Government IHMs are cheaper and equally respected. Oberoi STEP is the ultimate industry-linked program.
#1
IHM Pusa, New Delhi
Government (NCHMCT) · Fees: ₹1.2L/yr · Entrance: NCHMCT JEE
India's #1 hotel management school. Alumni at top 5-star chains globally.
#2
IHM Mumbai
Government (NCHMCT) · Fees: ₹1.15L/yr · Entrance: NCHMCT JEE
Mumbai's premier hotel school, industry connections with Taj, Marriott.
#3
IHM Kolkata
Government (NCHMCT) · Fees: ₹1.1L/yr · Entrance: NCHMCT JEE
Best in Eastern India. Strong culinary arts program.
#4
IHM Chennai
Government (NCHMCT) · Fees: ₹1.1L/yr · Entrance: NCHMCT JEE
Best in South India, close to major Chennai hotels and resorts.
#5◆ Most Prestigious
Oberoi Centre of Learning & Development (OCLD)
Industry Institute · Fees: Fully Paid! (You earn ₹22,000/month during training) · Entrance: Oberoi STEP written + interview
Most prestigious — 100% placement at Oberoi Hotels. Hardest to get in.
#6
WGSHA Manipal (Manipal Academy)
Private Deemed · Fees: ₹2.5L/yr · Entrance: MET (Manipal Entrance)
Best private hotel management in India. NAAC A++, international exchange.
#7
Christ University Institute of Hotel Management
· Fees: ₹1.8L/yr · Entrance: CUET + Christ entrance
NAAC A++ Christ University, strong South India placements.
#8
IIHM — Indian Institute of Hotel Management
· Fees: ₹1.5L/yr · Entrance: IIHM eCHAT
IIHM eCHAT entrance, multiple campuses, international curriculum.