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Hotel Management Admission 2025 is based on both the entrance exam and Class 12 scores. Candidates must pass Class 12 with 50% aggregate. Exams accepted are NCHMCT JEE, CUET, CAT, etc. Top colleges are Symbiosis International, Graphic Era University, Amity University, etc. The average BCA fee can range around approx. INR 1,020 to INR 26.4 Lakh.

Hotel Management Course Eligibility Criteria

See the overview of the Hotel Management eligibility: 

Hotel Management Course Eligibility Criteria
UG Class 12 +50% + English
PG (Hotel Management Course after Graduation) Relevant UG degree + 55%
Doctorate Relevant PG degree + 50% 
Diploma Class 12 
PG Diploma Relevant UG degree

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

Hotel and Management Course Relevant Information:

NCHMCT JEE 2025 Registration Schedule To be OUT soon; Check Details Here

Hotel Management Admission Procedure 2025

Get an overview here, which are general:

  • Meet the eligibility
  • Apply by filling up the form
  • Take entrance exam
  • Wait for the merit list and result
  • If selected, attend counselling
  • Get the docs. verified and pay the fee 

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

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Hotel Management Course Entrance Exams 2025-2026

Candidates can see the list of exams for Hotel Managament below: 

Entrance Exams for Undergraduate Level Courses

Entrance Exams  

Exam Schedule

NCHMCT JEE 2026

NCHMCT JEE Exam Date 2026

MAH HM CET 2026

MAH HM CET Exam Date 2026

Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2026

XAT Exam Date 2026

UGAT 2025

UGAT Exam Date 2025

CUET 2025

CUET Exam Date 2025

Note: The info is from other sources and can change. 

Entrance Exams for Postgraduate Level Courses

Entrance Exams  

Exam Schedule

CAT 2025

CAT Exam Date 2025

MAT 2026

MAT Exam Date 2026

NMAT 2025

NMAT Exam Date 2025

CMAT 2026

CMAT Exam Date 2026

Note: The info is from other sites and can change. 

Hotel Management Entrance Exams 2025: Syllabus

Candidates can see the exam syllabus for Hotel Management below:

Entrance Exam

Exam Syllabus

NCHMCT JEE Syllabus

Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude, Reasoning & Logical Deductions, English Language, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, Aptitude for Service Sector

MAH HM CET Syllabus

Food and Beverage Operation, Food Production, Rooms Division, Hospitality Industry, English

Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) Syllabus

Verbal and Logical Ability, Decision Making, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, General Knowledge, Language Comprehension, Intelligence also Critical Reasoning, Data Analysis and Sufficiency

MAT Syllabus

Mathematical Skills, Indian and Global Environment Language Comprehension, Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation

CMAT Syllabus

Logical Reasoning, General Awareness, Innovation & Entrepreneurship

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Hotel Management Admission 2025: Quick Preparation Tips

Candidates can check the preparation tips for MBA exams:

  • See the exam syllabus for Hotel Management 
  • Practice mock tests
  • Use study materials 
  • Learn how to manage time properly 

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Hotel Management Course: Cutoff 2025

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Hotel Management Admission 2025: Admission Details

See the list of popular government and private colleges below: 

Hotel Management Admission 2025 in IHMs

Candidates can see the list of popular IHMs below:

IHM Colleges Admission Details

Hotel Management Fee

IHM Bhopal Admission

INR 1.9 Lakh

IHM Dehradun Admission

INR 72,000 – 95,000

IHM Guwahati Admission

INR 17,000 – 3 Lakh

IHM Gwalior Admission

INR 68,900 – 1.9 Lakh

IHM Kolkata Admission

INR 50,000 – 3 Lakh

IHM Mumbai Admission

INR 30,000 - 3.2 Lakh

IHM Pusa Admission

INR 62,500 - 3.7 Lakh

IHM Ranchi Admission

INR 15,800 - 2.5 Lakh

IIM Sirmaur Admission

INR 6 - 16 Lakh

IHM Srinagar Admission

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Note: The fee details are from other sources and can change.

Relevant Link for HM Admission 2025:

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Hotel Management Admission 2025 in Government Colleges

Find popular government colleges below: 

Best HM Government Colleges Admission Details

Hotel Management Fee

Alagappa University Admission

INR 78,400

AIHM Chandigarh Admission

INR 49,860 - 1.88 Lakh

Banaras Hindu University Admission

INR 24,000 - 3.37 Lakh

CSJMU Admission

INR 9,000 – 2.17 Lakh

IGNOU Admission

-

MDU Rohtak Admission

INR 2,400 - 1.76 Lakh

IP University Admission

INR 3.72 Lakh

Jamia Millia Islamia Admission

INR 1.41 – 2.91 Lakh

PUMBA Admission

INR 1.3 - 2.1 Lakh

RTMNU Admission

INR 14,300 - 1.6 Lakh

Note: The fee details are from official sources and can change. 

Relevant Link for Hotel Management Admission 2025:

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Hotel Management Admission 2025 in Private Colleges

Popular private colleges are listed below: 

Best HM Private Colleges Admission Details

Hotel Management Fee

Amity University Admission

INR 7.8 – 8.8 Lakh

Chandigarh University Admission

INR 4.01 - 6.01 Lakh

Christ University Admission

INR 7.1 Lakh

Galgotias University Admission

INR 2.31 Lakh - 3.08 Lakh

Graphic Era University Admission

INR 41,000 – 7.17 Lakh

IIHMCA Hyderabad Admission

INR 3.3 Lakh - 3.75 Lakh

MIT-WPU Admission

INR 7.05 Lakh

Parul University Admission

INR 1.2 Lakh - 5.84 Lakh

SSCA Pune Admission

INR 8.25 Lakh

WGSHA Manipal Admission

INR 3.42 Lakh - 9.24 Lakh

Note: The fee details is from other sites and can be different. 

Hotel Management Admission 2025: Best Colleges in India for Placements

Some popular colleges with good salaries with their placements are listed here: 

Best HM Colleges for Placement

Average Salary Offered 

Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women's University Placement INR 42.5 LPA
KSG College of Arts and Science Placement  INR 14.02 LPA
WGSHA Manipal Placement INR 6.8 - 11.68 LPA
Welingkar Mumbai Placement INR 11.59 LPA
IIM Sirmaur Placement INR 11.4 LPA
Servo Hospitality School Placement INR 10 LPA
Srinivas University Placement INR 10 LPA
KLE University Placement INR 9 LPA
BIT Mesra Placement INR 9 LPA
Jamia Millia Islamia Placement INR 4.8 - 8.66 LPA

Note: The data is from other sites and can change.

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  • Popular Hotel Management (HM) Colleges in India
  • Popular Private Hotel Management (HM) Colleges in India
  • Popular Hotel Management (HM) Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Popular Hotel Management (HM) UG Courses
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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.

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SAT India Exam (August) Attempt

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SAT India Exam (September) Attempt

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NCHMCT JEE 2026 Result Download

To Be Notified:

NCHMCT JEE 2026 First Merit List

Apr '26 - Jun '26

MAKAUT CET Registration

TENTATIVE

Jun '26

Issuance of MAKAUT CET Admit Card

TENTATIVE

To Be Notified:

MAH MHMCT CET 2026 Counselling Registration

To Be Notified:

MAH BHMCT CET 2026 Counselling Registration

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) Colleges in India

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45 K - 3.6 L
4.2 LPA

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Hotel / Hospitality Management Applications open. Apply Now

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50 K - 4.15 L
4.5

#4 Outlook

10 Courses
50 K - 3.91 L
4.5

#6 Outlook

8.16 L - 9.2 L
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#4 The Week

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9.25 L
5.16 LPA

Popular Private Hotel Management (HM) Colleges in India

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1.15 L - 5 L
4.3

#6 Outlook

8.16 L - 9.2 L
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5.12 L - 6.8 L
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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

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.

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ITM Institute of Hotel Management fee structure includes many components. The total fees may differ at the time of payment due to the variables of the fee structure. Check the table below to know BBA ee structure:

CoursesTution fees
BBA in International Hospitality & Tourism ManagementINR 7.9 lakh
BBA in Global Hospitality ManagementINR 12 lakh

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To get admission in ITM Institute of Hotel Management BSc programme the aspirants should meet the eligibility. The eligibility is to pass Class 12 in relevant subjects from a recognised board.

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