Qualifications for a Hotel Manager

1 min readUpdated on Jan 8, 2026 16:36 IST
To become a hotel manager, students require fundamental and professional qualifications and market understanding and leadership skills. Aspiring managers need a thorough understanding of hotel operations, strong leadership, and business knowledge. Read the article to know what qualifications are required for a successful hotel manager.

To become a hotel manager, students require fundamental and professional qualifications and market understanding and leadership skills. Refer to the list below to know what qualifications are required:

  1. 12th standard (higher additional) education is the fundamental requirement to start an official program in hotel management.
  2. A Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management is highly advised for managerial duties.
  3. Solid communication skills, management qualities, and customer support orientation are necessary.
  4. Institutes like VMSIIHE Goa concentrate on creating not just academic prowess but also expert decorum, moral worths, and leadership potential.

Which exams to attempt for a HM (Hotel Management)

A common concern is, what test are there for HM? For most hotel management programs in India, institutes may have their own entrance examination or accept national-level exams cutoffs.

The National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination (NCHMT JEE) is just one of the most identified exams for federal government and numerous personal institutes. Some universities and universities have their very own entrance tests focused on English, thinking, general expertise, and solution capacity.

 

VMSIIHE Goa’s admission process might include a personal interview and review of scholastic performance rather than a certain nationwide exam, making it accessible to all.

Which degree is best for HM?

B.Sc. in Hotel Management (ideal for thorough hotel operations, management, and culinary direct exposure).

Q:   Is entrance exam required for admission at VMSIIHE?
A:

The answer to this question depends on the course applied by the candidates. VMSIIHE considers UGAT or NCHMCT JEE scores for admission to BSc programmes. Besides, aspirants do not require qualifying any entrance exam score for admission to MSc programme. Selected candidates have to further pass the personal interview round for admission.

Q:   What is the eligibility for M.Sc at V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education?
A:

Candidates seeking for admission to MSc at VMSIIHE must fulfil the basic education standards as per the college's set norms. To be eligible for admission to the programme, candidates must hold a degree BSc degree  International Hospitality Management/ Hospitality Studies/ Hotel Management/ Tourism & Hospitality Management/ Hotel & Hospitality Administration/ Home Science from a recognised University.

Q:   What are the documents required for admission to VMSIIHE?
A:

For admission to VMSIIHE, applicants must submit the following documents:

For Identity proof, they can submit Aadhaar, PAN or Passport.

X & XII mark sheet and certificates

Birth certificate

Migration certificate

Character certificate

Transfer certificate

Entrance test admit card /vmsiihe entrance test (vet)

Call letter of Personal Interview (PI)

Medical fitness certificate

Anti-ragging affidavit

Undertaking for fee payment

Reserved category certificates, if any.

Four – six recent passport-sized photographs of itself.

Original documents are usually authenticated at the time of counseling.

Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM).

BBA in Hospitality Management.

For those curious about specialising, postgraduate programs like M.Sc./ MBA in Hotel or Hospitality Management supply sophisticated training.

 

Note: The views expressed in this article are of VMSIIHE and do not reflect/represent those of Shiksha.

Q:   What is the eligibility for various courses at V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education?
A:

V. M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education eligibility criteria specifies the minimum qualification and aggregate required to apply for a course. The minimum qualification required to apply for UG courses is Class 12. Below is the course-wise eligibility for VMSIIHE:

Course NameCommon Eligibility
BScClass 12 or equivalent in Arts/ Commere/ Science/ Vocational stream from a recognised board
MSc

BSc Hospitality Management/ Hospitality studies/ Hotel Management/ Tourism and Hospitality Administarion/ Home Science degree from a recognised university

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There are a total of 180 seats in BSc at VMSIIHE. Candidates are offered seats in BSc programme based on UGAT or NCHMCT JEE scores. Below is BSc specialisation-wise intake at VMSIIHE:

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