Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition (IHM Kolkata)

Fee: ₹150,000

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Admissions by: NCHMCT JEE (National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Exam), a national - level test, followed by merit - based counselling. No management quota - all seats filled strictly on NCHMCT - JEE rank.

Placements (average ₹): 800000 (highest reported)

Placements (maximum ₹): Government (Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India; est. 1963) | Autonomous, NCHMCT - affiliated | Ranked #6 - 10 nationally for Hotel Management by The Week/India Today across various years

Ownership / mode: <p>IHM Kolkata is the clear top choice for BHM in the city - it is the only government hotel management college in Kolkata (out of 65+ colleges total) and consistently ranks among India's best. Total course fee is reported around Rs 3.5 - 4.87 lakh depending on the source (roughly Rs 1.2 - 1.5 lakh/year), notably lower than most private options while offering stronger reported placements. Admission is exclusively via NCHMCT JEE followed by merit - based counselling - there is no management quota. Average placement package is reported around Rs 3 - 5 LPA with recruiters including Taj, Oberoi, ITC, and Hyatt.</p>

Address: Near Taratala

Nearby: Near Majerhat, Near Behala, <p>Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Kolkata (IHM Kolkata), founded in 1963 with just 16 students, is the only government - run hotel management college in Kolkata, operating under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. It moved to its current Taratala Road campus in 1980. IHM Kolkata offers B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration, M.Sc. programmes, and diploma courses in Front Office Operations, Bakery and Confectionery, Food Production, Housekeeping, and Food and Beverage Services. Admission to all programmes is strictly merit - based via NCHMCT JEE, with no management quota. The institute has separate hostel facilities for boys and girls.</p>