NCHMCT – JEE (National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Examination) is one of the most important National level entrance examinations for Hotel Management in India. It is a very competitive examination and it is attempted by a very large number of applicants every year. Compared to the number of applicants, the number of available seats is very less. The result of this is that many students who want to get into the Hotel Management industry are not able to get into the institutes affiliated to the National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology.
As the Hospitality Industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world, there is a strong need of professionals who are trained and capable of providing their services to big hotel chains and organizations. As a result, more and more quality Hotel and Hospitality Management institutes are coming up in the country that have the capability and the resources to provide excellent education and training in this field. A lot of big hotel chains like the Oberoi’s and the Taj Group have created their own Hotel Management institutes through which they can recruit quality personnel for their organizations.
Therefore, it is important to understand that even though the NCHMCT – JEE exam is extremely important, not getting in does not mean that you will not be able to join a quality institute. Candidates who do not make it through the examination have a vast variety of options in front of them which include joining excellent educational institutions like the Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal and the Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development, New Delhi.
There are many other Hotel Management Institutes and Colleges apart from the ones that are affiliated with the NCHMCT that provide quality education in the Hotel Management and Hospitality sector such as:
IHM, Aurangabad (Taj Group)
The Institute of Hotel Management, Aurangabad is one of the pioneer institutions in India providing excellent courses in Hotel Management and Hospitality Services. It offers 4 year Graduate programs in Hotel Management and Culinary Arts.It offers a B.A (Hons.) degree in Hotel Management which is great for students who are aspiring to join the global hospitality and service industry. It also offers a B.A (Hons.) degree in Culinary Arts is one of the only courses in India that is specifically meant for students who want to become Chefs. Both the degrees are conferred by the University of Huddersfield, UK.
Admission is granted on the basis of an All India entrance test conducted by the Institute of Hotel Management, Aurangabad. The application forms can be downloaded from the official website of the institute. To be eligible for the examination, you should have completed your Class 12th examination or its equivalents with English as your medium of instruction. You will also be eligible if you’re appearing for your Class 12th or equivalent exams in the same year as the entrance examination, provided that you can submit your mark sheet before the specified date.
The duration of the entrance test will be 90 minutes and will carry 100 marks. It will be an objective type test and will evaluate you on the following subjects: Abstract Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Numerical Reasoning and General Knowledge. To qualify in the written test, you should score not less than 45% marks. The candidates who qualify in the written examination will have to appear for a Group discussion and a Personal Interview. The weightage of the written test and personal interview is 40% each and the weightage of the group discussion is 20%. The merit list will be based on your performance in all these three stages.
For any further information, please visit the following website: http://www.ihmaurangabad.ac.in
Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal
The Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal is one of the best institutes in India who offer courses in Hotel Management. It has a tie up with the famous hotel chain – ITC Hotels. It was the first college in India to offer a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management. Apart from a Bachelor’s in Hotel Management degree, if offers numerous Certificate and Diploma courses in Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Cookery for Commercial Cooks and Bakery.
Admission is granted on the basis of an All India entrance test called the Manipal University Online Entrance Test (MU – OET) conducted by the Manipal University. The application forms are available at the specified branches of the State Bank of India and on the official website of the Institute. The test will be computer based and you will have to take the test on a computer at the center allotted to you. To be eligible for the entrance test, you should have passed your Class 12th or equivalent examinations approved by the Manipal University with an aggregate score of not less than 40%. You will be preferred if you have scored above 50% on an aggregate.
The duration of the test will 2 ½ hours and the paper will carry 100 marks. It will be an objective type test that will evaluate you on the following subjects: Numeracy (20 marks), Conceptual (25 marks), General English (20 marks), General Awareness (20 marks), Case Study (15 marks). The written test will comprise of the first stage of the admission procedure. Candidates who qualify in the written test will have to appear for a Group Discussion and a Personal Interview. The merit test will be created on the basis of your marks in written test, group discussion and the personal interview.
For any further information, please visit the following website: http://www.manipal.edu
Rizvi College of Hotel Management, Mumbai
The Rizvi College of Hotel Management, Mumbai is one of the oldest institutes in India that provides courses in the field Hotel Management and Hospitality. It aims at catering to the technical and professional requirements of the industry. It offers a B.A in International Hospitality Studies awarded by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi in collaboration with Educational Institute of American Hotel and Lodging Association, U.S.A. It also offers a B.Sc degree in Hospitality Studies and Catering Services which is affiliated to University of Mumbai and Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashta Open University.
Admission is granted on the basis of academic performance in your Class 12th or equivalent examinations, personality, participation in sports and extra-curricular activities, performance in the entrance test, group discussion and other acceptable qualities that are required for a long standing career in the industry. To be eligible for admission, you should have passed your Class 12th examinations or equivalents from a recognized institution in any stream. Also, you should have scored not less than 50% on an aggregate. Candidates will be admitted on the basis of their marks in their Class 12th examination and the entrance test. You will also have to appear for a group discussion and a personal interview if you qualify in the entrance test. You will be admitted if you qualify in all three stages i.e. written examination, group discussion and personal interview.
For any further information, please visit the following website: http://www.rizvihmct.com/
Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Delhi
Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Delhi is ranked as one of India’s 10 best professional hotel management colleges in the country by Outlook-MDRA, June 2013. It is affiliated to the Guru Gobind Singh Indrapastha University and is approved by the AICTA and NAAC. It offers a 4 and a half year Bachelor degree in Hotel Management and Catering Technology. Apart from this, it also offers many short term certificate courses.
Admission is granted on the basis of the Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted by the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. Application forms for the examination are available on the university website as well in the specified branches of the Indian Bank. You can also procure the brochure and the application form through post. You will be eligible for the test if you have passed your Class 12th or equivalent examinations in any stream with a minimum aggregate percentage of 50%. Also, you should have had English as one of your main subjects and passed it individually. You will also be eligible for the examination if you’re appearing for your Class 12th examinations in the same year as the CET, provided that you can submit your mark sheet before the specified date. Also, you should not be more than 21 years of age as on the 1st of August of the year of examination.
The duration of the objective type entrance test will be 2 and a half hours and it will test you on the following subjects: English Language & Comprehension (30%), General Awareness (20%), Logical and analytical ability including Computer Awareness (30%) and Knowledge of Accounts/Commerce & Science (20%). Admissions will be based on your scores in the CET. You will be allotted a seat through the University’s counseling procedure.
For further information, please visit the following websites: http://www.ggsipu.nic.in and http://www.bcihmct.ac.in/
Systematic Training and Education Program, The Oberoi Group (STEP)
The Systematic Training and Education Program is a three Undergraduate program that will provide you with practical training at one of the hotels of the Oberoi Group, one of the biggest Hotel Group Chains in the world. STEP offers you the following two programs: The Hotel Operations Program and the Kitchen Operations Program. The Hotel Operations program is for students who want to join the management side of the hospitality industry and will include the study of Food and Beverage, Front Office and Housekeeping. The Kitchen Operations program is more suitable for aspiring Chefs and involves training in Western and Indian kitchens and specialist operations such as bakery, pastry and cold kitchen. Both these programs are offered in a combination with an Undergraduate degree in Tourism Studies from the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). You will also receive a Certificate of Proficiency from The Oberoi Group for the training you will undergo during the three year STEP programme.
Application forms for the program are available online on the official website. The admissions are based on interviews conducted in three different stages. You will be eligible for admission if you have passed your Class 12th or equivalent examinations in any stream. Also you should have secured at least 50% on an aggregate in your Class 10th examinations with not less than 55% in English. You should be between the ages of 18 – 20 as on the 1st of July of the year of admission. The institute looks for candidates who possess A positive attitude with a desire for excellence, Good communication skills in English, Strong interpersonal skills and an Initiative, drive and an eye for detail.
The 1st stage of the selection process involves dividing candidates into a group of 20. They are taken through a round of activities and questionnaires. The faculty will evaluate you on the basis of your grooming, poise and spoken English. Shortlisted candidates will be taken to the 2nd round of the interview which will include another set of activities and a one on one interview with a faculty member of the Oberoi School of Learning and Development. You will be evaluated on the basis of your hospitality aptitude. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a counseling session plus orientation. The results will be sent to you by post.
For any further information, please contact the following websites: http://www.oberoigroup.com and http://www.oberoihotels.com
Apart from the above colleges, many other institutes like the NSHM Kolkata, Amity School of Hospitality NOIDA and the Department of Hotel Management – Christ University, Bangalore offer excellent graduate, diploma and certificate courses in the field of Hotel Management.
So if you do not get through the NCHMCT – JEE, do not worry. There are many other institutes and colleges around India that will provide quality education and practical exposure in the field of Hotel and Hospitality Management.
