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Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition (IHM) Chennai, was founded in 1963. It is an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. The institute is affiliated to NCHMCT, Noida, and IGNOU, New Delhi. IHM Chennai has been ranked 3rd by IIRF Ranking 2023 and 6th by India Today Ranking 2023, among the top hotel management institutes.
IHM Chennai offers B.Sc., M.Sc., Diploma, PG Diploma, and Certification courses in various disciplines of Hotel Management. The admission into the BSc and MSc courses are based on NCHM JEE and MSc JEE, followed by Counselling and Seat Allotment. The BSc course has an intake capacity of 347 students and the IHM Chennai fees for BSc in INR 4.41 Lakhs for 3 years.
IHM Chennai Important Dates 2026
Here are the important dates for admission to the various program at IHM Chennai.
NCHM JEE Exam Dates
NCHMCT BSc Counselling Dates
NCHMCT MSc Counselling Dates
IHM Chennai Highlights
| Established | 1963 |
| Institute type | Autonomous |
| Affiliation | NCHMCT Noida and IGNOU, New Delhi |
| Courses Offered | UG, PG, Diploma, PG Diploma, Certificate |
| Admission Criteria | Merit & Entrance-based |
| Application Mode | Online & Offline |
| Entrance Exam | NCHM-JEE for B.Sc. and MSc JEE for M.Sc. |
| Website | http://www.ihmchennai.org/ihmchennai/ |
IHM Chennai Ranking
Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Chennai is consistently rated among the top hotel management institutes in India. Below are some of the statistics:
| Body/Magazine | Rank | Year |
|---|---|---|
| IIRF (Hotel Management) | 3 | 2023 |
| India Today (Hotel Management) | 6 | 2023 |
IHM Chennai Fees
IHM Chennai fees for the BSc program is INR 4.41 Lakhs and for the MSc program is INR 3.48 Lakhs. The fees of all the courses offered by IHM Chennai are as follows:
| Courses | Total Fees |
|---|---|
| B.Sc H&HA | INR 4,41,464 |
| MSc HA | INR 3,48,954 |
| Diploma in Food Production | INR 74,208 |
| Diploma in Bakery & Confectionary | INR 57,108 |
| Diploma in Housekeeping/ Front Office Operations/ F&B Services | INR 41,108 |
| PG Diploma in Dietitics & Hospital Food Service | INR 46,558 |
| PG Diploma in Accommodation Operations & Management | INR 38,858 |
| PGD in Hotel Consultancy | INR 30,683 |
| Craftsmanship Course in Food Production & Patisserie | INR 66,208 |
| Craftsmanship Course in Food & Beverage Service | INR 21,458 |
| Certificate Course in Professional Bartending | INR 35,608 |
IHM Chennai Courses
The Institute offers B.Sc., M.Sc., Diploma, Post-diploma, and certificate courses. Given below are highlights of the courses:
| Courses | Intake | Details |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc H&HA | 347 |
Duration: 3 Years Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent + NCHM JEE Selection Criteria: Entrance Exam Score + Counselling |
| M.Sc. HA | 30 |
Duration 2 Years Eligibility: B.Sc. Degree in Hospitality and Hotel Administration + MSc JEE Selection Criteria: Entrance Exam Score + Counselling |
| Diploma |
Food Production: 80 Bakery & Confecctionary: 40 Front Office Operations: 40 Housekeeping Operations: 40 Food & Beverage Services: 40 |
Duration: 1.6 Years Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent Selection Criteria: Merit Based |
| PG Diploma in Dietitics & Hospital Food Service | 20 |
Duration: 1.6 Years Eligibility: Graduate in Home Science/ Nutrition Selection Criteria: Merit Based |
| PG Diploma in Accommodation Operations & Management | 30 |
Duration: 1.6 Years Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in relevant stream Selection Criteria: Merit Based |
| PGD in Hotel Consultancy | 20 |
Duration: 1.6 Years Eligibility: Graduate in Hospitality/ Culinary Arts Selection Criteria: Merit based |
| Craftsmanship Course |
Food Production & Patisserie: 90 Food and Beverage Service: 40 |
Duration: Food Production & Patisserie (1.6 Years) Food and Beverage Service (6 Months) Eligibility: 10th pass or equivalent Selection Criteria: Merit Based |
IHM Chennai Admission
Admission to B.Sc. & M.Sc. courses will be purely based on the merit of the NCHM JEE and MSc JEE score. The cut-off marks for the courses will be declared by IHMCT. The selection of candidates for Diploma, PG Diploma & Certificate courses will be on the basis of merit.
The admission process for the BSc H&HA program is explained in the table below:
| Admission Stages | Description | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Register for NCHM JEE | The candidates will have to register for NCHM JEE to apply for IHM Chennai BSc program. | Feb 9, 2024 – April 7, 2024 |
| NCHM JEE Exam | The applicants will have to donwload the admit card and appear for the NCHM JEE Exam | May 11, 2024 |
| NCHMCT JEE Result | The results will be declared and the candidates will recieve their scores and their rank. | June 2024 |
| Counselling | The cendidates will have to register for the counselling and the seat allotment will be done through counselling. | June & July 2024 |
IHM Chennai Cutoff
The NCHM JEE cutoff for 2024 is not yet released. According the perious trend, the NCHJEE cutoff for IHM Chennai is expected to be around 150-155. The cutoff for the last 3 years are mentioned in the table below”
| Year | NCHM JEE Cutoff |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 150 |
| 2022 | 145 |
| 2021 | 140 |
IHM Chennai Placement
The institute organizes campus recruitment for all its courses. The students get employment in the Hotels, Industrial Catering Establishments, Restaurants, Airlines, Railway Catering, Guesthouses, hospitals etc.Many well-reputed organizations hire quality students from this institute. According to the reviews collected from the Collegedunia website, IHM Chennai offers around 90% placement to its studnets. The placement statistics are as follows:
| Particulars | Placement Statistics |
|---|---|
| Average Package | INR 2 – 2.4 LPA |
| Highest Package | INR 4.2 LPA |
Some of the top recruiters of IHM Chennai are:
| IRCTC | Tamil Nadu Tourism | JW Marriott | TAJ |
| ITC Hotels | Oberoi Hotels & Resorts | Hyatt Regency | Radisson |
| Sheraton | Holiday Inn | Hilton Hotels & Resorts | The Park Hotel |
| Domino’s Pizza | Café Coffee Day | Jet Airways | Mc Donald’s |
IHM Chennai Facilities
- Hostels: The college provides hostels for male and female. The hostels have spacious rooms and all facilities
- Library: The college has a library with a good collection of books, digital library content, photocopying facility & internet facility
- Computer Labs: There are computer labs for students where they can acquire knowledge and improve skills
- Canteen: The college offers a canteen facility with adequate sitting capacity where students can have a wide variety of meals at an affordable price.
- Internet: There is internet access facility for the students on the campus
IHM Chennai FAQs
Ques. Is there any age limit for the B.Sc. program?
Ans. Yes, the candidates must not be more than 25 years of age
Ques. Is the institute ISO Certified?
Ans. Yes, the institute is an ISO 9001:2015 Certified Institute.
Ques. How much I need to pay as a hostel fee?
Ans. The annual hostel fee is INR 60,000 all-inclusive. However, the rights to a revision of the hostel fee structure remain in the hands of the institute and the fee is subject to change if called upon by the college.
Ques. What is the intake capacity for the M.Sc. program?
Ans. There are 25 seats in total for M.Sc.
Ques. Is there any Reservation of seats?
Ans. Yes, Reservations are available SC, ST, OBC, Physically Disabled candidates according to the rules of the Government of India
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You can get the fee structure of IHM Chennai courses by clicking on the below link
Link: IHM Chennai Courses and Fees
Unfortunately, IHM Chennai doesn’t offer BHM course to the students.
You can download the brochure by searching ‘IHM Chennai Brochure’ on the web browser.
The hostel fee (including mess charges) is INR 70 thousand per year.
You can check out the page Top Culinary Arts courses in Tamil Nadu 2023 to get info on the same.
Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition Chennai, NCHMCT-JEE Cutoff 2022 for OBC NCL Category is 10159 rank.
Admission to the Craftsmanship in Food Production is not based on NCHMT JEE examination. It is purely based on merit scores achieved in previous qualifying examination.
The application process and criteria depend on the course you want to opt for. you can Check the official website for more information.
As you have already done MBA, thus you can also look out for internships for any Hotel Management firm, can also look out for off-campus job opportunities. However, in case you need another course, you can opt M.Sc Hospitality Administration at IHM Chennai.
You need to appear for NCHMCT-JEE to get admission even in case of foreign/NRI students.
You need to register and appear for NCHMCT-JEE to get admission.
Yes, the students of the institute get internships. The average stipend stood at INR 15,000 to INR 20,000 a month. The companies are cafe coffee day, Mcdonald's, Arvind Brand and many more.
No, students are not eligible to get admission with the 40% marks. General students are required to score at least 50% marks in 12 and if you belong to a reserved category, then you must have scored at least 45% marks.