CII Institute of Hospitality Delhi - Admission 2026, Fees, Courses, Placement, Ranking

CII Institute of Hospitality, Delhi was established in 2021 as an educational initiative of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in collaboration with Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL), Switzerland. The institute is a not-for-profit organisation with around 9,000 direct members and 3,00,000 indirect enterprise members. Training programs are supported by ITC Hotels, Taj Hotels, and Hyatt.

Two courses are offered for 2026 — a 36-month Degree in Hospitality combined with a BFTTM diploma, and a 24-month Diploma in Hospitality. Both are available in three specialisations: Rooms, Culinary, and Food & Beverage Service. Total fees range from INR 4,64,800 to INR 5,20,000 depending on the course and specialisation selected.

Applications for 2026 close in June, with the session starting in August. Candidates must have completed 10+2 from a recognised board with a minimum of 50% marks. Admission requires clearing the CII Aptitude Test followed by a Personal Interview. Both courses accept NCHM and CIIIH entrance exams.

The 2023–2025 placement record covers 304 registered students, with 266 placed across 20+ recruiting companies. Domestic salaries ranged from INR 2 LPA to INR 4.2 LPA and international salaries from INR 4 LPA to INR 10 LPA. Practical training is conducted across 22 five-star hotel properties in 12 cities.

CII Institute of Hospitality Delhi applications for 2026 close in June, with the session starting in August. Admission requires clearing the CII Aptitude Test and a Personal Interview. Both courses accept NCHM and CIIIH entrance exams.

CII Institute of Hospitality Admission Process 

The CII Institute of Hospitality application process 2026 is being held. Candidates can follow the steps below and proceed accordingly -

• Fill in the application form
• Submit the required documents
• Appear for the CII Aptitude Test
• Clear the Industry Panel Interview for final selection

CII Institute of Hospitality Delhi Admission Dates 2026

Applications for the upcoming session close in June 2026. The session is scheduled to commence in August 2026.

CII Institute of Hospitality Entrance Exams 2026

CII Institute of Hospitality hospitality programs offer a combination of degree and diploma qualifications in tourism and hotel management. Admission is based on entrance exams including NCHM and CIIIH for eligible candidates.

CII Institute of Hospitality Admission Required Documents 2026

Keep the following documents ready before applying or reporting for admission:

• Completed application form
• 10+2 mark sheet and passing certificate from a recognised board
• School leaving certificate or transfer certificate
• Date of birth certificate or 10th standard board certificate
• Passport-size photographs
• Government-issued photo identity proof (Aadhaar Card, Passport, or Voter ID)
• Category certificate, if applicable (SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwD)

CII Institute of Hospitality provides practical training across leading 5-star hotel properties in India. Training locations include ITC, Taj, and Hyatt Hotels spread across major cities including New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Pune, Gurgaon, and Dehradun.

CII Institute of Hospitality is an educational initiative of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), developed in collaboration with Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL), Switzerland. Programs are supported by leading hotel chains including ITC Hotels, Taj Hotels, and Hyatt.

• Programs are delivered by experienced industry professionals with strong real-world expertise
• Swiss Professional Diploma programs are globally benchmarked and accredited by NCVET
• Practical training is conducted in 5-star hotel environments, supported by EHL's global learning platform
• Structured 24-month curriculum covers Foundation, Intermediate, and Advanced levels
• Specialisations available in Culinary, Food & Beverage Service, and Rooms Professional programs
• International certification is provided along with comprehensive placement assistance
• Students can pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Tourism and Travel Management through IGNOU