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A Hotel Management course is offered at UG, PG, and doctorate levels. The course is also available as certificate and diploma programmes. Aspirants looking for a professional career in the Hospitality industry can take up a hotel management course. This course is skill-based which help the candidates learn the technicalities as well as the skills needed to be a professional in the hospitality and travel industry. 

Some popular hotel management courses at the UG level are BHM, BSc HHA, BHMCT. At the PG level, there is MHM, MSc Tourism and Hospitality Management, Master in Tourism and Hotel Management. Diploma courses are very popular like Diploma in Hospitality Management, Post Graduate Diploma in Hotel Management, Diploma in Hotel Management, Diploma in Hotel Management & Catering Technology, etc.

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Types of Hotel Management Courses - UG & PG

Although candidates can pursue hotel management courses at the doctorate level too, UG and PG are the most popular degrees in hotel management courses. 

UG: UG courses in hotel management can be pursued after 10+2. Check the details of the UG hotel management courses below:

Duration

3 to 4 Years

Eligibility

10+2 from a recognised board with a minimum aggregate score.

Admission Process

Entrance Exams/Merit-based

Fees

INR 3,00,000 - 10,00,000

What After Bachelor Course?

Hotel management master courses, or jobs such as Hotel Manager, Housekeeping Manager, Front Office Manager, Chef, etc.

Average Salary

INR 2 - 5 lakhs

PG: PG courses in hotel management can be pursued after completion of a UG course in hotel management. Check details of the PG hotel management courses below:

Duration

2 Years

Eligibility

Bachelor of hotel management courses from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate score.

Admission Process

Entrance Exams/Merit-based

Fees

INR 30,000 - 6,00,000

What After Master Course?

Hotel management PhD courses, or jobs such as Hotel Manager, Housekeeping Manager, Front Office Manager, Chef, etc.

Average Salary

INR 3 - 8 lakhs

Popular Hotel Management Courses - UG&PG

Some of the popular hotel management courses at UG and PG level are as follows:

Popular UG hotel management courses

Popular PG hotel management courses

Bachelor of Hotel Management [BHM]

Master in Tourism and Hotel Management

Bachelor of Hospital Management

Master of Hotel Management [MHM]

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

MSc Tourism and Hospitality Management

BA Hospitality Management

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BHMCT

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BSc Catering Science and Hotel Management

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BSc Hospitality and Hotel Administration

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BSc Hospitality Studies

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Hotel Management Degree Courses – UG

To take admission in hotel management degree courses candidates must fulfil certain eligibility criteria. The admission in UG courses are merit-based or entrance test based.

  • Eligibility: A candidate must have a minimum of  50% in 10+2. Such candidates are eligible for direct admission or admission via hotel management entrance tests.
  • Admission: The majority of the UG hotel management courses can be pursued by clearing an entrance test. Such tests include questions from the hospitality sector and numerical and reading ability.
  • Entrance tests: NCHMCT JEE, MAH HM CET, IIHM eCHAT, AIHMCT WAT

List of UG Hotel Management Degree Courses

  1. Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM)
  2. Bachelor in Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT)
  3. BSc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration
  4. BA in Hotel Management
  5. BBA in Hospitality, travel & tourism

Distance/Online Hotel Management Courses - UG

If you are looking for a short term course in hotel management, you can pursue an online hotel management course or distance UG hotel management course.

  • Eligibility: 10+2 passed.
  • Admission: Applying directly to the course provider. There is no such entrance test or merit-based admission. In most cases, admission is on a first come first serve basis.
  • Entrance tests: none

List of UG Online/Distance Hotel Management Courses:

  1. Hotel Management Fundamentals: Kickstart Your Career Success by Udemy (Paid)
  2. Hotel management for beginners by Udemy (Paid)
  3. Hotel Management: Distribution, Revenue and Demand Management by Coursera
  4. Coursera- Hotel Management
  5. Coursera- Food & Beverage Management
  6. Coursera- Sustainable Tourism

Hotel Management Certificate Courses - UG

A certificate is also a short term course. A candidate who wishes to pursue a hotel management course with interest and a distinct aim to have a professional career in this field can opt for UG certificate course in hotel management.

  • Eligibility: 10+2 passed.
  • Admission: Applying directly to the course provider. There is no such entrance test or merit-based admission. In most cases, admission is on a first come first serve basis.
  • Entrance tests: none

List of UG Certificate Hotel Management Courses:

  1. Certificate in Food and Beverages Production
  2. Certificate in Front Office Operation
  3. Certificate Course in Hotel and Hospitality Management

Hotel Management Diploma Courses - UG

UG diploma course in hotel management are the most popular choice among the candidates after degree courses. Check details below.

  • Eligibility: 10+2 passed.
  • Admission: Applying directly to the course provider. There is no such entrance test or merit-based admission. In most cases, admission is on a first come first serve basis.
  • Entrance tests: none

List of UG Certificate Hotel Management Courses:

  1. Diploma in Hotel Management
  2. Executive Diploma in Hotel Management & Catering Science
  3. Diploma in Housekeeping
  4. Professional Diploma in Hotel Management & Catering Science
  5. Diploma in Hotel Management & Catering Technology

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Hotel Management Degree Courses – PG

A PG course in hotel management is offered by many colleges in India. After a degree course at the UG level, candidates go ahead to pursue this level if they choose to not have a job yet. A PG level degree also opens better career opportunities for the candidates.

  • Eligibility: Candidates must have done a bachelor of hotel management course from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate score.
  • Admission: The majority of the UG hotel management courses can be pursued by clearing an entrance test. Such tests include questions from the hospitality sector and numerical and reading ability.
  • Entrance tests: NCHMCT JEE and MAH HM CET

List of PG Hotel Management Degree Courses

  1. Master of Hotel Management (MHM)
  2. Master in Tourism and Hotel Management (MTHM)
  3. MBA in Hotel Management
  4. MBA in Hospitality Management
  5. MSc Tourism and Hospitality Management
  6. MBA Hospitality

Hotel Management Diploma Courses - PG

PG diploma courses in hotel management are the most popular choice among the candidates after degree courses. Check details below.

  • Eligibility: UG passed.
  • Admission: Applying directly to the course provider. There is no such entrance test or merit-based admission. In most cases, admission is on a first come first serve basis.
  • Entrance tests: none

PG Certificate Hotel Management Courses: Post Graduate Diploma in Hotel Management

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  • 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
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Popular Hotel Management (HM) Colleges in India

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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.

2 May ' 26

SAT India exam (May attempt)

22 May ' 26

Last date to apply for June Attempt

Apr '26 - Jun '26

MAKAUT CET Registration

TENTATIVE

Jun '26

Issuance of MAKAUT CET Admit Card

TENTATIVE

28 Apr ' 26 - 30 Apr ' 26

MAH BHMCT CET 2026 exam date

30 Mar ' 26 - 1 Apr ' 26

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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

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

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Answered 3 hours ago

ITM Institute of Hotel Management offers financial assistance students. The institute offers merit-based scholarships to support and encourage aspiring hospitality professionals. The institute ensures support and quality education for deserving candidates.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 hours ago

The duration of Bachelor of Arts programme at ITM Institute of Hotel Management, Navi Mumbai is three years. The BA programme is offered in a full-time mode at the campus. Students can apply online for BA admissions.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 hours ago

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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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 hours ago

Yes, ITM Institute of Hotel Management offers BSc in two specialisations. The specialisations are given below:

  • BSc in Hospitality Management
  • BSc in Hospitality Studies

These courses are offered for three years in full-time mode.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 hours ago

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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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 hours ago

ITM IHM offers courses at UG level. The courses are offered in full time mode for three years. The courses offered are given below:

  • BBA in International Hospitality & Tourism Management
  • BA in International Culinary Arts
  • BBA in Global Hospitality Management
  • BSc in Hospitality Management
  • BSc in Hospitality

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 hours ago

To get admission in ITM Institute of Hotel Management, students must meet the selection requirement. Admission is merit-based. The aspirant is required to have valid scores in the last qualifying examinations to get admission. Candidates are selected based the given requirements:

  • Overall skills
  • Academ

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 hours ago

The application process of ITM I nstitute of Hotel Management is conducted in online mode. Students can apply through the official website of the institute. Aspirants can register and fill the form through the application link and pay application fee of INR 500 to complete the process.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 hours ago

No, entrance test is not required to get admission in ITM Institute of Hotel Management. The final seat is allotted on the basis of the scores of the candidates in the last qualifying exams, overall skills, participation in co-curricular activities and personal interview.

 

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 hours ago

No, students cannot get direct admission in ITM Institute of Hotel Management. The final selection of the students is done on merit basis. The seat allotment is done on the basis of academic performance in Class 12, students portfolio and personal interview.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 hours ago

ITM IHM offers courses at UG level. To get admission in ITM Institute of Hotel Management, the student should be Class 12 pass from a recognised board. The selection for the courses offered by ITM IHM is merit-based. Candidates are selected on the basis of overall skills, merit, participation in co

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 22 hours ago

No details have been provided by ITM-IHM Navi Mumbai for an offline mode of admission to BA course. Candidates are only shown an online mode of application for the BA course.

Thus, candidates should assume that they canot apply for BA course in offline mode at ITM-IHM Navi Mumbai.

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

ITM Institute of Hotel Management has not mentioned a minimum aggregate that is required to get admission into BBA courses. Since the admissions are based on merit in Class 12 boards, candidates can expect the cutoff to change between years.

 

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Yes, if you submit a new IIHM eCHAT application, you may need to pay the ₹600 fee again.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

No, the IIHM eCHAT application fee is non-refundable once paid. It cannot be returned under any circumstances.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

You can pay fee using both online and offline methods, such as: Debit card /, Credit card,  Net banking / UPI, Demand Draft (DD),  Cheque or bank transfer, etc. 

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Many students assume this section is easy and skip preparation for it. That is a mistake. Revise hospitality basics, food and beverage service, front office operations, and general etiquette to score well.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

You should give at least 10 to 12 full mock tests in the last month. Space them out across four weeks. Always review your mistakes after every mock test.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

No. Last month is for revision only. Starting new topics at this stage creates confusion and wastes time. Focus only on topics you have already studied and improve accuracy

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

You should study 6 to 8 hours daily in last month. Divide time across all sections. Give extra time to your weak areas. Avoid studying more than 9 hours.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

10+2 (any stream) from a recognised board with at least 50% marks. 10+2 (any stream) from a recognised board with at least 50% marks.

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Raunak Bakshi

Beginner-Level 2

Answered a month ago

The B.Sc. in Hotel & Hospitality Management usually costs around ₹6–7 Lacs for the entire course (about 3–4 years), depending on the specialisation and admission type.

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Raunak Bakshi

Beginner-Level 2

Answered a month ago

A good score in IIHM eCHAT is one that is higher than the average score of candidates. It helps you get admission into better IIHM campuses.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Most students find Logical Reasoning and General Knowledge slightly difficult. English is usually easier if you have good reading and grammar skills.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

There is no fixed passing mark. Selection depends on merit, cutoff, and seat availability. Scoring above average improves your admission chances.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The expected cutoff for IIHM eCHAT changes every year. Generally, students with average to good scores can qualify. Checking previous year cutoffs gives an idea.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

IIHM eCHAT cutoff is published on the official website after results. You can also get cutoff details during counselling or through admission offices.

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Porishmita Paul

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Answered a month ago

A good rank in IIHM eCHAT exam is one that helps you get admission into your preferred IIHM campus. Usually, higher ranks give better chances for top institutes.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

After IIHM eCHAT result, qualified students are called for counselling and admission. You must choose your preferred campus and complete document verification.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The expected date for IIHM eCHAT result is usually announced after the exam. It mostly comes within 15–30 days. Check the website for official updates.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

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