Diploma in Food and Beverage Services 

at IHM Chennai, Taramani

Yes, 60% in class 12 can help students get enrolled into the programmes offered at Institute of Hotel Management Chennai because it is fulfilling the eligibility criteria of minimum 50% aggregate marks. The candidates will have to appear for NCHMCT JEE exam, pass the cutoff rank, and apply for counseling.

The admission to the Institute of Hotel Management Chennai (IHM Chennai) is by NCHMCT JEE conducted by the National Testing Agency. The applicants should have passed 12th with an aggregate of at least 50% marks in Class 12. Counseling is provided centrally based on the NCHMCT JEE rank, and finally, on document verification, including Class 10 and 12 certificates, migration, and character certificates, along with other required documents, the admission process is finalized.

This would be through the NCHMCT JEE; this is a test provided for the candidates by the National Testing Agency. Application forms from Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) Chennai will be open within the first week of February 2025 for intake for session 2025. There could be an examination in May- the second week of May, that is, for the intake session 2025. The candidates need to get hold of updates on time to meet deadlines.

NCHMCT JEE 2025 is the entrance exam for admission to the courses at IHM Chennai. This exam is a national-level computer-based test administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA). This test will assess skills in numerical ability, reasoning, English, general knowledge, and service sector aptitude. Admission details will be announced on the NTA and NCHMCT websites.

The cutoff marks change every year, as it depends upon varying factors. The factors affecting NCHMCT JEE cutoff for BSc course at IHM Chennai are mentioned below:

• Total number of seats offered by the institutes 
• Difficulty level of exam
• Number of candidates who appeared for the exam
• Past year trends 

Here is the fee structure for various courses offered by Institute of Hotel Management Chennai:
B.Sc: INR 1,38,190 (3 years)
M.Sc: INR 1,05,758 (2 years)
Certification: INR 23,865 (6 months)
Diploma: INR 27,983 (1 year)
BHM: INR 3,00,000 per year
PG Diploma: INR 1,26,000 (1st year fees)
Craftsmanship Course: INR 27,365 (Total Fees)
Certification Course: INR 48,115 (Total Fees).

Cost of Services Offered by Institutes For Hotel Management

The course fees depend upon the type of course, the facilities at the institute, its affiliation, popularity, location, etc. The average fee for the degree course starts from Rs. 30,0000 and also The Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition (IHM) in Kolkata, West Bengal offers eight courses. The average annual fee is 90,933. The fee for a B.Sc course is up to 3 lacs. The fee for an M.Sc course is 2 lakh.

The Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition (IHM) in Chennai offers a 2-year M.Sc program in Hospitality Administration. The course fee for the program is approximately INR 1.8 lakhs per year. Financial assistance is available to students who cannot afford the fees, and scholarships are granted to students based on merit-cum-means and to SC/ST students.

The NCHMCT JEE 2026 exam date has not been announced yet. The exam will be conducted in a computer-based test (CBT) mode at various test centers across India.

Here is a tentative schedule for the NCHMCT JEE 2026:

• Application Form Opening: December 2025
• Application Form Closing: March 2026
• Admit Card Release: 15 days before the exam
• Examination Date: April 2026
• Result Announcement: June 2026
• Counselling: June-July 2026