Top Fifteen Hotel Management Colleges In India

The hospitality industry is booming in the present era as tourism is increasing and food habits are rapidly changing from day to day. Hotels are increasing in every corner of India.  Students are considering hotel management as a career. Hotel management courses are available after 12th/intermediate as a bachelor's degree and there are many top and best private hotel management colleges providing services to the students for the past decade. The Indian government also established government hotel management colleges in different states and conducts national entrance exams to these colleges every year. 

Who is eligible for a hotel management course? How much percentage is required for hotel management?

Students who have successfully completed intermediate or plus two from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% in the board exam are eligible for the hotel management courses.

Is a hotel management course easy?

Hotel management courses are more practical and known work as we learn from childhood. Here in these courses, things are taught in a technical and best manner to execute the work. If you have an interest in hotel management you can definitely have a good and bright career.  

Is there any entrance exam for hotel management?

The National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Exam (NCHMCT JEE) is a national-level examination conducted for admission in Hotel Management / Hospitality courses in national, State and some of the top private Hotel Management colleges across India.

Is there any career in hotel management? Is there scope in hotel management?

A career in hotel management is bright as every hotel requires cooking and hospitality staff to take care of the hotel either in the front office, back end or in sales and marketing. So there is a constant demand for hotel management students in hotels and other hospitality networks. there are multiple job opportunities  for  hotel management students in various fields such as Hospitality,  Airline Catering, Cabin Services, Cruise Ship Hotel Management, Hospital administration and catering, Hotel and Tourism etc 

Is maths compulsory for hotel management?

  No, maths is not compulsory for hotel management. Here subjects mostly related to hospitality and food technologies 

Is BHM a degree?

 Bachelor of Hotel Management is a bachelor's degree course in hospitality and tourism.  The course duration is 3 years. With intermediate as minimum eligibility to join in hotel management course. 

1.INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT, CATERING AND NUTRITION - [IHM], PUSA, NEW DELHI

  IHM  Highlights: 

1. The Institute of hotel management catering and nutrition, Pusa is one of the premier hospitality institutions of India providing quality hospitality education at undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate levels. 
2. The institute comes under the aegis of the Ministry Of Tourism, Government of India. Situated in the lush green areas of Pusa, the campus had been established in the year 1962 and is standing tall and strong. 
3. The institute has been awarded as the best hotel management institute in the country consecutively six times in a row by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. The institute also has been the recipient of many such prestigious laurels over the years. The institute has also witnessed many international level exposure with respect to chef training programs etc. 
4. Following and also with an aim of instilling the concept of sustainability in the future of the country, TRAS (THINK RESPONSIBLE AND ACT SUSTAINABLE) is a program which we strictly adhere to, and have subsequently adopted many eco-friendly measures to conserve the natural resources.

IHM Establishment: 1962 IHM   Accreditations:  NCHMCT IHM   Affiliated To   IGNOU, NEW DELHI IHM   Eligibility & Admission:    Intermediate with 50%+ Entrance Exam  IHM   Fee Structure: Rs 1.32  Lakhs  IHM   Location:  Pusa, New Delhi, Delhi 110012

2.WELCOMGROUP GRADUATE SCHOOL OF HOTEL ADMINISTRATION - [WGSHA], MANIPAL

WGSHA  Highlights:

1. Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA) is a constituent unit of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, and was established in 1986 as a unit of Dr TMA Pai Foundation in partnership with the Hotels Division of ITC Ltd. 
2. Today, WGSHA is India’s premier hotel management institute and it has been ranked 26th among the Best Hospitality and Hotel Management Schools in the world 2020 by CEOWORLD Magazine.

WGSHA    Establishment: 1987 WGSHA   Accreditations:  AICTE, NBA  WGSHA   Affiliated To   MAHE, MANIPAL  WGSHA   Eligibility & Admission:    Intermediate with 50%+ Entrance Exam WGSHA   Fee Structure: Rs 3.68  Lakhs  WGSHA   Location: Madhav Nagar, Manipal, Karnataka 576104

3.INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT CATERING TECHNOLOGY AND APPLIED NUTRITION - [IHM], MUMBAI

IHM  Highlights:

1. The Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Mumbai, the first of its kind in South East Asia was founded in 1954 by the All India Women’s Central Food Council under the leadership of Late Smt. Lilavati Munshi. Late Smt. Lilavati Munshi with a band of courageous women which included Smt. Homi J H Taleyarkhan and Smt. Leela N Jog under the name of All India Women’s Central Food Council established a chain of Annapoornas (restaurants) throughout the country, but primarily in the metropolitan cities to prepare and sell economic but nutritionally sound snacks and foods. The purpose was to improve the nutritional status of the average from a high cereal diet to a more balanced diet. 
2. The critical factor however was to find trained personnel to run these Annapoornas on a self-financing basis. Hence the birth of the training Institute - IHM Mumbai. Hotel Management and Catering Technology was still a young discipline in those days even in the West, in fact, the school of Hotel Administration of Cornell University bifurcated from the Department of Home Economics as a separate faculty only in 1954.

IHM    Establishment: 1954 IHM   Accreditations:  AICTE IHM   Affiliated To   Public University IHM   Eligibility & Admission:    Intermediate with 50%+ Entrance Exam IHM   Fee Structure: Rs 4.5 Lakhs  IHM   Location:  SVS Rd, Aparna Vaibhav Society, Dadar West, Dadar, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400028

4.INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT - [IHM], BANGALORE

IHM  Highlights:

1. Bangalore, located 1000 meters above sea level, the bustling capital city of Karnataka, has a perpetual holiday atmosphere, thanks mainly to its picnic weather. Founded in 1537 by a local chieftain Kempe Gowda, Bangalore has seen much and imbibed even more. Rapid industrial growth has not taken away Bangalore’s old-world charm. A stay and study here will be truly delightful. Known as the Garden city and Silicon Valley of India, Bangalore offers an ideal environment for academic pursuits.
2. The Institute of Hotel Management, Bangalore is ranked one among the best in the country. Set amidst a well-spaced and lush green Government campus, the Institute is synonymous with Quality in hospitality education.
3. From its humble beginning as a Food Craft Institute in1969 offering short term courses, the College was rechristened to its present name in1983 and commenced offering the 3 Year Degree in Hotel & Hospitality Administration. Today, the Institute is widely regarded as one of the premier Institutes in the country to equip aspirants for the hospitality service.
4. The Bangalore Institute was set up jointly by the Government of India and the Government of Karnataka.. One of the most striking features of the Institute is the cosmopolitan composition of its students. Young people from diverse backgrounds and from different corners of the country find a common ground here to study and grow together.  

IHM    Establishment: 1969 IHM   Accreditations:  NCHMCT IHM   Affiliated To   Public University IHM   Eligibility & Admission:    Intermediate with 50%+ Entrance Exam IHM   Fee Structure: Rs 1.29 Lakhs  IHM   Location: S.J. Polytechnic Campus, Seshadri Road, near M S Building, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001

5.INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT CATERING TECHNOLOGY & APPLIED NUTRITION- [IHMH ], HYDERABAD

IHM  Highlights:

1. This Institute was started in 1972 as a registered Society under the Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Public Societies Act, 1350 Fasli (Act I of 1350F) in the name and style “Food Craft Institute (Hyderabad) Society”, Hyderabad. The government of India, Department of Tourism, New Delhi have upgraded this Institute in 1984 by introducing a 3 Year Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Technology. Consequent to graduation, the name of the Institute has been changed from “Food Craft Institute” to “Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition”.
2. This Institute is functioning under the academic control of the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Noida, an Apex Body set up by the Department of Tourism, Government of India. Prior to the up gradation, only Craft Certificate Courses of Six months / One Year duration were conducted in the trades – Cookery, Bakery and Confectionery, Canning and Food Preservation, Restaurant and Counter Service, Hotel Reception and Book-keeping and House-Keeping including a Postgraduate Diploma Course in Tourism and Travel.
3. The examination for these courses was then conducted by the State Board of Technical Education and Training, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad and Certificates awarded by them. Now the examinations for presently run courses are being conducted on an India basis by the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Noida and the certificates are awarded by the Council directly. 
4. From the Academic Year 2002-03, the 3-Year Diploma in Hotel Management & Catering Technology was converted into a 3-Year Bachelor of Science Programme in Hospitality & Hotel Administration (B.Sc. – HHA) and the certificates for the graduating students are being awarded by the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi, in 2006-07. To create employable skills among the unemployed youth, ‘Hunar Se Rozgar’ programme under Capacity Building for Service Providers sponsored by Government of India, Ministry of Tourism (HRD), is being conducted at this Institute offering four courses: (a)Food Production – eight weeks ; (b)Food and Beverage Service –six weeks; (c) House-Keeping – six weeks and (d) Bakery – eight weeks. A stipend of Rs.2000/ for eight weeks courses and Rs.1500/- for six weeks courses are being paid on attaining the attendance of 90%. Placement assistance is also provided to the candidates to get employment in various organizations.

IHM    Establishment: 1972 IHM   Accreditations:  NCHMCT IHM   Affiliated To   Public University IHM   Eligibility & Admission:    Intermediate with 50%+ Entrance Exam IHM   Fee Structure: Rs 1.3 Lakhs  IHM   Location: F-Row, Vidya Nagar, DD Colony, Hyderabad, Telangana 500007

6.BANARSIDAS CHANDIWALA INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT & CATERING TECHNOLOGY [BCIHMCT], NEW DELHI

BCIHMCT  Highlights:

1. This Institute was established in 1999 under the aegis of Shri Banarsidas Chandiwala Sewa Smarak Trust Society, a charitable Society working in the field of Health & Education since 1952, with a view to providing quality education. BCIHMCT, New Delhi is a progressive Hotel Management Institute and is among the Top 10 Hotel Management Colleges in the country. The institute has created a niche for itself as a source of competent managerial and technical manpower for the hotel industry. The Institute is Accredited with "Grade -A" by NAAC, an autonomous body under UGC, as Quality Institution. 
2. BCIHMCT, New Delhi is the First Hotel Management Institute affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi awarding a four-year degree in Hotel Management & Catering Technology and is approved by AICTE (All India Council of Technical Education) Ministry of HRD, Government of India. BCIHMCT is graded as an A+ Category Institute by Delhi Govt and GGSIP University, Delhi.
3. The ‘Process Management Approach’ followed by the institute facilitates effective implementation of each process and its monitoring. Both the stakeholders – the faculty and the students – share the vision and mission of the Institute and are active partners in its implementation.

BCIHMCT    Establishment: 1999 BCIHMCT   Accreditations:  NAAC BCIHMCT   Affiliated To   GGSIPU, NEW DELHI  BCIHMCT   Eligibility & Admission:    Intermediate with 50%+ Entrance Exam BCIHMCT   Fee Structure: Rs 1.77 Lakhs  BCIHMCT   Location: Chandiwala Estate, Maa Anandmai Marg, Near Govindpuri Metro Station, Kalkaji, New Delhi, Delhi 110019

7.INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT CATERING TECHNOLOGY AND APPLIED NUTRITION - [IHM], CHENNAI

IHM  Highlights:

1. The Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Chennai was established in 1963 jointly sponsored by the Government of Tamil Nadu and the Govt. of India at the national level as one of the Pioneer Institutes in India for imparting quality training in Three Year Degree B.Sc in H&HA, Two Year Post Graduation M.Sc in HA and also 1 ½ Year Diploma and Craft Courses.  The Govt. of Tamil Nadu was closely associated with the institute since its very inception.  
2. The entire Recurring and Capital expenditure is funded by the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India from 1.4.79.  The Institute has recorded rapid growth, expansion and popularity in the past 50 years with senior management level employment for the students.  At present Capital Grant only is funded by the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India and from 1998-1999 Recurring Expenditure is self-financed by the Institute.
3. Hotel and Catering is one of the largest industries employing lakhs of people.  Holidaymakers, business travellers, overseas tourists, visitors to theme parks and leisure centres, weekend breakers, all travel away from home and create demand for food, accommodation and hospitality.  Industrial catering, fast food centres, theme restaurants  Clubs, Catering & Hotel Management establishment, self entrepreneurship and offshore catering in food products are other sectors in the catering industry which covers such large operations as health and education and airline and cruise operations.
4.  Institute of Hotel Management, Chennai has provided high-quality courses in Hotel & Catering for over 50 years and has excellent links with the industry and has made a name at a global and national level providing personnel for the industry both at home and abroad.

IHM    Establishment: 1963 IHM   Accreditations:  NCHMCT IHM   Affiliated To   IGNOU, NEW DELHI IHM   Eligibility & Admission:    Intermediate with 50%+ Entrance Exam IHM   Fee Structure: Rs  1.39 Lakhs  IHM   Location: P.O, 4 th Cross Street, C.I.T Campus, TTTI, Tharamani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600113

8.INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT, CATERING & NUTRITION - [IHM], LUCKNOW

IHM  Highlights:

1. IHM, Lucknow is an institute of high repute and excellence under the aegis of the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. Of India & Uttar Pradesh. The institute imparts quality training and education in the field of Hospitality and Tourism Industry.
2. Established in 1969 as a Food Craft Institute and upgraded to an Institute of Hotel Management in 1980 to conduct the 3 years Diploma course.
3. This institute offers students the opportunity to develop professional and academic excellence with a view to enjoy a rewarding career as a Hotel or Restaurant Manager, Food & Beverage Manager, Front Office Manager, Executive Chef or as Executive House-Keeper etc. Whatever be the career choice students expect that the Hospitality training they receive at IHM, Lucknow will allow them to begin work in their profession as soon as they graduate.

IHM    Establishment: 1969 IHM   Accreditations:  NCHMCT IHM   Affiliated To   Public University IHM   Eligibility & Admission:    Intermediate with 50%+ Entrance Exam IHM   Fee Structure: Rs  1.21 Lakhs  IHM   Location: Sector G Main Rd, Sector G, Sector L, Aliganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226024

9.ARMY INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT & CATERING TECHNOLOGY - [AIHMCT], BANGALORE

AIHMCT Highlights:

1. Army Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology is one of the Leading Hotel Management Institutions in Imparting Hospitality Education with a Vision of “Quality Education”
2. AIHMCT Integrates a Competitive Learning Environment Through a Broad Curriculum Encompassing Class Room Teaching, Valuable Industry Inputs and Myriad of Extra-Curricular Activities.
3. Welcome to Our Sprawling Campus at Bangalore Equipped with Modern, State-of-the-art Amenities Aimed at creating Future Generation Hospitality Leaders.
4. Primarily a Welfare Measure for the Children of Army personnel, it has grown into an Institute Imparting Education of Substance and Quality in Hotel Management & Catering Technology.

AIHMCT    Establishment: 1996 AIHMCT   Accreditations:  AICTE, NAAC GRADE B AIHMCT   Affiliated To    BU, BANGALORE  AIHMCT   Eligibility & Admission:    Intermediate with 50%+ Entrance Exam AIHMCT   Fee Structure: Rs 1.61 Lakhs  AIHMCT   Location: Survey No. 13, Hennur Main Road, Nagareshwara Nagenahalli, Kothanur Post, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560077

10.INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT CATERING TECHNOLOGY & APPLIED NUTRITION - [IHM], KOLKATA

IHM  Highlights:

1. The Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Kolkata is an Autonomous Body under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. The Institute is pledged to train promising men and women in hotel management, general food management and catering technology, and in specific fields such as Food Production and Patisserie, Food & beverage service, Reception, Accountancy, House-keeping management and allied topics, depending on the branch of the industry which the trainee desires to take up
2. IHM, Kolkata was founded way back in 1963 with its temporary campus located at 21, Convent Road. The founder principal was Mr (Late). P. A. Koshy: It started with a total number of 16 students only: Gradually it gained in popularity and the number of students also grew in leaps and bounds. In the year 1980 the institute was shifted to the new building with a campus at P-16, Taratala Road which is the present address. 
3. Within the campus, quarters for principal, faculty and staff are located along with separate hostels for boys and girls. Both the hostels have been extended recently. At present IHM, Kolkata is doing a great job by producing a large number of professionals every year. Apart from producing professionals, there are activities, which are regularly held like Gourmet Nite (Food Festival), Blood Donation Camps, Annual Sports Meet etc.

IHM    Establishment: 1963 IHM   Accreditations:  AICTE  IHM   Affiliated To   IGNOU, NEW DELHI IHM   Eligibility & Admission:    Intermediate with 50%+ Entrance Exam IHM   Fee Structure: Rs  1.71 Lakhs  IHM   Location: 1, Taratala Rd, Alipore Mint Colony, Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal 700088

11.CHRIST UNIVERSITY [CU], BANGALORE

CU  Highlights:

1. The professional BHM course at CHRIST (Deemed to be University) aims at developing young talent for the hotel industry and build in the other strengths such that they are able to venture into allied fields too. The training programme focuses on imbibing technical knowledge and skills in hotel operations. The aim of this course is to provide “a cut above the rest” manpower to the ever-growing demands of the hotel and tourism industry. 
2. The interactive method of teaching at CHRIST (Deemed to be University) is to bring about attitudinal changes to future professionals of the industry. The Department of Hotel Management, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) is to bring about attitudinal changes to future professionals of the industry. 
3. The Department of Hotel Management, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) has always been committed to its academic excellence, professional competency and has been providing quality manpower to the hospitality and service industry since 1991.
4. The infrastructural capabilities of the department can support a 4-year programme with a class strength of 60 students. Equal importance is given both to practical and theoretical methods of learning. While the theory is taught through classroom lectures, discussions, presentations and demonstration, the vestibule laboratories help in teaching core subjects like Front Office, Food and Beverage Production, Food and Beverage Service and Housekeeping to provide first-hand practical training. Apart from the syllabus, the college emphasises Value Addition Programmes like Current Affairs, Holistic Education, certificate courses, Placement Training Programmes, which include training students in group discussions, facing interviews and so on.

CU    Establishment: 1969 CU   Accreditations:  UGC, NAAC GRADE A CU   Affiliated To   Deemed to be University CU   Eligibility & Admission:    Intermediate with 50%+ Entrance Exam CU   Fee Structure: Rs 1.25 Lakhs  CU   Location: Hosur Rd, Bhavani Nagar, S.G. Palya, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560029

12.INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT - [IHM], GWALIOR

IHM  Highlights:

1. Institute of Hotel Management – Bhopal is a leading ISO 9001-2015 certified institution in India providing education in Hospitality Management, Applied Nutrition and Catering Technology for the last three decades.
2. We have been able to create, inspire & contribute to a professional community of over 3500 within the hospitality industry in India & abroad. Through the finest coaching, training and industry exposure, we strive to produce the best candidates to serve in various hospitality and other allied industries globally.
3. With our undergraduate and certificate programs, IHM-GWALIOR  offers its students a range of opportunities. Explore our programs in hospitality studies, our distinctive philosophy, and our impressive facilities.

IHM    Establishment: 1986 IHM   Accreditations:  NCHMCT IHM   Affiliated To   IGNOU, NEW DELHI IHM   Eligibility & Admission:    Intermediate with 50%+ Entrance Exam IHM   Fee Structure: Rs 1.09 Lakhs  IHM   Location: Bhind Road & Airport Road, Shubhanjali Puram, Maharajpura, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh 474020

13.INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT - [IHM], BHOPAL

IHM  Highlights:

1. Institute of Hotel Management – Bhopal is a leading ISO 9001-2015 certified institution in India providing education in Hospitality Management, Applied Nutrition and Catering Technology for the last three decades.
2. We have been able to create, inspire & contribute to a professional community of over 3500 within the hospitality industry in India & abroad. Through the finest coaching, training and industry exposure, we strive to produce the best candidates to serve in various hospitality and other allied industries globally.
3. With our undergraduate and certificate programs, IHM-Bhopal offers its students a range of opportunities. Explore our programs in hospitality studies, our distinctive philosophy, and our impressive facilities.

IHM    Establishment: 1986 IHM   Accreditations:  NCHMCT IHM   Affiliated To   Public University IHM   Eligibility & Admission:    Intermediate with 50%+ Entrance Exam IHM   Fee Structure: Rs 99,000 IHM   Location: Near Academy of Administration, 1100 Quarters, Arera Colony, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462016

14.DY PATIL UNIVERSITY [PU], NAVI MUMBAI

PU Highlights:

1. DY Patil Deemed to be University has been making groundbreaking changes in the arena of education, healthcare, and sports. The moral vision of the university has always been to provide quality education in all spheres of higher learning and healthcare services in India. It has now been 17 diligent years of witnessing out of the box creativity, exceptional growth, and rewarding success of students and faculties. Each year the university evolves into a stronger source of inspiration for all its students, to dream the bigger picture and turn it into reality.
2. The university believes in creating the pioneers of tomorrow, who follow a vision of transforming India into a global platform for education, healthcare, and sports. Our shining alumni stand as a testimony to the DY Patil model of studies. Every year 15,000 students pass out from the university and each one of them is the beacon bearer of the society, who will change the face of our world with passion, dedication, and willpower.

 PU   Establishment: 2002 PU   Accreditations:  NAAC GRADE A PU   Affiliated To   Deemed to be University PU   Eligibility & Admission:    Intermediate with 50%+ Entrance Exam PU   Fee Structure: Rs  4.50 Lakhs  PU   Location: Vasantdada Patil Marg, Sector 4, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400614

15.INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT - [IHM], GURDASPUR

IHM  Highlights:

1. Established by the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India, in the year 1994 affiliated to the apex body National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology Noida, is one of the premier Institutions of Hospitality Management in India. We take pride to state that IHM Gurdaspur is listed as among the country's top ten Institutes in the official ranking given by MOT, GOI and in a ranking published by GHRDC-CSR.
2. In the last decade institute has developed a distinct brand identity, today we boast the finest infrastructure among hotel management Institutes in the country with a campus spanning 13 Acres and including state of the art practical laboratories, spacious classrooms, an internet lab, a well-stocked library, separate hostels for senior and junior boys and for female students, staff accommodation, auditorium, an about to be operational training hotel and a breathtaking landscape in a serene and green environment.
3. The learners here challenge assumptions, think beyond the obvious and add the value of excellence in whatever they do. We facilitate an enriching learning environment, both within and outside the classroom, to develop creativity, work ethics and leadership skills.

IHM    Establishment: 1994 IHM   Accreditations:  NCHMCT IHM   Affiliated To   Public University IHM   Eligibility & Admission:    Intermediate with 50%+ Entrance Exam IHM   Fee Structure: Rs  1.12 Lakhs  IHM   Location:  NH 15 Bypass, GT Rd, Baryar, Punjab 143521 These are the basic details for a student to know about Top fifteen hotel management colleges in India and if you find the article please do share the article with your friends and family and bookmark Graduatesengine.com for further education-related articles.