Hotel Management Course

Hotel Management is one of the most prestigious and creative courses which requires the student to learn about the management of a hotel and the hospitality industry. There are many perks of working in the Hotel Management industry. The most important perk is getting to travel often in different parts of the country and International trips. 

Candidate can pass class 12th examination with minimum 50% marks to become eligible for the Hotel Management course. Students with any specialization – Science, Commerce, and Art, can pursue Hotel Management course after completing class 12th.

Undergraduate programs such as BHM, BHMCT, BA, BBA, B.Sc. and Diploma courses can be pursued. In this article, you will get to know about Courses, Institutes, Fees, Salary, Placement, Job, Scope and top entrance exams which will help you get into the HM program in top institutes.

What is Hotel Management?

Hotel Management is a field  and career which requires aspirant to have a good personality with great communication skills to work in the Hotel and Hospitality industry. The hotel industry is growing day by day because of globalization. Not only Indian firms but International hotel and hospitality chains also offer jobs to students.

Hotel Management Courses after Class 12th

Students, after class 12th can consider the following courses to pursue Hotel Management at UG level.

Eligibility Criteria for Hotel Management is that a candidate must have passed class 12th examination in any stream with minimum 50% marks. Candidates can also consider to pursue Diploma or Certificate course instead of an Undergraduate degree program. The duration of an undergraduate degree program is three years, Certificate is between six months to a year and for the Diploma course, duration is six months to a year. Here is a list of popular Hotel Management courses

Course Name Duration Eligibility Important Subjects Covered Job Opportunity
Bachelors of Hotel Management (BHM) 4 years
Class 12thexamination in any stream with minimum 50% marks
Communication Skills,Food Production, Business Law, Nutrition and Food Science, Event Management, Public Relations, Travel Management
Housekeeping Manager, Restaurant Manager, Food and Beverages Manager, Front Office Manager, Flight Attendant
Bachelors in Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT) 4 years Housekeeping Management, Food Production, Front Office, Food & Beverage Service, Hotel Accounting, Tourism Management
B.Sc. in Hospitality Management & Hotel Administration 3 years Communication Skills,Food Production, Business Law, Nutrition and Food Science, Event Management, Public Relations, Travel Management
Customer Relations Executive, Management Trainee, Cabin Crew, Kitchen Management Trainee

 

BA in Hotel Management 3 years Communication Skills,Food Production, Business Law, Nutrition and Food Science, Event Management, Public Relations, Travel Management
Housekeeping Manager, Restaurant Manager, Food and Beverages Manager, Front Office Manager, Flight Attendant

 

Diploma in Front Office & Accommodation Management 6 months – 2 years
Class 12thexamination in any stream
Front Office Operations, Communications Skills, Human Resource Management
Receptionist, Front Office Staff, Customer Executive, Front Office Operator

 

Diploma in Hotel Management 1 year Front Office Operations, Communications Skills, Food Production and Nutrition, Human Resource Management
Food and Beverages Manager, Front Office Manager, Housekeeping Manager, Restaurant Manager

 

B.Sc. in Hospitality Studies 3 years
Class 12thexamination in any stream with minimum 50% marks
Housekeeping Management, Food Production, Front Office, Food & Beverage Service, Hotel Accounting, Tourism Management, Travel Management
Catering Officer, Marketing Manager, Hospitality Executive, Field Supervisor, Hotel Manager

 

B.Sc. in Culinary Arts 3 years Food Production, Front Office, Food & Beverage Service, Hotel Accounting, Tourism Management, Housekeeping Management, Travel Management
Chief Kitchen Manager, Kitchen Manager, Hygiene Manager, Restaurant Manager

 

BBA in Hotel Management 3 years Tourism Management, Hotel and Hospitality Management, Public Relations, Human Resource Management, Communication Skills
Front Office Manager, Flight Attendant Housekeeping Manager, Restaurant Manager, Food and Beverages Manager

 

 

Hotel Management Job, Scope and Salary

Hotel Management ensures a bright and promising career in the hotel industry. Candidates who graduate from hotel management course get enormous opportunities in various fields. Skilled students can get a job in a five-star hotel chains. Students can also get job opportunities in the Government sector in Railway Tourism, State Government Plans, and Government Tourism, etc. A Hotel Management graduate can work in the following positions-

  • Accommodation Manager
  • Catering Manager
  • Chef
  • Conference centre Manager
  • Event Manager
  • Fast food restaurant Manager
  • Hotel Manager
  • Public house Manager
  • Restaurant Manager

Fresh graduates can get an average salary of around INR 2 to 5 Lakhs per annum. Students will also get an opportunity to travel and experience international work culture.

Hotel Management Top Recruiters and Placement

List of hotels that offers the job to students after Hotel Management Graduation are:

1.       The Taj Group of Hotels

2.       Hyatt Hotels

3.       ITC Group of Hotels

4.       Marriott International, Inc.

5.       Hilton Worldwide

6.       Accor Hostels

7.       Courtyard by Marriot

8.       Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts Group

9.       The Leela Palace, Hotels & Resorts

10.   Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts

11.   Jaypee Group of Five Star Hotels and Resorts

Hotel Management Admission Procedure 

Admission to Undergraduate Hotel Management courses is done on the basis of entrance exams conducted by the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT) and Institute of Hotel Management (IHM). Some private institutes also offer direct admission to the candidates based on the marks obtained in class 12th examination.

 

Top Entrance Exams for Hotel Management

List of entrance exams for Hotel Management courses is as follows:

 

1.  NCHMCT JEE – Many Hotel Management institutes accept the NCHMCT JEE scores for admissions to the various courses in HM. Check out the list of institutes affiliated to NCHMCT here- https://www.successcds.net/hotel-management-institutes-NCHMCT.htm

2.       IIHM eChat

3.       AIMA UGAT BHM

4.       GNIHM JET

5.       Oberoi STEP

6.       UPSEE BHMCT

7.       MAH HM CET

8.       PUTHAT

9.       AIHMCT WAT

10.   Ecole Hoteliere Lavasa Entrance Test

 

Top Institutes that offer Hotel Management Courses after Class 12th

List of the top institutes for a course in Hotel Management is as follows:

 

Institution Name

Location

Fees Structure

Salary

Institute of Hotel Management, Catering and Nutrition (IHM Pusa)

Delhi

B.Sc. HHA: INR 1,32,370 per year

INR 3 lakhs per year

Welcome group Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WG SHA)

Manipal

BHM: INR 13,00,000

INR 25,000 per month

Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition (IHM)

Mumbai

B.Sc. HHA: INR 82,625 per year

INR 2.7 Lakhs per year

Institute of Hotel Management

Bangalore

B.Sc. HHA: INR 53,025 per semester

INR 2.25 Lakhs per year

Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition (IHM)

Hyderabad

INR 1,30,250 per year

INR 2 lakhs per year

Indian Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM)

Aurangabad, Delhi, Bangalore, Goa, Jaipur, Pune, Kolkata, Ahmedabad

BHM: INR 2.11 per annum

INR 2 – 3 Lakhs per year

SRM Institute of Hotel Management

Chennai

B.Sc. Hospitality and Hotel Management: INR 2,31,680

B.Sc. Hotel and Catering Management: INR 2,31,680

INR 2 Lakhs per year

The Oberoi School of Hotel Management

Delhi

INR 2 Lakhs per year

Delhi Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology

Delhi

B.Sc. HHA: INR 1,46,900 per year

INR 25000 per month

UEI Global

Delhi

BHM: INR 1,37,000 per year

INR 6.9 lakhs per year

National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management

Hyderabad

INR 99,000 per year

INR 10,000 per month

ITM Group of Institutions

Mumbai

INR 7,00,000

INR 20,000 per month

Apeejay Institute of Hospitality (AIH)

Mumbai

INR 80,000 per year

INR 2 Lakhs per year

Subhas Bose Institute of Hotel Management

Kolkata

INR 99,000 per year

INR 2.5 Lakhs per year

Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition (IHM)

Meerut

BHMCT: INR 74,600 per year

B.Sc. HHA: INR 1,30,000 per year

INR 2.7 Lakhs per year

 

 

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Hotel Management has become a lucrative career option not only for employment but also as a business option. Young entrepreneurs can choose the rewarding career option if they plan to open a chain of restaurants or venture into the hotel industry.