Course Overview:

The Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) is a comprehensive program that covers hospitality management, hotel operations, food and beverage service, and front office management. It prepares students for diverse roles in the hospitality industry with practical training and industry exposure.

Course Duration:

4 years (8 semesters)

Average Fees:

The average fee for pursuing BHM in India ranges from INR 2 lakhs to 10 lakhs for the entire course.

Exams to Attend:

Admissions are typically based on entrance exams, interviews, and/or merit. Common entrance exams include:

• NCHMCT JEE (National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Examination)

• AIMA UGAT (All India Management Association Undergraduate Aptitude Test)

• University/institute-specific entrance tests

Semester-wise Syllabus:

Semester 1:

• Introduction to Hospitality Industry

• Fundamentals of Food Production

• Front Office Management

• Housekeeping Operations

• Food & Beverage Service

• Communication Skills

• Business Computing

Semester 2:

• Food Production Techniques (Advanced)

• Food & Beverage Management

• Hotel Housekeeping Techniques

• Hotel Financial Accounting

• Hospitality Law

• Principles of Management

• Hospitality Marketing

Semester 3:

• Advanced Food Production (Bakery & Confectionery)

• Front Office Operations

• Food & Beverage Controls

• Housekeeping Operations Management

• Human Resource Management in Hospitality

• Hospitality French/German/Other Foreign Language

Semester 4:

• Regional and Continental Cuisines

• Advanced Housekeeping Operations

• Bar and Beverage Management

• Accommodation Operations Management

• Financial Management in Hospitality

• Hotel Property Management System (PMS)

• Business Communication

Semester 5:

• Food Production and Patisserie

• Event Management in Hospitality

• Food & Beverage Cost Control

• Hospitality Marketing & Sales

• Accommodation Management

• Tourism Management

• Research Methods in Hospitality

Semester 6:

• International Cuisine and Gastronomy

• Strategic Management in Hospitality

• Entrepreneurship in Hospitality

• Hospitality Supply Chain Management

• Environmental Science & Sustainability in Hospitality

• Internship/Practical Training

Semester 7:

• Specialized Food Production (Fusion, Molecular Gastronomy)

• Advanced Hospitality Law

• Revenue Management in Hospitality

• Leadership in Hospitality Industry

• Hotel Engineering & Maintenance

• Hospitality Technology (Software Applications)

Semester 8:

• Advanced Culinary Arts

• Hospitality Project Management

• Strategic HR in Hospitality

• Hospitality Research Project/Thesis

• Final Internship/Industry Exposure

• Comprehensive Viva & Practical Assessments

Top Ranking Institutions in India for BHM:

1. Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Pusa, Delhi

2. Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Mumbai

3. Oberoi Centre for Learning and Development, Delhi

4. Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal

5. Christ University, Bangalore

6. International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Kolkata

7. Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Bangalore

8. Delhi Institute of Hotel Management, Delhi

9. Amity School of Hospitality, Noida

10. Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts, Pune

Top Institutions in Kerala for BHM:

1. Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Kovalam

2. Oriental School of Hotel Management, Wayanad

3. Marian College, Kuttikkanam

4. SCMS School of Hospitality, Kochi

5. St. Teresa’s College, Kochi

6. Assumption College, Changanassery

7. Chinmaya Institute of Hospitality, Ernakulam

8. Providence Women’s College, Kozhikode

9. Loyola College of Social Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram

10. Sree Narayana Guru College, Thrissur