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IHM Kolkata: Admission 2025, Courses, Fees, Placements, Rankings

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Q:   How can I get admission in IHM Kolkata?
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You can get admission through the national level entrance exam and also you can get a management seat in IHM for the B.Sc course based on NCHMCT and JEE national level joint hotel management and the exam is conducted by NTA. For MSc admissions also the same procedure is followed and counseling is done based on All India Rank. You can get a college seat in the general category depending upon the student's age which should be more than 25 years and the SC/ST candidate's age should be more than 28 years. The minimum qualification is 12th pass and English should be one of the subjects for the Diploma B.Sc Craftsmanship and Certificate course.

Q:   Can I join IHM Kolkata without NCHMCT JEE?
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It all depends on the course you want to take at this institute. Since IHM Kolkata is a reputed institute, they have a limited number of seats in courses like B.Sc. So in courses like B.Sc, you have to appear for the NCHMCT JEE. Meanwhile, for certification courses and diploma courses, you don't have to give NCHMCT JEE. You just need to fill out the form and then apply for the entrance exam organised by the institute itself.

Q:   How are B.Sc placements at IHM Kolkata?
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Placements for B.Sc. at IHM Kolkata are regarded as strong. The university claims that more than 80% of its students have found employment through campus placements (online sources with precise placement statistics are not readily accessible). Every year, over forty reputable hospitality-related businesses take part in placements. These businesses include cruise lines, hotels, resorts, and airlines.  Because placement success is determined on merit, doing well in school raises your chances of being offered a good position with a competitive beginning wage.

Q:   How costly is IHM Kolkata?
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IHM Kolkata, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition fee ranges between INR 50,000 and INR 4.2 lakh. The institute provides several programmes in the field of Hospitality and Catering. Students can pay the fee in several installments. When taking into consideration the fees and scholarship offered by the institute, the fees can be quite affordable. Students can visit the official websit of the institute to pay the course fees. 

IHM Kolkata Admission Dates 2025

B.Sc. Admissions 2026

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IHM Kolkata Courses and Fees 2025

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Exams : CBSE 12thISC+1 More
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Graduation : 55 %
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Q:   Is Institute of Hotel Management Kolkata as good as IHM Delhi - Institute of Hotel Management, Catering & Nutrition?
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Institute of Hotel Management, Catering, and Nutrition, New Delhi (IHM Delhi) is a prestigious hospitality institute, also popularly known as IHM Pusa, which was established in 1962. The institute was established as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. IHM Pusa offers five diploma, UG, and PG programmes in Hospitality and related disciplines. Pusa Hotel Management is affiliated with National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology (NCHMCT), Noida. IHM Delhi course admission is based on merit and entrance exams. The key highlights of IHM Pusa are given in the table below:

 

 

Q:   What is the duration of various IHM Kolkata courses?
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IHM Kolkata Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition offers several programmes in the field of Hospitality, Hotel Administration, and Catering Technology. The institute offers two full-time courses i.e., BSc and MSc and several short-term courses. Students can check out the following table to know about the duration of various IHM Kolkata courses:

Course NameDuration
BSc (HHA)3 years
MSc (HA)2 years
Diploma courses1.5 years
Certificate 1.5 years
Q:   Is IHM Kolkata good for BSc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration?
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Institute of Hotel Management Kolkata is one of the top institutes of Kolkata. Students can pursue a full-time BSc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration course at the institute. This course helps students in building the skillset required for pursuing a career in the field of Hospitality and Hotel Administration. Some of the top recruiters are Taj, Oberoi, JIO, Marriott, Hyatt, Lalit, Bata, etc. As per the student reviews on Shiksha, the faculty are highly skilled and knowledgeable. The highest package offered was around INR 8 lakh. Students can cultivate in-depth knowledge and experience to further their career in the field by completing BSc (HHA) course offered at IHM Kolkata.

Q:   How to get into IHM Kolkata BSc (HHA) course?
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IHM Kolkata BSc (HHA) admission is entrance-based. As per the institute's guidelines, aspiring students must have passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board with English as one of the mandatory subjects. To get into the BSc course at IHM Kolkata, candidates need to appear and clear the NCHMT JEE exam followed by participating in counselling. Aspirants can visit the official website of the institute to know further about the programme.

Q:   Is there any reservation for IHM Kolkata?
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IHM Kolkata provides BSc and MSc admissions through NCHM JEE exam. The institute follows the reservation policy of Government of India and reserves a certain amount of total intake based on the merit list of NCHM JEE results. Students can check out the following table to know about the IHM Kolkata seat reservation:

CategorySeat Reservation
EWS (General)10%
OBC (NCL)27%
SC15%
ST7.5%
PWD5% (candidates with more than 40% or more disability as per the Persons with Disabilities Amendement Act 2016)

Note: This information is taken from the official sources and is subjective.

Q:   Can I apply for IHM Kolkata as a distance education student?
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No, IHM Kolkata does not offer courses through distance education. Students are offered several full-time and short-term programmes in the field of Hotel Management and Catering through regular modes. Interested students can visit the official website of the institue to apply for the programme of choice by filling out the application form available online.

Q:   What was the last year cutoff for B.Sc at Institute of Hotel Management Kolkata?
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IHM Kolkata's B.Sc. is a top choice, so the cutoff ranks are pretty high. Last year, you needed to be within the top 142 to 2143 in the NCHMCT-JEE to secure a seat. For the open category in Round 1, the closing rank was 2143, which was actually slightly lower than 2022's 2172.

Cutoff varies based on your category too. Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Scheduled Caste (SC) had much lower cutoffs, around 9876 and 5421 respectively.

Q:   How many seats are on offer in BSc course offered at IHM Kolkata?
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For the BSc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration program at IHM, 380 seats are available

Under OBC category its 27 seats

followed by  Sc category in which 15 seats are available

In Gen -EWS category its 10 seats and

for ST category its 7.5

Whereas, PwD offers only 5 seats in IHM

 

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Updated on Feb 28, 2025

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