Q1. I have done my under-graduation, and I have always been interested in the hospitality industry. Could you please let me know the areas of work in this industry, the different levels of entry, mode of selection and some institutions offering the hotel management course?
Q2. I am interested in doing a course in Hotel Management and Catering after my under-graduation. Could you please apprise me about the joint entrance examination conducted by the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology?
Q3. I am interested in pursuing a Bachelor in Tourism (3years) course from theUniversity of Delhi. Could you let me know the colleges offering this course?
AFTER HSC/10+2: HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
QS. I have done my under-graduation, and I have always been interested in the hospitality industry. Could you please let me know the areas of work in this industry, the different levels of entry, mode of selection and some institutions offering the hotel management course?
ANS. The growth of the hotel industry is linked closely to the tourism sector as you would know. Hotels require specialized trained staff for various departments: food and beverage,(catering managers, banquet managers chefs etc)front office, house keeping, accounting, marketing, recreation and other services, computer application, financial management, engineering, public relations etc.
There are several points of entry into hotel operation departments and hence there are several training options:
At the Craft level-X class school qualification, e.g. of jobs-bakery, reception, room attendant etc.
Apprenticeship-XII class school qualification, training of 6 months – to 1 year with a mandatory stipend paid.
Diploma /degree in hotel management –There is an option to study for a diploma or a degree in hotel management after completing class XII(any subject stream).The courses are conducted by several types of institutions –government /privately managed institutions, institutions operated by hotel chains, university affiliated colleges offering degree courses etc.
Selection to most of the courses is conducted through an entrance examination which includes a written test, interview, and group discussion. The written test is designed to measure general mental ability, analytical reasoning, numerical aptitude and English language ability.
Some of the institutions offering this course are:
Institutions | Course | Eligibility |
The Welcome Group Schoolof Hotel Management, Manipal.(Course –excellent) | 4 Years Degree or 3 years Bachelor Degree Programme | After 12th |
Indian Institution of Hotel Management, (IIHM)Aurangabad. {Taj Group of Hotels } | 4 yrs Degree Programme Or 3 years Diploma + on Job training at Taj Residency. | 10+2 Selection - competitive exam + interview Forms available - Jan/Feb Entrance Test – April/May |
Institute of InternationalManagement & Technology, Udyog Vihar Gurgaon. {recognized by Oxford Brookes Univ. England | 4 years | After 12th |
R.M. Institution Of Hospitality Management at Radisson Hotel, New Delhi{Degree from Thames Valley Univ. U.K} | 4 Years | After 12th |
Institution of Hotel Technology & Applied Nutrition, Ahmedabad. | 3 years Diploma | After 12th |
Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations OfIndia [FHRAI] Institute OfHospitality Management, Greater Noida. [With consultancy support & academic certification from Ecole Hoteliers de Lausanne [EHL]Switzerland | 4 yrs Degree certified by Ecole. 1]B.Sc – International Hospitality Administration 2]BA-International Culinary Administration | Do |
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore. Website: | Diploma in Hotel Mgt | do |
NIPS School of Hotel Management, Kolkata. Website: www.nipsindia .com | 3 years diploma in Hotel Mgt & Catering Technology | do |
ITM Institute for Hotel Management & Catering Technology, ITM campus, plot25/26, Institutional Area, Sector-4 Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. | 3 years bachelors degree in International Hospitality Mgt | do |
QS.I am interested in doing a course in Hotel Management and Catering after my under-graduation. Could you please apprise me about the joint entrance examination conducted by the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology?
ANS. National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Library Avenue, Pusa Complex, New Delhi110012(government run)and Indira Gandhi National Open University conducts the joint entrance test(JEE) for approximately 24 Hotel Management institutions for the 3 years bachelors of science programme in Hospitality and Hotel Administration.
Total number of seats available on all India basis is approximately 3100.
Eligibility Criteria:Students passing the 10+2 system or equivalent examination with 50% in any stream with English as one of the subjects are eligible to apply. Age limit is 22years.The month for applying is January.
The combined entrance examination consist of anobjective type test coveringproblems, which are designed to test your reasoning ability and logical deduction, questions on hospitality industry, general awareness and proficiency in written and spoken English. There are many books that contain sample papers of the entrance test. For up- to – date information and further details access:www.nchmct.org.
QS. I am interested in pursuing a Bachelor in Tourism (3years) course from the
University of Delhi. Could you let me know the colleges offering this course?
ANS.The colleges affiliated to the University of Delhioffering this course are:
College of Vocational studies (CVS)
Sri Venkateshwara College
Dayal Singh College
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