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Hotel Management & Tourism Courses After 12th: BHM, NCHMCT JEE & Colleges

Careers in hotels, hospitality, catering, culinary arts and travel & tourism after Class 12.

Hotel, Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Management

Careers in hotels, hospitality, catering, culinary arts and travel & tourism after Class 12.

Entrance exams for BHM, B.Sc. Hospitality and Culinary Arts programs after 12th.

Entry pathways

Government & Public Sector government
Written exam required
Government Organization / Public Sector government
Indian Civil Services government
Written exam required

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Entrance exams

All exams
ExamConducting body
MET
Manipal Entrance Test
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Details
IPU CET
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi Details
SPPU OEE
Savitribai Phule Pune University Online Entrance Exam
Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune Details
CUET Christ
Christ University Entrance Test
Christ University, Bengaluru Details
JMI ET
Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Test
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi Details
NMIMS NPAT
NMIMS National Test for Programs After 12th
NMIMS (Deemed-to-be University), Mumbai Details
UGAT
AIMA Under Graduate Aptitude Test
All India Management Association (AIMA) Details
BU MAT
Bharati Vidyapeeth Undergraduate Management Aptitude Test
Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune Details
DT MAHE
MAHE Department Test
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Details
NCHM JEE
National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination
National Testing Agency (NTA) Details
IHM-A Selection
IHM Aurangabad Selection Process
IHM Aurangabad, a unit of the Taj Group of Hotels Details
STEP
Systematic Training & Education Programme
The Oberoi Group Details
MAH BHMCT CET
Maharashtra BHMCT Common Entrance Test
State CET Cell, Maharashtra Details
SSCA EAT
Symbiosis Culinary Arts Eligibility Assessment Test
Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts, Pune Details
AIHMCT CBT
Army Institute of Hotel Management Computer Based Test
Army Institute of Hotel Management, Bengaluru Details

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Frequently asked questions

Fees vary by college, location and course type. Government colleges average around Rs. 50,000 per semester, while private institutions vary widely; some offer scholarships and financial aid, and programmes like the Oberoi STEP even let students earn while learning.

No specific stream is required for most hotel management institutes. Always check the official website of the institute for its exact and updated eligibility criteria.

Yes. Hotel management is highly practical, and internships are compulsory during the course, giving students hands-on exposure across departments.

Many programmes offer an 'Only Vegetarian Practical' option in view of students' religious sentiments. Check whether this option is available at an institute before applying.

No. Prior culinary knowledge is not a requirement for hotel management programmes; it can help in a culinary course but is generally not compulsory.

Yes. Universities offer specializations in areas such as hotel operations, food and beverage management, event management, tourism and sustainable tourism.

Entry-level salaries in the hospitality industry generally range from about INR 3-5 lakh per annum, increasing significantly with experience, especially in managerial or senior roles.

Yes. You can pursue a Master's in Hospitality or Hotel Management (MHM), an MBA in Hospitality Management or related fields, and certifications in areas such as luxury hospitality or sustainable tourism.

Many students take up part-time or seasonal work in hotels, restaurants or event companies, which provides real-world experience and helps them apply their learning.

Yes. Many universities offer merit-based and need-based scholarships, and some external organisations and government schemes also provide financial support to hospitality students.

You will develop communication, leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, customer service and time-management skills, along with an understanding of the financial and operational aspects of hotel and hospitality management.

Yes. Most universities and institutes offer dedicated placement support, including campus recruitment drives, internships and industry networking events, and many top hotels and hospitality chains recruit directly from these programmes.

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BHM NCHMCT JEE IHM Culinary Travel Tourism Aviation