While many institutes offer admission through competitive exams, private and government colleges also give direct admission without an entrance exam. Read further to know about Hotel Management admission without entrance exams.
Hotel Management Admission Without Entrance Exam: Complete Guide
Hotel Management is one of the growing departments in India. While institutes like IHM and NCHMCT offer admission through competitive exams, many private and government colleges also give direct admission without an entrance exam.
- List of Hotel Management Entrance Examinations
- Pros & Cons of Taking Direct Admission in Hotel Management
- Popular Hotel Management Courses
- List of Colleges Giving Direct Admission
- Top Colleges that gives direct admission in Hotel Management
List of Hotel Management Entrance Examinations
While several colleges offer direct admission, many top institutes conduct entrance exams to filter candidates. Here are some of the prominent exams:
| Exam Name | Conducting Body | Level | Courses Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCHMCT JEE | National Testing Agency (NTA) | National | B.Sc. in Hospitality & Hotel Administration |
| AIMA UGAT | All India Management Association | National | BHM, BBA, BCA, Integrated MBA |
| IIHM eCHAT | International Institute of Hotel Management | Institute | BHM |
| AIHMCT WAT | Army Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology | Institute | BHM |
| Oberoi STEP | Oberoi Group of Hotels | Institute | Hotel Operations, Front Office, Kitchen |
Commonly asked questions
NCHMCT JEE full form is National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Examination.
NCHMCT JEE is conducted once a year. The National Testing Agency (NTA) annually conducts NCHMCT JEE on behalf of the National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology (NCHMCT).
The NCHMCT JEE exam duration is 3 hours. The exam is conducted as a computer-based test in both English and Hindi languages.
The official website of NCHMCT JEE 2026 is nchmjee.nta.nic.in.
Pros & Cons of Taking Direct Admission in Hotel Management
Know the benefits of Hotel Management admission without giving entrance exams.
- No tension of competitive exams
- Admission process is quick
- Can start the course early.
Cons:
- Limited to Private/Non-Government Colleges
- The fees of private colleges are comparatively higher
- Not every college has the infrastructure or good placements
Also Read: Difference between Hotel Management & Hospitality Management
Popular Hotel Management Courses
| Course Name | Duration | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. in Hospitality & Hotel Administration | 3 years | 10+2 |
| Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) | 4 years | 10+2 |
| Diploma in Hotel Management | 1-2 years | 10+2 |
| Certificate in Food & Beverage Production | 6 months – 1 year | 10th/12th |
| MBA in Hotel Management | 2 years | Graduation |
Commonly asked questions
NCHMCT JEE 2026 exam is conducted online in a computer-based test (CBT) mode. Candidates will be need tovanswer multiple-choice questions on computer at designated test centres according to exam schedule.
Yes, students can get information on NCHMCT JEE exam on NTA website. NTA also releases NCHMCT JEE application, eligibility, registration process, fee, and other necessary details.
The NCHMCT JEE exam centre is allocated based on the preferences selected by the candidate while filling out the application form. The National Testing Agency (NTA) tries to assign a centre in the first preferred city, but allocation depends on availability of seats at that location.
No, NCHMCT JEE is conducted only once a year. If you miss it, you must wait for the next year to apply again.
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List of Colleges Giving Direct Admission
Here are some private and autonomous institutes that offer direct admission:
- UEI Global, Multiple Cities
- Amity University
- Chandigarh University
- IIMS Pune – Institute of Industrial and Management Studies
- International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM) – Some campuses offer direct admission
- RIG Institute of Hospitality & Management, Greater Noida
- SRM Institute of Hotel Management, Chennai
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Top Colleges that gives direct admission in Hotel Management
Check list of top colleges with course name, duration, and estimated fees:
| College Name | Course Offered | Duration | Approx. Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| UEI Global (Delhi, Pune, etc.) | BBA in Hotel Management | 3 Years | INR 3.5 - INR 5 Lakhs |
| Amity School of Hospitality | BHM | 4 Years | INR 5 - INR 6.5 Lakhs |
| LPU (Punjab) | B.Sc. in Hotel Management | 3 Years | INR 4.8 - INR 6 Lakhs |
| IIHM (Multiple Cities) | BA in Hospitality Management | 3 Years | INR 5 - INR 7 Lakhs |
| Apeejay Institute of Hospitality B.Sc. Hospitality Studies | B.Sc. Hospitality Studies | 3 Years | INR 4.5 - INR 6 Lakhs |
SRM Institute (Chennai) |
B.Sc. Hotel & Catering Management | 3 Years | INR 3 - INR 5 Lakhs |
| Chandigarh University | BHMCT (Hotel Management & Catering Technology) | 4 Years | INR 6 - INR 7 Lakhs |
| RIG Institute (Noida) | BHM | 3 Years | INR 3 - INR 5 Lakhs |
| Jindal School of Hotel Management | Swiss Hotel Management Program | 3 Years | INR 6 - INR 8 Lakhs |
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The rank needed to get admission at IHM Meerut for the BHMCT course would depend on the category you belong to. The IHM Meerut BHMCT cutoff 2026 for the General AI category was 7559 in the first round. Hence, students who belong to this category need to attain a rank of at least 7559 or preferably b
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The IHM Meerut cutoff 2026 has been released for the first round for admission to the BHMCT course. The cutoff was released in the form of ranks for various All India quota categories.
For the General AI category, the cutoff for the first round was 7559. Students who want admission to this course ha
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To get a seat at SRM Institute of Hotel Management, students have to first attempt the NCHMCT JEE entrance exam and then take part in the counselling process to be eligible for admission.
The SRM Institute of Hotel Management cutoff 2026 was published for admission to the B.Sc. in Hospitality and Ho
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To get a seat at DIHM for the UG-level course, ie, B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration, students have to first attempt the NCHMCT JEE entrance exam, attain a valid rank and then take part in the counselling process.
The DIHM cutoff 2026 gets released based on this process. The cutoff is p
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IHM Bangalore cutoff 2026 was published for admission to the B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration course for the initial round. The cutoff was out for various All India quota categories, like General, OBC, SC, etc.
For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff was 1203. See the list below
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To get a seat at IHM Srinagar, you have to first attempt the NCHMCT JEE entrance exam, attain a valid rank and then take part in the NCHMCT JEE counselling process.
The IHM Srinagar cutoff 2026 has been published for the first round. Among the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff was 8290. For mo
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Yes, you can get into IHM Guwahati with a rank of 8000 if you belong to the OBC AI category. According to round 1 of the IHM Guwahati cutoff 2026, the highest cutoff accepted was 8169 for the OBC AI category.
But, if you belong to the General AI category, then a round 1 cutoff of at least 7651 would
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For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff was 7651 for the B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration programme. The IHM Guwahati cutoff 2026 has also been published for other All India quota categories.
Students can see the table below to know the IHM Guwahati category-wise cutoff 2026.
| Category | IHM Guwahati cutoff 2026 |
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| General | 7651 |
| OBC | 8169 |
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To get a seat at IHM Gurdaspur for the B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration course, students have to first appear for the NCHMCT JEE entrance examination and then register for the counselling process.
The IHM Gurdaspur cutoff 2026 was published for the first round for the All India quota ca
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IHM Gurdaspur Cutoff 2026 has been released for admission to the B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration course for the first round. The cutoff was published in the form of opening and closing ranks.
For the General AI category, the highest rank acceptable was 8361 for the UG-level course. Ther
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