Kukreja Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology Dehradun: Admission 2026, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

KIHMCT Admission Dates 2026

KIHMCT admissions for the 2026-27 session follow two distinct tracks. B.Sc (Hospitality and Hotel Administration) is NCHMCT JEE-based, with counselling in progress following the April 2026 exam. All other programmes (BHM, BHMCT, B.Sc Fashion Design, Diplomas) accept direct applications on a rolling basis.

The Course-Wise Exam Accepted table below covers the qualifying route for each programme family at KIHMCT Dehradun.

KIHMCT Courses and Fees

KIHMCT offers hotel management, catering, fashion design, and culinary programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate levels. Total fees range from INR 60,000 (1-year Diploma in Food Production) to INR 3,80,000 (4-year BHMCT). All UG programmes require 10+2 with English and minimum 45% aggregate.

Hostel fees are charged separately: INR 65,000 per year for male students and INR 70,000 per year for female students. The BHMCT at INR 3,80,000 is the flagship and most comprehensive programme at KIHMCT, covering catering technology alongside hotel management in a four-year curriculum.

KIHMCT Admission Process

Admission at KIHMCT follows separate tracks for the NCHMCT-affiliated programme and the UTU-affiliated programmes. No common entrance test is administered by the institute for direct-admission courses.

B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration

This is the only programme at KIHMCT that requires an entrance exam. Admission is based on the NCHMCT JEE score, conducted annually by NTA. Eligible candidates must have completed 10+2 in any stream with English as a compulsory subject and a minimum aggregate of 45%. Students appearing in Class 12 board exams may also apply provisionally.

• Register for NCHMCT JEE on the NTA portal at exams.nta.ac.in/NCHM.
• Appear for the computer-based test (English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, General Knowledge, Aptitude for Service Sector).
• Participate in NCHMCT counselling after result declaration. Fill KIHMCT Dehradun as a preference.
• Accept the allotted seat and report to KIHMCT with original documents.

BHM and BHMCT

BHM and BHMCT admissions at KIHMCT are direct and merit-based on Class 12 performance. Eligibility requires 10+2 in any stream with English and minimum 45% aggregate. No entrance exam is required. Spot admission is available with a registration fee of INR 5,000 payable by demand draft.

• Apply online at career.kukrejainstitute.com or visit the institute in Dehradun.
• Submit Class 12 marksheet, identity proof (Aadhaar), and passport-size photographs.
• Pay the INR 5,000 registration fee by demand draft for spot admission.
• Confirm enrolment by paying the first-year programme fee.

Diploma and Certificate Programmes

Short-term Diploma and Certificate programmes in Food Production, Food and Beverage Management, Bakery and Confectionery, and Food and Beverage Service admit students on a direct merit basis. Eligibility typically requires a Class 10 or Class 12 pass certificate. These programmes are suited for students seeking quick entry into the hospitality workforce or for working professionals upgrading their skills.

KIHMCT Placements and Career Outcomes

KIHMCT reports a cumulative placement record of over 10,000 students placed across its operating history with leading hotel chains. Key recruiters include Taj Hotels, Marriott International, Hyatt, Oberoi Group, and ITC Hotels, representing four- and five-star and luxury segment hospitality employers.

Career outcomes for KIHMCT graduates span across departments in full-service hotels. Common entry-level roles include Front Desk Executive, F&B Service Supervisor, Housekeeping Supervisor, and Food Production Associate. Graduates with BHMCT and B.Sc Hospitality qualifications typically enter at the executive or supervisor level in four- and five-star hotels.

KIHMCT Scholarships

Students at KIHMCT Dehradun can apply for Uttarakhand state government and central government scholarship schemes based on category and income criteria. No institute-funded merit scholarships are currently listed by KIHMCT.

Scholarship amounts and eligibility thresholds are set by the Uttarakhand government and subject to annual revision. Students must apply within the deadline after admission. Payments are made directly to the student’s bank account through DBT.

KIHMCT Campus and Infrastructure

KIHMCT is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, in the Doon Valley. Dehradun’s position as Uttarakhand’s state capital and a growing hospitality destination provides contextual relevance for hotel management education, with exposure to the region’s tourism and hill-station hospitality industry.

On-campus facilities include practical training kitchens, bakery and confectionery labs, a housekeeping training area, front office simulation lab, and a food and beverage service training area. Separate hostels for male and female students are available on campus: INR 65,000 per year for male students and INR 70,000 per year for female students. The campus is accessible by road from Dehradun city and the ISBT.

KIHMCT vs IHM Dehradun vs Amrapali Institute of Hotel Management

Aspirants considering KIHMCT Dehradun typically also evaluate Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) Dehradun and Amrapali Institute of Hotel Management, both of which serve the same North India aspirant pool seeking hotel management education in Uttarakhand.

IHM Dehradun is a government-run NCHMCT institute and is considered the premium government option in the region with lower fee structure and strong industry linkages through the NCHMCT network. KIHMCT offers both UTU-affiliated programmes (BHM, BHMCT) and NCHMCT-affiliated B.Sc Hospitality, giving students flexibility in their admission route. Amrapali Group offers a comparable private-sector alternative from Haldwani for North Uttarakhand aspirants.