M.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration 

at IHM Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar

For M.Sc. admission, IHM Ahmedabad accepts the following two entrance exam results:

The National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Examination, or NCHMCT JEE, is a national entrance exam that the NCHMCT administers to candidates seeking admission to hotel management and hospitality programs in India.
The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) administer the 
CommonAptitude Test (CAT) to prospective students seeking admission to their postgraduate management programs.

Management Aptitude Test (MAT): The All India Management Association (AIMA) administers the MAT, a national management aptitude test, to candidates seeking admission to different management programs throughout India. Using any of these three entrance exam results, candidates can apply to IHM Ahmedabad for admission to the M.Sc. program. The candidate's performance in the final selection will be determined by entrance exam, personal interview and GD.

The following is the most recent cutoff information for M.Sc at IHM Ahmedabad for the year 2023:

Round 4 Cutoff (Rank)

 General 158

 OBC NCL 883

SC 1141

 ST 775

 EWS 641

General PwD 883

Whether the M.Sc. programme at IHM Ahmedabad is superior to that at IHM Jaipur will rely on your personal preferences and priorities. 
1) Ahmedabad IHM

Placement: The M.Sc. graduates of IHM Ahmedabad routinely have a high placement rate. 95% of candidates were placed in 2022, and the average salary was INR 6 lakhs.

Infrastructure: IHM Ahmedabad boasts a state-of-the-art campus with well-appointed classrooms, labs, a library, and dorms.

Faculty: The IHM Ahmedabad faculty members have extensive industry experience and are highly qualified.

2) Jaipur's IHM

Exposure to Industry: IHM Jaipur offers its students plenty of options for internships and placements with top hospitality companies thanks to its robust industry network.

International Partnerships: IHM Jaipur maintains partnerships with a number of foreign universities, giving students access to study abroad and exchange programme opportunities.

Location: Situated in the thriving city of Jaipur, IHM Jaipur provides students with exposure to the hospitality industry in a well-known tourist destination as well as a diverse cultural experience.

The decision between IHM Jaipur and Ahmedabad ultimately comes down to your personal goals and tastes.

The following is the cost schedule for IHM Ahmedabad's M.Sc. in Hospitality Management program for the 2023–2024 academic year:

Component Charges
Fees for tuition INR 1,20,000
Fees for registration: INR 5,000
Exam Charges: INR 3,000
Fees in total: INR 1,28,000

The following is the cost schedule for IHM Ahmedabad's M.Sc. in Tourism Management program for the 2023–2024 academic year:

Component Charges
Tuition Charges INR One Million
Fees for registration: INR 5,000
Exam Charges: INR 3,000
Fees in total: INR 1,08,000

The following is the cost schedule for IHM Ahmedabad's M.Sc. in Culinary Arts program for the 2023–2024 academic year:

Component Costs: INR 80,000 for tuition
Fees for registration: INR 5,000
Exam Charges: INR 3,000
Fees in total: INR 88,000

The eligibility criteria for M.Sc at IHM Ahemdabad for a student, they have to pass the graduation with minimum 55% marks in graduation and scoring in jee, if students secure the rank under 139 then they will get this reputed college.The NCHMCT-IGNOU Bachelor of Hospitality and Hotel Administration degree requires a Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management from an approved university with AICTE accreditation.

IHM Ahmedabad fee for all courses is inclusive of various variables and constant components. These components include admission fees, tuition fees, alumni fees, etc. The seats are allocated to shortlisted students after the payment of admission fees. Interested candidates can check out the below table for IHM Ahmedabad course fees and seats:

Disclaimer: The fees and seat information mentioned above are taken from the official sources and are subject to change.

Institute of Hotel Management Ahmedabad provides good placements to its graduating students. Check out the table below to know the key highlights of the Institute of Hotel Management Ahmedabad placements 2025:

No, you must participate in the NCHM-JEE entrance exam, conducted by the National Testing Agency for the admission. After the release of the NCHM-JEE entrance exam results, successful candidates will secure admission based on their All India Ranking, determined through a centralized counseling session.

Note that  ST category students are not required to appear for the entrance exam.

The average package offered stood at INR 3.6 LPA during the 2025 placements. Refer to the table below:

Institute of Hotel Management Ahmedabad provides good placement opportunities to its graduating students. Check out the table below to know the key highlights of the Institute of Hotel Management Ahmedabad placements 2025: