Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management Catering and Nutrition Chandigarh Answered Questions

Subhas Bose Institute of Hotel Management does not offer a 100% scholarship. However, students are eligible for different financial aid options. The government scholarships that are available to the students are Swami Vivekananda Merit Scholarship, Minority Scholarship, and Student Credit Card Loans. In addition, there is a 10% scholarship on course fees to students from SC, ST, OBC categories, and girls under the Konyashree scheme, physically challenged candidates, and wards of military personnel. SBIHM also facilitates education loans for students to reduce the financial load of their studies.

Yes, Subhas Bose Institute of Hotel Management is a well-known institution with a good reputation in hospitality education. It has the reputation of providing excellent academic programs that blend theory and practice through industry interactions and internships. The reputation of SBIHM graduates is good in securing positions in top hotel chains and hospitality organizations such as JW Marriott, Hyatt Regency, and Carnival Cruises. The institute has modern infrastructure and experienced faculty with a strong focus on skill development and is thus popular among those students who want to be in the hotel management and hospitality industry.

Subhas Bose Institute of Hotel Management, SBIHM, has churned out many great alumni who are making waves in the industry and even beyond. Examples include a lot of workforces in chains such as ITC Hotels, Taj, Marriott, and also a few professionals working for multinational companies including TVS Motors.  The names of the top alumni are not mentioned online. Many more are in high-level management or leadership. The success of these alumni reflects the commitment of SBIHM to producing professionals who are skilled in hospitality and corporate domains.

Students who satisfy the eligibility criteria for a desired course in SBIHM, for instance, a bachelor's degree in the case of MBA/PGDM courses, are selected. For MBA/PGDM, students are required to appear for entrance exams like CAT, MAT, or SBIHM's internal exam. Those students who qualify for this examination are shortlisted based on their scores, followed by personal interviews and group discussions. Candidates without entrance examination scores may apply directly based on their academic qualification and performance in interviews. One should visit the official website to acquire full application instructions and deadlines.

Subhas Bose Institute of Hotel Management offers students an extensive number of extracurricular activities and clubs, aiming at their holistic development. There are sports events, cultural festivals, and talent shows, through which the skills developed in class can be performed outside. Specialized clubs of Hospitality Club, Culinary Club, and Management Club allow students to focus on areas relevant to the respective disciplines of study. Besides, workshops, seminars, and guest lectures by industry persons are arranged to enrich the students' knowledge base and provide networking avenues. All these activities help in enhancing the leadership, teamwork, and communication skills of the student.

Applications of Subhas Bose Institute of Hotel Management (SBIHM) are accepted as an institution after a series of processes. They follow the process of application forms via an official website where they can apply according to their desired courses for which they want to opt. For MBA/PGDM, candidates require an undergraduate degree and must give entrance exams like CAT, MAT, or internal of SBIHM. Shortlist through submission of form followed by an interview and group discussion with the candidates selected based on marks scored in exams. Even for some courses, admission is granted directly based on academic records and interview performance. Candidates need to monitor the official website for deadlines.

The Gangtok based Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) provides UG Diploma programs with reasonable costs and strong placement opportunities. Depending on the particular curriculum the total course fee for a UG Diploma normally falls between 40,000 and 1,00,000. Regarding placements, top hotels, resorts and hospitality chains offer graduates an average compensation package that runs from 2.5 LPA to 4 LPA. Numerous students gain full-time positions and internships with reputable companies like Marriott, Oberoi and Taj IHM Gangtok is highly acclaimed for its hands-on training and curriculum, which guarantees that its students are highly prepared for the workforce.

The admission process for Diploma in Bakery and Confectionery at Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) involves several key steps:Eligibility Criteria10+2 Senior Secondary Examination or equivalentEnglish must be a subject in qualifying examinationSeat intake: 120 studentsAdmission StepsApplication SubmissionDownload application form from official IHM websitePay application fee (INR 1,000)Submit form at institute's admission officeSelection ProcessAdmission based on merit of last qualifying examNo specific entrance exam required for Diploma coursesRequired Documents10+2 mark sheetPassing certificateEnglish subject proofPassport size photographsTransfer/migration certificateIdentification proofFinal AdmissionCandidates selected  through merit listCounseling sessionDocument verificationPayment of course fees to confirm seat. 

The faculty at SBIHM has mixed views. A few students felt that professors were industry-experienced and knew much about their subjects, but the quality of teaching varied, and the system was irregular. There had been cases of irregular classes and lack of attention during classes. Moreover, the lecturers seemed to have a casual approach toward handling lectures. While the faculty is well-known, the teaching experience may fail to meet expectations for one student or another. 

The results for semester exams conducted in the institutes of Subhas Bose Institute of Hotel Management usually surface 2-3 months after the examination date is over. Usually, this result declaration occurs through its own website or institute notice board. Students can get access to results by logging onto their prescribed portal after results announcement by the respective authority. Student must be vigilant towards the latest updates on declaration date related to results of semester.