Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics and Hospital Food Services 

at IHM Chennai, Taramani

Yes, you can get direct admission in IHM, Chennai by direct counselling process. Direct admission is not an option for degree programmes like the B.Sc. The NCHMCT JEE test is required for applicants.

The NCHMCT JEE test serves as the prerequisite for admission to the majority of IHMs, including IHM Chennai.
If an applicant passes the qualifying requirements for particular programmes, such as B.Sc. Hospitality & Hotel Administration, direct admission may be an option.

The Institute of Hotel Management Chennai admission process involves applying for the NCHMCT JEE, a national level entrance exam for B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration courses. The exam is conducted by the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT) and Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).

 STEPS for ADMISSION are :-

Candidates must fill an online application form & upload required documents and pay the exam fee before the last date.

The exam is a computer-based 3 hour test consisting of 200 multiple-choice questions from five sections.

The results are declared in the form of All India Rank (AIR) and percentile score. Candidates must participate in the online counselling process, pay the counselling fee, and wait for the seat allotment.

If The Student got a seat, then students must report to the allotted institute with required documents and pay the admission fee.
IMPORTANT :-

The exam fee is INR 1000 for General/OBC candidates and INR 450 for SC/ST/PwD candidates. 

The counselling fee is INR 2000 for all candidates. 

If you are not satisfied with your allotment, you can participate in next rounds of counselling till the final round.

No, direct admission to the Institute of Hotel Management Chennai is not available for most courses. Undergraduate programs such as B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration have a mode of admission that includes NCHMCT JEE examination, followed by counseling and seat allocation on rank basis. Furthermore, there are eligibility criteria like having passed Class 12 with a minimum of 50%.

This would be through the NCHMCT JEE; this is a test provided for the candidates by the National Testing Agency. Application forms from Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) Chennai will be open within the first week of February 2025 for intake for session 2025. There could be an examination in May- the second week of May, that is, for the intake session 2025. The candidates need to get hold of updates on time to meet deadlines.

Yes, 60% in class 12 can help students get enrolled into the programmes offered at Institute of Hotel Management Chennai because it is fulfilling the eligibility criteria of minimum 50% aggregate marks. The candidates will have to appear for NCHMCT JEE exam, pass the cutoff rank, and apply for counseling.

IHM Hyderabad offers concession in bus pass and concession in railway to support the students in managing their travel expenditure. The bus pass concession gives students access to public transportation in the city at relatively low prices. The concession in railway provides fare reduction for long-distance travel, hence more economical for students.

IHM Chennai cutoff 2023 has been released for various categories. Mentioned below are the  the cutoff rank for IHM Chennai BSc course other than general category for NCHMCT JEE Round 4 Seat Allotment Result:

• 9935 for OBC Category
• 10054 for SC category
• 9656 for ST category
• 9869 for PwD category
• 8687 for EWS Category students

The admission to the Institute of Hotel Management Chennai (IHM Chennai) is by NCHMCT JEE conducted by the National Testing Agency. The applicants should have passed 12th with an aggregate of at least 50% marks in Class 12. Counseling is provided centrally based on the NCHMCT JEE rank, and finally, on document verification, including Class 10 and 12 certificates, migration, and character certificates, along with other required documents, the admission process is finalized.

Some of the top recruiters, according to placement reports and media coverage of placement statistics from the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) Chennai, are:

The Taj Group of Hotels hires students to work at its many Indian and international Taj establishments. such as F&B Managers, Chef de Cuisine, etc.

ITC Hotels: Provides management trainee positions in restaurant operations, culinary operations, and guest relations at its upscale establishments.

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts: Hires interns for roles in customer service, restaurant management, and other areas.
The Park Hotels: Hiring for F&B, housekeeping, and front desk positions.

Le Meridien Hotels: Hires students to work as restaurant team assistants, commissaries, and kitchen stewards.
Radisson Blu: Hires for positions in culinary preparation as well as marketing and sales representatives.

JW Marriott: Known to offer some of the highest salary packages to deserving students during placements.

The above hotel chains offer both entry-level job roles along with middle and senior management roles to deserving IHM Chennai graduates. The placement cell also facilitates placements in standalone luxury restaurants and hospitality firms.