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Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology - [IHMCT] Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram, KeralaEstd 2010 IGNOU, New Delhi
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About IHMCT Kovalam

Commonly referred to as IHMCT, the reputed Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology is located in the midst of the sandy shores of Kovalam, Kerala. The institution is affiliated to the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and was established in the year 2010 under the management of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.

The courses offered by this public institution are B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration, as well as Diploma Courses in two specializations – Food Services, and Food and Beverage Services. Placement opportunities are aplenty in IHMCT Kerala, with a number of recognized recruiters - such as Le Meridien Hotels, The Leela Palaces, Hycinth Hotels, Puma, Bestseller, Yum Foods, Arvind Lifestyle, and Sapphire Foods, to name a few - conducting campus interviews every year for eligible candidates. The admission procedure is conducted online and is based on the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Examinations (NCHMCT JEE) as well as merit.

IHMCT Kovalam Highlights

Established | Type of Institution 2010 | Government
Affiliated to Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Courses Offered UG and Diploma
Application Mode Online
Admission Procedure Joint Entrance Examination, On the basis of merit
Entrance Examination NCHMCT JEE
Faculty Members Teaching: 11 | Administrative: 16
Facilities Food production labs, training restaurants, housekeeping department, front office department, library, hostel, gymnasium, computer lab, bank facilities, placement cell
Official Website https://www.ihmctkovalam.ac.in/

IHMCT Kovalam Important Dates 2024​

BSc H&HA Events Dates (Round 1) Dates (Round 2) Dates (Round 3) Dates (Round 4)
NCHM JEE 2024 Registration  Feb 09, 2024 - April 07, 2024
NCHM JEE 2024 Exam Date May 11, 2024
Declaration of Result June 05, 2024
Counselling Registration and Choice Filling  June 10 - 14, 2024 June 23 - 25, 2024 July 04 - 06, 2024 July 16 - 18, 2024
Processing for Seat Allotment June 15, 2024 June 26, 2024 July 08, 2024 July 19, 2024
Seat Allotment June 16, 2024 June 27, 2024 July 09, 2024 July 20, 2024
Document Uploading and Verification  June 18 - 20, 2024 June 28, 2024 - July 01, 2024 July 10 - 12, 2024 July 22 - 24, 2024
Processing for Vacancy Calculation June 21, 2024 July 02, 2024 July 13, 2024 -
Declaration of Vacancy June 22, 2024 July 03, 2024 July 15, 2024 -
Gap before Physical Reporting at the Institute July 25 - July 31, 2024
Physical Reporting at the Alloted Institute August 01, 2024
Processing for Hostel Allotment August 02, 2024
Start of Academic Program  August 05, 2024

IHMCT Kovalam Courses 

Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Kerala offers various programs in a number of specializations. Tabulated below are the details of the courses.

Courses Admission Criteria Fees
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Hotel Administration (B.Sc. in H & HA) (3 Years) Eligibility: 10+2 with English as one of the primary subjects INR 3,06,150
Diploma in Food Service (1 Year 6 Months) Eligibility: 10+2 with English as the primary subject INR 38,750
Diploma in Food and Beverage Service (1 Year 6 Months) Eligibility: 10+2 with English as the primary subject INR 38,750

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IHMCT Kovalam Admission

The admission criteria to IHMCT Kovalam is based on the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) in the case of the 3-year B.Sc. program in Hospitality and Hotel Administration and is solely on the basis of merit in case of the Diploma courses in both Food Service and Food and Beverage Service. 

For Admission in UG Courses

  1. The candidate should download the application form from the official website of IHMCT Kerala (this will redirect the candidate to the NCHMCT website) or directly from that of the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT)
  2. The candidate should get hold of the required documents and get them attested as per the requirements
  3. The aspirant should submit the form along with the required application fee
  4. Downloading the application form and printing it out for future reference is advised
  5. Once submitted, the candidate should download the admit card from the online portal of the website
  6. The aspirant should sit for the exam and meet the required cutoff along with the subsequent rank in order to be eligible for admission
  7. Admission is solely based on the merit obtained in the NCHMCT JEE
  8. Admission shall take place through web counseling
  9. Once called for counseling, the candidate should select their choice of course and procure the required documents within the deadline given by the institution

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For Admission in Diploma courses

  1. The aspirant needs to download the application form from the official website of IHMCT Kerala (it redirects to the NCHMCT website link) or directly from that of the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT)
  2. The student has to get hold of the required documents and get them attested as per the requirements of the Council
  3. The candidate needs to submit the form along with the required application fee
  4. Downloading the application form and printing it out for future reference is advised
  5. The selection procedure is done purely on the basis of merit
  6. When called from the institution for admission, the candidate needs to bring along the required documents.

IHM Kovalam Reservation Criteria

Tabulated below are the reserved seats for various categories as per Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Kovalam:

Courses General SC ST OBC
B.Sc in Hospitality & Hotel Administration 99 33 08 85
Diploma in Food Production 06 03 09 22

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IHMCT Kovalam Placement

Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Kovalam has a fully-functioning Placement Cell. This cell assists students in getting recruited by a number of well-known companies that pay a visit to bag eligible candidates every year. Out of 152 students, a total of 111 students got placed with reputed hotels and other service organizations. The institute witnessed 75% placements. Some of the top recruiters are as follows:

InterContinental Hotels Group Four Seasons
Hyatt Hotels Corporation Taj Hotels
Marriott International Pizza Hut
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) Domino’s Pizza
Barbeque Nation The Oberoi Group

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IHMCT Kovalam Scholarships

IHMCT Kovalam keeps its students up to date with each scholarship program provided by the Government of Kerala. A number of scholarships are available for those who belong to the SC/ ST/ OBC categories. In addition, scholarships are also provided to those who have an annual income of less than 100,000.

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IHMCT Kovalam Facilities

IHMCT Kovalam is home to a number of facilities to improve campus life and make it more convenient for students as well as faculty members. Enlisted below are some of the prime facilities of the institution:

  1. Food Production Labs: All the food production labs in IHMCT Kerala are completely equipped with every instrument and machine required for efficient training purposes. The food production labs are categorized into basic training kitchen, advanced training kitchen, quality training kitchen, bakery, and larder.
  2. Training Restaurants: IHMCT Kerala has two training restaurants to provide expert training in hotel management. The training restaurants have occupant capacities of thirty and fifty people respectively.
  3. Computer Lab: A computer lab has been set up at IHMCT Kerala in order to provide professional training to the students belonging to the front office department. Trainers teach them the Application of Computer Practical and Property Management System.
  4. Library: IHMCT Kerala has a library stacked with a plethora of books, magazines, and journals on the relevant topics to help students pursue their respective courses more efficiently and conduct the required research on a particular topic.
  5. Hostel Facilities: The institution has separate hostels for boys and girls. While the former has an occupant capacity of a hundred and eighty-two students, the girls’ hostel can accommodate thirty-two students. Each hostel has its own warden to look after the welfare of the students.

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IHMCT Kovalam FAQs

Ques. Can girls take admission at IHM Kovalam?

Ans. Yes. People from all genders can take admission to this college, provided they are eligible candidates for the same.

Ques. What are the hostel facilities like at IHMCT Kovalam?

Ans. Hostel facilities are provided by the institute. Separate hostels are available for boys and girls. There are 182 vacancies in the boys’ hostel, and 32 in the girls’ hostel.

Ques. Are there any placement opportunities at IHM Kovalam?

Ans. Yes. IHMCT Kerala has quite marked placement opportunities. A number of companies, such as ITC Hotels, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Marriott International, Le Meridien Hotels, The Leela Palaces, Hycinth Hotels, and Arvind Lifestyle, come to recruit eligible candidates every year. Campus interviews and seminars are also conducted for placements.

Ques. What will I learn at IHM Kovalam?

Ans. The courses offered in this college are Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Hotel Administration (B.Sc. in H & HA), and Diploma Courses with two specializations – Food Services, and Food and Beverage Services. In addition, housekeeping, food production, front office duties, and restaurant training are also provided in this institute.

Ques. Can I get an application form from the college office?

Ans. No. The application form is only available online. The aspirant needs to visit the official website of IHMCT Kerala or the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Examination (NCHMCT JEE) in order to fill in the form and submit it.

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IHMCT Kovalam Fees & Eligibility

Full time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
B.Sc1 Course1.12 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) 10+230 May - 18 Jul 2024
Diploma2 Courses38,750 (Total Fees) 10+230 May 2024

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Courses Offered By IHMCT Kovalam 2024

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Diploma 
Total Fees:₹38,750
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30 May 2024
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Graduation

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30 May - 25 Jun 2024

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IHMCT Kovalam Upcoming Application Dates 2024


Expired Events

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Application Deadline (BHM)May 30, 2024
Application Deadline (Diploma in Hotel Management)May 30, 2024
Application Deadline (MHM)May 30, 2024

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IHMCT Kovalam Cutoff 2024

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IHMCT Kovalam, NCHMCT JEE Cutoff 2023

IHMCT Kovalam, NCHMCT JEE Cutoff 2023 for General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff rank for NCHMCT JEE is 155 - 8064

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IHMCT Kovalam Rankings 2024

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IHMCT Kovalam Indiatoday Ranking

#15out of 76 in India 2024
#1st in Kerala
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IHMCT Kovalam The Week Ranking

#21out of 69 in India 2024
#1st in Kerala
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IHMCT Kovalam IIRF Ranking

#23out of 75 in India 2023
#1st in Kerala
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IHMCT Kovalam Faculty

Basic Information about the Faculty of IHMCT Kovalam

director
Smt.Rani George
Professor and Head
Jolly Joseph
Department of Hotel Management
Professor and Head
K. Rajashekhar
Department of Food Production & Food and Beverage Service
Lecturer
Dr. J. Premchand
Department of Hotel Management
Lecturer
Manju Sajith
Department of Hotel Management
Assistant Lecturer
G. Sarvanan
Department of Hotel Management
Assistant Lecturer
Sunil Kumar
Department of Hotel Management
Senior Lecturer
Ivan Thomas
Department of Hotel Management
Lecturer
Sini B Nair
Department of Hotel Management

IHMCT Kovalam College Details

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G. V. Raja Road, Kovalam,
Thiruvananthapuram - 695527
Kerala, India
Get SMS Contact:  0471-2480283
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