Hospitality management is one of the popular courses pursued by candidates at the undergraduate level. There are well-paying jobs that provide an opportunity to stay in and/or relocate to primarily tier 1 cities.
The Hospitality and travel industry have seen a steep increase in popularity and have become a major contributor to the nation’s economy as well. As such, this industry has seen increasing employment and thus has gained increasing popularity among students.
The Hospitality industry provides lucrative jobs in various sectors like hotels, tourism, hospitals, aviation, etc. The benefits and payscale as well as the challenging yet enjoyable nature of the job make it one of the more sought-after career choices.
There are multiple colleges and universities in India providing a degree in Hospitality and related courses. There are dedicated entrance examinations that provide admission to these institutes for a degree in Hospitality and related specializations.
Courses Available
The Hospitality Management degrees provided in India are either a Bachelor's degree or a Diploma degree at the undergraduate level.
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Some of the Bachelor’s degrees offered are:
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Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Hospitality Management
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Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Hotel Management, Travel and Tourism
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Bachelor of Catering Technology and Culinary Arts (BCT & CA)
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Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM)
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Bachelor of Sciences (B.Sc) in Hospitality and Catering Management
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Bachelor of Sciences (B.Sc) in Hospitality and Hotel Administration
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Bachelor of Sciences (B.Sc) in Hospitality and Hotel Management
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Bachelor of Sciences (B.Sc) in Hospitality and Tourism Studies
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Bachelor of Sciences (B.Sc) in Hospitality Management
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There are similar other undergraduate degrees provided in Hospitality management across the nation. These courses are offered for a duration of 3 years.
There are Diploma degrees as well which are offered for a duration of 2 years. Some of these courses include:
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Diploma in Hotel Management
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Diploma in Airline Cabin Crew and Hospitality
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Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management
Additionally, there are 5 years integrated degree programmes like the Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) + Masters in Business Administration (MBA) and the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Hospitality Administration + Bachelor in Tourism Studies that offer dual degrees to the candidates.
List of Colleges
There are multiple well-known and acclaimed institutes that provide degrees in Hospitality Management courses. These institutes are often tied up with reputed hotels or hotel chains as well as other related industries and as such provide an overall practical experience to the students before they step out into the industry.
Some of the most sought-after and top colleges are listed below:
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Institute of Hotel Management, Catering and Nutrition, Pusa, New Delhi
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Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Mumbai
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Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Chennai
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Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Lucknow
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Institute of Hotel Management, Bangalore
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Indian Institute of Hotel Management and Culinary Arts, Hyderabad
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Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal
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Army Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Bangalore
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Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata
Besides the above-mentioned institutes, there are numerous colleges that provide quality education and provide lucrative placement opportunities. The course fees for pursuing a graduate degree vary widely depending on the course and institute. They can range anywhere from around INR 4 Lakhs to more than 10 Lakhs. The course fees for the diploma range from around INR 1 Lakh.
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Eligibility
The eligibility for Hospitality Management courses depends on the institutes. Most of them offer admission based on merit followed by a Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview session. However, there are several entrance examinations for admission into top-tier institutes.
In general, the eligibility criteria for Hotel Management courses are as follows:
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The candidate should have passed their 10+2 board examinations from a recognized board or council in India.
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The candidates should have secured a minimum of 50% marks in their 10+2 examinations. For reserved categories, the cutoff is 45%.
There are several entrance examinations conducted each year which the aspiring candidates should appear for in order to secure a seat in the desired institutes. Some of these entrance examinations at the national or state level are:
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NCHM JEE
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GNIHM JEE
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LPUNEST
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WB JEHOM
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AIHMCT WAT
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CUET
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MAH HM CET
Additionally, some hotels like Oberoi, Ecole Hoteliere Lavasa, IHM Aurangabad etc. conduct their own entrance examinations as well.
The candidates aspiring for a career in this sector need to possess certain soft skills as well, like:
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Communication skills
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Listening skills
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Self Discipline
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Politeness
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Organizational Skills
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Patience
Career and Scope
The students who complete a degree in Hospitality Management would find themselves offered jobs in several diverse positions in multiple industries.
The job profiles could include:
The average payscale for a fresher is INR 1.5 Lakhs to INR 3.5 Lakhs. With experience, one can expect to earn INR 7 Lakhs to INR 14 Lakhs a year as well.
The various sectors which recruit graduates include:
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Hotels
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Railway
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Resorts
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Restaurants
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Airlines
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Forest Lodges
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Cruise Ships
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Indian Navy
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MNCs
The individuals can also pursue higher studies after graduating with a degree in Hospitality Management. They can opt for an M.Sc, MBA, PGDM, etc. courses after successful completion of their undergraduate degree.
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