=rank/>'''

WLCI School of Business was established in 1996.<ref name=Bull >{{cite journal|journal= India Today|title= Raging bull|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/Raging+bull/1/9046.html}}</ref>

==Controversies==
In 2011, WLCI had accused IIM-Kolkata of intellectual property theft.<ref name=ujjwala>{{cite journal| journal = The Times of India |title= Ujjwala Raut, Sonnalli Seygall, Terence Lewis attend Glam Icon 2015 | url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/mumbai/Ujjwala-Raut-Sonnalli-Seygall-Terence-Lewis-attend-Glam-Icon-2015-at-Phoenix-Marketcity-Kurla-in-Mumbai/articleshow/49945430.cms }}</ref> WLCI had alleged that IIM-Kolkata copied structure and syllabus of a special course. However, WLCI had not registered a copyright for the educational course. IIM-Kolkata had labelled the allegation as frivolous.<ref name=iim>{{cite journal| journal = The Times of India |title= WLC accuses IIM-Calcutta of 'intellectual property theft | url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/WLC-accuses-IIM-Calcutta-of-intellectual-property-theft/articleshow/9401866.cms?referral=PM}}</ref>

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