Institute of Hotel Management, Catering, and Nutrition, Shimla is popularly known as IHM Shimla was established in 1984 under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. IHM Shimla offers B.Sc in H&HA, Diploma, Hunar Se Rozgar Tak (CBSP Courses), and many short-term courses. Institute also consists of Training and Placement cells that guide students by arranging various training and placements in leading hotels.

IHM Shimla Quick Facts 

  • IHM Shimla is established in 1984
  • IHM Shimla is affiliated with IGNOU New Delhi
  • IHM Shimla is approved by National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology
  • IHM Shimla offers training programs for persons with disabilities.
  • IHM Shimla conducts free courses under the CBSP Scheme sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
  • IHM Shimla accepts the core of NCHMCT JEE Scores for admission.
  • IHM Shimla has facilities like Hostel, computer Rooms, Library, etc.
  • IHM Shimla students are placed in well-known hotel chains like Marriott, Taj Hotel, Radisson, and many more.
  • Official website of IHM Shimla www.ihm shimla.org. 

IHM Shimla Courses & Fees

IHM Shimla majorly offers 2 courses at Ug and Diploma levels. Apart from these, the institute provides Hunar Se Rozgar tak program. 

Courses

Course Details

Selection Criteria

B.Sc in Hospitality & Hotel Administration
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Fees: INR 3.22 lakhs
  • Eligibility: The age limit is 22 years, negotiable up to 25 years for candidates of SC and ST. As for Minimum Qualification for admission, passing a certificate in the final examination of the 10+2 system of senior secondary education or its equivalent as one of the compulsory subjects is required.

NCHMCT, Pusa, New Delhi, through Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) on National Level. The allotment is made on a merit- cum- preference basis.

Diploma
  • Duration: 1.5 years, (Effective Teaching: 36 Weeks; Industrial Training: 24 Weeks)
  • Fees: INR 36650
  • Eligibility: Pass certificate of 10+2 examination or senior secondary or equivalent examination having English as a compulsory subject. (Foreign Nationals/ NRIs can apply), General/ OBC and Physically Challenged/ Handicapped applicants should not be more than 25 years, For SC/ ST applicants, age should not be more than 28 years.
  • Specializations: Food Production, Food and Beverage Service

Selection is based on the combined merit of the candidate in the qualifying examination, personal interview by the Selection Committee at the Institute. 

IHM Shimla Cut-off

NCHMCT previous year cutoffs for the General category is given in the table below:

NCHMCT JEE Cutoff

2020

2019

2018

4662

5693

4337

IHM Shimla Placements 

IHM Shimla has a well-managed placement cell with experienced faculties who helps students to place in leading hotels and associated service sectors. IHM Shimla students are placed in well-known hotel chains like Marriott, Taj Hotel, Radisson, etc. Many of the students have got jobs overseas, especially in Canada, Australia, the USA, Ireland, etc.

Detail  Placement 2023
Total Student 

308
Appeared in interview 181
Selected Candidate 181
total offer  434
percentage selection  100
Average salary 22,000 PM

IHM Shimla Scholarships 

Though IHM Shimla doesn’t offer specific scholarships. However, Students can apply for a scholarship for Government Scholarships at www.scholarships.gov.in. 

Scholarship Name 

Who is Eligible? 

Post-Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities.

The scholarship will be awarded to the students who had secured not less than 50% marks or equivalent grades in the previous final examination. The annual income of whose parents/guardians does not exceed Rs.2.00 lakh.

Merit Cum Means Scholarships For Professional and Technical Courses CS

The scholarship will be awarded to the students who had secured not less than 50% marks or equivalent grades in the previous final examination. The annual income of whose parents/guardians does not exceed Rs.2.00 lakh.

Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students

SC students having annual family income up to Rs. 8.00 lakh, secured admission in a full-time prescribed course in institutions according to the general selection criteria prescribed by the institution will be eligible for a scholarship under the Scheme to the extent of the number of scholarships (slots) allocated to the institution for the course.

Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University students

Students above 80th percentile in the relevant stream from the respective Board of Examination in Class XII of 10+2 pattern or equivalent, pursuing regular courses (not correspondence or distance mode) in Colleges/Institutions recognized by All India Council of Technical Education, UGC Act, 1956, Medical Council of India, Dental Council of India, and respective regulatory authorities, not availing the benefit of any other scholarship scheme including State-run scholarship schemes/Fee waiver and reimbursement scheme are eligible under the scheme. Students pursuing Diploma courses are not eligible under the scheme.

IHM Shimla FAQs

Ques: How is students’ life in IHM Shimla?

Ans: IHM Shimla is a great institute with beautiful scenery. The institute has Anti-ragging regulations. Students have access to all kinds of facilities like Hostel, Computer Labs, Library, etc. A newly built cafeteria is there to cater to the needs of students.

Ques: What is the starting package of students passed out from IHM Shimla?

Ans: The highest package at IHM Shimla is near about 5 to 7 lakhs while the average package is around 3.5 to 6 lakhs.

Ques: How is IHM Shimla?

Ans: IHM Shimla is a great institute with beautiful infrastructure and lots of facilities for its students. It is one of the top 20 IHM’s. Courses offered are also good with the very active training department. Also, the college offers free courses through Hunar Se Rozgar Tak.

Ques: How is teaching in IHM Shimla?

Ans: The faculties of IHM Shimla are good; they guide their students throughout the course and motivate them to give their best. All the facilities are experienced by well-known prestigious institutions of India.

Ques: IHM Shimla in terms of placements?

Ans: In terms of placements, IHM Shimla is quite great. The placement percentage of students placed in various hotels and aligned service sectors of college within 3 months of graduation is about 90%.