There are a number of institutions offering admissions to undergraduate Hospitality and Hotel Administration degree programmes of both four-year duration and three-year duration, including B.Sc in Hotel Management and Catering Technology, BSc. in Catering Science and Hotel Management and Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology.
While a few of them conduct their own hotel management entrance exams, many of these accept the scores of National Council of Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination (NCHM JEE). As many as 52 institutes including National, State and Private Hotel Management colleges, together participate in NCHM JEE with around 8000 seats. Moreover, approximately 25000 candidates appear for the coveted hotel management entrance exam every year.
Hotel Management can be pursued at various levels, in various modes of study. One can study Hotel Management via a Certificate Program (online/offline), Diploma/PG Diploma, Bachelor, Master, and/or Doctorate level. Hotel Management certificate courses are offered in areas of specialization like Food and Beverages, Hotel and Hospitality Management, and Front Office Operation.
II. All India Management Association Undergraduate Aptitude Test Bachelor of Hotel Management (AIMA UGAT BHM):
The AIMA UGAT BHM is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) at the national level for aspirants seeking admission to the Hotel Management programme of study at the UG level in any of the participating institutes.
III. Army Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Written Admission Test (AIHMCT WAT):
This is a national university level entrance exam conducted by AIHMCT for admissions to its Bachelor of Hotel Management course.
Job Profiles
Hotel Manager
Responsible for training staff and planning, promoting, organizing and managing hotel services like lodging facilities and catering. Responsible for making sure all aspects of the hotel are functioning smoothly and in sync with one another
Kitchen Chef
In charge of the kitchen, supervising workers who assist in the kitchen, ensuring all food preparations and operations are running smoothly, overseeing presentation and garnishing of food as well as the ideal seasonings
Cabin Crew
Working on aircraft to ensure the passengers’ comfort and safety, greeting passengers as they enter and leave, showing passengers to their seats and assisting those with disabilities or travelling with an infant
Front Desk Officer
Greeting guests to the hotel, receiving phone calls, issuing visitor badges, responding to customer requirements, sorting correspondence, maintaining cleanliness and organization in the reception area, ordering office supplies, updating records and files, receiving shipments
Catering Supervisor
Ensuring the maintaining of all food supplies by the catering company and stock inventory, ensuring that the catering company abides by all laws and regulations in food health