Summary

Summary

There is a growing demand for skilled professionals in various fields like – hotels, aviation, hospitals, travel and tourism, restaurant and bars and other allied sectors. Many reputed universities and institutes have ventured in the field of hospitality management and offer different courses in related areas such as Food & Beverage, Food Production, Hospitality Administration, Tourism and Travel Management etc. Many students wish to work in the tourism industry and learn the tricks of the trade. Pursuing graduation in Hospitality Management & Tourism from top colleges is one such option which helps students to achieve their dream jobs. A youth who has completed graduation in hotel management acquires some core skills that help him to excel at work.In present times, students have access to a host of technological devices that help him to get extensive information on various careers. But understanding one’s area of interest and preferences and then choosing the right stream will ultimately lead him to the right job.

Career Prospects

The personal and professional growth in the hotel industry or tourism industry is associated with an individual’s knowledge and persistence levels. The initial years in the hospitality sector is a learning phase for many individuals as they are in the process of understanding different job requirements and the skill-set necessary to improve one’s efficacy at work. Some of the career options are mentioned below:

  • Airline Catering Cabin Service
  • Indian Armed Forces
  • Shipping Industry & Cruise Lines
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Railway Catering Services
  • Hospital Catering
  • Food Production Manager
  • Handling Sales & Marketing in Hotels
  • Teaching / Training
  • Indian Civil Services
  • Hospitality Service
  • Restaurants & Fast Food Outlets

Stream & Eligibility

To pursue a career in Hospitality and tourism, a student should clear the below given eligibility criteria*

Streams applicable (post-10th)

  • ARTS/ HUMANITIES
  • COMMERCE
  • NON-MEDICAL
  • MEDICAL
  • Students belonging to any stream post-class 10th – Humanities/ Commerce/ Non-medical/ Medical can enroll for mass communication courses.
  • Minimum 45-55% in class 10th and/or 12th Board examinations from CBSE or equivalent board.
  • Most of the colleges conduct entrance exams and consider both merit and entrance exam score for admissions to varied courses.
  • Some colleges conduct a group discussion/case study discussion and personal interview post the entrance.
  • It is compulsory to qualify Class 12th examinations for further admission process
* For specific courses, kindly refer to the respective college website for eligibility criteria and other details.

Courses/Specialization

Mentioned below are a number of courses or specializations that students can pursue in the field of Hospitality & Tourism:

Courses

  • BHM- Bachelor of Hotel Management
  • B.Sc.-Hospitality and Hotel Administrationc
  • BHMCT- Bachelor of Hotel management & Catering Technology
  • BTTM - Bachelor of Tourism & Travel Management
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts (Various Specializations)
  • BBA- Bachelor of Business Administration-(Various Specializations)
  • Bachelor of Arts- (BA- Culinary Arts)

Specialisations

  • Dietics & Hospital Food Services
  • Accommodation Operations & Management
  • Front Office Operations
  • Sales & Marketing
  • Housekeeping
  • Food Production
  • Hospitality Administration
  • Tourism and Travel Management
  • Food & Beverage Services
  • Bakery & Confectionery
  • Front Desk Management
  • Catering Technology

Skill set/ Interests

A list of skills that are considered essential to perform well in one’s chosen career is mentioned below.

  • Multi-tasking Abilities
  • Good Networking Skills
  • Time Management
  • Keen learner
  • Team work
  • Decision-making
  • Customer Service Skills

Major Entrance Exams

NCHM-JEE(NCHM Joint Entrance Exam)

Central/State Govt. Sponsored IHMs

www.nchm.gov.in

IHM –A(Entrance Exam for IHM-A)

IHM-Aurangabad

www.ihmaurangabad.ac.in

STEP(Systematic Training & Education Program)

Oberoi and Trident Hotels

www.oberoigroup.com

BHMCT-CET(Common Entrance Test)

HM Courses in Maharashtra

www.dtemaharashtra.gov.in

CET-BVP(Hotel Management)

Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune

www.bvuniversity.edu.in

MET (Manipal Entrance Test)

Manipal University, Manipal

www.manipal.edu

NPAT(National test for Programs After Twelfth)

Narsee Monjee, Mumbai

www.npat.in

UGAT(Under Graduate Aptitude Test)

All India Management Association

https://www.aima.in/

CUET(Christ University Entrance Test)

Christ University, Bangalore

www.christuniversity.in

Top Colleges in India

A well researched list of some of the top colleges in India and their entrance exams is mentioned below

College / University Entrance Exam Website
Institute of Hotel Management, PUSA Delhi NCHM-JEE www.ihmpusa.net
Institute of Hotel Management,Mumbai NCHM-JEE www.ihmctan.edu
Institute of Hotel Management, Bangalore NCHM-JEE www.ihmbangalore.kar.nic.in
Dr.Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management, Chandigarh NCHM-JEE www.ihmchandigarh.org
Institute of Hotel Management,Goa NCHM-JEE www.ihmgoa.gov.in
Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata NCHM-JEE www.ihmkolkata.org
IHM-Aurangabad IHM-A www.ihmaurangabad.ac.in
Manipal Academy Of Higher Education MET www.manipal.edu
Oberoi Group of Hotels STEP www.oberoigroup.com
Christ university Bangalore CUET www.christuniversity.in
Ashok Institute of Hospitality & Tourism Management, Delhi NCHM-JEE www.aihtmitdc.com
Munnar Catering College, Munnar NCHM-JEE www.munnarcateringcollege.edu.in
Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune CET-BVP www.bvuniversity.edu.in

Top Colleges in Himachal Pradesh

Following is a list of top colleges of Himachal Pradesh providing courses in Computer Science:

College / University Entrance Exam Website
APG Shimla University, Shimla APGSU Aptitude test www.agu.edu.in
Arni University, Kangra Based on 12th Marks www.arni.in
Bahra University, Solan Based on 12th Marks www.bahrauniversity.edu.in
Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala Based on 12th Marks www.cuhimachal.ac.in
Chitkara university , H.P Based on 12th Marks www.chitkarauniversity.edu.in
IEC University, Solan Based on 12th Marks www.iecuniversity.com
Indus International University, Una Based on 12th Marks www.iiuedu.in
Manav Bharti University, Solan MBU Entrance Test www.manavbhartiuniversity.edu.in
Shoolini University, Solan Shoolini University Entrance Test www.shooliniuniversity.com
Sri Sai University Based on 12th Marks www.srisaiuniversity.org
St. Bede’s College, Shimla Based on 12th Marks www.stbedescollege.in
APG Shimla University, Shimla APGSU Aptitude test www.agu.edu.in
Arni University, Kangra Based on 12th Marks www.arni.in

Important Facts

  • To do well in this sector, an individual has to acquire a skill-set that caters to the specific needs of the hospitality sector. A hotel management graduate has to meet deadlines and meet customer expectations and has to put in long hours of work.