Top 10 Private Emerging Hotel Management Colleges in India 2024

National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Examination 2025 ( NCHMCT JEE )

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As per the India Today rankings 2023, here is the list of the top 10 private emerging Hotel Management colleges in India that were set up after 2000.

top 10 emerging private hotel management colleges

When we talk about Hotel management colleges in India we often come across the IHMs. IHMs are the Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology. They are affiliated with the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology and are under the charge of the Ministry of Tourism, GOI. Admission to these colleges is based on the National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology Joint Entrance Exam (NCHMCT JEE).

However, other than the IHMs, there are some private hotel management colleges set up after the year 2000. These are the colleges that are emerging as the best ones in recent years. As per the India Today Ranking 2023, here are the top 10 emerging private hotel management colleges:

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Rank

Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, New Delhi

#1

Amity School of Hospitality, Noida

#2

School of Hospitality and Tourism Studies, DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai

#3

Chitkara School of Hospitality

#4

Institute Of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University

#5

University Institute of Tourism & Hospitality Management, Chandigarh University

#6

Amity School of Hospitality, Amity University, Lucknow

#7

All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society's, College of Hotel Management and Catering Technology

#8

Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism Management, ICFAI University, Sikkim

#9

Oriental School of Hotel Management

#10

Hotel management falls under the hospitality sector. The students enrolling in this course learn skills and secure practical knowledge. In hotel management skills taught are 360o which includes bakery, cooking, housekeeping, communication, personality development, food & beverage service, kitchen operations management, cookery, front office management, management of hospitality organisations, etc.

Q:   Which course is offered through NCHMCT JEE?

A:

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.

Q:   What rank is required for IHM PUSA admissions?

A:

 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 admission process for the NCHMCT JEE Exam?

A:
The admission process for the NCHMCT JEE Exam consists of five steps. This process is for admission to the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology's B.Sc. (HHA) programme. The steps are: 1. Sign up for the NCHMCT JEE exam on the official NTA website. 2. Exam administration and results announcement 3. Enrollment in the NCHMCT counseling process to apply for the B.Sc. (HHA) course. 4. Announcement of the cutoff by NCHMCT and participating hotel management colleges 5. Conducting interviews to announce the final list of selected candidates for this course.

Let’s  take a brief look at the details of the top 10 emerging hotel management colleges as per the India Today Ranking 2023:

#1. Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, New Delhi

The course offered by this institute is four-years Bachelor Degree in Hotel Management and Catering Technology Programme and the Hunar se rozgar programmes. The Institute is Accredited with "Grade -A" by NAAC , an autonomous body under UGC, as a Quality Institution. 

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BCIHMCT, New Delhi is the First Hotel Management Institute affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi awarding a four-year degree in Hotel Management & Catering Technology and is approved by AICTE (All India Council of Technical Education) Ministry of HRD, Government of India. BCIHMCT is graded as an A+ Category Institute by Delhi Govt and GGSIP University, Delhi.

#2. Amity School of Hospitality, Noida

Established in 2005, Amity University Noida is recognised by the UGC and is accredited with an "A+" Grade by the NAAC. It is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU). The University is approved by the AICTE and is certified by UK's Quality Assurance Agency in Higher Education. It has 11 campuses across India in Noida, Greater Noida, Lucknow, Jaipur, Gurgaon, Gwalior, Mumbai, Raipur, Kolkata, Ranchi, Patna and Mohali. It also has 11 Global Business Schools in India and 13 international campuses in cities like London, Dubai, New York and Singapore to name a few. 

Q:   What is the selection process for B.Sc and what is the minimum NCHMCT JEE score required at IHM Chennai?

A:

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.

Q:   Which colleges accept NCHMCT JEE scores for admission?

A:

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?

A:

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 institutes offer admission to NCHMCT JEE qualified candidates?

A:

Based on NCHMCT JEE scores, candidates can get admission at 21 Central Institutes of Hotel Management, 25 State Government Institutes of Hotel Management, one Public Sector Undertaking and 24 Private Institutes of Hotel Management.

Also Read: Hospitality courses offered at Amity School of Hospitality, Noida.

#3. School of Hospitality and Tourism Studies, DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai

The College is recognised by WACS, Indian Culinary Forum, Indian Federation Association of Culinary, TAAI, Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC), and Hotel and Restaurants Association of Western India (HRAWI). It offers courses such as BSc, MSc, PhD, and diploma as well as certificate programmes. 

The courses offered are:

#4. Chitkara School of Hospitality

Established in 2005, Chitkara School of Hospitality Management (CSHM) is an autonomous body and a branch of Chitkara University, Punjab. Approved by AICTE and the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT), this institute offers three BSc programmes across different specialisations namely Hospitality Administration, Culinary Arts, Bakery & Pastry Art Management.

Courses offered here are: 

#5. Institute Of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University

the Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University is also known as BVDUIHMCT. It has been approved by UGC and AICTE and offers two Bachelor’s degree courses covering specialisations like Hotel Management and Catering Technology and Hospitality & Hotel Administration.

Courses offered here are:

#6. University Institute of Tourism & Hospitality Management, Chandigarh University

University Institute of Tourism & Hospitality Management is one of the Hotel Management Colleges in India and is part of the Chandigarh University. T has 3 departments that are: Departments of hospitality, tourism and airlines.

Courses offered here are:

  • BSc Culinary Sciences 
  • BSc Hotel & Hospitality Management (Specialization in Resort & Event Management and Restaurant & Catering Management)
  • MBA in Tourism and Hospitality Management
  • BSc Airlines & Airport Management

#7. Amity School of Hospitality, Amity University, Lucknow

Amity School of Hospitality is one of the premier hospitality institutes in the country providing quality hospitality education at graduate level. Established in 2005, the Amity School of Hospitality (ASH), a constituent Institute of Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus.

Course offered: Full-time Bachelor's Degree programme in Hotel Management (BHM)

#8. All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society's, College of Hotel Management and Catering Technology

All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society’s, CHMCT was established in 1997. The college is located in Pune, Maharashtra. The college is approved by AICTE, & the courses offered by AISSMS CHMCT are affiliated with SPP University, Pune. The college offers a total of four undergraduate-level courses accredited by NBA & NAAC.

The courses offered here are:

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#9. Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism Management, ICFAI University, Sikkim

School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, ICFAI provides the students with an opportunity to get insight into the hotel industry, tourism management and practical exposure.

The School offers career-oriented educational programs at Bachelor's and Master's level like BHM, BTTM, B.Sc (Culinary Arts) & MTTM.

#10. Oriental School of Hotel Management

Oriental Group of Educational Institutions (OGEI) is one of the Top Hotel Management Colleges in Kerala spread over 28 acres of land in three different campuses located at Lakkidi and Vythiri, Wayanad District of Kerala.

The courses offered here are:

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Hi Cephin,

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 institut

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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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