Hotel Management is the study of running hotels and hospitality businesses – covering food and beverage, front office, housekeeping, and hospitality operations and service.
With growth in tourism, hotels, and hospitality worldwide, it offers exciting careers with travel and global scope. Ideal for students who enjoy service, food, and working with people.
Hotel Management Courses and Eligibility
10+2 in any stream. A BHM (Bachelor of Hotel Management) is a 3-4 year degree; the main entrance is NCHMCT JEE. Some of the most popular Hotel Management courses and degrees are:
- BHM (Bachelor of Hotel Management)
- BSc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration
- Diploma in Hotel Management
- MBA in Hospitality Management
Within Hotel Management, you can choose to specialise in areas such as Food and Beverage Service, Culinary Arts, Front Office Management, Housekeeping Management, and Hospitality Operations. Admission to most programmes is through entrance exams like NCHMCT JEE, state and institute hotel-management tests, and CUET (some universities).
Career Scope After Hotel Management
A qualification in Hotel Management leads to varied and rewarding career paths. Graduates commonly work as Hotel Manager, Front Office Manager, F&B Manager, Chef, and Hospitality Executive. Building strengths such as service and people skills, communication, grooming and etiquette, teamwork, and stamina and adaptability will help you grow and stand out in this field.
Top Colleges for Hotel Management
Some of the well-known colleges and universities offering Hotel Management in India include:
- National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology, New Delhi.
- Delhi Institute of Hotel Management, New Delhi
- Dr Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management, Chandigarh
- Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Nutrition at Srinagar, Chandigarh, New Delhi, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Goa, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Gwalior.
- International Institute of Hotel Management at Kolkata
- Army Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology at Bangalore
- Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi
Frequently Asked Questions
Which exam is for hotel management?
NCHMCT JEE is the main national entrance exam for BHM admission in India.
Is hotel management a good career?
Yes – with tourism and hospitality growing globally, hotel management offers diverse careers with opportunities to travel and grow.
For more help in choosing your path after Class 12, explore Popular Academic Courses After 12th, Career Options After 12th, and the Students Guide.
