MLRSM IHM Lucknow Diploma Food Production Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Total Programme Fee (1 Year)	INR 34,800
Hostel (optional, per year)	Up to INR 34,000
Total Fees	INR 34,800

Hostel charges are optional and billed separately from the programme fee (Hostel charges separate).

Programme fee covers both the on-campus coursework and the full mandatory industrial training period.

Fee figures are as per current NCHMCT norms and may be subject to revision for subsequent cycles.

MLRSM IHM Lucknow Diploma Food Production Admission 2026

Event	Date
Application Open	September 2026 (Tentative)

Admissions are announced through local newspaper advertisements each academic cycle.

Apply directly at the institute campus with Class 12 marksheets and valid ID proof.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Passed Class 12 (10+2) from any recognised board with English as a compulsory subject.

No minimum percentage is prescribed and candidates are evaluated through the institute selection process.

No entrance examination is required as admission is merit-cum-selection based conducted by the institute.

Admission Process

Watch for admission notifications in local Lucknow newspapers or on the official MLRSM IHM website.

Obtain the application form from the institute campus or download it from the official website.

Submit the completed form along with Class 12 marksheets, valid ID proof, and two passport-size photographs.

Attend the institute selection process, which may include a written aptitude test or personal interview at the campus.

Receive the admission offer and pay the programme fee of INR 34,800 in full to confirm enrolment.

✓ Opt for this if

You want a practical food production credential completed in under one year
You aim to enter hotel kitchen roles in North India after completing training
INR 34,800 total fee fits your budget and financial constraints well
You prefer NCHMCT-affiliated training with Ministry of Tourism recognition

✗ Skip if

You need a degree-level qualification for hotel management career advancement
You expect a formal placement cell with major hotel chain recruiter tie-ups
You require a fully residential campus with hostel as a mandatory feature
You want specialised depth in baking, pastry arts, or beverage management

MLRSM IHM Lucknow Diploma Food Production Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility / Schedule
UP Post-Matric Scholarship	Full or partial fee reimbursement	SC/ST/OBC UP domicile students. Apply via scholarship.up.gov.in
National Scholarship Portal Schemes	Varies by scheme	Central government beneficiaries. Apply via scholarships.gov.in

UP domicile students must apply for state scholarships at scholarship.up.gov.in before the annual deadline.

National scholarships must be applied for at scholarships.gov.in before the notified closing date.

MLRSM IHM Lucknow Diploma Food Production FAQs

Ques. What is the duration and structure of the Diploma in Food Production at MLRSM IHM Lucknow?

Ans. The Diploma in Food Production at MLRSM IHM Lucknow spans 1 year, comprising 36 weeks of classroom and practical kitchen training on campus under NCHMCT-trained faculty, followed by 24 weeks of mandatory industrial training at a licensed hotel or catering establishment. Assessment is through assignments and nationally conducted term-end written examinations under NCHMCT norms, ensuring a standardised qualification across all affiliated institutes in India.

Ques. Is there an entrance examination for the Diploma in Food Production at MLRSM Lucknow?

Ans. No entrance examination is required for the Diploma in Food Production at MLRSM IHM Lucknow. Admission is merit-cum-selection based and conducted directly by the institute. Eligible candidates who have passed Class 12 with English as a subject may apply and appear in the institute selection process, which can include a written aptitude test or a personal interaction session held at the Lucknow campus.

Ques. What career opportunities does this diploma open after completing the programme?

Ans. Graduates of the Diploma in Food Production at MLRSM IHM Lucknow are prepared for entry-level roles as commis chefs, kitchen trainees, food production assistants, and catering crew at hotels, restaurants, airline catering units, and institutional canteens across India. The mandatory 24-week industrial training period often results in direct employment at the training hotel or food service property where the training is completed.

Ques. What is the total fee for the Diploma in Food Production at MLRSM IHM Lucknow?

Ans. The total programme fee for the 1-year Diploma in Food Production at MLRSM IHM Lucknow is INR 34,800. This covers the complete course including both on-campus practical training and the mandatory industrial training period in a hotel setting. Optional hostel accommodation for boys and girls is available at up to INR 34,000 per year and is charged separately from the programme fee shown above.

Ques. Is hostel accommodation available for Diploma in Food Production students at MLRSM Lucknow?

Ans. Yes, MLRSM IHM Lucknow provides optional separate hostel facilities for boys and girls at its Lucknow campus on Sarojini Nagar Industrial Area. The annual hostel charge is up to INR 34,000 per student and is not included in the programme fee of INR 34,800. Day scholars who commute from within Lucknow city are not required to use hostel accommodation during the on-campus coursework phase.