Hotel / Hospitality Management

IIHM Pune has a variety of top hospitality and hotel companies that participate in their placement drives to recruit students for internships and job placements. Some of the prominent companies that have been known to participate in placement drives at IIHM Pune and other IIHM campuses include:

1. Taj Hotels
2. Oberoi Hotels & Resorts
3. Marriott International
4. Hyatt Hotels Corporation
5. ITC Hotels
6. Radisson Hotel Group
7. AccorHotels
8. Hilton Hotels & Resorts
9. The Leela Palaces, Hotels, and Resorts
10. IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group)
11. The Lalit Hotels
12. Sheraton Hotels and Resorts
13. Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts
14. Club Mahindra Holidays
15. JW Marriott
16. Novotel Hotels & Resorts

and many more.

These companies offer a variety of positions in the hospitality industry, including front office, housekeeping, food and beverage, and management. The average salary package for IIHM Pune graduates is INR 3 to 5 Lacs per annum.

The college's excellent infrastructure and well-provided facilities create an ideal environment for students pursuing hotel management. Sharing its campus with MBA and Biotech programs adds to the academic diversity. The course curriculum allows students to specialize and undergo university exams each semester. The experienced faculty, with a minimum of 7 years of industry experience, ensures quality education, although teaching styles may vary among professors. The class size is 60, ensuring a conducive learning atmosphere. Scholarships are available for certain categories, and the college is accommodating with flexible fee payment options.

The campus life is vibrant, with well-equipped facilities, including multiple kitchens, restaurants, housekeeping labs, an amphi theatre, gym, and basketball court. The college regularly organizes food festivals, cultural events, seminars, and outdoor visits, providing a holistic learning experience. The library supports students with a good collection of resources for hotel management studies.

In conclusion, Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology appears to be a promising university for aspiring hotel management professionals. Its comprehensive infrastructure, experienced faculty, practical training opportunities, and vibrant campus life make it an attractive choice for those seeking a career in the hospitality industry

The college attracts many renowned hotels from both India and abroad for their placement process. However, when compared to other colleges, the number of students selected by these hotels is relatively lower. Despite the college's proactive marketing about placement opportunities, the actual placement rate through campus interviews stands at around 60%. Some of the prestigious hotels that participate in the placement process include The Oberoi, ITC, Holiday Inn, JW Marriott, Hyatt, and Sheraton.

To enhance students' practical experience, the 6th semester of the course is dedicated to industrial training. During this period, students are required to work in a hotel for a duration of five months, allowing them to gain valuable real-world experience. The college provides students with the flexibility to choose any hotel establishment across the country for their industrial training.

To facilitate the placement process for specific hotels, the college has a policy that if at least five students express interest in working at a particular property, the college approaches the hotel. Subsequently, the hotel conducts interviews either through Skype or in person, depending on feasibility and the hotel's willingness to participate in the recruitment process.