Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Hyderabad

Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Hyderabad (IHM Hyderabad) is one of the most prestigious institutes in the field of Hotel and Hospitality in India. IHM Hyderabad was established in 1972 and is affiliated with National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT). It provides value-based quality education to students seeking a career in hospitality, tourism, and management services. The curriculum is designed with an employment-centric perspective, exposing students to national as well as global opportunities.

The courses that IHM Hyderabad offers – prepare students with skills and knowledge on a holistic front, with specialized training in hotel operational and management skills. For undergraduate studies, a 3-year B.Sc program in Hospitality and Hotel Administration (B.Sc H&HA) is offered. The four core courses include Food Production, Food and Beverage Service, Accommodation Operation, and Front Office. The other supplementary courses include Accounting, Communication, Hotel Engineering, Nutrition, Food Science, Computers, Food Safety and Quality, Financial Management, Facility Planning, Strategic Management and Project Work. All admissions for IHM Hyderabad, are based on the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology-Joint Entrance Exam (NCHMCT-JEE) along with academic merit. In terms of the eligibility criteria, all applicants must have successfully completed a 10+2 examination or equivalent from a recognized board of secondary education.

IHM Hyderabad provides a scholarship for SC/ST students called the Central Sector Scholarship Scheme. It also has a robust placement mechanism in place wherein students of all batches are placed in top organizations every year. IHM Hyderabad has built a strong network with the hospitality industry in India, aiding students in achieving first-hand knowledge and experience. Additionally, in the second year of their Bachelor's program, the students are provided with industrial exposure for a period of 20 weeks in the premier hotels and hospitality centres of the country. Graduates of IHM have worked at hotels such as JW Marriott, The Fern, Hyatt, Radisson Hotel Group and more. They have also found themselves in other industries and companies such as BATA, PUMA, BYJU'S, HP, Pizza Hut, etc. IHM Hyderabad's ideology is that “learning is an ongoing process and every new day brings in a new learning experience.” The dynamic faculty ensures that students receive the best resources possible to enhance and accelerate the students’ all-around learning, to equip them with the skills required to achieve their goals and boundless success.

IHM Hyderabad has a wide and spacious campus with all the required amenities. It contains a multi-purpose hall and auditorium which accommodates a large audience during various events. For students’ training, the Institute holds a well-equipped, cutting-edge computer lab and lab kitchens. The classrooms are spacious and well-furnished, equipped with all the facilities required for an efficacious learning experience. The entire campus is Wi-Fi enabled with high internet connectivity. IHM Hyderabad provides medical and first-aid facilities to all students and staff. In collaboration with the British Council, IHM Hyderabad has built a library with an extensive and wide collection of books, and journals for both academic and non-academic needs across disciplines. The campus also includes a fully air-conditioned gym accessible to all students, a well-maintained cafeteria serving nutritious food at reasonable prices, a coffee shop called ‘Little India’, an ice-cream parlour, a variety of indoor and outdoor gaming facilities, a music studio, a bird-watching zone and even a stress-busting zone. Boys and girls are provided with separate hostel accommodations. Hostel rooms are assigned using an automated system based on rank obtained by the student during their admission exam and counselling. The remaining hostel rooms are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. The hostels are equipped with all the essential and necessary amenities required for a comfortable and hygienic stay.