Indian Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata

Indian Institute of Hotel Management also known as Indian Institute of Hotel Management is a prestigious private institute which has been founded in 2004 and provides a variety of courses. Indian Institute of Hotel Management situated in Kolkata provides the best management and hospitality education & training at an affordable cost. Indian Institute of Hotel Management has been approved by UGC (University Grants Commission) and has been accredited by NAAC.

Indian Institute of Hotel Management is a Private University and offers around 15 programs, including diplomas, bachelor's degrees, and postgraduate degrees with a variety of course combinations. Most of the courses are not distance learning and are regular courses which are needed to be attended in person by the candidate. Indian Institute of Hotel Management also has skilled professional faculty who have had industry experience as well which helps them to connect with students in a better way.

Indian Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata was established in the year 2004 and since then has seen remarkable growth in all aspects under the supervision of the talented and people-oriented Chancellor of Indian Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata - Dr Sanjay Kak.

Indian Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata, is well equipped with modern infrastructure and has internet connectivity all over the campus. The campus is designed and built so that it is a mix of modern-age iconic buildings and acres of greenery across the buildings. The idea behind the construction is to make it self-sustainable as much as possible and is very detail-oriented, such as having xerox, printing, and scanning facilities inside the campus.

Apart from providing good amenities to the students within the campus Indian Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata is situated very close to the famous Salt Lake, many good multiplexes, and amusement parks as well. It is easy to commute to Indian Institute of Hotel Management Kolkata from the main city of Kolkata as there are good public transport options like government buses available. Indian Institute of Hotel Management also provides their own private buses for the students which can be availed by paying a monthly fee which can be known from the admission office.

Indian Institute of Hotel Management also has good ties-ups with foreign universities wherein they support international student programs as well. There are no entrance exams required for these students and the exchange program is relatively easy and smooth. This helps the students to have much better insights and a better onboarding process.

The college has a sound library that has more than 10,000 books that consist of research articles and international journals as well. The library's reading area can accommodate more than 300 students at one time. The library also has a lot of digital assets which can be used by the students for their curriculum.

Below listed are the various courses and the number of intakes at the Indian Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata every year: -

Indian Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata is affiliated with India's most prestigious educational body, the University Grants Commission, which is the single most powerful authority to seek all kinds of approvals. The programs it offers are also approved by plenty of other esteemed bodies like AICTE as well.

Faculty

The Indian Institute of Hotel Management has some of the best talents who are well educated in their respective fields. Most of the faculty members also have industry experience which helps them to connect with students in a better way and provide them with real-world examples as well. The teacher-to-student ratio at the Indian Institute of Hotel Management Kolkata is 1:35 which enables the faculty members to keep track of all the students and their current progress.

Collaborations

Indian Institute of Hotel Management has collaborations with corporates, industrial companies and factories that hire a lot of students at the time of campus placements. Indian Institute of Hotel Management Kolkata also has an excellent reputation in the market, which helps the students in getting that initial push. The Indian Institute of Hotel Management also works with other colleges around the world which helps international students to get accepted into many of the courses which are offered at this institute.

• Indian Institute of Hotel Management recognized with the 'Global Education Excellence Award' for the best-emerging hospitality and hotel management training institute in the city.
• The acceptance rate of the Indian Institute of Hotel Management is around 68%, which means only 58% of the applicants are admitted to the Institute.

Below is an overview of the courses offered at the Indian Institute of Hotel Management and their fee structure and minimum required duration to complete the course.

Diploma Courses: 

There are 4 specializations under the diploma course at the Indian Institute of Hotel Management. Each course has a student intake of 60. The diploma course opens doors for students interested in Hotel and Hospital management and provides good career choices. The diploma course is designed in such a way that it has all the latest curricula included in it. The Indian Institute of Hotel Management Kolkata fees for diploma courses are economical that making it affordable for all. 

Bachelor's Degree Courses: 

Bachelor's degree course has 5 specializations at the Indian Institute of Hotel Management and is for a period of 3 years. The intake varies for each department from 60 to 120. Degree courses have good practical applications as well wherein students are trained for industry directly. Degree courses get good placement offers from various companies both national and international as well.

Master Degree Courses: 

Students who want to master a particular stream should take the master's course at the Indian Institute of Hotel Management. There are 4 specializations under this course which is for a period of 2 years. The student intake for each of the courses is 60. Students have trained not only on the managerial side but also on the operational side of the industry which gives them an edge when compared to other institute students.

Indian Institute of Hotel Management offers a plethora of courses and programs to ensure it caters to almost all the diverse and interdisciplinary streams of the modern age. The below classified are the various departments it has, along with the course details, eligibility criteria, and other relevant details.

Online Admission Process

Since the onset of the corona pandemic, most of the Indian Institute of Hotel Management Kolkata admission procedure has been shifted online. Candidates who want to secure admission should visit the official website of the institute and click on Admission Form. 

The candidate needs to select the desired course and fill in all the details that are mandatory and then click on buy Admission Kit. This will guide you to the payment page wherein the candidate needs to pay a nominal fee of INR 800 wherein they will get the brochure and will also help in the submission of the application form.

Offline Admission Process

Candidates who are seeking admission in the Indian Institute of Hotel Management can also take admission via offline mode by visiting the admission cell directly. The candidate would be given an admission form which they need to fill out with all the required details. Candidates can clear any questions or doubts they have about a specific course at the admission cell itself. While submitting the form, the candidate needs to pay a nominal amount of INR 800 as the Indian Institute of Hotel Management fee, which is issued for giving the college brochure and also for the submission of the application form, and the same can be paid via credit/debit cards, net banking or through UPI as well. Once submitted the admission cell would give a receipt of acknowledgment to the candidate.

Indian Institute of Hotel Management has covered most of the application and counseling requirements inside the campus so that it remains a smooth and convenient enrollment both for students and university officials.

Indian Institute of Hotel Management Cut-off/ Exams

The Indian Institute of Hotel Management Kolkata cut-off entirely depends on the course one is applying for, and most of the courses do not require a competitive exam; however, for master courses their selection criteria is also dependent on the entrance exams as well. The Indian Institute of Hotel Management Kolkata cut-off for the majority of the courses and programs is 50% grade in the previous qualification (Whether it is UG or PG).

Indian Institute of Hotel Management follows the government guidelines strictly to ensure it is compliant with all the procedures and policies of governmental education bodies like UGC and AICTE.

Students can, however, indulge themselves in extracurricular activities and other workshops organized with the help of tie-ups and industry partners.

• The Indian Institute of Hotel Management Kolkata placement cell is responsible for making the students ready for their campus drive. The placement cell arranges training at the individual level so that students are confident when they are face to face with an interviewer. The placement cell conducts activities like group discussions and one-to-one interview rounds as well.
• MBA department of the Indian Institute of Hotel Management has a good placement margin wherein the top companies are also taking the students to various leadership positions as they have good problem-solving skills as compared to other candidates. Some of the students are directly taken into international MNCs at a foreign branch with good pay directly.
• One of the key roles the Indian Institute of Hotel Management Kolkata placement cell plays is that they bring new companies to the campus for the recruitment process. The placement cell intimates the students as to which companies will be coming for the campus drive so that the students can prepare themselves.
• The summer internship is provided for the students at Indian Institute of Hotel Management Kolkata. This gives them an edge over other students, and it has been known that many companies are providing offers to students before their course is completed. This makes it easy for the students as they need not sit for “n” rounds at the campus drive.
• Indian Institute of Hotel Management, even though established fairly recently, has had good reviews with campus placements as the alumni of this institute are now in a good position in top MNCs of the world from all different departments of this institute.

• The Indian Institute of Hotel Management scholarships will be provided to students who have performed exceptionally well academically in their respective fields. The scholarship amount is fee exemption and can range from 20% to 100%.
• Apart from academic excellence, Indian Institute of Hotel Management Kolkata also focuses on sports. Students who have performed well in sports are also given scholarships based on their merit.

Indian Institute of Hotel Management Kolkata primarily focuses on the infrastructure of the campus. The whole campus is a Wi-fi zone and all the students can easily access it from anywhere.

Amenities

The Indian Institute of Hotel Management Kolkata facilities include AC, beds, TV, and 24*7 electricity backup. The hostel is separate for boys and girls and the students can apply for a hostel room by giving nominal charges. Students can avail different types of rooms one with a shared bathroom or one without roommates as well. All of the rooms are priced differently however are well maintained at the same time.

Library

Indian Institute of Hotel Management has a state-of-the-art library on the campus itself. The library has quite a large reading area which can accommodate more than 300 students at any point in time. The library of Indian Institute of Hotel Management Kolkata has many academic books along with international journals as well.

Playground

Indian Institute of Hotel Management has an extensive playing ground that can be used by students at any given point of the day. Many of the teams practice on these grounds and represent the institute at many levels in football, cricket, and other sports. The staff very well maintains the playing ground at the institute, and there is no litter or potholes present.

Gymnasium

The Indian Institute of Hotel Management also has a gymnasium that is accessible to students on all days. The gymnasium has professional trainers who help train the students for improving their health both physically and mentally. There is no additional charge for accessing the gym or any of its equipment at the institute.

Labs

There are different types of labs in the University for every Department and the students have access to all the labs for study and research purposes. Apart from this, the Indian Institute of Hotel Management has many kitchens with the start of the art facilities which are very much similar to the 5-star restaurant kitchens.

• Indian Institute of Hotel Management has an annual festival conducted every year for 5 days. There are no educational classes during this period, and both students and teachers participate in many of the competitions.
• The festival dates would be displayed on the notice board of the campus or on the official website of the college and students can prepare themselves accordingly.
• Cooking competition is one of the major attractions of the Indian Institute of Hotel Management Kolkata as the institute focuses much of its curriculum on this. Celebrity and professional chefs are called in from different parts of the state to judge this competition. The winners of the competition are given a special prize by the institute in the form of money and other things.
• Most of the annual festivals, which are conducted at the Indian Institute of Hotel Management is taken by the cultural club that students of different departments head.
• The sports club at the Indian Institute of Hotel Management Kolkataarranges many of the indoor and outdoor activities during the annual fest and makes sure that there is maximum participation among the students.
• Activities like fashion shows, singing competitions, and dance competitions are being conducted at the campus, and many of the judges are being called from outside the institute who are professionals in this field to judge the participants. The institute awards the winner of each show a small price.