Himachal Pradesh

Enroll in the National Council of Hotel Management Joint Entrance Exam (NCHM JEE), which is offered yearly, if you plan to pursue a bachelor's degree in hospitality. Take part in the seat-allocation counselling process based on rank.Apply directly to IHM Shimla for the MSc in Hospitality programme using the entrance exam requirements that the institution specifies. Interviews and group discussions are held with the shortlisted candidates.For other Diploma programs: Depending on your eligibility, apply online or offline directly using the institute application form. Selection is based on performance in interviews.For short-term certification and craftsmanship courses, enroll by sending the application and the necessary supporting documentation.Foreign nationals who meet the eligibility requirements may apply directly for admission under the supernumerary quota.

Life at IHM, Shimla is just simple but offers a lot of qualities, such as hands-on training via workshops, labs, and real projects, exposure to the real world through required industrial tours and internships. Emphasis on the manners, discipline, and etiquette needed in the hospitality sector.Having a beautiful campus surrounded by historic buildings and hills makes vibrant student life, including food festivals, theme parties, and orientation events. Offers excellent sports and leisure facilities, such as courts for badminton and basketball. It offers a well-stocked bakeries, food production labs, and training restaurants. A library featuring a vast array of resources related to hospitality.

The top courses available at Shimla's Institute of Hotel Management are as--The most popular three-year undergraduate programme in hospitality and hotel administration, the BSc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration, covers financial management, food production, lodging, and F&B service, among other topics.-MSc in Hospitality Administration.-Advanced culinary skills and techniques are the focus of this one-year Diploma programme in food production called Craftsmanship Course.-The one-year Food and Beverage Service Craftsmanship Course-A one-year Diploma in hotel and housekeeping operations is the Diploma in Accommodation Operations & Management.-A specialised one-year programme in pastry and bakery making leads to a Diploma in bakery and confectionery.

IHM Shimla routinely ranks in the top three hotel management programs in India.Within the Indian hotel management college rankings, it came in third place according to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2022.In the tourism category, it was ranked as the second-best hotel management college in India by the India Today Nielsen survey of 2021.The Indian government's Ministry of Tourism oversees the independent institution known as IHM Shimla. With a 'A' grade, it has NAAC accreditation.The faculty at the institute has extensive experience in the hospitality sector. Several senior instructors hold certifications as trainers.strong industry connections for conferences, internships, and placements with top hotel chains, airlines, and cruise lines.

Yes, A specialised placement cell at IHM Shimla assists students in securing internships and good placements.Students from IHM Shimla are hired by big hotel chains like the Taj Group, Oberoi Group, and ITC Hotels for front desk, F&B, kitchen, and housekeeping positions. Additionally, food production companies such as Nestle, Britannia, and Haldiram's place their students. A few also work as caterers for airlines.The average package is approximately 3.5–4 LPA, while the highest package  reach up to 8–9 LPA.Typically, over 90% of students are placed through on-campus drives. Additionally, campus drives and alumni networks in the United Arab Emirates, Europe, and other locations offer international internships and placements.