Institute of Hotel Management Catering and Applied Nutritions (IHM), Chennai was established in 1963 with an aim to train students in core areas of the hospitality industry. It also facilitates conducting research in hospitality education and tourism. As per the India Today survey 2022, IHM Chennai ranked 6th place among the top 50 Hotel Management Institutes in India. The IHM secured 1st place among the other Government Hotel Management institutions in the southern region of the country. The institute offers a wide range of courses such as bachelor’s degree course, PG degree course, Diploma course etc.

IHM Chennai Courses

IHM Chennai offers a variety of courses in the field of hospitality industry.

Course Intake Duration Eligibility Selection Criteria
B.Sc. Degree programme in H&HA Under NCHMCT & JNU
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and amp; Hotel Administration (Full time) 347 3 years 10+2 with English as one of the subject in languages JEE Hotel management
M.Sc. in Degree programme in HA Under NCHMCT & JNU
Master of Science in Hospital Administration (Full time) 30 2 years Bachelor degree in any stream/Degree in Hospitality, Hotel Administration, Hotel Management JEE Hotel management

Other courses Under IHM Chennai:

Course Intake Duration Eligibility
Craftsmanship course in Food Production and patisserie 90 1 year & 6 months 10th pass or Equivalent
Craftsmanship course in Food and Beverages Service 40 6 months 10th pass or Equivalent
Diploma in Food Production 80 1.5 years  10+2 or Equivalent
Diploma in Bakery and Confectionary  40 1.5 years  10+2 or Equivalent
Diploma in Front Office Operation 40 1.5 years  10+2 or Equivalent
Diploma in Housekeeping Operation 40 1.5 years  10+2 or Equivalent
Diploma in Food and Beverage Service 40 1.5 years  10+2 or Equivalent
Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics & Hospital Food Service Post Graduate 20 1.5 years  Graduate in Home Science/Nutrition
Post Graduate Diploma in Accommodation Operation & Management. 30 1.5 years  Graduate in any stream
Certificate Course in Professional Bartending 20 6 months 10+2 or Equivalent
PGD in Hotel Consultancy 20 1 year Graduate in Hospitality / Culinary Arts

Note: Seats will be reserved for SC/ST/OBC/Physically Disabled candidates as per the rules of Govt. of India.

IHM Chennai Fees 2024

Fees of various courses at IHM Chennai are as tabulated below.

IHM Chennai Bsc Fees

Particular 1st year fees (INR) 2nd year fees (INR) 3rd year fees (INR)
Admission Fee 1600 - -
Enrollment Fee 3600 - -
Tuition Fee 58125 + 62500 (1st and 2nd semester) 62500 + 62500 (1st and 2nd Year) 62500 + 62500 (1st and 2nd Year)
JUN Registration charge 10215 - -
Student Activity 500 500 500
Med. Fee 300 300 300
Calendar and Magazine Charge 250 250 250
Internal Exam Fee 400 400 400
ID card Fee 300 - -
Caution Fee 8000 - -
IHM/NCHM Exam Fee 3000 + 3000 (1st and 2nd semester) 3000 + 3000 (1st and 2nd Year) 3000 + 3000 (1st and 2nd Year)
Medical Insurance Fee 1238 1238 1238
Hand outs Charge 220 220 220
Uniform 9000 - 6000
Kitchen Kit 3000 - -
Record Notebook 600 + 600 (1st and 2nd semester) 500 400 + 300 
Total Fee (1st and 2nd semester) 100348 + 66100 68908 + 65500 74808 + 65800

IHM Chennai Msc Fees

Particular 1st year fees (INR) 2nd year fee (INR)
Admission Fee 1800 -
Enrollment Fee 2900 -
Course Fee 41000 + 49000 (1st and 2nd semester) 49000 + 49000 (1st and 2nd semester)
JNU Exam 10215 -
Student Activity 500 500
Med. Fee 300 300
Calendar and Magazine Charge 250 250
Internal Exam Fee 400 400
ID Card Charge 200 -
Caution Fee 5000 -
IHM/NCHM Exam Fee 2500 + 2500 (1st and 2nd semester) 2500 + 2500 (1st and 2nd semester)
Medical Insurance Fee 1238 1238
Hand outs Charge 220 220
Uniform 3500 -
Total Fee (1st and 2nd semester) 70023 + 51500 54408 + 51500

IHM Chennai Craftsmanship Course Fees

Course Fees Details (INR) for Entire Duration
Craftsmanship Course in Food Production & patisserie 66,208/-
Craftsmanship Course in Food & Beverage Service 21,458/-

IHM Chennai Diploma Course Fees

Course Fees Details (INR) for Entire Duration
Diploma in Food Production 74,208/-
Diploma in Bakery and Confectionary 57,108/-
Diploma in Front Office Operation 41,108/-
Diploma in Housekeeping Operation 41,108/-
Diploma in Food and Beverage Service 41,108/-
Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics and Hospital Food Service Post Graduate 46,558/-
Post Graduate Diploma in Accommodation Operation and Management 38,858/-
Certificate Course in Professional Bartending 35,608/-
PGD in Hotel Consultancy 30,683/-

Note: 

  1. Fees and other charges can be revised as per authorities’ decision.
  2. Fees are payable in two terms.

IHM Chennai Concessions for Students

IHM Chennai offers below mentioned concessions to the students to ease their study at the institute.

  • Students Bus Pass Concession
  • Students Railway Concession
  • Tamil Nadu SC/ST Student Tuition Fee Reimbursement
  • National Prtal Scholarship – SC/ST (Other State Students)
  • Tamil Nadu SC/ST Department of Tribal Welfare Scholarship
  • Institute Scholarship (Merit based)

IHM Chennai FAQs

Ques. Does IHM Chennai provide Hostel Facility?

Ans. Yes, IHM Chennai provides separate hostels for boys and girls in the campus. Fees for the hostel is 80,000 INR per year.

Ques. What are the specialisations for diplomas available at IHM Chennai?

Ans. IHM Chennai offers various specialisations in diploma namely, Diploma in Food Production, Diploma in Housekeeping Operation, Diploma in Bakery and Confectionary, Diploma in Front Office Operation, and Diploma in Food and Beverage Service.

PG Diplomas: Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics and Hospital Food Service, and Post Graduate Diploma in Accommodation Operation & Management.

Ques. Is there any age limit set for admission in PG courses at IHM Chennai?

Ans. No, There are no age limits that have been set for admission in any courses at IHM Chennai.

Ques. What are the different facilities available at IHM Chennai?

Ans. IHM Chennai has 8 well-equipped kitchens for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Year and Diploma students, beverage room, 3 housekeeping labs, front office smart lab, auditorium with capacity of 350- 400 students, audio visual hall with capacity of 120 students, students dining hall, separate lockers for students and staff, smart AC classrooms, and basketball court

Ques. Is there any library available at IHM Chennai Campus?

Ans. IHM Chennai possesses a digital library having a collection of books around 6050 and subscribes to 24 periodicals and journals of both national and international repute.