IHM Mumbai Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

For admission into the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Hospitality and Hotel Administration at the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) Mumbai, candidates must pass the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Examination (NCHMCT JEE). Eligibility requires a 10+2 certificate with English and a minimum aggregate of 50-65% depending on the category. The NCHMCT JEE entrance, covering English, mathematics, logical reasoning, service aptitude, and general knowledge, generally takes place in May, with applications available from February to March on the official NCHMCT JEE website.

The exam has moderate difficulty and comprises 800 marks. For general category students, a rank above 500 to 800 is typically required for admission, while reserved categories have slightly lower cutoffs. The admission process includes rank-based counseling, and the final admission depends on cutoffs that vary by category. The application fee ranges from ?450 to ?1,000 based on category. The process may require visiting the college for documentation verification. The centralized admission system does not involve interviews or GD and can be navigated via the official NCHMCT JEE portal.

For IHM Mumbai, candidates often need to secure admission in the initial counseling rounds, as the intake is approximately 480 students. Management or direct quotas are not explicitly mentioned.