By- Akanksha Yadav

About Hotel Management field:

The hotel management course is currently one of the most glamorous and exciting careers among students. The hospitality and tourism industry has got the most benefit from globalization. The hotel management industry is growing very fast and also creating various job opportunities for students. Every year, many hospitality-related jobs are introduced in the country by many Indian organizations and international hotel chains. That is why this industry is going fast.

If a student wants to pursue his/her career in the hotel management field, he/she should first have his/her undergraduate (UG)/postgraduate (PG) degree from a reputed university/college/institute. During these programs, the students learn about various hotel management subjects like food and beverage service, kitchen operations management, cookery, front office management, management of hospitality organizations etc. They also learn about principles and practices of management, hospitality operations and management, organizational behaviour, food and beverage management, travel management etc.

There are many hotel management colleges/institutes available in India. They offer UG, PG, Diploma, and Certificate programs in this field. These courses are offered in offline and online modes.

After completion of the degree, individuals can start their career as a chef, hotel manager, executive chef, baker, hospitality executive, catering officer etc. Individuals can expect a salary of INR 3, 25,000 to INR 4, 40,000 annually in the beginning.

The eligibility criteria for UG/PG/Diploma hotel management courses:

The eligibility criteria for each program are different from others. Before going for admission, students should always check the eligibility criteria of the course to avoid cancellation of admission to the desired college. The eligibility criteria for all the hotel management-related programs are given below for students' use.

For the UG program:

• The candidate should have completed his/her class 12th examination from a recognized board.

For PG Program:

• The student should have a bachelor’s degree in the hotel management field from a recognized university/institute.

For diploma course:

• Candidate should have cleared his/her class 12th examination.

For certificate course:

• The student should have cleared his/her class 10 or class 12th examination from the recognized board.

Subjects in hotel management courses:

In hotel management courses, some of the subjects are different and some are common. Here is a list of some of the common subjects in the hotel management field.

• Accommodation management
• Food and beverage management
• Facility planning
• Financial management
• Strategic management
• Food safety and quality
• Food and beverage controls
• Food production operations
• Communication
• Accountancy
• Hotel engineering
• Nutrition
• Principles of food services
• Foundation course in food production
• Foundation course in accommodation operations
• Advanced food and beverage operations

What are the top entrance examinations in the hotel management field?

Hotel management is offered in various colleges/institutes. The courses are available in various modes. One can study hotel management as per their choice of study mode. Some colleges/institutes take direct admission while some colleges ask for merit in the entrance examination. Here is a list of the most common entrance exams which grant admission to students in hotel management courses both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

• National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Exam (NCHM JEE)- NCHM JEE is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). It is a computer-based examination. Through this exam, students can take admission to various undergraduate courses in the hospitality sector.
• All India Management Association Undergraduate Aptitude Test Bachelor of Hotel Management (AIMA UGAT BHM): The AIMA UGAT BHM is conducted by the NTA. This is a national-level entrance exam for students who are wishing to take admission to various participating hotel management institutes/colleges at the UG level.
• Army Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Written Admission Test (AIHMCT WAT): This examination is again a national-level entrance examination for students wanting admission to the Bachelor of Hotel Management

Career opportunities:

Hotel management and hospitality-related degrees are offering excellent career opportunities to students. Students can not only get good salaries but also career growth in India as well as abroad. The hotel management and hospitality industry is growing very fast because of globalization. It is one of the top valuable courses for anyone who has the required skills.

Top recruiters:

• The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts
• ITC Hotels
• Lemon Tree Hotels
• The Oberoi Group
• Neemrana Hotels
• The Lalit
• Oyo rooms
• The Marriott
• Sarovar Hotels and Resorts
• Yatra
• Goibibo
• SOTC India
• Travel guru
• Air Asia
• Make my trip

Top colleges in the hotel management field:

Some of the hotel management courses offering colleges/institutes are mentioned below.

• JMI New Delhi
• Viva College, Virar
• Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi
• AIMS institutes, Bangalore
• Maharashtra State Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Pune
• Army Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Bangalore
• IHM, Pusa
• Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata
• IIHMCA, Hyderabad
• IHM Mumbai
• Banarasidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, New Delhi
• Christ University, Bangalore
• SRM Institute of Hotel Management, Chennai