The NCHMCT JEE 2026 registration will begin in the second week of December 2025, with applications open till February–March 2026 at the official website at nchm.gov.in. NCHMCT JEE 2026 exam is tentatively scheduled for the second week of April 2026.
The NCHMCT JEE 2026 application form is likely to be released shortly, in the second week of December. Last year, the B.Sc. Hospitality and Hotel Administration registration started on December 16, and a similar release schedule is expected for this year.
Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Lucknow was established in 1969. IHM, Lucknow is an institute of high reputation and excellence under the aegis of the Ministry of Tourism of the Government. of India and Uttar Pradesh. The institute provides quality training and education in the field of hospitality and tourism. The college was established to offer high-quality education in the hotel and catering industry and fulfil the rising demand or skilled professionals in the sector. IHM Lucknow is affiliated with National Council For Hotel Management And Catering Technology, Noida, U.P., India; an apex body under the Ministry Of Tourism, Government Of India.
Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Lucknow courses include a three-year B.Sc program and 2-years M.Sc program. Besides this, the college also offers a diploma in Food Production, diploma in food and Beverage Service and a diploma in Bakery & Confectionery. This institute offers students the opportunity to develop professional and academic excellence in order to have a rewarding career as hotel or restaurant manager, front office manager, food & beverage manager, executive chef or executive house manager, etc. Training provided at the campus allow the students to start their career once they complete their graduation. They also update their students with the latest and updated technologies trending in the industry parallel to their academic curriculum. Professionals and experienced managers from hotel and other organizations are invited to the campus to share their knowledge and experience with the students.
The campus of Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Lucknow is located at a distance of 28 km from Airport, 12kms from the railway station and 8 km from the bus station which provide ease for the students and visitors of the campus. The Institute has Lecture Theaters, Bakery and Confectionery Laboratories, Training Restaurant, Computer Lab, Meeting Rooms, Library, Food Processing Laboratories, Audio-Visual Lab as well as Staff accommodation and Playground.
| Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
| B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science) | ₹1,30,000 | 10+2 examination or equivalent, English as a compulsory subject, minimum aggregate score of 50%, diploma course in hotel management or related field |
| Diploma | ₹29,000 - 37,000 | 10+2 education from a recognized board or its equivalent, at least 17 years of age, proficiency in English, clear the entrance examination conducted by the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT) and secure a qualifying rank |
| M.Sc. (Master of Science) | ₹1,26,520 | Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management or related field, Minimum aggregate score of 50% in undergraduate program, Not completed degree through distance education or correspondence. |
| Post Graduate Diploma | ₹32,000 | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, Minimum 50% marks in qualifying examination, Minimum 45% marks for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Persons with Disability categories, Valid score in Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) |
| Certificate | 10th standard or equivalent examination from a recognized board |
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Institute of Hotel Management catering & Nutrition, Lucknow provides infrastructural facilities to its students to enhance the quality of education. Listed below are the campus facilities of Institute of Hotel Management catering & Nutrition, Lucknow.
| Name of alumnus | Batch | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| Rakesh Gupta | 1983 | Not Available |
| Rajeev Mehrotra | 1984 | Present Principal & ILAA Secretary |
| Rajendra Kumar Sharma | 1983 | President |
| Pankaj Giroti | 1992 | Vice President |
| Priyadarshini Seth | Not Available | Not Available |
| Rajesh Kumar Singh | 1986 | Member |
| Manoj Kumar Gupta | 1987 | Member |
| Rahul Mathur | 1992 | Member |
| Sonali Tiwari | 2003 | Member |
| Raag Verma | 2004 | Member |
| Yogendra Agnihotri | 2002 | Member |
| Swati Srivastava | 2002 | Member |
Dear Student,
Hostel rooms at Institute of Hotel Management Catering & Nutrition, Lucknow are available on triple sharing basis. Information regarding AC/ Non AC rooms is not available on the official website of the college. You are advised to contact the college to know the details regarding hostel rooms. You can also call on our toll-free number 1800-572-9877. Our experts will help you know more about the campus and admission process of IHM Lucknow. Besides the Institute of Hotel Management Catering & Nutrition, Lucknow, there are many other hotel management colleges in India that offer good hostel facilities. Some of them are provided below.
Siksha 'O' Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar
Mansarovar Global University, Sehore
You can apply to any of the Hotel Management colleges in India by filling our Common Application Form. If you have any other doubt regarding Hotel Management admissions, you can get back to us.
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