Institute of Hotel Management Catering and Nutrition Shimla Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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02 Apr, 2026 NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam will be conducted on April 25, 2026, for admission to BSc (Hospitality & Hotel Administration). The admit cards will be released soon @exams.nta.nic.in.

Institute of Hotel Management Catering and Nutrition, Shimla is a government institute under the aegis of the NCHMCT and IGNOU, New Delhi. The institute is located on the NH-22 about 16 km from the Shimla bus stand on the way to Theog.

At present, IHM Shimla offers B.Sc in Hospitality & Hotel Administration and Diploma in Food Production and Food & Beverage Service.

  • A pass in 10+2 with English as a compulsory subject is required to apply for both the courses.
  • Admission to B.Sc is done through a JEE conducted by NCHMCT.
  • For Diploma courses, selection is based on merit secured in the qualifying examination and PI. 
  • The institute also conducts a Personal Interview for granting admission into Diploma in Food & Beverage Service.

IHM Shimla Admission Highlights 2024

Name of Institute Institute of Hotel Management Catering & Nutrition, Shimla
Type of Institute Government
Affiliation National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology (NCHMCT)
Courses offered B.Sc and Diploma 
Admission Criteria Merit based
Entrance Exams NCHMCT JEE
Application Mode Online

IHM Shimla Important Dates 2024

BSc H&HA Events Dates (Round 1) Dates (Round 2) Dates (Round 3) Dates (Round 4)
NCHM JEE 2024 Registration  Feb 09, 2024 – April 07, 2024
NCHM JEE 2024 Exam Date May 11, 2024
Declaration of Result June 05, 2024
Counselling Registration and Choice Filling  June 10 -14, 2024 June 23 – 25, 2024 July 04 – 06, 2024 July 16 – 18, 2024
Processing for Seat Allotment June 15, 2024 June 26, 2024 July 08, 2024 July 19, 2024
Seat Allotment June 16, 2024 June 27, 2024 July 09, 2024 July 20, 2024
Document uploading and verification  June 18 – 20, 2024 June 28, 2024 – July 01, 2024 July 10 – 12, 2024 July 22 – 24, 2024
Processing for vacancy calculation June 21, 2024 July 02, 2024 July 13, 2024 -
Declaration of vacancy June 22, 2024 July 03, 2024 July 15, 2024 -
Gap before Physical reporting at the institute July 25 – July 31, 2024
Physical reporting at the alloted institute August 01, 2024
Processing for Hostel Allotment August 02, 2024
Start of Academic Program  August 05, 2024
MSc HA Events Dates (Round 1) Dates (Round 2)
Last Date for MSc JEE 2024 Registration  April 30, 2024
MSc JEE 2024 Exam Date May 18, 2024
Online Registration for Counselling June 10 – 14, 2024 June 23 – 25, 2024
Choice Locking (If finally agreed) June 13 – 14, 2024 June 23 – 25, 2024
Seat Allotment Result June 15, 2024 June 26 – 27, 2024
Payment of Seat Accepteance Fee June 16 – 20, 2024 June 28, 2024 – July 01, 2024
Verification of Document  June 16 – 20, 2024 June 28, 2024 – July 01, 2024
Withdrawal through portal June 20, 2024 -
Vacancy after First Round Allotment June 21 – 22, 2024 -

IHM Shimla B.Sc Admission 2024

IHM, Shimla offers 3 years full time B.Sc. Degree in Hospitality and Hotel Administration to equip students with the required skills, knowledge and attitude to efficiently discharge supervisory responsibilities in the hospitality sector.

Name of the Course B.Sc 
Mode  Full-Time
Duration 3 years
Specialization 1
Eligibility 10+2 with English 

Specialization - The institute offers only 1 specialization i.e. B.Sc. in Hospitality & Hotel Management

Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with English as a compulsory subject.
  • Age limit is 22 years, relaxable upto 25 years for SC/ST category candidates as of July 1.

Selection Criteria

  • Candidates need to register for NCHMCT JEE 2023 Counselling by visiting the official website.
  • After successful registration, candidates can fill their choice of institutes in the order of preference and lock the final choices.
  • Candidates are required to report at the NCHMCT JEE Reporting Center, failing to which their seat is given to the next candidate in the list.
  • Now, candidate need to report at the allotted institute and process of hostel allotment begins once a candidate reports at the allotted institute
  • After hostel allotment, NCHMCT JEE 2023 Admission closes.

IHM Shimla Diploma in Food Production Admission 2024

The institute offers a 1.5 years Diploma in Food Production to prepare the student for an exciting and profitable career in food production. The basic eligibility for admission to this course is a pass in 10+2 examination with English. Admission to this course is merit based.

Name of the Course Diploma in Food Production (DFP)
Mode Full-Time
Duration 1.5 years
Eligibility 10+2 with English 

Specialization - Diploma is offered in only one specialization i.e. Food Production.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with English as a compulsory subject.
  • Applicant’s age should not be more than 25 years for General/OBC & Physically Challenged/Handicapped and 28 years for SC/ST candidates

Selection Criteria 

Candidates are granted admissions based on the merit in the qualifying examination (10+2) and additional marks for passing a one year craft course & sports certificate.

IHM Shimla DFBS Admission 2024

The institute offers a 1.5 years Diploma in Food & Beverage Service aimed at preparing students for entry level recruitment as skilled workforce for food and beverage operations. The basic eligibility for admission to this course is a pass in 10+2 examination with English. Admission to this course is merit based.

Name of the Course Diploma in Food & Beverage Service (DFBS)
Mode Full-Time
Duration 1.5 years
Eligibility 10+2 with English 

Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with English as a compulsory subject.
  • Applicant’s age should not be more than 22 (25 years for SC/ST candidates) years as on July 1st. 

Selection Criteria 

Candidates are selected based on the combined merit of the candidate in the qualifying examination and PI conducted by the Selection Committee at the Institute.

How to Apply for IHM Shimla?

Candidates can fill the application form for the selected courses through online & offline modes. Candidates can follow the subsequent steps to apply:

How to Apply for NCHMCT JEE?

  1. Visit the official website and click on the link ‘Fill Application Form’
  2. Now, login using your application number password and security pin
  3. Candidates need to enter all the details in the required fields as mentioned on the application form and upload the necessary documents.
  4. Candidates can pay application fee through online mode using debit/ credit card, UPI, paytm or netbanking.

How to Apply for Diploma Courses?

  1. Visit the official website of institute and click on ‘NEW ADMISSION’
  2. Now download the application form by clicking on the link ‘Click here to download Application Form’
  3. Fill the application form and attach all the required documents.
  4. Click on “Click here to Pay Application Form Fee Online” for making online payment of application fee.
  5. Fill all necessary details in the bank fee payment window, select the applied course, category, provide valid email id & mobile number and make payment.
  6. After successful payment take a print out of fee receipt and sign it.
  7. Candidates need to send the application form along with fee receipt to the Institute by post/by hand before the due date. 

FAQs

Ques. What is the application fee for Diploma courses at IHM Shimla?

Ans. The application fee is INR 200/- and INR 150/- for SC/ST candidates.

Ques. Does the institute provide hostel facilities?

Ans. IHM Shimla offers separate boys and girls hostels within the campus. Hostels are well furnished and looked after by wardens.

Ques. Who are the major recruiter of IHM Shimla?

Ans. Companies like The Oberois, The Taj, The Leela, Hyatt, ITC, Marriott, Radisson, and many more visit the college for recruitment.

Ques. What is the maximum age to apply for DFBS course?

Ans. The maximum age is 22 years for General category and 25 years for SC/ST category.

Ques. Is there any medical facility at IHM Shimla?

Ans. The institute has a primary health centre for medical emergencies. This centre is sited at a 3-minutes walk from IHM Shimla.

Important Updates

Institute of Hotel Management Catering and Nutrition Shimla Upcoming Important Dates 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam Date
Tentative
Apr 25, 2026
Examination Timings for NCHM JEE 2026 Examination [BHM]
Apr 25, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
NCHMCT JEE 2026 Registration Timeline
Dec 16, 2025 - Apr 01, 2026
Submission Date of Application for Admission 2026 [BHM]
Feb 01, 2026 - Mar 30, 2026
Submission of Online Application for NCHM JEE 2026 [BHM]
Dec 26, 2025 - Mar 25, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam Date
Tentative
Apr 25, 2026
Examination Timings/NCHM JEE 2026 Examination [MHM]
Apr 25, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
NCHMCT JEE 2026 Registration Timeline
Dec 16, 2025 - Apr 01, 2026
Submission Date of Application for Admission 2026 [MHM]
Feb 01, 2026 - Mar 30, 2026
Submission of Online Application for NCHM JEE 2026 [MHM]
Dec 26, 2025 - Mar 25, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Examination Timings/NCHM JEE 2026 Examination [MHM]
Apr 25, 2026
Examination Timings for NCHM JEE 2026 Examination [BHM]
Apr 25, 2026
NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam Date
Tentative
Apr 25, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
NCHMCT JEE 2026 Registration Timeline
Dec 16, 2025 - Apr 01, 2026
Submission Date of Application for Admission 2026 [BHM]
Feb 01, 2026 - Mar 30, 2026
Submission Date of Application for Admission 2026 [Diploma] (Hotel Management)
Feb 01, 2026 - Mar 30, 2026

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Himanshu Singh Rawat
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Reviewed on Feb 21, 2025(Enrolled 2023)

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Basically i selected in my other ihm college and lnipe that is basically a physical education college and i choose this college is because first a fall it is a come in top 10 college in india of hotel management and the facilities and faculty both are best of this college and i like mountains that's why I come here No I don't reject in any college i give two exam after 12 first is nchmtc jee that is basically for hotel management and second is cuet for lnipe college that is for physical education and I selected in both the college Basically the selection process of my college is with only one exam that is nchmtc jee that is happening every year first you have to fill the form online and after that you have give the basic test that is computer based test that is off 700 marks and in this paper is divided into 3 part first is general abilities second is maths and third is english and basic releted to hotel management and the basic cut off is 350 + marks after that you have to select the college that you have to join and individual cut off is out by the college for admission And after all of this college select you according to your percentage and then you have to submit your documents and medical and then you are selected
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The college is flexible with almost 30-40% of your activities, so yeah that's good and also if you are not the one who likes to be stuck in a schedule of college and want to hang out so this place will help you join.
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Pranay Kumar
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Reviewed on Sep 29, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

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According to my rank this is one of the best college to do HM as they have experienced staff and also it ranks 13 amongst the other IHM in India which is the best part and it provides almost 100 percent placements. Again it is beneficial for the students
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Reviewed on Jun 8, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

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10+2 people with above 50 percentage can apply for it. And for institute of hotel management shimla they have open direct addmission for the people who didn't get the opportunity to complete their degree. The exam was not too hard in ihm shimla you'll get admission easily so it's a good opportunity.
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Komal rana
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Reviewed on May 28, 2023(Enrolled 2023)

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The admission process for diploma and PG diploma courses is on merit bases of 12 and 10 class marks but if you want to take admitted to BSc then you have to appear in the entrance exam called Nchmt.
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For admission you have to give an India based exam nchmct jee which was held in the month of April and registration starts in February and for general category come under 5000 jee rank after that counseling process start there are 3 round
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It's in hilly area hill station Kufri near Army Canteen the college is excellent, excellent faculty staff each and every single thing is best in this college during placement many different hotels come to the institute as there is in institute placement, the only this is for public conveyance. We have to wait for a bit or sometimes for longer then we get buses and taxi prices are more.
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For getting into any state or central IHMs one needs to clear an exam i.e. NCHM-JEE and then based on AIR and college preference he/she gets allotted.
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The admission process is very simple and needs only your pass certificate of class 10+2 examination with english as compulsory subject. For general category and OBC candidates the maximum age to apply for the course is 25 years and for SC/ST candidates the maximum age to apply for the course is 28 years.
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To get admission in this college you need to have a pass certificate of your higher secondary examination or any other equivalent examination from a recognized board with english as compulsory subject. The admission process is basically very easy. The students must not be more than 22 years old while applying for the course.
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