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.

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%.

After completing class 12, you need to pass the NCHM JEE entrance exam to get into IHM Chennai. The test will be given on sections like English, Numerical Ability, and General Knowledge. You will participate in counseling based on your rank in NCHM JEE. Make sure you meet the eligibility criteria and complete all the necessary documentation.

The cutoff marks change every year, as it depends upon varying factors. The factors affecting NCHMCT JEE cutoff are mentioned below:

• Total number of seats offered by the institutes 
• Difficulty level of exam
• Number of candidates who appeared for the exam
• Past year trends 

The tution fees for BSc programme at Institute of Hotel Management Chennai is INR 1.18 lakh per annum which accounts INR 3.55 lakh for the entire course. Along with that the students staying in the hostel has to pay around INR 70,000 per annum including hostel rent, mess charges and other charges of electricity and other facilities. So the total course costs around INR 5.5 lakh rupees for hostelor's. 

In order to submit the IHM Chennai application successfully, candidates must pay the application fee. The fee payment can be done online and the receipt has to be further uploaded along with the application. The table given below mentions the details of the application fee for BSc course: 

The table below provides a comparison of IHM Chennai with other IHM institutes based on fee and salary package:

Please note that the data is sourced from various Shiksha-verified reviews and is indicative.

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.

Yes, based on the placement data available, IHM Chennai offers comparatively better placements than IHM Dehradun across parameters like:

• Average Salary Package: IHM Chennai students get an average placement salary package of Rs 8 - 12 LPA which is higher than the Rs 6 - 10 LPA range for IHM Dehradun as per available reports.
• Top Salary Offered: The highest domestic package offered at IHM Chennai is Rs 18 LPA while the highest at IHM Dehradun is approximately Rs 12 - 14 LPA.
• Recruiters Profile and Number: IHM Chennai seems to attract a higher number and more luxury hospitality recruiters like Taj, ITC Hotels, Hyatt, Intercontinental than IHM Dehradun which has more mass recruiters.
• Placement Percentage: The placement percentage is higher over 90% for IHM Chennai graduates compared to approximately 60-75% range for IHM Dehradun as evident from media statistics.

As per the placement data and statistics shared by Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) Chennai:

1. The B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration programme of 3 years duration has slightly better placements than the 2 years M.Sc Hospitality Administration program.
2. The average salary for B.Sc Hospitality grads is Rs 8 - 10 LPA while that for M.Sc Hospitality grads ranges between Rs 6 - 8 LPA.
3. Top recruiters like Taj Group, ITC Hotels prefer B.Sc students due to their longer and more comprehensive industry exposure through the course.
4. B.Sc Hospitality students get placed for more operational and managerial roles like Guest Relations Manager, F&B Service Manager, Chef de Cuisine.
5. M.Sc students are mostly recruited for entry level and junior roles like Management Trainees, Kitchen Stewards, Commis, Service Executives.
6. The batch size and hence placement numbers are also higher for the B.Sc programme compared to relatively niche M.Sc at IHM Chennai.