Best Hotel / Hospitality Management Colleges in Lucknow - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

Hi, there are around 30+ best Hotel Management colleges in Lucknow out of which 15+ colleges are owned privately and 3 colleges are owned by the government. Admissions to top Hotel Management colleges in Lucknow are primarily based on merit. Food & Beverage Service, Front Office Management, Travel & Tourism Management, House Keeping, Food Production, etc., are the top specialisations offered by best Hotel Management colleges in Lucknow. Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition, Amity University, UEI Global, Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess Training, IUL, Babu Banarasi Das University, etc. are the top colleges for Hotel Management in Lucknow.

The eligibility criteria for Hotel Management colleges in Lucknow are different at UG and PG levels.

• UG Eligibility: Must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board with passing marks to be eligible for the UG course. Many colleges also list additional eligibility criteria stating that students must have cleared English as a core subject of study if they want to pursue a hotel/ hospitality management course.
• PG Eligibility: Should have passed graduation to pursue a PG course. Aspirants who possess a graduation degree in hotel/ hospitality management are preferred. Apart from this, some colleges also list eligibility criteria that list that candidates should secure a minimum 55% aggregate in their graduation to be eligible to secure admission in PG-level courses offered by them in the field of hospitality management.

Hi,  admissions to top Hotel Management colleges in Lucknow are primarily based on merit or you can go for entrance exams like NCHMCT JEE, CUET, etc. 

Hi, please refer to the table below for the highest Return on Investment offered by the best colleges for Hospitality Management courses in Lucknow in the form of placement package:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Annual Median Package
Amity University Lucknow Courses	INR 7.76 lakh	INR 5.8 LPA
Babu Banarasi Das University Courses	INR 3.23 lakh	INR 4.8 LPA
IUL Courses	INR 2.5 Lacs – INR 3.2 lakh	INR 2.88 LPA – INR 3 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website and may vary.

Anyone who has Passed 10+2 or equivalent with English as one of the subjects with 50% aggregate marks are eligible to enroll in this Program. The admission process for the Diploma in Food Production program is either entrance or merit-based. The government colleges generally prefer the NCHMCT Entrance Exam.

Hi, the fee structure for Hotel Management colleges in Lucknow are listed below:

Fee Range	No. of Colleges
Less than INR 1 lakh	10+ colleges
INR 1-2 lakh	6
INR 2-3 lakh	6
INR 3-5 lakh	8
> INR 5 lakh	2

Hi, the top Hotel Management colleges in Lucknow rated by students on the basis of campus life are given below:

College Name	Tuition Fee
UEI Global Lucknow	INR 1.39 Lacs - INR 2.11 lakh
Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess Training	-/-
Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition Lucknow	INR 19,000 - INR 3.37 lakh
Babu Banarasi Das University	INR 3.23 lakh
Inspire Living Management Academy	INR 2.4 Lacs - INR 4.8 lakh

Hi, the top courses offered by best Hotel Management colleges in Lucknow are given below:

Top Courses	No. of Colleges
UG Diploma	15+
Certificate	10
BSc	8
PG Diploma	6
BHM	6

Hi, the top specialisations for admission to best colleges for Hotel Management in Lucknow:

Top Specialisations	No. of Colleges
Food & Beverage Service	9
Front Office Management	9
Travel & Tourism Management	6
House Keeping	5
Food Production	4

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Yes, UEI Global Lucknow is worth all the hype as it has been ranked as the "Best Hotel Management Institute in Lucknow" by CSR, consecutively for the past 10 years. It is a renowned college and is located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. UEI Global Lucknow is one of the campuses of UEI Global and offers world-class education to students in the field of the Service Sector. Further, the college offers various programmes to students at UG, PG, diploma,  and certificate programmes in the streams of Hotel Management and Business Management. Apart from this, UEI Global Lucknow has a state-of-the-art campus and is well-equipped with technology-driven smart classrooms. 

Candidates can see table showing best specialisations in Hotel Management field which have a better future in the career -

Specialization	Future Outlook
Food and Beverage Management	- Continued growth in restaurant and catering sectors.  - Increased focus on health-conscious and customized dining experiences.  - Growth in catering for large scale events.
Hotel Operations Management	- Steady demand for efficient hotel managers.  - Emphasis on technology integration and personalized guest services.  - increased demand for boutique hotel managers.
Revenue Management	- Increased reliance on data analytics and dynamic pricing.  - Growing importance of online distribution and e-commerce.  - important in times of economic fluctuation.
Event Management	- Continued growth in the MICE industry. - Increased demand for virtual and hybrid event planning.  - Growing demand for specialised event management skills.
Hospitality Technology	- Increase of automation within the hospitality industry. - cyber security knowledge is an ever increasing need. - expertise in AI use, and implementation is ever expanding.

Note: The info is taken from other sources and can be different.

Hi,

Hotel Management industry is welcoming towards AI because of following factors -

• AI powered predicting analytics are now used to personalise guest experiences and to estimate their demands which further helps in opiminizing pricing strategies. 
• AI powered chatbots are effective in resolving customer queries through quick responses, making reservations and even offering personalised recommenedations.
• AI facial recognistion systems helps in quick check-ins and access controls. 
• Few of regions are also installing robots for housekeeping services. 
• AI revenue management systems are optimizing pricing and inventory across various channels, maximizing profitability.

Hotel Management offers great scope in catering, club management, lodges and resorts, food and services, hospitality, airlines, bakery and confectionery, entertainment, housekeeping, customer services, sales and marketing. It has scope in India and abroad too. Make the choice if your aptitude and skill sets suit the field. It is definitely an area to look out for a good career. 

The eligibility criteria for Hotel Management colleges in Hyderabad are different at UG and PG levels.

• UG Eligibility: Must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board with passing marks to be eligible for the UG course. Many colleges also list additional eligibility criteria stating that students must have cleared English as a core subject of study if they want to pursue a hotel/ hospitality management course.
• PG Eligibility: Should have passed graduation to pursue a PG course. Aspirants who possess a graduation degree in hotel/ hospitality management are preferred. Apart from this, some colleges also list eligibility criteria that list that candidates should secure a minimum 55% aggregate in their graduation to be eligible to secure admission in PG-level courses offered by them in the field of hospitality management.

Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess Training has been rated 4.5 on Infrastructure parameter. Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess Training offers good infrastructure such as A/C Classrooms to students. Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess Training has also been rated 4.7 for Campuslife.

Candidates can see table below showing best and popular colleges that offer Hotel Management courses -

Colleges	Course Fees (INR)
Chandigarh University (CU)	5.12 L - 6.8 L
MMU	30 K - 2.7 L
Dayananda Sagar Business School	9.91 L
IILM University	12.3 L - 15.6 L
IHM Delhi	50 K - 4.15 L

Note: Info is taken from other sources and can be different.

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Hospitality and Hotel Management are seen as same because Hotel Management is the biggest part of broader Hospitality industry and most courses focus on hotel operations (rooms, food, front desk) giving them same training even though Hospitality technically includes events, tourism and even airlines too. 

Think of it like this - "Hospitality" is whole big family (service, travel, fun) and "Hotel Management" is one very important member of that family (lodging) that everyone learns about first. 

Yes, why not!

A tourism management degree is a great foundation for a hotel career, opening doors to roles like Hotel Manager, Front Desk Manager, Guest Relations or even Sales/Marketing in hotels, resorts, cruise lines, etc. All because your degree teaches you about guest experience, operations and also business which are key to running hotels successfully.

No, Integral University does not offer direct admission. The university accepts admission based entrance exams. The university accepts national entrance exams like IUET, MAT, CAT, CUET,  CUET-PG, and others.

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• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

According to media reports, AKTU has maintained 90% placement record during placement drive 2023. Further, the salary package offered during AKTU placements 2023 stood between INR 1 LPA and INR 20 LPA. Apart from this, a total of 7,000 students registered for the placement drive in 2023. A total of 318 students were placed with a package of INR 7.60 LPA in TCS Digital and the rest 1,213 students were placed with a package of INR 3.60 LPA in TCS Ninja during AKTU placement 2023.

Furthermore, a campus placement drive was organized by an Ed-Tech company on behalf of T&P cell. As per the media report, a total of 12 students have been selected for the post of Sales Executive with CTC of INR 4.12 LPA.

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

National Finishing and Cookery Institute provides programmes including Certificate, UG Diploma in streams such as Hospitality & Travel, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Bakery & Confectionery, Food Production, Indian Cuisine & Culture, Food & Beverage Service, House Keeping.

The fees range for courses offerred by the IICT Business School Lucknow is around INR 6978 - INR 34500.

Karnataka State Open University, Lucknow has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
UG Diploma	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board.
M.Sc.	Candidate must be a graduate from a recognized college /university.
B.E. / B.Tech	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board.
B.A.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
B.Com	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
B.Lib.I.Sc.	Candidate must have passed graduation from a recognized University/Institute.
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
BBA	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
BCA	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.

The fees structure for programs offerred by the Government Girls Polytechnic College, Lucknow is INR 10370 - INR 35610.

The infrastructure at the CHTS Institute of Hotel Management, Catering and Tourism includes well-equipped classrooms with modern display screens and electronic boards, a library, and various labs, along with a large cafeteria for students. 

Inspire Living Management Academy has been rated 5 on Placements on the basis of 4 reviews given by the students.

Aspirants with two-years of continous work experience & having UG degree from any reputed university/ institute are eligible to apply for International Institute of Management and Technical Studies Lucknow Advanced Graduate courses. The institute offers Advanced Graduate courses for 14 months. Admission to these programmes is merit-based.

Institute of Tourism Studies Uttar Pradesh (ITS, Lucknow) provides programmes including MBA/PGDM, PG Diploma, MHMTT, B.A, BBA in streams such as Hospitality & Travel, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Travel & Tourism Management, Front Office Management.

KCEM is affiliated with Lucknow University (LU), a state university based in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. KCEM is also accredited by NAAC with an A+ grade.

Yes. Emversity School of Hospitality & Allied Health Sciences,, Nagpur- Dharampeth are NSDC recognised. The health Science certification programs are aligned with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).

NSDC alignment ensures that the programs follow national occupational standards and skill-based training frameworks recognised by industry.