Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Goa

Goa, a hot travel destination in India attracting lakhs of visitors every year is a perfect place to learn hospitality. Looking at the list of top IHMs in India, Goa’s Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition is always one amongst them. The journey of IHM, Goa started in 1968 from a ‘Food Craft Institute’, which was later upgraded to diploma level after 16 years in the year 1984. After completing the journey of 18 more years, the Food Craft Institute was upgraded to degree level institute in 2002, giving birth to popular IHM, Goa. Setting the goals high, IHM Goa aims to impart best education to students aspiring to make their career in hospitality industry. Being affiliated by NCHMCT, admissions to the Institute of Hotel Management, Goa are done on the basis NCHM JEE results.

NCHM JEE is a Joint Entrance Exam conducted every year in the month of April by the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT). To know complete details about NCHM JEE 2017, click here. The exam is conducted on national level providing admissions on a total of 8124 seats which includes all IHMs, top state government and few private colleges. A total of 55 institute and colleges provides admission based on NCHM JEE scores and ranking. Generally, the announcement of admission at IHM, Goa is published in all major newspapers of the country around the month of January. The examination of NCHM JEE is a written objective examination held with the purpose of testing below mentioned areas of a candidate:

• English Language
• Service Sector Aptitude
• Logical Deduction and Reasoning
• General Knowledge
• Scientific Aptitude and Numerical Abilities

Talking about IHM, Goa, placement done for full term is highly appreciated on every end. Students get great opportunity to start their career with big names of hospitality industry like The Grand HYATT, Oberoi Group of Hotels, The Fern, Thomas Cook, Mc Donalds, Jet Airways, Lemon Tree etc. Currently, the institute offers 1 Degree course, 2 Diploma courses and 2 craftsmanship courses. A summary of the courses offered at IHM, Goa are mentioned below:

Overview of Courses at IHM, Goa

S.No.	Name of Course	Duration	Qualification	Mode of Selection
1.	B.Sc in Hospitality & Hotel Administration	3 years	Passes class 12th or equivalent	All India Joint Entrance Exam
2.	Diploma in Food Production	36 weeks (Followed by 24 weeks industrial training)	Passed class 12th or equivalent	Transparent Selection Process
3.	Diploma in Food & Beverage Service	36 weeks (Followed by 24 weeks industrial training)	Passed class 12th or equivalent	Transparent Selection Process
4.	Craftsmanship Course in Food Production & Patisserie	1.5 years (Including 24 weeks industrial training)	10th class passed of 10+2 pattern	Purely on the Basis of Merit
5.	Craftsmanship Certificate Course in Food & Beverage Services	24 weeks (Including 4 weeks of industrial training)	10th class passed of 10+2 pattern	Purely on the Basis of Merit

 For details about the course fee structure, students can visit official website of IHM, Goa at https://ihmgoa.gov.in/home .