Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (IHMCT KOVALAM), Thiruvananthapuram

The  Institute is run under the aegis of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.The Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Kovalam is committed to the pursuit of Excellence in Hospitality Education. Located at Kovalam, the Queen of beach resorts, the Institute is in proximity to many a resort hotels.To impart knowledge, develop skills and enhance attitudes to meet the evolving challenges of the hospitality industry by continually improving the effectiveness of our quality management system. To complement the government's efforts in the promotion of tourism by providing professionals to the industry. 'Learn and Serve' is our motto and 'Quality Service' our code of profession. A well amalgamated mix of theory, practicals and live hands-on experience at the institute and industry gives credence to these principles.In addition to imparting knowledge, the programmes give priority to developing positive attitudes, personality and communication skills of the students. As a result of vast expansion and modernization of the country's hospitality industry, Hotel Management And Catering Education Programme gained tremendous popularity and the profile of students seeking admission to these courses also has undergone a transformation. The courses offered by the Institute are now of international standards which have been recognized by the hospitality industry.With the coveted ISO certification, having stimulating and exciting learning environment, with a clean and zero waste campus, the institute in 'God's Own Country' strives to produce highly qualified hospitality professionals who can contribute to the growth of the society. Let us help to achieve this goal together.