List of Top Hotel Management Colleges in Hyderabad Based on 2025 Ranking

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Anamika Tiwari | Updated on - Aug 29, 2025

IHM Hyderabad, Aims College of Hotel Management & Catering Technology Hyderabad, IIHM Hyderabad, John Bauer College of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Hyderabad, and NITHM Hyderabad are the top Hotel Management colleges in Hyderabad according to the Collegedunia Ranking 2025. The CD score of IHMH Hyderabad is 1874 (Out of 2000), followed by 887.57 at Aims College of Hotel Management & Catering Technology. The CD Score is calculated based on the summation of academic and placement scores. The academic scores are calculated based on state exam cutoffs or all-India entrance exam cutoffs, along with student reviews, NAAC, and agency rankings. The Placement Scores are calculated based on the average package, median package, and the number of students placed from each college.

Hyderabad has 46 Hotel Management Colleges, making it one of the leading destinations for hospitality education in India. Out of all 46 colleges in Hyderabad, 37 colleges offer the Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) program. IHM Hyderabad is the only institution providing a Master's of Hotel Management course. NCHMCT JEE and AIHMCT WAT are the main entrance exams for Bachelor's of Hotel Management (BHM) admission. Some colleges also accept direct admission based on Class 12 marks.

The average fees for enrolling in Government Hotel Management Colleges range from INR 3.8K for (UG Diploma) at Kamala Nehru Polytechnic for women to INR 4.53 Lakh (BHM) at IHMH Hyderabad while the fees for enrolling in a private Hotel Management College range between INR 2.55 Lakh at Aims College Of Hotel Management & Catering Technology to INR 6.54 Lakh at CAIIHM Hyderabad. The average package ranges from INR 3 to 6 LPA for Hotel Management. NITHM Hyderabad recorded the highest package at INR 16 LPA. The ROI of NITHM Hyderabad and MRU Hyderabad colleges are 173 % and 156.26 % respectively.

Top 10 Hotel Management Colleges in Hyderabad

Hyderabad has 46 Hotel Management Colleges.IHMH Hyderabad, Aims College of Hotel Management & Catering Technology Hyderabad, and IIHM Hyderabad are the top hotel management colleges in Hyderabad. Here is the list of the top 10 hotel management colleges in Hyderabad, along with their total course fee, CD score and average median salary.

College Name CD Score (Out of 2000) Total Course Fees Average/Median Salary
IHMH Hyderabad 1874.3 INR 4.53 Lakh -
Aims College Of Hotel Management & Catering Technology Hyderabad 887.57 INR 2.55 Lakh -
IIHM Hyderabad 668.13 INR 5.34 Lakh INR 3 LPA
John Bauer College of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Hyderabad - INR 2.55 Lakh
NITHM Hyderabad 500 INR 2.89 Lakh INR 5 LPA
MRU Hyderabad - INR 3.20 Lakh INR 6 Lakh
CAIIHM Hyderabad - INR 6.54 Lakh -
Regency College of Culinary Arts and Hotel Management Hyderabad - INR 3.47 Lakh -
Westin College of Hotel Management, Hyderabad - INR 3 Lakh -
SIITAM Hyderabad INR 3.11 Lakh

Placements of Top Hotel Management Colleges in Hyderabad

We have mentioned the placement details of the top hotel management colleges in Hyderabad, along with ROI, and top recruiters in the following table.

College Name Total Fees Highest Package Average Package ROI Top Recruiters
IIHM Hyderabad INR 5.34 Lakhs INR 15 LPA INR 3 LPA 56.18 % Taj Group of Hotels, Inter Continental Hotels Group (IHG), The Oberoi Group, Marriott International
NITHM Hyderabad INR 2.89 Lakhs INR 16 LPA INR 5 LPA 173.01 % Oberoi Group, Radisson, Taj Hotels, Lemon Tree Hotels, Sheraton
MRU Hyderabad INR 3.20 Lakhs INR 12 LPA INR 5 LPA 156.26 % -

Top-Ranked Hotel Management Colleges in Hyderabad by Various Trusted Agencies

IHMH Hyderabad holds the top position across all rankings, followed by Aims College of Hotel Management & Catering Technology Hyderabad, IIHM Hyderabad, and John Bauer College of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Hyderabad. We have mentioned the Collegedunia, IIRF and The Week ranking of hotel management colleges in Hyderabad in the table below.

College Name
Collegedunia Ranking (2025)

IIRF (2025)

THE WEEK (2024)
IHMH Hyderabad 7 (India)
1 (Hyderabad)
7 (India) 6 (India)
Aims College Of Hotel Management & Catering Technology Hyderabad 48 (India)
2 (Hyderabad)
31 (India) (2023)
IIHM Hyderabad 86 (India)
3 (Hyderabad)
62 (India) ( 2024) 32 (India)
2 (Hyderabad)
NITHM Hyderabad 129 (India)
5 (Hyderabad)
47 (India) 29 (India) (2019)
2 (Hyderabad)
Regency College of Culinary Arts and Hotel Management Hyderabad - - 35 ( India) (2025)
3(Hyderabad)

Student ratings of Top Hotel Management Colleges in Hyderabad

According to Collegedunia reviews, Regency College of Culinary Arts and Hotel Management and Westin College of Hotel Management are highly rated hotel management colleges in Hyderabad. In this table, Academics, Faculty, Infrastructure, Accommodation, Social Life, and Placements are reviewed based on student and alumni feedback on Collegedunia.

College Name
Academics

Faculty

Infrastructure

Accommodation

Social Life

Placements
IHMH Hyderabad 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.1 4.3
IIHM Hyderabad 4.3 3.9 4.1 3.8 3.7 4.3
NITHM Hyderabad 4.5 4.3 4.5 3.9 4.3 4.0
MRU Hyderabad 4.4 4.3 4.3 4.3 - 4.3
CAIIHM Hyderabad 4.9 4.2 4.3 4.7 - 4.9
Regency College of Culinary Arts and Hotel Management Hyderabad 4.5 5.0 4.5 4.5 4.0 4.5
Westin College of Hotel Management Hyderabad 4.6 4.6 4.3 4.5 4.5 4.4
SIITAM Hyderabad 4.4 4.6 4.6 4.9 - 4.3

Hotel Management Colleges in Hyderabad: Admission 2025

The hotel management colleges in Hyderabad accept marks obtained in multiple entrance exams, such as NCHMCT JEE and AIHMCT WAT, during Admission. We have listed the top 10 hotel management colleges in Hyderabad, along with their exam details and criteria, in the table below.

College Name Exam Accepted Class 12 Marks
IHMH Hyderabad NCHMCT Must have passed class 12 with a minimum of 50 % marks
Aims College Of Hotel Management & Catering Technology Hyderabad Based on 12th Merit Must have passed class 12 with a minimum of 50 % marks
IIHM Hyderabad IIHM e-CHAT exam and Interview Must have passed class 12 with a minimum of 50 % marks
John Bauer College of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Hyderabad Based on Class 12th Merit Must have passed class 12 with a minimum of 50 % marks
NITHM Hyderabad NCHMCT Must have passed class 12 with a minimum of 50 % marks
MRU Hyderabad

Based on 12th Merit

Must have passed class 12 with a minimum of 50 % marks
CAIIHM Hyderabad Based on 12th Merit + Interview Must have passed class 12 with a minimum of 45 - 50 % marks
Regency College of Culinary Arts and Hotel Management Hyderabad College Entrance Exam Must have passed class 12 with a minimum of 50 % marks
Westin College of Hotel Management Hyderabad Should have passed Intermediate Exams Must have passed class 12 with a minimum of 50 % marks
SIITAM Hyderabad Based on Class 12th Merit Must have passed class 12 with a minimum of 50 % marks

Top Hotel Management Colleges in Hyderabad Without Entrance Exams

We have mentioned a list of hotel management colleges in Hyderabad that offer admission without an exam in the following table.

College Name Total Fees
SIITAM Hyderabad INR 3.11 Lakh
IHMH Hyderabad INR 5.34 Lakh
CAIIHM Hyderabad INR 6.54 Lakh
Regency College of Culinary Arts and Hotel Management Hyderabad INR 3.47 Lakh
IHM Shri Shakti Hyderabad INR 4.97 Lakh

Hotel Management Colleges in Hyderabad: Highlights

We have provided an overview of the Hotel Management Colleges in Hyderabad in the following table.

Details Statistics
Total Hotel Management in Hyderabad 46
Number of Govt Hotel Management in Hyderabad 4
Number of Private Hotel Management in Hyderabad 40
Total Fees Range INR 3 K (ICHM Hyderabad) - INR 6.54 Lakh (CAIIHM Hyderabad)
Average/Median Package INR 2.4 lakh
Highest Package INR 16 LPA (NITHM Hyderabad)
Major Accepted Entrance Exam NCHMCT JEE, AIHMCT WAT

Hotel Management Colleges in Hyderabad with the Lowest Fees 2025

ICHM Hyderabad has the lowest fees for hotel management in hyderabad, with total course fees of INR 3K. The table below shows the top 8 hotel management colleges in hyderabad with the lowest fees.

College Name Total Fees (INR)
ICHM Hyderabad INR 3 K ( BHM)
Kamala Nehru Polytechnic for women Hyderabad INR 3.8K ( UG Diploma)
ISBM Hyderabad INR 14.9K ( Diploma in HM)
CDVL Hyderabad INR 60K (Diploma in HM)
Zest College of Hotel Management, Hyderabad INR 65K
Orange College Of Hotel Management, Hyderabad INR 85K ( PG Diploma)
Sunshine Institute of Hotel Management, Hyderabad INR 85K ( PG Diploma)
CGIHM Hyderabad INR 98K ( Diploma in HM)

Top Specialisations Offered by Hotel Management Colleges in Hyderabad

Catering is one of the most popular hotel management specialisations in Hyderabad, with 32 colleges offering the specialisation. Below is the list of the top hotel management specialisations in Hyderabad’s hotel management colleges, along with the total number of colleges and the top 3 colleges for each specialisation.

Top Hotel Management Colleges Near Hyderabad 2025

Besides the 46 Hotel Management Colleges in Hyderabad, there are some nearby colleges within a 50-100 km range. Here are the details of nearby hotel management colleges in Hyderabad with course fees.

College Name Distance From Hyderabad Course Fees
Haindavi College of Hotel Management Himayathnagar 2 km from Hyderabad INR 2.40 Lakh
Gesto Culinary & Hospitality Academy, Secunderabad 6 km from Hyderabad INR 1.60 Lakh ( Diploma in HM)
Lacso Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Secunderabad 6 km from Hyderabad INR 1.77 Lakh
SIHM 67 km from Hyderabad -
SU 135 km from Hyderabad INR 60K

Hotel Management Colleges in Hyderabad FAQs

Ques. How many colleges are affiliated with Osmania University (OU) Hyderabad?

Ans. 27 colleges are affiliated with Osmania University. Here is the list of the top 5 Osmania University-affiliated colleges

  • Aims College Of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Hyderabad
  • John Bauer College of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Hyderabad
  • Chennais Amirta International Institute of Hotel Management - [CAIIHM], Hyderabad
  • Regency College of Culinary Arts and Hotel Management, Hyderabad
  • Westin College of Hotel Management, Hyderabad

Ques. How many colleges in Hyderabad offer Part-time or Distance hotel management courses?

Ans. There is only one college in Hyderabad that offers part-time and distance courses in hotel management.

  • Centre for Distance and Virtual Learning, University of Hyderabad - [CDVL], Hyderabad

Ques. How many women-only hotel management colleges are there in Hyderabad?

Ans. There is only one women-only hotel management college in Hyderabad.

  • Kamala Nehru Polytechnic for Women, Hyderabad

Ques. Can I take admission in a Hotel Management course without an entrance exam in Hyderabad?

Ans. Yes, some colleges offer a Hotel Management course without an entrance exam in Hyderabad through the management quota. Here is the list of those colleges.

  • SIITAM Hyderabad
  • IHMH Hyderabad
  • CAIIHM Hyderabad
  • Regency College of Culinary Arts and Hotel Management, Hyderabad
  • IHM Shri Shakti Hyderabad.

Ques. How many colleges are affiliated with Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

Ans. There is only one college with affiliation from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University in Hyderabad.

  • Dr. YSR National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management - [NITHM], Hyderabad
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    #5
    NAAC A+
    85,000BHM- 1st Year Fees------
    #6
    NAAC A++
    3,20,000BHM- Total FeesCompare Fees 4.3 / 5 Based on 245 User
    Reviews
    Best in Infrastructure
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    #7
    1,08,900BHM- 1st Year Fees-- 4.6 / 5 Based on 29 User
    Reviews
    Best in Accomodation
    --
    #8
    1,29,000BHM- 1st Year Fees-- 4.5 / 5 Based on 39 User
    Reviews
    Best in Faculty
    #20th/49 in India 2025
    CD RankCollegesCourse FeesPlacementUser ReviewsRanking
    #9
    1,00,000BHM- 1st Year Fees-- 4.4 / 5 Based on 10 User
    Reviews
    Best in Academics
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    #10
    1,10,000BHM- 1st Year Fees-- 4.3 / 5 Based on 12 User
    Reviews
    Best in Academics
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    #11
    1,10,000BHM- 1st Year Fees 4.3 / 5 Based on 19 User
    Reviews
    Best in Placements
    --
    #12
    1,50,000BHM- 1st Year Fees-- 4.2 / 5 Based on 10 User
    Reviews
    Best in Placements
    --
    CD RankCollegesCourse FeesPlacementUser ReviewsRanking
    #13
    3,10,500BHM- Total Fees 4.1 / 5 Based on 68 User
    Reviews
    Best in Placements
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    #14
    85,000BHM- 1st Year Fees-- 3.8 / 5 Based on 10 User
    Reviews
    Best in Academics
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    #15

    David Memorial Institutions, Hyderabad

    Hyderabad, Telangana |AICTE Approved
    1,10,000BHM- 1st Year Fees 3.6 / 5 Based on 20 User
    Reviews
    Best in Faculty
    --
    #16

    ROOTS Collegium, Hyderabad

    Hyderabad, Telangana 
    1,00,000BHM- 1st Year Fees-- 4.2 / 5 Based on 25 User
    Reviews
    Best in Academics
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    CD RankCollegesCourse FeesPlacementUser ReviewsRanking
    #17
    1,00,000BHM- 1st Year Fees-- 5 / 5 Based on 1 User
    Reviews
    Best in Placements
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    #18
    1,20,000BHM- 1st Year Fees-- 4.8 / 5 Based on 1 User
    Reviews
    Best in Placements
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    #19
    1,00,000BHM- 1st Year Fees-- 4.7 / 5 Based on 3 User
    Reviews
    Best in Academics
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    #20
    85,000PG Diploma in Hotel Management- Total Fees 4.4 / 5 Based on 1 User
    Reviews
    Best in Social Life
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    CD RankCollegesCourse FeesPlacementUser ReviewsRanking
    #25
    78,000Diploma in Hotel Management- Total Fees------
    #26
    75,000BHM- 1st Year Fees-- 4.5 / 5 Based on 1 User
    Reviews
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    #27
    1,00,000BHM- 1st Year Fees------
    #28
    3,10,500BHM- Total Fees------
    CD RankCollegesCourse FeesPlacementUser ReviewsRanking
    #29
    95,000BHM- 1st Year Fees------
    #30
    --BHM------