NCHMCT JEE 2024: Importance of Choosing Top Colleges

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Updated On: February 12, 2024 03:22 pm IST | NCHMCT JEE

To study B.Sc (HHA) through NCHMCT JEE, aspirants must choose the top colleges that provide placements and have all the infrastructure and facilities. This article is curated for students who will appear for NCHMCT JEE 2024 and help them choose the top colleges.
NCHMCT JEE 2024: Importance of Choosing Top Colleges

Deciding on a college is the first step students need to consider when they plan to get into the hospitality or tourism field. Currently, there are a total of 21 National-level colleges, 25 State-level colleges, 24 other private institutions and 1 PSU in the country that offer admission based on the NCHMCT JEE scores. Choosing a top college will not only help students get quality education, facilities, and faculty support but also placement and networking opportunities.

Hotel Management courses have earned a good reputation and the percentage of students seeking admission to this course has also increased. Today, students are opting for hospitality and tourism courses after 12th to start early in terms of opportunity and remunerations.  

Through the NCHMCT JEE candidates are selected for a BSc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration and other related courses. This national-level entrance exam is held by the self-governing body National Council for Hotel Management under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. The exam dates have not been announced yet, so candidates are advised to keep checking the official website or College Dekho page for updates. Check out more about the importance of choosing top hotel management colleges, top IHMs and other details here.

Importance of Targeting Top IHM Colleges

Candidates who are planning to pursue hotel management are advised to target the top Indian Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs). While there are other colleges for Hotel Management apart from IHMs in the country, the IHMs are still considered the first choice of all aspirants. They have to score well and get a rank in this entrance exam to get admitted to the top IHM colleges. However, before that students must also check out the NCHMCT JEE eligibility criteria

IHMs are Central Government institutions that are affiliated to IGNOU. So, the competition is high to get into them. Currently, there are 12,550+ seats in different IHMs in the country. Well, if you are wondering why you should target the top IHM colleges, we are here to save you from the confusion: 

  • Indian Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) offers undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programmes in the Hotel Management courses. So, candidates can apply for the programme based on their academic qualifications. 
  • Any students can get into IHMs and pursue a BSc in HHA after they qualify for this entrance exam. This helps candidates prepare for one national-level entrance exam and give their best in it. However, candidates have to wait for the NCHMCT JEE result to know their admission status. 
  • It must be noted that pursuing a postgraduation degree in Hospitality from a top IHM will add greater value than studying it at all other colleges. 
  • The IHMs are placed in the top-ranked colleges for the Hotel Management degree, so they should be the first choice of any candidate seeking to make a career in this field. 
  • Candidates studying at these Central Government institutions can avail 100% placements. 
  • The placement at IHMS is remarkable and as per records, 40+ companies hire candidates from these colleges. The list of top companies includes Taj, Grand Hyatt, Marks & Spencer, Oberoi, Starbucks and various others. 
  • Students graduating from IHM can expect an approximate salary package of INR 6 LPA for managerial roles and Executive level.

Also Read:IHM vs IIHM: Check Detailed Comparison here

Top IHMs in India 2024

The admission to the IHMs in India is based on the score obtained by the students in NCHMCT JEE 2024. Candidates have to apply through the NCHMCT JEE application form. IHMs are the best hotel management colleges that provide adequate facilities, are reputed, provide placements, etc. Currently, there are 71 IHMs in India and getting into the top colleges will not be easy if aspirants don’t score good marks in the entrance exam. The list of the top IHMs in India is as follows:

Top IHM

Type

Institute of Hotel Management, Catering and Nutrition (IHM PUSA), Delhi

Central Govt.

Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Mumbai

Central Govt.

Indian Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Bangalore

Central Govt.

IHM Ahmedabad

Central Govt.

IHM Lucknow

Central Govt.

International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Kolkata

Central Govt.

Indian Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) Chennai

Central Govt.

IHM Jaipur

Central Govt.

IHM Goa

Central Govt.

Indian Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Hyderabad

Central Govt.

    Also Read:NCHMCT JEE 2024 Marks Vs Ranks

    Seat Intake for IHM Admission 2024

    Before selecting your choice of IHM, find out the number of seats available for the students. The list of the IHMs participating in NCHMCT JEE has been provided here along with their seat intake. Apart from IHMS, candidates must also check out other NCHMCT JEE participating institutes to learn more about college options. 

    NCHMCT JEE 2024 Central Government Participating Colleges

    Name of the College

    Seat Matrix

    Institute of Hotel Management, Bhopal

    276

    Institute of Hotel Management, Bhubaneswar

    230

    Institute of Hotel Management, Chennai

    280

    Dr.Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management, Chandigarh

    230

    Institute of Hotel Management, New Delhi

    246

    Institute of Hotel Management, Shillong

    120

    Institute of Hotel Management, Shimla

    307

    Institute of Hotel Management, Srinagar

    153

    Institute of Hotel Management, Thiruvananthapuram

    240

    Institute of Hotel Management, Bengaluru

    230

    Institute of Hotel Management, Gandhinagar

    270

    Institute of Hotel Management, Hajipur

    230

    Institute of Hotel Management, Hyderabad

    230

    Institute of Hotel Management, Jaipur

    184

    Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata

    307

    Institute of Hotel Management, Lucknow

    276

    Institute of Hotel Management, Mumbai

    368

    Institute of Hotel Management, Goa

    340

    Institute of Hotel Management, Gurdaspur

    184

    Institute of Hotel Management, Guwahati

    240

    Institute of Hotel Management, Gwalior

    240

    Also Read:NCHMCT JEE 2024: Top Government IHMs in India

    NCHMCT JEE 2024 State Government Participating Colleges

    Name of the Colleges

    Seat Matrix

    State Institute of Hotel Management, Indore Madhya Pradesh

    60

    Dr. YSR National Institute of Tourism & Hospitality Management, Gachhibowli Hyderabad

    60

    Telangana State Institute of Hotel Management, Telangana (Medak)

    60

    State Institute of Hotel Management, Panipat Haryana

    60

    State Institute of Hotel Management, Yamuna Nagar Haryana

    100

    State Institute of Hotel Management, Tiruchirapalli Tamil Nadu

    90

    State Institute of Hotel Management, Tirupati Andhra Pradesh

    60

    Institute of Hotel Management, Gangtok Sikkim

    80

    Institute of Hotel Management, Silvassa Gujarat

    Not Available

    State Institute of Hotel Management, Rohtak Haryana

    160

    Institute of Hotel Management, Bathinda Punjab

    120

    State Institute of Hotel Management, Kozhikode Kerala

    60

    Delhi Institute of Hotel Management, Lajpat Nagar New Delhi

    120

    Institute of Hotel Management, Hamirpur Himachal Pradesh

    120

    State Institute of Hotel Management, Jodhpur Jaipur

    100

    Institute of Hotel Management, Faridabad Haryana

    140

    Note: Please note that these are not the only colleges for Hotel Management courses, but the list incorporates some of the popular institutes in India that accept NCHMCT JEE scores.

    NCHMCT JEE 2024 Participating Colleges- Public Sector Undertaking (PSU)

    College

    Seat Matrix

    Ashok Institute of Hotel Management, New Delhi

    90

    Also Read:Top Colleges Accepting NCHMCT JEE Score: Seats, Opening and Closing Rank

    NCHMCT JEE 2024 Private Participating Colleges

    Name of the College

    Seat Matrix

    Meerut Institute of Hotel Management, Meerut Uttar Pradesh

    Not Available

    Chandigarh College of Hotel Management, Mohali Punjab

    120

    Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata West Bengal

    90

    The Lalit Suri Hospitality School, Faridabad Haryana

    90

    Oriental School of Hotel Management, Wayanad Kerala

    120

    Chitkara School of Hospitality, Patiala Punjab

    150

    CT Institute of Hotel Management, Jalandhar Punjab

    60

    Shri Shakti Institute of Hotel Management, Hyderabad Telangana

    120

    Desh Bhagat Institute of Hotel Management, Gobindgarh Punjab

    Not Available

    Peoples IHM Bhopal

    105

    Also Read:NCHMCT JEE 2024 Passing Marks

    Note: Please note that these are not the only colleges for Hotel Management courses, but the list incorporates some of the popular institutes in India that accept NCHMCT JEE scores. Students must also refer to the previous year's NCHMCT JEE cutoff to get clarity on the cutoff they can expect by the rank before the current year cutoff is released. 

    For any admission-related information, fill out our Common Application Form. Candidates having any queries regarding the colleges for NCHMCT JEE can ask questions on the CollegeDekho QnA zone

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    FAQs

    Do Class 12th marks matter in hotel management?

    No, Class 12th marks do not matter in hotel management admission. Candidates belonging to any stream from science to commerce to arts can pursue hotel management courses. Even if you have low Class 12 scores, you still get admission to good colleges based on entrance exam scores.

    Is hotel management very tough?

    Hotel Management will be moderately tough for candidates who find this field interesting. However, training to become a hotel manager is said to be more difficult than most other training.

    What are the best colleges for hotel management in India?

    Some of the best colleges for hotel management in India are:

    - Institute of Hotel Management Pusa 

    - Christ University

    - IHM Mumbai 

    - IHM Lucknow 

    - IHM Kolkata 

    - IHM Ahmedabad

    - IHM Jaipur

    Which entrance exam is best for Hotel Management?

    The National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Examination (NCHMCT JEE) is said to be the best for hotel management. Through this entrance exam, candidates will get admitted to the best colleges of hotel management.

    Why should I choose top colleges for hotel management?

    It is advised to choose top colleges for hotel management as the best colleges will nurture candidates with apt skills, the base core of the course and other things which will be beneficial from a future perspective.

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