The Hospitality Industry is growing at an increasing pace and contributes a significant amount to the economy of India.

This dynamism is going to be on the rise for years to come and that is why students are viewing this industry as a gold mine. A degree in hotel management will be able to provide you with lucrative career opportunities for a long time to come. Thanks to the prosperity of this industry, there is a lot of demand for professionals who are well qualified and thus suited for this particular field.

Given below is in-depth information about hotel management courses in India. Types of Hotel Management Courses Students who are interested in a career in hotel industry can pursue a degree, diploma or certificate courses in hotel management. The following hotel management courses are offered by the colleges and universities of India: Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management BA/ BA (Hons) in Hotel Management BBA in Hotel Management Master of Science in Hotel Management MBA in Hotel Management Certificate Courses in Hotel and Catering Management Diploma in Hotel Management Craftsmanship Courses Post Graduate Diploma in Hotel Management

Top Hotel Management Colleges in India Indian Institute of Hotel Management Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition (IHMCTAN) Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management (Under JIS group educational initiatives) Institute of Hotel Management, Catering and Nutrition, Pusa, Delhi Institute of Hotel Management, Aurangabad (IHM-A)

International Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata Institute of Hotel Management-Bangalore (IHM-B) A-IHM Institute of Hotel Management PCTE Institute of Hotel Management M. A. Rangoonwala Institute of Hotel Management & Research Christ College, Bangalore Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Subhas Bose Institute of Hotel Management (SBIHM) Merit Swiss Asian School of Hotel Management Rayat & Bahra Institute of Hotel Management Acharya Institute of Management and Sciences (AIMS) Garden City College of Science and Management Studies Oberoi Centre for Learning and Development Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology

Hotel Management Entrance Exams 2012

To get admission into one of the colleges for hotel management, there are a few entrance tests that the students need to take. Provided below is the list of hotel management entrance examinations:

Under Graduate Aptitude Test IIHM Entrance Exam National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Examination Directorate of Technical Education Maharashtra Bharati Vidyapeeth University HM Test

How to Prepare for the Entrance Exams: In order to succeed in the above mentioned entrance tests, you need to ensure that you are well prepared for the same. Several books and websites can come to your rescue with their practice sets. Apart from the material, your approach to the examination will also be a deciding factor for your result. Given below are a few areas that you need to focus on while you prepare for the same:

Reasoning and Logical Deduction English language Service Sector aptitude Quantitative Aptitude General Knowledge

Career Prospects

A student who has earned a degree or diploma in hotel management can work in the following sectorsClub Management Hotels and Restaurants Hospital Administration and Catering Airline Catering and Cabin Services Guest Houses Cruise Ship Hotel Management Forest Lodges Hotel & Catering Institutes Catering departments- shipping companies, banks, armed forces, and railways Hotel & Tourism Associations

After graduating from Hotel Management institutes there is a wide range of career option available for all the students. 1. Hotels: One can get placement in different categories of hotels ranging from Indian chain of five star properties such as Taj, Oberoi and Welcome group, to an international chain like Hyatt, Sheraton etc. One can get job in different department i.e. Front Office, House Keeping, Food and Beverage Service and Food Production according to their skill and Knowledge and their interest. Starting Salary: The initial joining can be at entry level with salary of around 10-15K per month or as an Management Trainee with 20K as an stipend after the training is done they can work as a managers with handsome amount of salary. if they join as entry level, they have to start from initial stage with basic salary and within a year or so (according to the work performance) the employee may get promoted to supervisory level with an increment in their salary.

Secondly, one can make their career in ancillaries like chain of restaurants for e.g.: KFC, Ruby Tuesday, Mc Donald's and Pizza hut.

Starting Salary: Initially, the salary structure is around 20 k but soon it can reach up to 35 k after certain promotions. The hotel management students join as a management trainee after their graduation. After 18 months of training program they can get the position of assistant restaurant manager & earn about 25 k. After 2 years excluding training period they are eligible for restaurant manager where salary is around 30-35 k per month along with lucrative perks.

Marketing and sales Accounting Restaurant management and menu planning Inventory purchasing Sanitation Customer relations

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With demand for hotel and restaurant managers on the rise, today is the perfect time to get started. With hotel booking and management systems becoming increasingly complex, hotel owners are looking for managers with highly specialized training. Get information you need to stand out from other applicants and land your ideal job. The academic study of the hospitality industry is referred to as hospitality management. With the advent of vocational courses, a number of students are eyeing on a career in hospitality. Degrees in hospitality management are often referred to as hotel administration, hotel and tourism management and hotel management. The hotel industry is an important section of the tourism sector and offers endless employment opportunities in the same.

Hotel Management Courses Certificate Course in Hotel and Catering Management Craftsmanship Course in Food Production Hotel Reception and Book Keeping Post Graduate Diploma in Accommodation Operation and Management Restaurant and Counter Service Master of Science in Hotel Management Diploma in Food and Beverage Service Master of Business Administration Diploma in Food Production Certificate Course in Hotel and Catering Management Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality & Tourism Management Diploma in Bakery and Confectionery Diploma in House Keeping Diploma in Front Office Bachelor of Business Administration Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management Diploma in Hotel Management Craftsmanship Course in Food and Beverage Service Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics and Hospital Food Service

Top Hotel Management Colleges in India

The National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology, an autonomous body regulates academics for hotel and hospitality administration. The hotel management institutes have been approved by the AICTE (All India Council of Technical Education). Some of the well known colleges for studying hospitality management include:

Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition (IHMCTAN) Institute of Hotel Management, Catering and Nutrition, Pusa, Delhi Institute of Hotel Management, Aurangabad (IHM-A) International Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata Institute of Hotel Management-Bangalore (IHM-B) A-IHM Institute of Hotel Management Christ College, Bangalore Oberoi Centre for Learning and Development Subhas Bose Institute of Hotel Management (SBIHM)
Job Opportunities A career in hospitality management emphasizes on the management of hospitality operations like cruise ships, restaurants, hotels, marketing organizations, amusement parks, country clubs, convention centers and much more. On successful completion of the hospitality management courses, students can grab jobs in reputed hotels including:

Marriott Hilton Worldwide IHG Hyatt Sasi Park Wyndham

Beeran international Parks and Resorts

In addition to helping the students with their desired job profile, these hotels also arranges for internship programs for the students.

Careers in oberoi hotels

Housekeeping
The objective of Housekeeping in a Hotel is to provide a clean, hygienic and well maintained environment for guests. A great Housekeeper must have a keen eye for detail. Housekeeping teams today, have extensive guest contact and through these interactions look for opportunities to preempt guest needs and provide superior service.

Laundry
The principle objective is to provide clean and hygienic linen and garments to guests and uniforms to employees. This is achieved by using state-of-art equipment with a focus on high quality and service excellence.

Kitchen
The kitchen team takes pride in cooking a variety of different cuisines to enhance the culinary experience of our guests. The chefs are creative and are constantly training each other to improve skills in different cuisines and sections of the kitchen. The kitchen team ensures that the food served at the hotel is of superior quality and taste. We place great emphasis on using the best ingredients from around the world and India, cooked to perfection to give our guests memorable dining experiences. Our kitchen teams take pride in going the extra mile in meeting special guest requests.

Kitchen stewarding department

The kitchen stewarding team supports the food and beverage department by ensuring the highest standards in hygiene and sanitation of the food service areas. Kitchen stewards are a critical part of the food and beverage operation, they maintain the quality and quantity of expensive serve ware and utensils.

Food & beverage department

The objective of the department is to provide exceptional food and beverage service at Restaurants, Bars, Poolside, in Rooms and at Banquet facilities of the hotel. The Food & Beverage teams take pride in making all guest visits memorable by ensuring that guest needs are met and the experience is enhanced by personalised service and care.

Front office
The objective of Front Office is to provide impeccable and consistent service to all guests that visit the hotel through reservations, concierge, telephone operations, cashiering, bell desk and business centre. The Front Office department strives to offer efficient and personalised guest service in a warm and courteous manner with the aim of delivering an unforgettable experience.

Boutique
Boutiques at our hotels store the finest jewelry, arts and crafts of the country. Knowledge of the service professional, able to give an Insight into the culture and craftsmanship. The objective at The Oberoi Boutique is to

provide quick and efficient service to guests in the most friendly and courteous manner with the aim of delivering an unforgettable shopping experience to the guests.

Spa
The Oberoi Spa provides quality world class spa experience for our guests and associates; a place where beauty, comfort, knowledge and personalized attention to create a totally memorable and rejuvenating experience. Our goal entails building enduring and rewarding relationships with our guests through knowledge, wellness and superior service.