Top 10 Hotel Management Colleges with Highest ROI in India 2025
National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Examination 2026 ( NCHMCT JEE )
Which is the best Hotel Management college to invest in? Want to know which colleges offer the best placement when compared to the fee structure of the courses offered? Check here the list of Top 10 Hotel Management Colleges with Highest ROI in India 2025, as per India Today ranking 2024.
Return on Investment (ROI) means the ratio of the invested amount and the net returns gained from the investment. In the case of coll offered to the students in placements. Many hotel management colleges in India provide placement opportunities to students. However, while choosing a college for great career prospects after completion of the course, one must consider the ROI of the college.
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Here we have listed the top 10 Hotel Management colleges in India with best ROI as per the India Today Rankings 2024.
- List of 10 Hotel Management Colleges in India with Highest ROI
- #1. Hindusthan college of arts & science (Autonomous), Coimbatore
- #2. University Institute of Tourism & Hospitality Management, Chandigarh University, Mohali
- #3. Catering Science & Hotel Management Department, Bishop Appasamy College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore
- #4. Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore
- #5. Vels Institute of Science Technology & Advanced Studies (vistas), Chennai
- #6. Institute of Hotel Management, Catering & Nutrition, Pusa New Delhi
- #7. Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition, Dehradun
- #8. Department of Hotel Management, Christ University (deemed to be university), Bengaluru
- #9. BNG Tourism & Hospitality Management Institute, Kolkata
- #10. Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism Management, ICFAI University, Sikkim
List of 10 Hotel Management Colleges in India with Highest ROI
The ROI is calculated by the India Today, using the formula: Average annual salary / Total course fees (entire duration)
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Check the list below arranged in descending order of ROI:
As is evident from the table above, out of all the top 01 Hotel management colleges in India with the best ROI, 2 are IHMs, that is IHM Pusa and IHM Dehradun.
The NCHMCT JEE score is accepted by various colleges and institutes across India for admission to hospitality and hotel management programs. Some of the prominent institutions include:
- National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT) affiliated institutes
- IHM Delhi (Institute of Hotel Management)
- IHM Mumbai
- IHM Bangalore
- IHM Hyderabad
- IHM Chennai
- IHM Kolkata
- IHM Gandhinagar
- IHM Lucknow
- IHM Pusa (New Delhi)
Additionally, several other private and government colleges also accept NCHMCT JEE scores for their hospitality management courses. Always check the specific college’s website for the most accurate and updated information regarding admission criteria.
The NCHMCT JEE counseling process for admissions typically involves the following steps:
- Announcement of Results: After the NCHMCT JEE exam, results are announced, and candidates are informed about their ranks.
- Registration for Counseling: Candidates must register for the counseling process through the official NCHMCT website. This usually involves filling out an online registration form.
- Choice Filling: Once registered, candidates need to fill in their preferred colleges and courses based on their rank. This step is crucial as it determines their chances of getting a seat in their desired institution.
- Document Verification: Candidates are required to verify their documents during the counseling session. This includes educational certificates, identity proof, and other relevant documents.
- Seat Allotment: Seats are allocated based on merit (rank), choices filled by the candidates, and availability of seats in the preferred colleges. This process may occur in multiple rounds.
- Fee Payment: After seat allotment, candidates must pay the required admission fee to secure their allotted seat.
- Reporting to the Allotted College: Once the fee is paid, candidates must report to the allotted college for further admission formalities, which may include additional document submission and orientation.
- Final Admission Confirmation: After completing all required processes, candidates receive confirmation of their admission.
For the most accurate and updated information regarding the counseling process for NCHMCT JEE, always refer to the official NCHMCT website or notifications.
Let us have a look at the brief introduction of each of the colleges in the list above.
#1. Hindusthan college of arts & science (Autonomous), Coimbatore
Hindusthan College Coimbatore offers over 27 UG, 15 PG, 3 diplomas, 2 certificates and 10 research programmes. The college was founded in 1988. The college was awarded ‘excellence in providing the best environment for campus placements’ by the 12th ASSOCHAM national Education Summit and Edushine Excellence Awards 2019.
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#2. University Institute of Tourism & Hospitality Management, Chandigarh University, Mohali
University Institute of Tourism & Hospitality Management is one of the Hotel Management Colleges in India and is part of Chandigarh University. It has 3 departments that are: Departments of hospitality, tourism and airlines.
#3. Catering Science & Hotel Management Department, Bishop Appasamy College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore
The department of catering science and Hotel management of Bishop Appasamy College is a member of HERA ,The Hoteliers, Educators & Recruiters Association.
The course content of BSc in Catering Science & Hotel Management is as follows:
The best hotel management colleges in India are IHM Mumbai, IHM Kolkata, IHM Hyderabad, Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Indian Institute of Hotel Management and Culinary Arts, Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts, Symbiosis International Pune and many more. Given below are the colleges that accept NCHM JEE scores for admission
- Central government institutes of hotel management
- State government institutes of hotel management
- Public Sector Undertaking
- Private institutes of hotel management
The possibility of direct admission to IHM depends on the course for which you are applying. If you are applying for any degree course, you cannot apply for direct admission. To be admitted to a degree programme such as the B.Sc. you must take the NCHMCT JEE exam. On the other hand, if you are applying for any Certificate or Diploma course offered by a particular IHM, you can apply for direct admission. For instance, you can apply for the Craftsmanship Course in Food Production with a 12th grade score.
- Food Production
- Food and Beverage Service
- Bakery and Confectionary
- House Keeping Management
- Front Office Operations
- Tourism Management
- Communicative English & French
- Computer Application
- Hotel Accounts
#4. Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore
Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science offers BSc Catering Science and Hotel Management. This college was started in the year 1987. The college offers 22 undergraduate programmes, 10 postgraduate programmes and 10 research programmes.
#5. Vels Institute of Science Technology & Advanced Studies (vistas), Chennai
Vels School of Hotel & Catering Management offers Undergraduate, Post-graduate and various Diploma courses in Hotel Management and Catering Technology. There are four major departments in hotel management namely Food Production, Food & Beverage Service, Front Office, and Accommodation Operations.
#6. Institute of Hotel Management, Catering & Nutrition, Pusa New Delhi
IHM Pusa offers BSc HHA, Diploma course, craftsmanship course and MSc HHA courses. The institute is under the aegis of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. The BSc and MSc programmes in Hospitality that students pursue at IHM Delhi are offered in collaboration with National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology (NCHMCT) and IGNOU.
| Courses |
Fee (in INR) |
|---|---|
| 2.30 lakhs |
|
| 3.02 lakhs |
|
| 42,000 |
|
| 40,400 |
|
| 38,000 |
|
| 53,400 |
#7. Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition, Dehradun
IHM Dehradun began its first academic session in July of 2006. IHM Dehradun offers a 3 year BSc degree in Hospitality & Hotel Administration jointly offered by National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT), Noida and Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). The Institute also offers various diploma courses in Bakery & Confectionery, Food and Beverage Services, Food Production.
| Courses |
Total Fee |
|---|---|
| INR 93,200 |
|
| INR 70,000 |
|
| INR 80,000 |
|
| INR 40,000 |
#8. Department of Hotel Management, Christ University (deemed to be university), Bengaluru
Department of Hotel Management, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) can support a 4-year programme with class strength of 60 students. Apart from the syllabus, the college emphasises on Value Addition Programmes like Current Affairs, Holistic Education, certificate courses, Placement Training Programmes, which include training students in group discussions, facing interviews and so on.
#9. BNG Tourism & Hospitality Management Institute, Kolkata
Hotel management course in BNG Hotel Management Kolkata include kitchens, housekeeping model rooms, laundry, linen room, guest rooms, bakery practical, large computer and front office practical labs with various PMS Software’s, advanced restaurant, student cafeteria, seminar hall, library with lots of business / hotel management books & journals.
#10. Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism Management, ICFAI University, Sikkim
The ICFAI University, Sikkim was established in 2004. Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism Management, ICFAI University, Sikkim offers career-oriented educational programs at Bachelor's and Master's level like BHM, BTTM, BSc (Culinary Arts) & MTTM.
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To get admission in hotel management programmes offered at IHM Pusa candidates belonging to different categories need to secure NCHMCT JEE rank as mentioned below: