Southern International Hotel Management Academy, also known as SIHMA is one of the well known hotel management institutes located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Established in 2015, SIHMA is a private college that is affiliated to the Andhra University and approved by APSCHE. Southern International Hotel Management Academy offers a total of 3 undergraduate level courses- B.Sc Food Technology, Bachelor in Hotel Management and B.Sc Food Science & Nutrition with Dietetics. The application form for admission at Southern International Hotel Management Academy is made available through online and offline modes.
Course Name | Fees | Eligibility |
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science) | ₹95,000 | 10+2 education from a recognized board, minimum aggregate score of 50%, studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects in 10+2 curriculum |
Diploma | ₹85,000 | 10+2 education from a recognized board or its equivalent, Proficiency in English, Proof of language proficiency through standardized tests such as IELTS or TOEFL |
B.H.M. (Bachelor of Hotel Management) | ₹86,000 - 95,000 | 10+2 education from a recognized board or its equivalent, minimum aggregate score of 50%, English as a compulsory subject in qualifying examination |
Southern International Hotel Management Academy (SIHMA) in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, has a wide variety of hospitality and food science programs. The courses offered are Bachelor of Hotel Management, B.Sc. in Food Technology, B.Sc. in Food Science & Nutrition, and Hotel Management and Food Production diplomas.
Course Name | Number of Intake | Duration | First Year Fees | Eligibility |
BHMCT | 120 | 3 YEARS | Rs 95,000 | INTER / +2 WITH ALL STREAM (SCIENE/COMMERCE/ARTS) |
B.Sc in Food Science and Nutrition | 60 | 3 YEARS | Rs 95,000 | INTER / +2 WITH SCIENCE STREAM (MPC/BIPC) |
B.Sc in Food Technology | 60 | 3 YEARS | Rs 95,000 | INTER / +2 WITH SCIENCE STREAM (MPC/BIPC) |
In 2024, Southern International Hotel Management Academy had excellent placement results from three programs. All 17 students in the Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT) got placed, along with 13 out of 15 students in B.Sc. Food Science and Nutrition, and 30 out of 32 students in B.Sc. Food Technology. Salaries varied between ₹14,000 to ₹45,000 locally, with overseas placements providing a maximum salary of ₹65,000. The mean salary for all placements was ₹18,000.
Placement Year | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 |
Degree | Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology | B.Sc. Food Science and Nutrition | B.Sc. Food Science and Technology |
Number of Students Registered | 17 | 15 | 32 |
Number of Companies Visited | 12 | – | – |
Number of Students Placed | 17 | 13 | 30 |
Minimum Salary | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
Maximum Salary | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹45,000 |
Average Salary | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
Min. Salary (International) | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
Max. Salary (International) | ₹65,000 | ₹65,000 | ₹65,000 |
Avg. Salary (International) | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹50,000 |
Avg. Salary ( Last 3 Years | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |