How many Central Institutes of Hotel Management (Central IHMs) are there in India?

There are 21 Central Institutes of Hotel Management (Central IHMs) in India established under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, offering B.Sc. in Hospitality & Hotel Administration degrees in academic affiliation with NCHMCT and JNU.

What is the primary entrance exam for admission to IHMs in India?

The primary entrance exam is the NCHMCT JEE (National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination), conducted annually by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Which are the top recruiters for hospitality and hotel management graduates in India?

Leading luxury chains such as The Taj Group (IHCL), The Oberoi Group, ITC Hotels, Marriott International, Hyatt Hotels, and global airlines/cruise liners hire from top IHMs.

🏨 21 Central IHMs + 25 State IHMs NCHMCT / JNU Affiliated Updated for 2026 Admissions

Top Hotel Management Colleges in India 2026: 21 Central IHMs, Fees & Cutoffs

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NCHMCT JEE e-CHAT IPU CET MAH HM CET 10+2 Merit

Ownership Type

Central IHMs (21) State Govt IHMs (25) Private & Deemed Varsities

Annual Fee Bracket

< ₹80,000 / yr (Subsidized) ₹80k - ₹1.4 Lakhs (Central IHMs) ₹1.4L - ₹2.5L (Top Private) > ₹2.5 Lakhs (Brand Academies)

Colleges by State

Uttar Pradesh (151) Maharashtra (114) Tamil Nadu (113) Madhya Pradesh (104) Karnataka (95) Bihar (77) West Bengal (73) Telangana (68) Rajasthan (67) Assam (67) Gujarat (67) Odisha (61) Delhi NCR (56) Chhattisgarh (56) Andhra Pradesh (50) Punjab (49)

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NCHMCT Recognized 🏆 Rank #48 Estd 1966

The Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development (OCLD)

Maidens Hotel, Delhi NCR | Affiliated: The Oberoi Group (Fully Sponsored Corporate Apprenticeship with Monthly Stipend)

🎓 BHM (Bachelor of Hotel Management), B.Sc. Culinary Arts, B.A. International Hospitality, MHM, MBA Hospitality 📝 Exam: NCHMCT JEE / e-CHAT (IIHM) / IPU CET / Institutional Aptitude & Interview

Annual Tuition

Subsidized

Median CTC

₹12.0 LPA

Seat Capacity

60 Seats

5.0 (174)

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