Updated on Jul 17, 2025 02:23 IST
Parul Thapa

Parul ThapaAssistant Manager

Hotel Management in India is booming with numerous job roles available particularly for Hotel Managers who oversee hotel operations, manage staff, handle finances, ensure guest satisfaction and even drive revenue. Top recruiters like IHCL, Taj Hotels, The Oberoi Group and also Marriott International offer competitive salaries ranging around approx INR 8 to 15 LPA.

 

Top Hotel Management Jobs

The hospitality industry is the place to be in this era of globalization. There are many portfolios where aspirants can make a career in the hospitality industry. Some of these areas are mentioned below which entail various career opportunities in Hotel Management:

Hotel Management Jobs

Hotel Management Salary (in INR)

Hotel Manager

4 LPA

Front Office Manager

2.5 LPA

Housekeeping Manager

4.8 LPA

Food and Beverage Manager

8.5 LPA

Restaurant and Food Service Manager

6 LPA

Chef

2.1 LPA

Banquet Manager

4.9 LPA

Steward

2 LPA

Floor Supervisors

2 LPA

Note: The salary information is sourced from Ambitionbox.com.

Hotel Management Jobs: Top Recruiters 

A motivated student undoubtedly has fantastic job prospects in hotel management and the hospitality sector. The hospitality and hotel management sectors comprise a significant portion of the Indian service sector. Estimates indicate that the Hotel and Tourism sector in India generates more than 8% of all jobs.

Additionally, it benefits tens of thousands of students who enroll in hotel management career programs each year, aspiring to launch their careers in this industry. Some of the Top Employers for Hotel Management Graduates, especially Hotel Manager degree,s are listed below:

Hotel Management Top Recruiters 

Ambassador Group of Hotels

Mansingh Group of Hotels

Oberoi Group of Hotels

Sarovar Park Group of Hotels

Sinclairs Group of Hotels

Best Western Group of Hotels

Casino Group of Hotels

Clarks Group of Hotels

Fortune Park Group of Hotels

ITDC Group of Hotels

Jaypee Group of Hotels

K Raheja Group of Hotels

Le Meridien Group of Hotels

Taj Group of Hotels

Tulip Star Group of Hotels

Welcome Heritage Group of Hotels

Holiday Inn Group of Hotels

HRH Group of Hotels

ITC Group of Hotels

Accor Hotels

Hotel Management Jobs: Core Sectors

If you look deeply, you will discover that there are numerous possibilities available all over the world for those interested in a hotel management career.

Industry/Sector

Hospitality Industry

Cruise Industry

Airline Industry

Event Management Industry

Tourism Industry

Healthcare Industry

Education Industry

Corporate Industry

Best Hotel Management Colleges for Placements

Some of the best universities that provide top-notch instruction in hotel management are located in India. The following are India's top-ranked hotel management colleges based on the placements provided by them:

Best Hotel Management Government Colleges

Avg Package (INR)

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University 50 LPA
Apex University 15 LPA
IIM Jammu  13 LPA
IIM Sirmaur 12 LPA
Servo Hospitality School 10 LPA
Srinivas University 10 LPA
KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research 9 LPA

Note: The information is sourced from the official/counselling body and may vary. 

Table of contents
  • Popular Hotel Management (HM) Colleges in India
  • Popular Private Hotel Management (HM) Colleges in India
  • Popular Exams
  • Popular Hotel Management (HM) Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Top Ranked Colleges by Location
  • Popular Hotel Management (HM) UG Courses
  • Popular Hotel Management (HM) PG Courses
View More

Popular Hotel Management (HM) Colleges in India

Following are the most popular Hotel Management (HM) Colleges in India. Learn more about these Hotel Management (HM) colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
5.12 L - 6.8 L
4.4

#3 The Week

Hotel / Hospitality Management Applications open till Jan 31, 2026. Apply Now

9 Courses
30 K - 2.7 L
4.2 LPA

#25 The Week

Best University of Year-North', by ASSOCHAM. Centres of Excellence-BOSCH,CISCO,Google,SAP
1 Course
9.91 L
4.5

Hotel / Hospitality Management Applications open till Jun 21, 2026. Apply Now

12.3 L - 15.6 L
4 Courses
50 K - 4.15 L
4.5

#4 Outlook

7.8 L - 8.8 L
3.5

#4 The Week

Hotel / Hospitality Management Applications open. Apply Now

Popular Private Hotel Management (HM) Colleges in India

7.8 L - 8.8 L
3.5

#4 The Week

Hotel / Hospitality Management Applications open. Apply Now

2 Courses
4.2
4.5

#3 Outlook

5.12 L - 6.8 L
4.4

#3 The Week

Hotel / Hospitality Management Applications open till Jan 31, 2026. Apply Now

1.3 L - 6.75 L
5.0
3 L - 6.4 L
4 LPA

Hotel / Hospitality Management Applications open. Apply Now

30 K - 6 L
4.6

Hotel / Hospitality Management Applications open. Apply Now

Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for Hotel Management (HM). Students interested in pursuing a career on Hotel Management (HM), generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

27 Feb ' 26

Last date to apply for March Attempt

14 Mar ' 26

SAT India exam (March attempt)

7 Jan ' 26 - 9 Feb ' 26

MAH HM CET 2026 M.HMCT CET Application Form

25 Mar ' 26

MAH MHMCT CET 2026 exam date

Apr '26 - Jun '26

MAKAUT CET Registration

TENTATIVE

Jun '26

Issuance of MAKAUT CET Admit Card

TENTATIVE

Popular Hotel Management (HM) Specializations

Following are the most popular Hotel Management (HM) Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Popular Specializations

Top Ranked Colleges by Location

Following are the top ranked colleges for Hotel Management (HM) based on rankings published by The Week, Business Today and National Institutional Ranking Framework (MHRD).

Popular Hotel Management (HM) UG Courses

Following are the most popular Hotel Management (HM) UG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these UG Courses by clicking the links below.

UG Courses

Popular Hotel Management (HM) PG Courses

Following are the most popular Hotel Management (HM) PG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these PG Courses by clicking the links below.

PG Courses

qna

Student Forum

chatAnything you would want to ask experts?
Write here...

Answered 5 days ago

Yes, you must carry a clear printout of your IIHM eCHAT admit card on the exam day. It serves as your entry pass to the test.

P

Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

If you haven't received email, check your spam or junk folder. If it's still missing, contact IIHM admission helpdesk with your registered email ID and application details.

P

Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

IIHM eCHAT admit card will include your exam date, time, and other important exam day instructions. Make sure to read all the details carefully before the test day.

P

Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

IIHM eCHAT admit card is sent directly to your registered email ID. You won't need to download it from any portal. Just check your inbox and spam folder for official email from IIHM.

P

Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

At ITM Institute of Hotel Management, the BBA course is a 3-year full-time programme. You study core hospitality, tourism, and management subjects throughout the course. It is designed to prepare you for industry-focused roles.

J

Jaya Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Culinary Arts is about making food (cooking, creating dishes, kitchen skills), while Hotel Management is about running whole place (managing staff, guests, front office, marketing, finances).

Think of it as a Chef (Culinary) vs. a General Manager (Hotel Management) in a hotel - one focuses on plate o

...Read more

M

Mamona Jain

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

For NCHMCT JEE Reasoning preparation, practice questions on blood relations, syllogisms, coding-decoding, and series.

P

Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

For NCHMCT JEE Numerical Ability, study basic maths topics like percentages, profit and loss, averages, and time-speed-distance.

P

Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

You should study at least 3–4 hours daily for NCHMCT JEE preparation. Quality study matters more than long hours.

P

Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

To start NCHMCT JEE 2026 preparation, first understand exam pattern and syllabus. Make a daily study plan and give time to all sections. Start with basics and revise.

P

Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Students have to submit some documents for SRIHM - Sheila Raheja Institute of Hotel Management admissions. The list of important documents is as below:

  • Class 10 marksheet/ Certificate
  • Class 12 marksheet & Certificate
  • Aadhaar Card/ Identity Proof
  • Passport-size photograph
  • Domicile Certificate - if applicab

...Read more

B

Bhumika Jain

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

To get admission in the SRIHM - Sheila Raheja Institute of Hotel Management BSc course, students need to apply online or offline. Applicants are selected based on academic merit and personal interview performance. Selected students need to get documents verified. For seat confirmation, students need

...Read more

N

Nishtha Hazarika

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

No, you can't join the SRIHM - Sheila Raheja Institute of Hotel Management BSc course without an interview. The institute selects students based on academic merit in the last qualifying exam + personal interview round.

M

Manashjyoti Srivastava

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Yes, SRIHM - Sheila Raheja Institute of Hotel Management does offer certificate course. The institute offers a Modular Certificate Programme in Bakery and Confectionary. Students can visit the institute's website or call the admission desk of the college to know more.

S

Sanjana Srivastava

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Yes, an average student can get admission in SRIHM - Sheila Raheja Institute of Hotel Management. The institute accepts students based on academic merit in Class 12 + interview performance. Students simply need to pass Class 12 and perform well in the interview round.

P

Pallavi Karan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

At SRIHM - Sheila Raheja Institute of Hotel Management, students are offered two full-time UG courses. These are BA in Culinary Arts and BSc in Hospitality Studies. Students can apply both online or offline for the programmes.

A

Anangsha Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The SRIHM - Sheila Raheja Institute of Hotel Management admission process is mostly merit-based. To get a seat, students need to go through all the steps as per guidelines. SRIHM - Sheila Raheja Institute of Hotel Management offers UG-level courses. Candidates are shortlisted for the programmes base

...Read more

N

Nishtha Hazarika

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Yes, you can get direct admission in SRIHM - Sheila Raheja Institute of Hotel Management. The institiute offers BA and BSc courses at the UG level. Admission to both programmes is based on Class 12 only. Students can simply submit the form after the admissions begin.

M

Manashjyoti Srivastava

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Yes, you must take a clear printout of IIHM eCHAT admit card. You will need to carry printed admit slip on exam day for entry and verification.

P

Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

You can download IIHM eCHAT 2026 admit card by logging in to your registered email ID. Open IIHM eCHAT mail in your inbox and click on the admit slip. The file will be download it easily.

P

Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Yes, you must take a clear printout of IIHM eCHAT admit card. You will need to carry the printed admit slip on exam day for entry and verification.

P

Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

You can download IIHM eCHAT 2026 admit card by logging in to your registered email ID. Open IIHM eCHAT mail in your inbox and click on admit slip. The file will be download it easily.

P

Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Yes, the IIHM eCHAT application form is currently active on the official website. Students can register online to appear for the exam scheduled on January 31, 2026.

P

Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

There is no official last date announced yet for IIHM eCHAT application form 2026. But application form usually remains open till four days before the exam date.

P

Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

ITM Institute of Hotel Management Oshiwara offers admission to BSc programme based on merit. Candidates do not have to appear for an entrance exam for admission. The institute assess academic performance of the candidates for admission.

N

Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a week ago

ITM Institute of Hotel Management Oshiwara offers a three-year full-time BSc in Hospitality Studies. The institute offers BSc in affiliation with the University of Mumbai. Candidates must complete Class 12 from a recognised board to apply for BSc programme.

N

Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a week ago

The total tuition fees for BA at ITM Institute of Hotel Management Oshiwara is INR 6.9 lakh. Aspirants must pay the programme fees to confirm their seat in the institute. Candidates must pay the fees as per the schedule.

N

Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a week ago

Candidates must pass Class 12 from a recognised board to apply for BA programme at ITM Institute of Hotel Management. Aspirants must have the documents proving their eligibility for admission. The selection for BA programme is merit-based.

N

Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a week ago

Candidates can fill out the application form online. Aspirants can check below the steps to apply at ITM Institute of Hotel Management:

  1. Open the institute page and click on 'Apply Now'
  2. Fill in the details and register or log in with credentials.
  3. Fill out all the required details in the application form

...Read more

N

Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a week ago

Candidates need to pay an application fees for a course at ITM Institute of Hotel Management. The application fees is INR 500 for a programme. Aspirants can pay the fees via any of the online payment modes. 

N

Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Find insights & recommendations on colleges and exams that you won't find anywhere else

On Shiksha, get access to

  • 66k Colleges
  • 1k Exams
  • 684k Reviews
  • 1800k Answers