BHMCT Admission 2022 - Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Colleges, Fees, Selection Process

BHMCT or Bachelor of Hotel Management & Catering Technology is an undergraduate degree program in hotel management. The duration of the program is 4 years and it equips the students with skills and knowledge related to hotel management and catering technology. BHMCT covers many topics such as Food Science & Nutrition, Housekeeping Management, Facility Planning, Organizational Behavior, Business Law, and Hotel Accounting. The course is specifically created for learners interested in a career in the hospitality sector. The National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology is often linked with the best universities that offer this subject (NCHMCT). The course's main goal is to prepare passionate students for careers in the hospitality sector. The BHMCT curriculum covers topics including food production, housekeeping operations, catering services, fundamentals of communication, hotel operations, basic accounting, management principles, as well as travel and tourism.

Candidates who wish to apply for this course must have completed Class XII from a recognised board. Admission to the course is based on either the Common Entrance Test (CET) of universities or on merit, i.e., the marks obtained in the class XII examination. College or university fees can range from INR 2.5 to 5 Lakhs on average. Private and public colleges charge different fees. A fresh BHMCT graduate can easily expect a salary ranging from INR 2 to 5 Lakhs. Students who complete this bachelor's degree programme in hotel management and catering technology can find work in the hotel industry as well as many other sectors such as tourism, airlines, food craft institutes, cruise ships, and so on. Students can choose from a variety of career categories, including steward, front office manager, bartender, receptionist, housekeeping supervisor, sous-chef, etc. Even higher study in any relevant discipline is an option.

The BHMCT programme admits students based on their results on the admission exam and their academic background. This article provides information on the eligibility requirements, significant dates, selection criteria, entrance tests, and other aspects of BHMCT admission. Before submitting an application for admission, candidates are advised to go through the BHMCT admissions process.

BHMCT Admission Important Dates 2022

Check the important dates of entrance exams conducted for BHMCT admission provided below. 

BHMCT Admission Eligibility Criteria 2022

Candidates are advised to go through the BHMCT eligibility criteria before applying for admission. The eligibility criteria for BHMCT admission are provided below.

• Candidates must have cleared the 12th examination from any recognized board

• The student must have obtained certain minimum marks in the qualifying examination, as specified by the individual universities or they must have scored at least 50% - 60% marks in 12th class

Also Read:List of Hotel Management Courses After 10th: Admission Process, Fee

BHMCT Application Form 2022

Candidates can apply for BHMCT admission by filling the application form of the selected college. They can visit the official website of the respective college and then fill the application form. Candidates need to submit the required documents and application fee along with the application form. Some colleges also allow the candidates to collect the application form directly from the college campus. Those who are applying for admission in an offline mode need the 10th/ 12th mark sheet and other documents at the campus. Collegedekho also allows the candidates to apply for BHMCT admission directly without visiting the college website. Candidates can fill our Common Application Form to apply for admission to some of the top colleges offering BHMCT.

Documents Required to Fill BHMCT Application Form 2022

Candidates need to submit some of the required documents along with the application form. Some of the documents required for BHMCT admission are provided below. 

• Migration Certificate

• Transfer certificate

• Character certificate

• Class 10th Mark sheets and pass certificate

• Domicile certificate

• Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe/Other Backward Caste certificates

• Class 12th Mark sheets and pass certificate

• Provisional certificate

• Entrance Exam Mark Sheet

• Entrance Exam Admit Card

BHMCT Entrance Exams 2022

There are many national and state-level entrance exams that are conducted for BHMCT admission such as MAH BHMCT CET, UPCET BHMCT, and AIMA UGAT. Besides this, some of the colleges/ universities such as Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University and Banaras Hindu University conduct their own entrance exams. These exams cover questions related to Quantitative Aptitude, English Grammar, Hotel Management, and Reasoning.

Several colleges and universities use the results of self-conducted entrance exams to select students for admission. The following are some of the most popular BHMCT entrance exams:

• IPU CET: Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University administers the IPU CET as part of the selection process. Forms for the IPU CET are generally available in February, with the test taking place in May. The forms can only be obtained online
• UPSEE: The Uttar Pradesh Technical University administers the UPSEE, or Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination, for admission to the BHMCT programme. The forms will be available in February, and an objective exam will be held in April
• MAH BHMCT CET: The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra, administers the MAH BHMCT CET. The exam is used to determine eligibility for admission to the Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology programmes
• NCHMCT JEE: The NCHMCT JEE is a national level entrance exam administered by the NTA (National Testing Agency). The exam is held across the country for admission to the BSc Course in Hospitality and Hotel Administration (BSc HHA)

The exam pattern and syllabus of all the BHMCT entrance exams are different from each other. Candidates may check the articles provided below to know more about the hotel management entrance exams. 

BHMCT Admission Process 2022

Admission to the course is based on either the CET mechanism or the merit-based criteria used by some colleges/universities. Top colleges typically select students through entrance exams. Given below is a brief description of the admission process:

• Typically, the admissions process begins as soon as the 12th grade results are announced. For the purpose of admission, the majority of colleges and universities rely on the marks obtained by students in the 12 board examinations
• In the case of entrance exams, students must meet the minimum cut-off to qualify for the respective college/university exam
• The colleges or universities will then declare the results and release a merit list of candidates who have been shortlisted
• Shortlisted students will be invited to participate in a group discussion and a personal interview
• Following the admissions procedure, the candidate is given the final seat assignment and asked to submit the course money and register for the relevant academic year

BHMCT Selection Process 2022

Candidates will be chosen for admission based on how well they performed on the entrance exam and in the 12th grade. However, a lot of universities make direct selections of candidates based on their grade point average. Candidates can learn more about the specific admission requirements on the college's official website. Once the candidates have been chosen, they can submit the necessary paperwork and the admissions fee to secure their place in the programme.

Top Colleges for BHMCT Admission 2022

There are many colleges that offer BHMCT admission in India. The table provided below contains some popular BHMCT colleges in India along with their annual fee. 

Candidates can visit the official website of the college to know their important dates, fees and other admission details. Candidates should note that they will be able to work in hotels, resorts, restaurants, and guest houses after completing BHMCT. Some of the job profiles available after BHMCT are Food Stylist, Bartender, Guest Service Associate, Food and Beverage Supervisor, Hotel Director and Catering Manager.

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