Top 10 Hotel Management Colleges in India 2025
National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Examination 2025 ( NCHMCT JEE )
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Want to make a career in the hotel management industry? Find out which are the top 10 hotel management colleges in India, along with the list of courses offered by them and how you can secure admission in them. Scroll on for details.
Hotel Management is one of the most popular courses among students wanting to make a career in the ever-growing hospitality industry. With globalisation, the hospitality and tourism industry of India is growing tremendously. As the hospitality sector is booming, there is a constant need for skilled professionals in the industry.
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Considering the rising demand for hotel management programmes in India, many five-star hotels in the country have also started offering hotel management courses in India.
With a graduate or postgraduate degree in hotel management, students can choose to work in departments such as housekeeping, hotel administration, food & beverage management, front office, sales & marketing, and so on. However, for lucrative job offers in top-notch companies and hotels such as the Taj Group, ITC Group and Oberoi Group of Hotels, it is important that students obtain their hotel management degree from reputed colleges. So, to help aspirants, Shiksha has compiled a list of the best hotel management colleges in the country.
Q: Which course is offered through NCHMCT JEE?
Q: What rank is required for IHM PUSA admissions?
To get admission in hotel management programmes offered at IHM Pusa candidates belonging to different categories need to secure NCHMCT JEE rank as mentioned below:
- Open: Within 400
- EWS: Within 1700
- OBC-NCL: Within 2900
- SC: Within 5400
- ST: Within 9900
Q: What is the selection process for B.Sc and what is the minimum NCHMCT JEE score required at IHM Chennai?
Counseling is the next step in the selection process for B.Sc. programs at IHM Chennai, after passing the NCHMCT JEE exam.
- Students must show up for the NCHMCT-conducted NCHMCT JEE, or National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination.
- Students must attend counseling sessions to choose their desired IHM institute and course, based on their NCHMCT JEE score and rank.
- The following is the minimum NCHMCT JEE score needed for IHM Chennai:
1. B.Sc. in Hotel Administration & Hospitality:
Category: general; 50 %
- 45 percentile for reserved categories
2. B.Sc. Culinary Arts Program:
55 percentile for the general category and 50 percentile for the reserved categories
3. For Tourism & Travel Management B.Sc.
50 percentile for the general category and 45 percentile for the reserved categories
Students must also complete other eligibility requirements, such as passing the 12th grade in a related field, in addition to the minimum score requirement.
The final decision is made based on the candidate's academic background, counseling merit rank, seat availability, and category-specific cutoffs.
In conclusion, passing the NCHMCT JEE cutoff is necessary for admission to IHM Chennai for a B.Sc. After that, counseling is conducted based on merit and preferences. The minimal score differs for each category and application.
Note: The top 10 hotel management colleges in India given below have been ranked as per India Today Rankings 2024.
Towards the end of the article, the complete list of the top hotel management colleges in India is mentioned. Below, aspirants can go through detailed information related to the top 10 hotel management colleges in India for the year 2025-2026.
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Institute of Hotel Management, Catering & Nutrition, PUSA New Delhi
[India Today Rank: 1]
Location: New Delhi
Admission Through: NCHMCT JEE
IHM Delhi (popularly known as IHM Pusa) is a premier hotel management institutes in India set up by the central government in 1962. Currently, the institute imparts education and training to over 900 students from different parts of the country.
Programmes on offer at IHM Delhi are as follows:
Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration
[India Today Rank: 2]
Location: Manipal
Admission Through: Marks obtained in qualifying exam (Class XII)
Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA) was established in 1986. It has tie-ups with seven foreign universities. Apart from that, the training and development programme of this hotel management college is also “recognised by the International Hotel Association (IHA), Paris”.
Q: Which colleges accept NCHMCT JEE scores for admission?
The best hotel management colleges in India are IHM Mumbai, IHM Kolkata, IHM Hyderabad, Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Indian Institute of Hotel Management and Culinary Arts, Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts, Symbiosis International Pune and many more. Given below are the colleges that accept NCHM JEE scores for admission
- Central government institutes of hotel management
- State government institutes of hotel management
- Public Sector Undertaking
- Private institutes of hotel management
Q: Can I get direct admission to IHM?
The possibility of direct admission to IHM depends on the course for which you are applying. If you are applying for any degree course, you cannot apply for direct admission. To be admitted to a degree programme such as the B.Sc. you must take the NCHMCT JEE exam. On the other hand, if you are applying for any Certificate or Diploma course offered by a particular IHM, you can apply for direct admission. For instance, you can apply for the Craftsmanship Course in Food Production with a 12th grade score.
Q: Which are the various colleges that offer admissions through NCHMCT JEE score?
The NCHMCT JEE score is accepted by various colleges and institutes across India for admission to hospitality and hotel management programs. Some of the prominent institutions include:
- National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT) affiliated institutes
- IHM Delhi (Institute of Hotel Management)
- IHM Mumbai
- IHM Bangalore
- IHM Hyderabad
- IHM Chennai
- IHM Kolkata
- IHM Gandhinagar
- IHM Lucknow
- IHM Pusa (New Delhi)
Additionally, several other private and government colleges also accept NCHMCT JEE scores for their hospitality management courses. Always check the specific college’s website for the most accurate and updated information regarding admission criteria.
Q: Which course is offered through NCHMCT JEE exam?
The national entrance exam for the Bachelor of Science in Hospitality & Hotel Administration is called NCHMCT JEE. Every year, the National Testing Agency administers the NCHMCT JEE exam on behalf of the NCHMCT. The National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology and IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) together offer a three-year Bachelor of Science in HHA program. All of the partnering institutes recognise the NCHMCT JEE score for admission to their respective Bachelor of Science in HHA programs. Joint Entrance of the National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology The Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs) use exam results as a basis for admission. There are 25 state IHMs, 1 PSU IHM, 21 central IHMs, 27 Private IHMs that are affiliated with NCHMCT and offer B.Sc. (HHA) courses and the admission is based on National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology Joint Entrance Exam.
Q: Is it necessary to give NCHMCT JEE to get admission for this course?
The official website of the institute states that aspirants are eligible to apply for admission at WGSHA if they have cleared their 10+2 “A Level, IB, American 12th grade or equivalent preferably with above 45% marks in aggregate”. Candidates meeting the eligibility are shortlisted for admissions on the basis of Group Discussion and Interview.
Courses offered at WGSHA are:
IHMCT Mumbai
[India Today Rank: 3]
Location: Mumbai
Admission Through: NCHMCT JEE
IHM Mumbai was established in 1954 “by the All India Women’s Central Food Council under the leadership of Late Smt Lilavati Munshi”.
Candidates can apply for admission at IHM Mumbai if they have cleared their Class 12 (or its equivalent examination) with English being a (compulsory) subject pursued by them. Programmes on offer at IHM Mumbai are as follows:
IHM Hyderabad
[India Today Rank: 4]
Location: Hyderabad
Admission Through: NCHMCT JEE
Established in 1972 as a Food Craft Institute, IHM Hyderabad was established by the Government of India and Government of Andhra Pradesh, jointly. In 1984, the college upgraded into institute as it introduced three-year Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Technology courses. Currently, the institute is functioning under the academic control of National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT).
Courses on offer at IHM Hyderabad are as mentioned below:
| Post Graduate Diploma in Accommodation Operations & Management |
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IHM Bengaluru
[India Today Rank: 5]
Location: Bangalore
Admission Through: NCHMCT JEE
IHM Bengaluru established in 1983 after re-establishing from Food Craft Institute (1969-1982), started offering 3-year Degree in Hotel and Hospitality Administration. The hotel management is considered among top hotel management institutes in India. From then onwards, the hotel management college has expanded and now offer the following courses:
| MSc in Hospitality Administration | BSc in Hospitality & Hotel Administration |
| Diploma in Food Production | Diploma in Bakery & Confectionery |
| Craftsmanship Certificate Course in Food Production & Patisserie | Craftsmanship Certificate Course in Food & Beverage Service |
IHM Chennai
[India Today Rank: 6]
Location: Chennai
Admission Through: NCHMCT JEE
IHM Chennai was jointly established by Government of India and Government of Tamil Nadu in 1963. It was founded with aim to to provide quality education in BSc Hospitality and Hotel Administration, MSc Hotel Administration and many more diploma and craft courses. Currently, the institute offers the following courses to candidates:
| Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics & Hospital Food Service
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| Post Graduate Diploma in Accommodation Operation & Management |
IHM Lucknow
[India Today Rank: 7]
Location: Lucknow
Admission Through: NCHMCT JEE
Established in 1969 as a Food Craft Institute, IHM Lucknow was upgraded in 1980 to become an Institute of Hotel Management and it was at this time that it was allowed to offer three year diploma course in hospitality education.
IHM Lucknow is spread over an area of four acres. The hostel facility at the college offers 120 seats in boy’s hostel 60 seats in girl’s hostel.
Courses on offer at IHM Lucknow are:
| Diploma in Bakery & Confectionery |
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Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology
[India Today Rank: 8]
Location: New Delhi
Admission Through: IPU CET
Affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Delhi, Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BCIHMCT) offers a four-year degree in Hotel Management. Graded as an A+ Category Institute by Delhi Government and GGSIP University, Delhi, it is one of the popular insititutes.
This hotel management college was established in 1999 under the aegis of Shri Banarsidas Chandiwala Sewa Smarak Trust Society.
Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BCIHMCT) offers admission to aspirants in Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT) course.
IHM Chandigarh
[India Today Rank: 9]
Location: Chandigarh
Admission Through: NCHMJEE
Established in 1990, Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management Catering & Nutrition (IHM Chandigarh), is affiliated to NCHMCT (National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology), which is guided and controlled by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. It offers Diploma in Food Production, BSc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration.
| BSc in Hotel and Hospitality Administration | MSc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration |
| Diploma Courses | Craftmenship Certificate Courses |
Army Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (AIHMCT)
[India Today Rank: 10]
Location: Bengaluru
Admission Through: AIHMCT WAT
Established in 1996 under the aegis of Army Welfare Education Society (AWES), Army Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (AIHMCT) is approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and is affiliated to Bangalore University.
The college campus is spread over an area of 12 acres. Army Institute of Hotel Management offers admission to aspirants in Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) course each year wherein the yearly intake is of 60 students.
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[India Today Rank: Not Ranked]
Location: Kolkata
Admission Through: NCHMCT JEE
Founded in 1963, IHM Kolkata is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. The institute features all modern amenities for students such as six well-equipped kitchens, two bakery & confectionery labs, two restaurants, a well-stocked library with over 10,000 books, a housekeeping lab, a computer lab, and three mock guest rooms for practical.
Courses offered at IHM Kolkata are:
| Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Hospitality and Hotel Administration |
Post Graduate Diploma in Accommodation Operation and Management |
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The table below shows the best IHM colleges in India accepting NCHMCT JEE scores along with their total tuition fees:
| College Names | Total Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| IHM Delhi | INR 4 lakh |
| IHM Mumbai | INR 3 lakh |
| IHM Hyderabad | INR 3 lakh |
| IHM Lucknow | INR 2 lakh |
| IHM8 Kolkata | INR 3 lakh |
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
In the case of IHM Bangalore and its mention that NRI students can apply directly to the institute, it means that NRI candidates are not required to appear for the NCHM JEE (National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination). Instead, they can apply directly to the institute through a
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
Yes, you can apply for NCHMCT JEE. There is no particular stream required for this exam, but you must have English as a subject in class 12th. This entrance exam is for undergraduate programs in Hotel Management and Catering Technology. If you are interested in this field, you can apply and start yo
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Contributor-Level 6
NCHMCT JEE Notifications
The National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Examination (NCHMCT JEE) is primarily conducted for admission to the following course:
1. Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Hospitality and Hotel Administration: This undergraduate programme is offered by various participating institutes and colleges affiliated with the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT). The B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration is a comprehensive programme that prepares students for careers in the hospitality and hotel management industry. It covers various aspects of hotel operations, culinary arts, catering, front office management, housekeeping, and more.
NCHMCT JEE scores are used for admission to this B.Sc. programme, and candidates who qualify for the exam have the opportunity to pursue this course at prestigious hotel management colleges and institutes across India. Please note that the specific course offerings and specializations may vary among participating institutions, so it's essential to check the individual institute's admission brochure for detailed information on the programs they offer.