M.Sc. in Hospitality Administration 

at IHM Kovalam, Kovalam

Yes, the Institute of Hotel Management in Kovalam is taking applications for their 3-year B.Sc directly. You can get into Institute of Hotel Management Kovalam directly if there are still seats left. But by applying directly you will get a management quota on spot or may be you have to pay donation amount for that.

For proper information interested candidates can visit college.

The Institute of Hotel Management, Kovalam offers various UG and PG courses.

The fee structure for various courses at the Institute of Hotel Management Kovalam is mentioned below:

1. PG Diploma:- INR 38,750/- per year
2. B.Sc (Hospitality and hotel Administration):-  INR 1,12,350/- per year
3. M.Sc (Hospitality Administration):-  INR 90,000/-per year

The Institute of Hotel Management in Kovalam offers various UG and PG courses.

But the B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration is one of the best and most demanded UG courses at IHM Kovalam.

75% of students get placed every year. Many B.Sc. students get internships as well as placements in top hotels like the Taj, Oberoi, Grand Hyatt, etc. The average package of a B.Sc. student at IHM is 3.5 -5 LPA.

On the basis of their fees, placements, cutoffs, reviews, seats, courses, and other information, I suggest you go to the Institute of Hotel Management Shimla.

Because the IHM Shimla is rated 4.4 out of 5 by  real verified students, while  students at Shiksha.com have given the  rating of 4.2 out of 5. Even IHM Shimla provides 100% placement and some extra facilities compared to IBM Kovalam. Also, IHM Shimla provides a better average package than IBM Kovalam. There are more top recruiters visiting colleges than IBM Kovalam.

The admissions for UG courses at institute of Hotel Management, kovalam are entrance-based while the admissions for Diploma courses are merit-based.

Entrance-based means the admissions are based on students entrance exam score while merit-based means the admissions are based on students merit (12th) score/marks.

In entrance-based may or may not consider merit score because it's depends on universities.

The cutoff marks change every year, as it depends upon varying factors. Applicants of the UG course must meet the cutoff to become eligible for admission. The factors affecting NCHMCT JEE cutoff 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 

The total fee is cumulative of various components, such as caution money, tuition fee, etc. IHM Kovalam BSc H&HA tuition fee is INR 2.9 lakh. Additionally, the hostel fee is INR 2.29 lakh and one-time fee is INR 8,000. This fee is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

The registration for NCHMCT JEE 2026 is likely to begin from October. The registration process for NCHMCT JEE 2026 will be conducted online through the official NCHMCT JEE website. Candidates had to create an account and fill out the online application form, providing accurate personal, educational, and other relevant details. They will also need to upload scanned copies of the required documents, including passport-size photograph, signature, Class 12 mark sheet, and any other relevant certificates or documents.

Both the institutes/school offers BSc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration. The three-year course is available in a full-time mode. For selection, the NCHMCT JEE score is considered. The below table showcases a comparison between IHMCT Kovalam and Oriental School of Hotel Mangament based on fees, seat intake, and rating:

NOTE: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Yes, AIHM Institute of Hotel Management, Kovalam generally offers better placements than Institute of Hotel Management Shimla. This is due to several factors, including:

Industry reputation:

AIHM Kovalam is a more established and well-respected institution in the hospitality industry. This means that employers are more familiar with the school and its graduates, and they may be more likely to recruit from AIHM Kovalam.

Location:

AIHM Kovalam is located in Kovalam, Kerala, which is a major tourist destination in India. This means that the school has a strong network of contacts with hotels and other hospitality businesses in the region.

Placements record:

 AIHM Kovalam has a strong placements record. In recent years, the school has placed over 90% of its graduates in top hospitality companies.

 However, if you are primarily concerned about placements, then AIHM Kovalam is the better choice.