The Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition, Hyderabad also known as IHM Hyderabad is a public institute, functioning under the academic control of NCHMCT, Noida. It is among the top government IHMs in India, ranked as the 4th best hotel management institute in India by the India Today Magazine in 2022.

  • The institute offers BSc, MSc, PG Diploma, and Craftsmanship courses in hotel management and administration. 
  • The admissions into the UG and PG courses are based on entrance exams like NCHMCT JEE and MSc JEE, followed by counseling sessions. 
  • Whereas for the rest of the courses, the candidates are selected based on qualifying marks and the interview. 
  • Almost 80% of the students get placed in campus placement drives. 

IHM Hyderabad Key Points

  • The BSc H&HA is a 3-year program that has an intake capacity of 285 students every year. If all these seats are not filled through NCHMCT JEE, then they are filled through direct admission.
  • The notification for BSc admission is released in the local newspaper in the month of December or January. The direct admission notification is usually released after the counseling, in the month of August.
  • The MSc HA program is offered jointly by NCHMCT and IGNOU. 
  • The PG Diploma course takes only 30 intakes per year. It is a 1.5-year program that includes an industrial exposure of 17 weeks. 
  • The admission notification for PG Diploma and Craftmanship courses is released in the local newspaper in the month of April or May.

IHM Hyderabad Ranking

  • IHM Hyderabad was ranked as the 3rd best hotel management institute in India by Outlook Magazine in August 2021.
  • The institute was ranked as the 4th best hotel management institute in India by the India Today Magazine in July 2022.
  • IHM Hyderabad participated in the GHRDC Hotel Management Institute Survey 2022 and was awarded 3rd rank among the top Government HMIs in India and 1st rank in the State of Telangana.

IHM Hyderabad Courses & Fees

The courses offered by the institute are mentioned below, along with the eligibility and selection criteria:

Courses Program Details Selection Basis
BSc
  • Specialization: Hospitality and Hotel Administration (H&HA)
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: INR 395,150
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with no age below 25 years for general and 28 years for ST/SC category.
 NCHMCT JEE
MSc
  • Specialization: Hospitality Administration 
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 1,99,000
  • Eligibility: 3-year diploma or 3/ 4-year degree in hotel management.
 MSc JEE
PG Diploma
  • Specialization: Accommodation Operation Management 
  • Duration: 1.5 years
  • Eligibility: Graduate in any stream from a recognized university with an age, not more than 25 years for general and 28 years for ST/SC category.
 Based on qualifying marks and the interview. .
Craftsmanship Certification 
  • Specialization: Food Production & Patisserie
  • Duration: 1.5 years
  • Eligibility: SSC or its equivalent with English as one of the subjects. The candidates should not have age above 25 years for general and 28 years for ST/SC category.
  • Specialization: Food and Beverage Service
  • Duration: 17 weeks
  • Eligibility: SSC or its equivalent with English as one of the subjects. The candidates should not have age above 25 years for general and 28 years for ST/SC category.

IHM Hyderabad Admission 

Admission into the BSc and the MSc course is based on a Joint entrance examination conducted by the National Council of Hotel Management. For the PG Diploma and Certificate courses, the candidates are selected based on merit, followed by an interview. The institute also offers direct admission for filling up the vacant seats (if there are any) in the BSc and MSc courses. 

How to Apply?

To apply for the UG and PG courses offered by IHMH, the candidates will have to go through the following processes:

  • The candidates will have to visit the official website of NCHMCT or www.nchm.nic.in
  • The UG candidates should look for the NCHM JEE link and click on it, whereas the PG candidates should look for the MSc JEE link.
  • The candidates will have to register themselves and will be provided with a system-generated application number and password.
  • Now the candidates can use the application number and password for logging into their accounts and can start filling up the application form.
  • After filling up all the mandatory details, they will have to upload scanned copies of their signature and a passport-sized photograph.
  • They can proceed with paying the application fees of INR 900 for general, INR 800 for EWS, and INR 450 for ST/SC/PwD/Transgender. 

IHM Hyderabad Cut-off

The NCHM JEE cut-off for 2022 and 2021 is mentioned in the table below:

Round Year 2022 Year 2021
Opening Rank Closing Rank Opening Rank Closing Rank
Round 1 245 1911 184 1629
Round 2 245 9753 184 2405
Round 3 - - 184 2405

IHM Hyderabad Placement

  • The institute conducts campus placement where various top companies visit the institute and hire the final year students. 
  • Almost 80% of students are offered jobs through the campus placement drive.
  • Some of the top recruiters that visit the institute include Oberoi, ITC Hotels, Marriott, Wipro, Puma, United Colors of Benetton, Tommy Hilfiger, Unacademy, etc.

FAQs

Ques. Is there any age limitation to applying for the BSc course in IHM Hyderabad?

Ans. Yes, there is an age limitation to applying for a BSc course in IHM. The candidates should not have an age above 25 years for the general category and above 28 years for SC/ST category.

Ques. Can I get direct admission to IHM Hyderabad?

Ans. Admission into both the UG and PG courses is based on the entrance exam conducted by NCHMCT. But there are still chances to get direct admission to these courses if the seats remain vacant after the counseling procedure. 

Ques. Did IHM release any notification for direct admission for the year 2022?

Ans. Yes, IHM did release a notification for direct admission for the year 2022. The last date to apply for BSc H&HA was August 24, 2022, and the applications for MSc HA direct admission are still open.

Ques. Is there any relaxation for reserved category candidates during admission?

Ans. Yes, the reserved candidates are provided with age relaxation. The ST/SC category candidates can apply for the BSc, PG Diploma, and Craftmanship courses till they are not above 28 years of age, whereas the general category candidates have an age limitation of 25 years.

Ques. Is IHM Hyderabad a good choice for my career?

Ans. IHM Hyderabad is obviously a good choice because it is one of the top IHMs in India with 4th rank, awarded by India Today Magazine in 2022. The institute even conducts a campus placement drive where some of the top companies show up to recruit final-year candidates. Some of those top recruiters include Taj, The Park, The Fern, The Leela, Hyatt, Fortune, Accor, Ginger, McDonald’s, Green Park Hotels & Resorts, Indigo, Raddisson, etc.