St. Joseph's Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology Palai Kottayam: Fees, Admission 2026, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

Kottayam, KeralaEstd 2010 MG University, Kottayam NAAC Grade B 2.4
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St. Joseph’s Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Palai, was established in 2010. It is a Private, self-financing college affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. Accredited by NAAC Grade ‘B’ and AICTE, New Delhi, approves the college.

SJIHMCT offers comprehensive and dynamic courses that cover key aspects of hospitality, catering technology, management, and operations, alongside crucial industry trends such as sustainability, professional ethics, and human values. The institute's state-of-the-art infrastructure includes fully equipped kitchens, training restaurants, smart classrooms, and specialized laboratories, offering students hands-on experience that mirrors the real-world industry environment. The faculty at SJIHMCT are experienced professionals and educators who guide students through a journey of both academic growth and personal development.

St. Joseph’s Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Highlights

Below are the highlights of St. Joseph’s Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology:

Name of the College St. Joseph’s Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Palai
Establishment Year 2010
Type of College Private Self-Financing College
Approved by Approved by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education), Accredited by NAAC with Grade ‘B’
Affiliated with Affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Address St. Joseph’s Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Palai Choondacherry P.O, Palai, Kerala, 686 579
Email Id principal@sjihmct.ac.in / info@sjihmct.ac.in
Contact No 8593967676 / +918921727657 / +916282714622
College website Link https://sjihmct.ac.in/

St. Joseph’s Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Courses

Course Specialization Eligibility Duration 1st Fees
Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) Food Production Passed 10+2 with a minimum of 45% marks 4 Years INR 75,000
Food and Beverage Service
Front Office
HouseKeeping

St. Joseph’s Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Rankings

National Rankings are mentioned below:

  • India Today Hotel Management Institute Survey 2025
  • The Week Hotel Management Institute Survey 2025
  • GHRDC Hotel Management Institute Survey 2025
  • 7th rank in the category of excellence
  • 2nd rank in Kerala
  • 5th rank in the southern region.

St. Joseph’s Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Admissions

Admissions at St. Joseph’s Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology is based on merit. It is purely based on the marks obtained by the students in 10+2. All applications are processed through the Centralized Allotment Process (CAP) of Mahatma Gandhi University.

There is no requirement to appear for any entrance test conducted by the university or the college. No direct admissions are allowed outside the CAP system.

The application process is mentioned below:

  • Applicants must complete the online registration carefully by providing accurate academic and personal details and uploading all required documents as per the university guidelines
  • During the choice filling, the student should select the name of the college.
  • Seat allotment under CAP is done solely by Mahatma Gandhi University based on merit and applicable reservation policies.
  • Once a seat is allotted to our institute, candidates must report to the college within the specified timeframe with the allotment memo and original documents for verification.
  • Admission is confirmed only after successful document verification and payment of the prescribed fees as per college norms.

Documents required for admission are:

  • MG University CAP Allotment Memo
  • Mark Sheets of SSLC plus Two (or equivalent)
  • Transfer Certificate (TC) and Conduct Certificate
  • Passport-size Photographs
  • Aadhar Card (Photocopy)
  • Caste and/or Income Certificate (if applicable)

St. Joseph’s Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Scholarships

SJIHMCT offers various scholarships to students. Mentioned below are the scholarships:

  • Government Scholarships
  • Management Scholarships
  • Merit Scholarships for Economically Backward Students
  • Diocesan Scholarship – For the 4th Child of the Family (Free Education)

St. Joseph’s Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Hostel

Particulars Details
Name of the hostel St. Alphonsa Hostel (Boys)St. Mary’s Hostel (Girls)
Maximum Hostel Fees INR 31,000
Minimum Hostel Fees INR 30,000

St. Joseph’s Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Placements

Particulars Details
Latest Highest Package INR 3,60,000
Latest Average Package INR 72,000
Frequently Visited Companies The Oberoi Group of Hotels, Taj Group of Hotels Includes Taj Vivanta, Taj Kumarakom, Taj Green Cove, Taj Club House, The Leela (Kovalam & Leela Palace Chennai), CGH Earth Group Includes CGH Hotels, CGH Flight Catering (CAFS), Zuri Kumarakom, Gokulam Grand Hotels, Trivandrum & Kumarakom, Evolve Back (Coorg), The Paul John Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza Kochi (IHG), Courtyard by Marriott, HMS Host / Avolta, IHG Hotels Includes Cochin, Chennai

St. Joseph's Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology Palai Kottayam Fees & Eligibility

Popular Full time Courses
CourseTotal FeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
3.58 Lakhs10+2 With 45%4 Aug - 05 Aug 2025

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Courses Offered By St. Joseph's Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology Palai Kottayam 2026

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Bachelor of Hotel Management [BHM] 
Total Fees:₹3.58 Lakhs
4.6(14 Reviews)4 Years Full Time
#97out of 129 by Collegedunia.com

Eligibility:

10+2 With 45%

Application Date:

4 Aug - 05 Aug 2025

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St. Joseph's Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology Palai Kottayam Rankings 2026

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St. Joseph's Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology Palai Kottayam Collegedunia Ranking

#97out of 129 in India 2025
#3rd in Kerala
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St. Joseph's Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology Palai Kottayam Indiatoday Ranking

#57out of 79 in India 2025
#2nd in Kerala
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St. Joseph's Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology Palai Kottayam The Week Ranking

#47out of 65 in India 2025
#1st in Kerala
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Heinrich Emmanuel Antony
Heinrich Emmanuel Antony
5.0
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025(Enrolled 2022)

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i chose this callege because it matched my goals and had better learning enviroment than the other college . the faculty, campus facilities and placement felt strong here so the decision was easy and the admission here was smooth
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AKHIL RAJ R
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Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025(Enrolled 2022)

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No, I didn't applied for any other colleges. No, I didn't get any rejections from any other colleges. This is the college which easily accessible for me. And this college have a good hostel facilities.
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Don Mody Mathew
Don Mody Mathew
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Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025(Enrolled 2022)

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No i have not opted to other college. No i have not get rejected from any other colleges. Here first there is a college brochure provided so that the parents will get a detail information about the college.
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KIRAN HEMAKUMAR
KIRAN HEMAKUMAR
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Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025(Enrolled 2022)

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THIS COLLEGE IS NEAR TO Y HOUSE AN I APPLIED TO A FEW LOCAL COLLEGES AND GOT CONFIRMED ADMISSION FROM 2.BUT I CHOOSE THIS ONE FOR ITS BETTER FACULTY AND PLACEMENT SUPPORT.I FACED ONE REJECTION DUE TO HIGH CUTOFF
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Aravind Prasad
Aravind Prasad
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Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025(Enrolled 2022)

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I heard about this college through one of my cousin and came here. After that a college tour was provided by one of the facuilty that given me a clear picture about the college.Then I have just proceed with the admission process and I have not gone to any other college.
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HARIGOVINDH
HARIGOVINDH
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Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025(Enrolled 2022)

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the reason i choos this college is because how the college staff approach and how thay greately that treated other with respect it bring me new sense and a attration to this college and their is this is the only college that i applai because its one of the top 5 bhm degey college in kerala and i also failed the exam of NDA by loosing their interiew so i choose this one and i went to a new world of wonderfull experience
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Abhijith J Roy
Abhijith J Roy
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Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025(Enrolled 2022)

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I Chose this hotel management college because it offered stronger practical exposure and industry-focused training compared to the other institutes i applied to. The facilities like the training kitchen, model guest rooms, and training restaurant felt more updated and the faculty had solid industry experience. Also at the time of my admission Mr. Tilvin S had provided a wonderful orientation and a detailed walkaround of the institute which really helped me understand the facilities and the college environment.
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adon santhosh
adon santhosh
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Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025(Enrolled 2022)

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This is the only college under MG university so I decided to study here. the curriculum was well designed even for a college that is fairly new and the cut off for eligibility was not difficult too meet either.
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Joyal Babu
Joyal Babu
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Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025(Enrolled 2022)

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I chose this college because it offers a practical focused curriculum good facillities and supportive faculty compared tpo the other colleges i applied for .Even though i couldnt secure admission in a few colleges due to higher cut offs this colleges transparent asmission process and industry oriented training made it the best fit for my career goals in hospita;ity
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Rakhy Raju
Rakhy Raju
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Reviewed on Apr 8, 2025(Enrolled 2011)

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I selected this college , because of the employment opportubities of this professional course and its placement and internship asssitance provided to the students. An eligibility test were there during that period and which is not appliucable now a days.
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St. Joseph's Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology Palai Kottayam Faculty

Basic Information about the Faculty of St. Joseph's Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology Palai Kottayam

Principal
P.C Georgekutty
Assistant Professor, HOD
Mr. Varghese Johnson
HOD
Assistant Professor
Mr. Sebastian Thomas
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor, IQAC Coordinator
Ms. Regy Joseph
IQAC Coordinator
Assistant Professor
Mr. Jojan Thomas
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Dr. Dona Babu
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
Mr. Atul Vijay P
Assistant Professor
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Mr. Sujith Mathew George
Assistant Professor
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Ms. Rakhy Raju
Assistant Professor
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Mr. Jerin James
Assistant Professor
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Mr. Aby Emmanuel Lopus
Assistant Professor
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Mr. Jobin Mathew
Assistant Professor
Lecturer
Mr. Sonu V S
Lecturer
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Mr. Sarath Sivanandan
Assistant Professor
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Mr. Anoop M
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Ms. Jyothi Joseph
Assistant Professor
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Ms. Sona Rachel John
Assistant Professor
Lecturer
Mr. Anil Jose Vettom
Lecturer
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Mr. Sreejith O V
Assistant Professor
Placement and Training Coordinator
Ms. Aleena T Mathews
Placement and Training Coordinator
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Ms. Athira A
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Ms. Sharon Paul
Assistant Professor

St. Joseph's Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology Palai Kottayam College Details

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Palai, Choondacherry P.O, Palai
Kottayam - 686579
Kerala, India
Get SMS Contact:  04822-239510
Get Call Details:  04822-239510
Website Link:  http://www.sjihmct.ac.in
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