Best Hotel Management Institutes in India 2024: Ranking, Admission, Fees and Placements

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Senior Content Specialist | Updated On - Feb 8, 2024

India is one among those few countries that has an accredited course of hotel management which trains the students to have the careers in the hospitality industry. The bachelor's degree programs that lasts for 3-4 years gives a broad knowledge that applies to all areas of hotel operations this include front office, housekeeping, food production, food and beverage service among others.

The leading hotel management institutes that are a part of the pan Indian initiative, National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT), are given the approval. Students, based on the NCHMCT curriculum, are allowed to follow both theoretical learning and 6 months industrial training. It is important to note that to name a few of the prestigious hotel management colleges are IHM Pusa, IHM Mumbai, IHM Bangalore, IHM Chennai and IHM Hyderabad.

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Hotel Management Course in India: Highlights 2024

Feature	Highlights
Course Levels	Diploma (1-2 years)
Specializations	Hospitality Management
Top Entrance Exams	Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) for Hotel Management (JEEM)
Skills Learned	Food & Beverage Management
Career Opportunities	Hotels & Resorts (Luxury, Business, Budget)
Growth Potential	The Indian hospitality industry is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, creating a demand for skilled professionals.

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Top 10 Hotel Management Colleges in India with Fee Structure

Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Hotel Management Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.

Name of the institute	Course Name	Fees
IIM Calcutta	Bachelor in Hospitality Management [BHM] + Master of Business Administration [MBA]	--
Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University	Diploma	INR 15,000
Jaipur National University	Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology [BHMCT]	INR 500,000
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology	Bachelor of Science [B.Sc]	INR 61,400
Lovely Professional University	Master of Science [M.Sc]	INR 112,000
Christ University	Bachelor of Hotel Management [BHM]	INR 145,000
Chitkara University	Ph.D	INR 31,000
Andhra University	Bachelor of Science [B.Sc]	INR 99,614
Punjab College of Technical Education	Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology [BHMCT]	INR 98,400
DAV Institute of Engineering and Technology	Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology [BHMCT]	INR 50,850

How to Apply in Hotel Management Colleges in India

1. The first task is to determine which specialization in hotel management will interest you - food production, food and beverage distribution, housekeeping or front office operations. Study the list of universities/colleges that provide this kind of education.

2. Study and filter the eligibility criteria of various colleges which may consider your HSC exams. Such well-arranged colleges you can opt for.

3. Enroll for hotel management entrance exams like NCHMCT JEE, state exam councils' hotel management entrance tests etc. Work hard on your preparations, as preparations lay down the foundation for success.

4. Submit application to shortlisted colleges before the end of application season, ensuring that all the necessary document has been well enclosed as outlined in college prospectus/website. Apply online/offline as specified.

5. Try to obtain for the hotel management entrance tests you have submitted an application. Check your spreadsheet, exam date, center etc. Carry admit card and ID proof. Make sure that you adhere strictly to all the given instructions in an examination.

6. Make it a point to note the examination results posted on the official college website or college notices after the results have been declared. In case of the company, the admission form submission process may entail filling out and submitting the required fees as well as documents within a set deadline.

Top Entrance Exams for Hotel Management Courses

Hotel management has been much sought-after profession in India as the booming hospitality sector and tourism industry have remained the country’s biggest attractions. Along with irrespective of entrance examinations, students who come from a well-to-do family background, usually get admission in the top hotel management colleges after they complete the 12th standard.

IPU CET	UPCET
CUET	LPUNEST
GVSAT	VEE
UKSEE	SAAT
Q Care	MP Counselling

Top 10 Hotel Management Colleges in India with Low Fees

Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Hotel Management Colleges in India with Low Fees, including their key features.

Name of the institute	Course Name	Fees
Sibsagar Commerce College	Diploma	INR 500
Institute for Excellence in Higher Education	Diploma	INR 800
Government DB Girl's Post Graduate College	Diploma	INR 1,630
St Thomas College Ranny	Bachelor of Tourism Studies [BTS]	INR 1,780
Govind Guru Tribal University	Diploma	INR 2,000
Government Arts and Science College, Kondotty	Bachelor of Tourism and Hotel Management [BTHM]	INR 2,035
Calicut University	Bachelor of Science [B.Sc]	INR 2,630
Christ College Irinjalakuda	Bachelor of Science [B.Sc]	INR 3,345
Government Post Graduate College	Bachelor of Tourism Studies [BTS]	INR 3,500
Amal College of Advanced Studies, Nilambur	Bachelor of Tourism and Hotel Management [BTHM]	INR 4,050

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Hotel Management Colleges in India Eligibility Criteria

1. 10+2 pass with marks range 50% in any stream looking for the job opening in the customer service. Some Colleges managed to alleviate this burden by lowering their marks criteria for reserved categories.

2. Students are required to qualify entrance examination that include NCHMCT JEE, IHM Admission Test, or any other that are based on which students are counselled and accordingly allotted colleges.

3. The entry to the postgraduate diploma courses needs to have at least 50% marks in a bachelor's degree in any discipline. However, some employers would still consider it more favorable.

4. The restriction of age to a maximum of 22 years is acceptable for undergraduate classes where as some institutions might allow mature aged students with relevant employment into such programmes.

5. English proficiency and aptitude tests comprising communication skills and aptitude for the hospitality industry may be carried out at different checkpoints.

Top 10 Hotel Management Universities in India with Fee Structure

Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Hotel Management Universities in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.

Name of the institute	Course Name	Fees
IIM Calcutta	Bachelor in Hospitality Management [BHM] + Master of Business Administration [MBA]	--
Jaipur National University	Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology [BHMCT]	INR 500,000
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology	Bachelor of Science [B.Sc]	INR 61,400
Lovely Professional University	Master of Science [M.Sc]	INR 112,000
Christ University	Bachelor of Hotel Management [BHM]	INR 145,000
Chitkara University	Ph.D	INR 31,000
Andhra University	Bachelor of Science [B.Sc]	INR 99,614
Apex University	Diploma	INR 70,000
Sant Baba Bhag Singh University	Master of Hotel Management & Catering Technology [MHMCT]	INR 51,500
Pratap University	Diploma	--

Top Hotel Management Colleges in India with Ranking and Cut-off

College Name	Ranking (Outlook 2023)	Entrance Exam	Average Cut-off Score
Institute of Hotel Management, Catering & Nutrition, Pusa, New Delhi (IHM Pusa)	1	NCHMCT JEE	650+
Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal (WGSHA)	2	WGSHA WAT & GD	85%+
The Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition, Mumbai (IHM Mumbai)	3	NCHMCT JEE	625+
Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition, Chennai (IHM Chennai)	4	NCHMCT JEE	600+
Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition, Lucknow (IHM Lucknow)	5	NCHMCT JEE	575+
Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition, Ahmedabad (IHM Ahmedabad)	6	NCHMCT JEE	550+
Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition, Kolkata (IHM Kolkata)	7	NCHMCT JEE	525+
International Institute of Hotel Management, Goa (IIHM Goa)	8	IIHM Entrance Test	75%+
Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Delhi (BCIHMCT)	9	BCIHMCT Entrance Test	80%+
Institute of Hotel Management, Aurangabad (IHM Aurangabad)	10	NCHMCT JEE	500+

Top 10 Government Hotel Management Colleges in India with Fee Structure

Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Government Hotel Management Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.

Name of the institute	Course Name	Fees
IIM Calcutta	Bachelor in Hospitality Management [BHM] + Master of Business Administration [MBA]	--
Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University	Diploma	INR 15,000
Andhra University	Bachelor of Science [B.Sc]	INR 99,614
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology	Bachelor of Science [B.Sc]	INR 61,400
Kamala Nehru Polytechnic for women	Diploma	INR 3,800
Rajasthan ILD Skills University	Bachelor of Vocational Studies [B.Voc.]	INR 317,000
Govind Guru Tribal University	Diploma	INR 2,000
Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University	Bachelor of Science [B.Sc]	--
Soban Singh Jeena University	Bachelor of Vocational Studies [B.Voc.]	INR 15,000
Central Tribal University of A.P	Post Graduate Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management	INR 5,000

Top 10 Private Hotel Management Colleges in India with Fee Structure

Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Private Hotel Management Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.

Name of the institute	Course Name	Fees
Christ University	Bachelor of Hotel Management [BHM]	INR 145,000
Jaipur National University	Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology [BHMCT]	INR 500,000
Lovely Professional University	Master of Science [M.Sc]	INR 112,000
Chitkara University	Ph.D	INR 31,000
DAV Institute of Engineering and Technology	Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology [BHMCT]	INR 50,850
Punjab College of Technical Education	Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology [BHMCT]	INR 98,400
Apex University	Diploma	INR 70,000
Sree Amman Arts & Science College	Bachelor of Science [B.Sc]	INR 36,000
Sant Baba Bhag Singh University	Master of Hotel Management & Catering Technology [MHMCT]	INR 51,500
Pratap University	Diploma	--

Top Recruiters for Hotel Management Students

Company/Brand	Segment	Notable Hotels/Brands
Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces	Luxury	Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, The Gateway Group, Ginger Hotels
The Oberoi Group	Luxury	The Oberoi Udaivilas, The Oberoi Amarvilas, Trident Hotels
Marriott International	Upscale & Select Service	JW Marriott, Courtyard by Marriott, Fairfield by Marriott
Hilton Worldwide	Upscale & Budget	Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Hampton by Hilton
Hyatt Hotels Corporation	Luxury & Lifestyle	Park Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Place
ITC Hotels Group	Luxury & Business	ITC Maurya, ITC Grand Central, WelcomHotel
AccorHotels Group	Budget & Midscale	Sofitel, Novotel, Ibis
Radisson Hotel Group	Upscale & Budget	Radisson Blu, Park Inn by Radisson, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
Sarovar Hotels & Resorts	Midscale & Budget	Park Plaza, Hometel, Ginger Tree
Lemon Tree Hotels	Midscale	Lemon Tree Premier, Lemon Tree City, Red Fox Hotels