Pondicherry Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology

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PIHMCT Pondicherry: Admissions 2024, Courses, Fees, Placements

Pondicherry

3.6 /5

(7 Reviews)

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Public/Government Institute
Estd. 1991

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What’s new?

The NCHMCT JEE 2025 registration window is open for Pondicherry Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology admission to the BSc (HHA) course, and the last date is Feb 15, 2025. Further, the NCHMCT JEE 2025 exam will be held on Apr 27, 2025.

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Pondicherry Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Highlights 2025
PIHMCT Popular programs
PIHMCT Admission Process and Important Dates 2024
Pondicherry Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Application Process
PIHMCT Placements 2025
PIHMCT College comparison
PIHMCT Student Reviews
PIHMCT Courses and Fees 2024
PIHMCT Infrastructure
Pondicherry Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Specializations
PIHMCT FAQs

Pondicherry Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Highlights 2025

Pondicherry Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, established in 1991, is a public institute and is located in Pondicherry. It is also known as PIHMCT and offers courses to the students at UG and Certificate level. The institute offers a total of 7 courses to students including B.Sc, UG Diploma and Certificate. PIHMCT courses are offered across 3 specialisations such as Food & Beverage Service, Food Production, House Keeping. The institute has a total seat intake capacity of 205 students and offers courses in Full Time mode. PIHMCT courses are offered to students in stream, namely Hospitality & Travel. Pondicherry Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology courses are offered to students with a fee range of INR 15,000-2,87,100.

Particulars	Statistics
Campus Location	Pondicherry
Courses Offered	UG and Certificate
No. of Seats	205
Median Salary	-
Fees Range	INR 15,000-2,87,100

UG Diploma

3 Courses18 months

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹27 K

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Median Salary

– / –

B.Sc.

1 Course

3.63 years

Exams Accepted

CENTAC

Total Tuition Fees

₹2.87 L

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Median Salary

– / –

Certificate

3 Courses6 - 8 weeks

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹15 K

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Median Salary

– / –

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PIHMCT Admission Process and Important Dates 2024

The admission details for courses offered by PIHMCT are mentioned below:

For BSc the total intake is 120, students should pass in Higher Secondary (+2) in General or Vocational stream with an age limit of (18-22) years. Admission is through Joint Entrance Exam conducted by National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT JEE)
Admission in Diploma and Craftsmanship course is merit based. Students should pass in Higher Secondary (class 12 and class 10 respectively) in General or Vocational stream

Admission Details for all courses

Pondicherry Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Application Process

Courses	Eligibility
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 academic or Vocational from TN Board or its equivalent examination recognized by the Pondicherry University.
UG Diploma	Candidate must have completed 10+2 in General or Vocational stream from a recognized board

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PIHMCT
Placements 2025

Top Recruiters

Le meridian

Vivanta

The Park Hotel

Hyatt

Taj Group of Hotels

Oberoi Hotel

ITC Hotels

Nestle

Cafe Cofee Day

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PIHMCT	-/-	₹ 27 K	-/-
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PIHMCT
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.6/5

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Placements4

Infrastructure3.5

Faculty & Course3.8

Campus Life2.8

Value for Money3.8

Anonymous

B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration - Batch of 2020

2.8

3Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty2Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

The college is good because of faculty members and good infrastructure.

Placements: In our batch, placements are less due to Covid. Top recruiting companies are Club Mahindra, Hyatt, Marriott's, Radisson Blu, Novotel, Taj, ITC, etc. Almost everyone got an internship in the top recruiters.

Infrastructure: The hostel provided by the college is good. The hostel provides TT room, kitchen, TV room and mess. Food provided by the mess is almost good, and in our college, lunch has to be made by students. They provide a volleyball court, badminton court and football court. Each department has labs.

Faculty: Teachers are helpful and highly qualified, and teaching quality is good. The certificate is provided by 2 universities named IGNOU and NCHMCT. The course is not that tough. In between, exams are conducted. Competitions are also conducted in national and state levels.

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2020Read More

Anonymous

B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration - Batch of 2020

3.4

4Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty2Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

The strength is less, but overall the college is good.

Placements: Almost 80% of the students got placed. The highest salary offered is around Rs. 20,000 per month and the lowest salary offered is around Rs. 13,000 per month. Top recruitment companies are Club Mahindra, Marriott and ITC Hotels. All the students got an internship in hotels like Hyatt, Marriott, ITC, Taj and Radisson. Manager level posts are offered to the students.

Infrastructure: There are labs for all subjects. The kitchen is clean and big, and there are 4 main kitchens. Each one is for each year, and there is also a diploma kitchen. There are enough classrooms and a library. The hostel is affordable, but the facilities are less. Rooms are clean and spacious, but the quality of food is average. There are shuttle, volleyball and football ground around the campus.

Faculty: Teachers are calm, quite helpful and knowledgeable. Teaching quality is average, but it depends on teachers. The course curriculum is relevant and makes students industry-ready, especially after training. In our college, training given for all subjects is good.

Other: I am a passed out student of the batch 2017-2020. The best thing about the course is it is very interesting and different from other courses, and it is practically orientated.

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2020Read More

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B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration - Batch of 2020

4.4

5Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

The infrastructure is average. Dissatisfied because there is no canteen in our college.

Placements: The percentage of placement of the students placed through our college was 100%. The highest salary offered to the student in the entry-level was 15 thousand per month, and according to me, the lowest salary was 10 thousand per month. The companies that visited our campus has the good name in the hospitality, and the industry companies like Oberoi, Taj, ITC, Mahindra, and much more popular companies visited our campus. In our college, the percentage of the internship is same as of the placement on the campus. Almost, 100% of the students got the internship. The maximum stipend was Rs. 2,000 and the minimum was Rs. 800. The placement cell of our college is helpful for us and useful too.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our college is designed in a good manner. Our institute is fully Wi-Fi enabled, and the labs are designed in a good manner. The student can clear their doubts through the library, and they can find every book regarding their doubt. The ground of the college is well-maintained, and the hostel room is spacious comparing to the others hostels. Till now, there is no canteen in the college, but they are planning to open it soon.

Faculty: The faculty members are well-qualified and helpful to every student. They help the students in clarifying their doubts. According to me, they are knowledgeable. The teaching quality is well. They teach us through the blackboard and even with the slides prepared by them in the computers.

Other: Every year, the sports day is sponsored by the college. The farewell party is there for the seniors.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2018Read More

Jay Jani

B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration - Batch of 2018

3.6

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty2Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Good infrastructure but everything is not opened still yet. And good faculty for every subject.

Placements: A very good placement record like almost 100% of the companies like Oberoi's, Taj, ITC group, Mahindra and other good hotels also. Some interviews are conducted out of the campus also. And the record of our college placement is good because of our faculty.

Infrastructure: We have three kitchens on the campus. Two restaurants, one front office lab, one housekeeping lab. The laundry room is also available, The hostel is on the campus, and hostel rooms are maintained well. There two bars in the college. And one bakery kitchen is also there, and there are three exits for the college.

Faculty: Every subject has different faculty members, and there are two programmes basically three-year B.Sc programme and another Diploma course for 10 months. B.Sc programme is having main four subject front office, housekeeping, kitchen, f&b. And practical and theory exam will be there for this four subjects.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2018Read More

Devam Bhattacharya Verified Icon

B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration - Batch of 2025

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Our college provides good placements, infrastructure, and facilities.

Placements: Placements are good in our college. Hyatt, JW Marriott, etc., are the top recruiting companies. Bartender, chef, etc., are the top roles offered in our course. Internships are also offered in this college.

Infrastructure: All facilities are available in our college. Hostel facilities are better. The food served in the mess is good. Canteen facility is excellent. Laboratory and classrooms are excellent. All sports and games are available. Medical facilities are also average.

Faculty: Teachers are highly qualified, knowledgeable, and helpful. The teaching quality is excellent. They are also very friendly with students. Our course curriculum is relevant and makes students ready for the industry. Semester exams are easy.

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2022Read More

Akash Halder Verified Icon

B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration - Batch of 2019

4.4

4Placements3Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

It is really a very good college.

Placements: The placement rate for this college is 90%. Top recruiting companies are Oberoi, Club Mahindra, Taj, ITC, Novotel, and Barbeque Nation.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is good, but the institute lacks modern kitchen equipment. The boys' hostel is quite good and well maintained compared to any other government hostel. The hostel food is below average. There are not any canteen, medical or sports facilities on campus.

Faculty: Teachers are very good, helpful, and very knowledgeable. but there are very few faculty members.

Reviewed on 9 Apr 2022Read More

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PIHMCT Courses and Fees 2024

Below are the details regarding PIHMCT courses, fees, and eligibility:

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
UG Diploma(3 courses)	27 K	Exams : CBSE 12th ISC
B.Sc.(1 course)	2.9 L	Exams : CENTAC
Certificate(3 courses)	15 K	– / –

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Pondicherry Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Specializations

Pondicherry Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology offers Specializations in fields of study such as;

Courses	Total Seats	Specializations
B.Sc.	30	-
UG Diploma	25-30	Food & Beverage Service, Food Production, House Keeping
Certificate	30	Food & Beverage Service, Food Production, House Keeping

PIHMCT FAQs

Important FAQs for PIHMCT

Q. Where is PIHMCT located?

A. PIHMCT is situated at Puducherry- 605004.

Q. What all are the facilities provided by PIHMCT?

A. PIHMCT offers various amenities such as Canteen, Medical Facilities, Wi-Fi, Hostel and so on.

Q. When was PIHMCT established?

A. PIHMCT was established in 1991.

Q. What all courses are provided by PIHMCT?

A. PIHMCT offers UG, Diploma and Certificate courses.

Q. Which entrance exam is required to be qualified to get admission in PIHMCT?

A. Aspirants need to qualify NCHMCT JEE exam to get admission in PIHMCT in BSc.

Q. What is the eligibility criteria for Diploma at PIHMCT?

A. Students should pass class 12 for Diploma course at PIHMCT.

Q. PIHMCT offers BSc in which specialisation?

A. PIHMCT offers BSc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration.

Q. What is the eligibility criteria for Craftsmanship course at PIHMCT?

A. Students should pass class 10 Craftsmanship course at PIHMCT.

Q. What all disciplines are available in Diploma courses at PIHMCT?

A. PIHMCT offers Diploma in Food Production, Food and Beverage Service and Housekeeping.

Q. In which specialisation can a student pursue Craftsmanship course at PIHMCT?

A. PIHMCT offers Craftsmanship course in Food and Beverage Service.

Q. Does PIHMCT provide Hostel facilities?

A. Yes, PIHMCT provides Hostel facilities for both girls and boys.

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What is the latest cutoff information on BSc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration admissions at PIHMCT Pondicherry?

Answered a week ago

For the B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration at PIHMCT Pondicherry, the NCHMCT JEE 2024 cutoff ranks were:

Round 1: 8,858
Round 2: 8,858
Round 3: 9,273
These figures indicate the closing ranks for general category candidates in each round.

'For the CENTAC 2023 admissions, the cutoff rank for Ro

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Dhiraj Jaiswal

Contributor-Level 8

Does PIHMCT Pondicherry give 100% scholarship for Diploma in Food Production?

Answered a week ago

PIHMCT Pondicherry does not give a full scholarship for the Diploma in Food Production programme as a regular rule. But, the institute might offer financial help or scholarships based on merit in certain cases. This depends on factors like available funds, how well you perform academically, and othe

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Dhiraj Jaiswal

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What is the eligibility criteria for Diploma in Food & Beverage Service programme offered by PIHMCT Pondicherry?

Answered a week ago

To join the Diploma in Food & Beverage Service at PIHMCT Pondicherry, you need to meet these requirements:

Education: You must have completed your 10+2 (or equivalent) from a recognised board, no matter the stream.
Age: You should be at least 17 years old and not more than 22 years old'. (Relaxation

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Dhiraj Jaiswal

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Is PIHMCT Pondicherry a good college?

Answered a week ago

The Pondicherry Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (PIHMCT) is a well-known college that started in 1991. It offers programs in hospitality and hotel management. According to student feedback, all graduates get job placements, with top companies like Oberoi's, Taj, and ITC hiring th

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Dhiraj Jaiswal

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How should I prepare myself to get into PIHMCT Pondicherry for BSc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration?

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To get ready for admission to the BSc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration at PIHMCT Pondicherry, follow these simple steps:

Check Eligibility: Make sure you have completed 12th grade in any stream and meet the age requirements.

Prepare for NCHMCT JEE: Admission is based on the NCHMCT JEE (Joint En

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