Bachelor of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (BHMCT) - Course Overview

About Bachelor of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (BHMCT)

Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology is a four-year undergraduate vocational program which provides professional training to students for the hospitality and new inventions in catering technology.

The main aim of the four-year course is to make students familiar with management techniques, processes, and methods used in hotel and hospitality businesses. The key areas of BHMCT are accounts, desktop, administration, front office, housekeeping, catering, maintenance, security, and catering. With India being one of the major hubs in the hotel management industry, there’s no dearth of jobs and employment opportunities in this sector as it is the second biggest employer across the country after IT and software industry.

BHMCT is divided into eight semesters which involves skill set and extensive knowledge necessary for jobs in the hospitality industry and train students who wish to open their own catering businesses. 

Highlights of BHMCT

Bachelor of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (BHMCT) Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum Qualification Required: 10+2 / Class or equivalent examination from a recognized board / university
• Minimum Marks Required: 45% aggregate marks (40% for reserved category candidates). This requirement varies from college to college
• English as a subject is mandatory.
• Age Limit: Age Limit for the B.H.M.C.T. program varies from college to college. For most of the colleges, the age limit is up to 22 years.

BHMCT Admission Process

Admission to the BHMCT course is provided on the basis of entrance exams. The national-level entrance exam conducted for BHMCT admissions is NCHMCT JEE (National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Exam). The NCHMCT JEE or NCHM JEE is mainly conducted for admission to the IHMs. The score of NCHM JEE is also accepted for admission by many other colleges. The details regarding the admission process of BHMCT course can be found below.

• Candidates interested in taking admission to the BHMCT course must first appear for the NCHMCT JEE or any other BHMCT entrance exam accepted by their choice of college.

• The candidates who receive qualifying marks in the entrance exam are then called for central counselling conducted at the national or state level. Candidates who appear for institute-level entrance exams are shortlisted for the further process on the basis of merit in the entrance exam.

• Candidates are then required to appear for counselling, in which they exercise their choices and are allocated seats on the basis of merit and personal preference.

• Colleges may also conduct Personal Interviews for the final selection of candidates.

• Some colleges also offer direct admission to candidates on the basis of Class 12th merit.

Many states and institutes also conduct their own entrance exams as part of their BHMCT admission process.  Here’s a list of popular BHMCT Entrance Exams:

• IPU CET
• BVP CET
• BHU UET
• UPSEE etc.

Bachelor of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (BHMCT) Syllabus

Career Options and Job Prospects

A BHMCT degree enables candidates for finding jobs in various hotels, resorts, catering companies, spa groups, fashion and other hospitality-related jobs. Students who wish to pursue higher studies can go for Master’s degree and MBA in Hotel Management for better career opportunities. The course serves best to the students who have always been fascinated by tourism, travel, food, and hospitality.

Students can enjoy good career opportunities and salary packages after BHMCT. The average salary for a fresher annually is Rs. 3 lakh to Rs. 4 lakh. The salary package is determined by the various factors like college, professional experience, and communication skills which play a vital role in the hotel management industry. Given below are the key areas that have career opportunities for BHMCT graduates.

• Hotels
• Restaurants
• Catering Companies
• Fast Food Chains
• Cafes
• Resorts etc.

Top Recruiting Companies for BHMCT

Given below are some of the top recruiting companies for BHMCT graduates:

• The Taj Group of Hotels
• Le Meridien Hotels and Resorts
• Oberoi Group of Hotels
• ITC Hotels
• Domino's
• Cafe Coffee Day
• Club Mahindra etc.

Popular job roles for BHMCT graduates are the following.

• Front Desk Officer
• Catering Supervisor
• Catering Manager
• Catering Assistant
• Marketing Manager
• Sales Manager
• Sales Executive

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