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IHM Shimla: Courses, Fees, Admission 2025, Placements, Cutoff

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Q:   Is Institute of Hotel Management Shimla a good option?
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Yes, the Institute of Hotel Management Shimla is a good option. The life of the Institute of Hotel Management in Shimla is very good as you can enjoy great places in Shimla.

The record of placemant drive at Institute of Hotel Management Shimla are as follows:

  • Number of Companies 77
  • Placement Percentage 100%
  • Average Package INR 2.64 LPA

Top Recruiters - ITC Welcomegroup, Le Meridien, Hyatt, JW Marriott, Indigo Airlines

Q:   How is life at Institute of Hotel Management Shimla?
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Institute of hotel management in Shimla is a government college. The course offered by this college is B.Sc in hospitality and hotel management. This college provide very peaceful and healthy environment and the best scenery for the students to study. The faculty and teachers are also very much supportive.

However, this institute is government college and the fees is less and affordable for the students of middle class. Around 80 % of students get the placement in best hotels and restaurants with a decent package. 

Q:   Can I fill the NCHMCT JEE application form offline?
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No, candidates cannot fill out the NCHMCT JEE application form offline. The exam authority for the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT) JEE exam releases the NCHMCT JEE application form online only.

The exam is conducted for all eligible candidates from different Indian states. It is difficult for the exam authority to make the exam form available to everyone at different physical application centres. Thus, to allow all the exam aspirants to access the NCHMCT JEE application form, the exam authority makes it available online on the National Testing Agency's NCHMCT JEE official website of,  nchm.nta.nic.in. The NCHMCT JEE application or registration form can also be accessed on the website of National Council For Hotel Management And Catering Technology, nchmct.info.

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B.Sc. Admissions 2026

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Dec '25
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Q:   What is the cutoff of IHM Shimla for 2025 admission?
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IHM Shimla cutoff 2025 for Round 1 has been released for BSc course in the form of opening and closing ranks. The closing rank for IHM Shimla NCHMCT cutoff 2025 is 7905 for B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration offered through NCHMCT JEE scores followed by NCHMCT JEE Counselling. Comparing it with the previous years' cutoff, it is observed that there is a fluctuating trend in the closing ranks. Candidates seeking admission to IHM Shimla can refer to the table below to check out the NCHMCT JEE closing cut off for 2025, 2024, and 2023 for the General AI category candidates. 

Course202320242025
B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration639987427905
Q:   How can I get a seat in BSc at IHM Shimla?
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IHM Shimla offers seats in BSc programme based on NCHMCT JEE score. National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology Joint Entrance Exam (NCHMCT JEE) is a national-level hospitality entrance exam for admission to BSc (Hospitality & Hotel Administration). Selected candidates are required to register for NCHMCT JEE Counselling for BSc. Candidates are also required to bring the specified documents for verification. 

Q:   What is the IHM Shimla admission process for its BSc HHA course?
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IHM Shimla admit candidates to its three-year BSc course based on scores of NCHM JEE exam. The entrance test is conduted by NTA. Aspirants who have passed Class 12 from a recognised board and studied English subject can apply. The application form can be filled out in online mode through the IHM Shimla official website. 

After the entrance examination, cutoff list is released by the authorities. Students who meet the cutoff criteria can participate in the counselling for seat allotment. Following which, IHM Shimla BSc fee can be paid for seat confirmation.

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IHM Shimla
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4.4/5
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Marriott's, Oberoi, P&O Cruises, ITC Group, Rosette House, Suryagarh Palace, Tommy Hilfiger, Fasoss, and Leela are the top recruiters of our college.
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B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration - Batch of 2021
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Absolutely satisfied with college and faculty members. We made new friends and created a family.
Placements: 75% of them were placed. It was a good package we got from college. Top recruited companies were Bestsellers and many more. Everyone got internships. Top roles offered were chefs, housekeeping, and front office in different departments.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure was really good. Hostel was also inside the college. There was everything that a student needed. All the help was there. Canteen facility was also there inside the college, and we could play other games as well. We did have really good warden as well.
Faculty: Teachers were always on the top in terms of helping us. Every department had their own special teacher, we could learn good amount of knowledge from them. Semester exams were quite easy as our teachers helped us to complete them. They taught us very good.
Other: This course gives us the opportunity to learn and interact with new people in life and helps us to gel with others quite easily. Everything was really good but what we could improve was that we could give access to the internet to students as well over there. Fests and events were quite less as compared to other universities but its a professional course you had adjust as well.
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B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration - Batch of 2026
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Very good experience and a good amount of placement provided by the campus.
Placements: 100% of students got placed last year. The highest package was 11.22 LPA and the average package was 3.22 LPA. Reliance, Leela Ambience, Radisson Groups, and many more. 100% of students got internships in various properties around the world, such as Executive, Assistant Manager, and Supervisors.
Infrastructure: They provide labs for every subject, for example, housekeeping lab, kitchen lab, library, and computer lab. The hostel provides good quality food, and they provide a centralized theater for students, separate beds for students, tables, chairs for students, and many more.
Faculty: Teachers are very helpful and supportive towards students. Yes, this course is very beneficial for students because it provides 100% placements to students. Exams are quite hard to test the students' ability, but it's good for the students to prepare for manager-level learning.
Other: I really wanted to experience the luxurious life, and the best thing about this course is placements at a good level. Money should be lesser because not everyone can afford this amount of money. Events are really cool, and they also invest a good amount of money in fests.
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This is a center college that has much more facilities than other institutes.
Placements: In terms of placements, this college is the best; it provides almost 95-100% placements. A lot of companies from outside India also come for placements. The minimum package from this college is about 3-4 lakhs per annum, which is good for a fresher. Many of our seniors appreciate the kind of work the college does for placements.
Infrastructure: The hostels are near and clean, and the food is also good. Being in a hilly area, the weather here is always pleasant. The Wi-Fi works a little slowly. Also, the market is a bit far away, which is not very helpful for students; they have to travel at least 8-10 km for facilities like major medical issues and for eating, etc.
Faculty: Faculty and curriculum activities are just the best! The teachers are well-educated and very helpful. They assist you nicely with any of your work and explain everything calmly while helping with any problems you may have. Many cultural functions are held here, which are really appreciated by students!
Other: I was really interested in this field because you can travel across the world in this profession as well.
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B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration - Batch of 2024
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Our college is good. I would recommend joining this college.
Placements: Around 80-90 percent students were selected in big properties and more n more companies come for college placement like TAJ, Air india, spice JET KFC etc. Many people apply internship from foreign also so the college helps the students to select the best property to do their internship.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our college is well-maintained. All labs are well-maintained with all equipment. Our college has many labs for our department as we have to study housekeeping, food, beverage food production, etc.
Faculty: All teachers are highly experienced. They are great at their place. They help many students. They guide us.
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Review of Institute of Hotel Management, Catering & Nutrition.
Placements: Placements are good in our college. About 90% of students got placed from our college in different 5-star hotels and many retail brands like Reliance, Domino's, McDonald's, etc. Some students got a chance for international placements, and some get to work on cruises.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our college is very good. Our college provides 2 hostels for boys and girls. Hostels provide facilities like Wi-Fi, heaters, a mess, etc. The food served in the mess is good. Our college has a recreation hall for indoor games. A volleyball court is available in our college.
Faculty: Our teachers are helpful and cooperative. They always help us and clear our doubts. The course is not much difficult.
Other: I opted for this course because I am interested in cooking and baking. Our college provides industrial visits and training for students.
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B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration - Batch of 2023
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College is situated in an awesome place.
Placements: Almost 95% of students get placed every year. The highest package offered is 35000 INR per month and the average is between 15-20k INR. The lowest is 8-9k INR per month. It depends on your communication skills and personality and you should be properly groomed.
Infrastructure: The college infrastructure is excellent. The college has Wi-Fi even in the hostel. The college has practical and theory both labs. Library is equipped with all the latest books. Wi-Fi is available 24/7. The college is also located at a very good location.
Faculty: Teachers are highly knowledgeable and are very helpful. The teaching quality is decent but sometimes due to snowfall, the classes get suspended for a few days. Passing exams is not very difficult, you just need to be regular in the college. Pass percentage is 95%.
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IHM Shimla Cut off 2022: BSc (Round 4 Released)

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Course202320242025
B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration1013398056936
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Q:   What is the cutoff for IHM Shimla?
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IHM Shimla accepts NCHMCT JEE scores, followed by NCHMCT JEE counselling for admission to the BSc course. Similarly, IHM Shimla accepts NCHM MSc JEE scores, followed by NCHM MSc JEE counselling for admission to the MSc courses. Tabulated below are the closing ranks for IHM Shimla cutoff 2023, 2022 and 2021 for BSc and MSc courses:

CourseCR- 2021CR- 2022CR- 2023
B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration10117543710133
M.Sc. in Hospitality Administration-25292

 

Q:   What is the latest cutoff information for B Sc. at Institute of Hotel Management Shimla?
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The Candidates must clear the National council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT) cutoff process inorder to get admissions at the institute of Hotel Management,   shimla. The cutoff varies each year depending on various factors. There were rounds in the selection of candidates in 2023. The cutoff might differ for candidates from various categories. The NCHMCT cutoff in the year 2023 for the B.Sc course in Hospitality and Hotel administration for the general categories were as follows. 

In the round one, the closing rank is 6399.

In the round two, the closing rank was 6158. 

In the round three, the closing rank was 6383

In the round four, the closing rank was 1013

Therefore, the cutoff and the closing rank for the year 2023, was 1013.

Q:   How many marks are necessary for BSc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration at Institute of Hotel Management, Shimla?
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IHM Shimla specifies the minimum requirement to apply for BSc programme. Candidates who have passed Class 12 or equivalent with English as one of the subjects can apply for BSc Hospitality and Hotel Administration. The upper age limit is 22 years for General and OBC Categories whereas, the upper age limit is 25 years for SC/ ST candidates.

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IHM Shimla Placements 2025

Top Recruiters

ITC Welcome Group
Oberoi Hotel
McDonalds
Radisson
Le meridian
Hyatt
Intercontinental Hotel
The Imperial
Shangri-La Hotel
JW Marriott
Park Inn Hotels
Ambassador Hotel
Jaypee Hotels
Air canada
IndiGo Airlines
Jet Airways
Spicejet
Torrent Pharma
Starwood Hotels & Resorts
The Park Hotel
IRCTC
West Inn Hotel
The Leela
Taj Group of Hotels
Dominos
Barclays Bank
Sayaji Group of Hotels
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Internships and industry projects

Offered in the final year only

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Employment opportunities

Many students started their own start-ups

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Employment opportunities

Higher in core jobs

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Majority opted in India

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Organized & proactive placement process

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Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

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Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

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Overall feeling of students

Loved in first year but not in later years

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Q:   How are B Sc. placements at Institute of Hotel Management Shimla?
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BSc placements at Institute of Hotel Management, shimla are really good. The average salary package offered to the students of BSc, MSc, and UG Diploma courses was 15 thousand to 20 thousand per month. The highest package offered 35,000 and the lowest package offered is 8,000 to 9,000. In the year 2023 placements, there was 100% placement. A total of 77 recruiters participated in the placement drive where interviews are held. A total number of 181 students appeared for the interview and all 181 students, that is everyone got placed. The top recruiters of this Institute are Domino's, McDonald's, LeMeridian, The Oberoi. The placement rate has increased more than the previous years. Students from this Institute get placed in top reputed Hotels and food companies.  

Q:   What is the highest package at the Institute of Hotel Management, Shimla placements?
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The Institute of Hotel Management, Shimla placement's the highest package stood at INR 7.13 LPA during 2025. Check out the table for reference:

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the highest Package 

INR 7.13 LPA

Q:   What are the reality of placements at the Institute of Hotel Management, Shimla?
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The Institute of Hotel Management, Shimla is known for its good placements. For more information on the overall IHM, Shimla placements 2023-25, refer to the table below:

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Highest Package 

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INR 7.13 LPA

Average Package 

INR 4.32 LPA

INR 4.92 LPA

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Students Placed

208

224

190

Total Offers

461

497

576

Total Recruiters

65

62

NA

Placement Rate 

100%

100%

100%

IHM Shimla Scholarships 2025

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Q:   What are the top Scholarships for B Sc. at Institute of Hotel Management Shimla and how to avail them?
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The Institute of Hotel Management, shimla does not offer scholarships of its own. The students can avail scholarships offered by the government of India. The students of this college are advised to visit the National Scholarships Portal. The portal guides and provides information on the various scholarships that the government of India provides. The students can check all the scholarships programs that they are eligible for. The National Scholarships Portal guides the students right from applying for the scholarship, sanctioning it, and to the disbursal of the amount that is given after the approval of the candidate for the scholarships. This Portal is a one stop for all information regarding the government scholarships. Each of the scholarships have different eligibility criteria and the students must be eligible to avail the scholarships provided by the Government of India. 

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IHM Shimla Courses and Fees 2025

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Q:   What is the fee for MSc at IHM Shimla?
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The total tuition fee for IHM Shimla MSc course is INR 1.90 lakh. Besides, aspirants also need to pay a one-time fee of INR 19,915 for MSc. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Candidates are required to pay the course fee at the time of admission. 

Q:   What rank is required for IHM Shimla?
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IHM Shimla accepts NCHMCT JEE cutoff for admission to BSc programme. As per the IHM Shimla NCHMCT JEE cutoff 2023, the Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks for BSc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration were 6399 and 10133, respectively, for the General All India category. Candidates with the ranks falling in the below mentioned ranks were eligible for IHM Shimla admissions:

Q:   What is the application fee for Diploma at IHM Shimla?
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While filling out the IHM Shimla application form for Diploma courses, candidates need to pay an application fee. They can pay fee via any of the online payment modes. Below is the application fee for Diploma courses:

CategoryApplication Fee
General/ OthersINR 300
SC/ STINR 150
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Institute of Hotel Management, Catering & Nutrition Faqs

Q:   Is B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration offered by Institute of Hotel Management, Shimla?
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Yes, The admission to the Three Year degree in Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Hospitality and Hotel Administration is being conducted by the National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology (NCHMCT), Pusa, New Delhi, through a Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) on the national level. 

Q:   Which are the PGs and hostels available close to Institute of Hotel Management, Shimla?
A: 

Many hostel are available near the institute and institutions itself also provide hostel facilities.

PGs around there are providing single to sharing option of 2,3,4 person to provide affordable stay for students.

You can easily find many option  by simply  searching on Google only.

Q:   Is Diploma in Food Production course offered at Institute of Hotel Management, Shimla?
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Yes, Diploma in Food Production course is offered at Institute of Hotel Management, Shimla. The course is a full-time one-year and six-month diploma course offered by the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology. The institute offers a 1.5 years Diploma in Food Production to prepare the student for an exciting and profitable career in food production. The course prepares the student for an exciting and very profitable career in food production (Cookery).

Q:   How many students are currently studying at Institute of Hotel Management, Shimla?
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As IHM Shimla is a great institute with all facilities available to provide the highest of the skills many students enroll themselves every year.

According to certain websites there are around 10000 to 11000 students in IMH Shimla

Q:   Is Craftsmanship Course in Food Production offered at Institute of Hotel Management, Shimla?
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Yes, This course trains the students in areas of Food Production including Bakery & Patisserie. This trade has great demand, both nationally and internationally.

 

Qualification

Passed class 10th of 10+2 pattern with minimum 45% marks and with English as one of the subjects in the final examination. Candidates placed in compartment in the qualifying examination are not eligible for admission.

 

Age Limit

Age of the applicant should not be more than 22 years as on July 01, of the year. The age limit is relaxable by 3 years for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates.

 

Duration

One and a half years. One year- full time- at the Institute followed by Industrial Training in a hotel or allied sector for six months.

 

Reservation

Apart from relaxation in the upper age limit for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates, seats will be reserved as under:

 

15% for Scheduled Caste candidates.

7.5% for Scheduled Tribe candidates.

3% for Physically Challenged candidates (Please refer to the NCHMCT Information Brochure for further details),

 

When to apply

Admission notification is issued in the month of May/June every year in leading national newspapers. The prospectus contains an application form for any one of the two courses offered. It can be obtained from the Institute’s Enquiry Counter on the payment of a fee/charge in cash, or by post, on the payment through a demand draft drawn in favour of the Principal, Institute of Hotel Management, Kufri, Shimla-12, payable at Shimla.

 

How to Apply

Duly filled-in application form must be accompanied with:

(a) Attested photocopy of proof of age.

(b) Attested photocopy of proof of educational qualification/ mark sheets.

(c) Fitness certificate from a registered MBBS doctor on the attached form.

(d) One passport size photograph pasted in the space provided on the application form.

(e) Character certificate from the head of the institution (school/college) last attended.

(f) Attested photocopy of Reserved Category Certificate from appropriate authority, if applicable.

(g) A bonafide certificate of domicile of Himachal Pradesh, if applicable.

 

Admission

Selection is based on the combined merit of the candidate in the qualifying examination, a personal interview conducted by the Selection Committee at the Institute on the date prescribed in the prospectus of the course, and any additional marks, if applicable, that are awarded for the following:

 

: For passing a one year Craftsmanship course from a recognised ———–3 marks

Institute of Hotel Management or a Food Craft Institute

: For Sports at National level —————————————————5 marks

: For Sports at State/ U.T. level ————————————————3 marks

 

Note: Candidates will be eligible for consideration in only one of the sports categories, either at the State level or the National level and will have to produce documentary evidence/ certificate in support of their claim.

 

During the interview the candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their communication skills with particular reference to the English language, general awareness, personal grooming, the overall personality and the candidate’s suitability for the hospitality industry.

 

Foreign Nationals/ NRIs must have a minimum of 50% marks in the qualifying examination.

 

Selection

The selection list will be displayed on Notice Board of the Institute on the same or next day of the interview. NO SEPARATE INTIMATION WILL BE SENT TO THE CANDIDATES.

 

Selected candidates are required to pay the first term fees as shown in the Fee Structure on the day the result is declared. Failing immediate payment of fees, the offer of admission will be withdrawn and the seat will be offered to the next candidate on the merit list. The candidate whose admission has thus been cancelled will have no claim whatsoever to admission at a later time.

Q:   How is the college life at Institute of Hotel Management, Shimla?
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The well-stocked Library caters to the thirst of knowledge of the students in the field of hospitality. In addition to the curriculum, the students gain experience during the session by organizing theme parties, outdoor catering and functions in local hotels during Christmas, World Tourism Day, New Year, Chef Competitions and other occasions.

Q:   What are the courses offered at IHM Shimla?
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IHM Shimla offers four courses at UG, PG and Diploma levels. The institute offers BSc, MSc, Diploma in Food Production and Diploma in Food and Beverage Service. Candidates need to complete a minimum of Class 12 to apply for BSc and Diploma courses. Graduation is required to apply for PG programmes.

Q:   Does the Institute of Hotel Management, Shimla provide good placement packages?
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The Institute of Hotel Management, Shimla provides good placement packages. Check out the table for the key information on the IHM, Shimla placements during 2023-2025:

Particulars 

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Placement Statistics (2025)

the highest Package 

NA

INR 7.13 LPA

Average Package 

INR 4.32 LPA

INR 4.92 LPA

NA

Students Placed

208

224

190

Total Offers

461

497

576

Total Recruiters

65

62

NA

Placement Rate 

100%

100%

Q:   How are the Institute of Hotel Management, Shimla placements?
A: 

Institute of Hotel Management, Shimla has been providing good placements to its students since the very beginning. For more information on placement packages and recruiters for the overall IHM, Shimla placements 2025, refer to the table below:

Particulars 

Placement Statistics (2025)

the highest Package 

INR 7.13 LPA

Students Placed

190

Total Offers

576

Placement Rate 

100%

Q:   How are the overall placements at IHM Shimla?
A: 

The Institute of Hotel Management, Shimla has had successful placements overall. For more information on placement packages and recruiters for the overall IHM, Shimla placements 2023-25, refer to the table below:

Particulars 

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Placement Statistics (2025)

Highest Package 

NA

NA

INR 7.13 LPA

Average Package 

INR 4.32 LPA

INR 4.92 LPA

NA

Students Placed

208

224

190

Total Offers

461

497

576

Total Recruiters

65

62

NA

Placement Rate 

100%

100%

100%

Q:   What is the fee structure for Craftsmanship Course in Food Production at Institute of Hotel Management, Shimla?
A: 

27,500 for Craftsmanship Course in Food Production and the maximum fee of Rs. 199,200 for M.Sc. in Hospitality Administration.

Q:   What is the fee for Diploma in Food and Beverage Service at Institute of Hotel Management, Shimla?
A: 

Years Year 1

Semester 1. 2

Admission Fees ?1000 -

Tution Fees ?13750. ?14800

Exam Fees - ?2500

Other Fees ?4600 -

Total Year Wise Fees ?36,650

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Answered 4 months ago

The top recruiters for the Institute of Hotel Management, Shimla placements are given below:

Institute of Hotel Management, Shimla Top Recruiters

The Oberoi

Aditya Birla Fashion

Hyatt

Abu Dhabi National Hotels Company

The Lalit Hotels

Taj Hotels

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Meitankeisangbam Vasundha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a year ago

IHM Shimla has not specified the minimum marks to apply for admission to Diploma in Food Production. However, candidates must fulfil the eligibility requirements as mentioned below:

  • Pass Class 12 with English as a compulsory subject
  • For General/ OBC and Physically Challenged/ Handicapped Category age

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a year ago

IHM Shimla admissions are primarily entrance-based. The institute selects candidates for BSc based on NCHMCT JEE score. The National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology Joint Entrance Exam (NCHMCT JEE) is a national-level hospitality entrance exam for admission to BSc (Hospitality & H

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a year ago

Both the IHMs are good options for BSc Hospitality and Hotel Administration aspirants. As per consolidated placements reports, the average package offered at both the institutes has stood at INR 2.4 LPA, approximately. The Shiksha overall rating for the institutes is 4.4

Thus, the aspirants can opt

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Manori Sahni

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a year ago

IHM Shimla BSc HHA course is an undergraduate degree course offered in the hospitality sector. The UG course duration is of three years. Its curriculum is designed such that candidates are offered the required skills, knowledge as well as practical training to ace any task allocated to them in the h

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Manori Sahni

Contributor-Level 9

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