International Institute of Hotel Management - [IIHM], Kolkata

International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM Kolkata) is a private Institute, established in 1994. The institute has been ranked 43^rd rank among the top management institutes in India by India Today 2023. IIHM Kolkata offers UG and diploma programs in the discipline of Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Hospitality Operations, etc. All these courses are approved by National Skill Development Council, group company Smart Edusol Services Private Limited, AICTE, MAKAUT University, State Board of Technical Education & Training - Telangana, Directorate of Technical Education, Goa. 

IIHM Kolkata provides an opportunity to complete their degree from the University of West London, UK (London). They can also opt for completing their last year in countries other than UK, like Germany, Switzerland, or Canada, after completing and performing well in the first 2 years in India.

IIHM Kolkata admissions are based on E-CHAT exam conducted by IIHM. Applications can be submitted either online by visiting the official website or Offline at IIHM Campuses. IIHM Kolkata eligibility criteria is 10+2 with an age not above 22 years. 

IIHM Kolkata Quick Facts

• IIHM is the Founding Institutional member of the (IHC) International Hospitality Council, London.

• IIHM hosts the unique Culinary Olympiad known as the Young Chef Olympiad, which has gained worldwide recognition. Culinary students from about 60 countries come together to showcase their skills to win the title of the Best Young Chef in the World.

• IIHM is the only hospitality institute in India that has received approval and funding from the European Union for active engagement in the ERASMUS project. The project involves conducting research across various hospitality sectors aimed at minimizing food wastage within the European Union's industry. 

• IIHM inaugrated the "IIHM Global Center for Tourism and Hospitality Research" to conduct research with the aim of enhancing business opportunities within the industry. The center was inaugurated by Hon'ble Secretary-General of UNWTO Mr. Zurab Pololikashvili. It has also committed to support the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and has embraced SDG Goal 2, which aims to eradicate hunger completely. 

• IIHM has an incredible Entrepreneurship cell called 'SAHAS' for supporting the students to start their own businesses and start-ups.

• IIHM became the first institute of Hospitality in India to successfully organize a Hackathon to initiate, promote and foster incubation of business ideas amongst hospitality students.

IIHM Kolkata Highlights

IIHM Kolkata Ranking

• IIHM Kolkata has been ranked 43^rd among the top management institutes in India by India Today 2023.
• IIHM Kolkata was ranked 35^th among the top management institutes in India by IIRF Ranking 2023. 
• IIHM received the “Best Hospitality Education Brand” for 6 years in a row from 2017 to 2020, 2022 and 2023.
• The institute was awarded “Most Valuable Hospitality Education Brand 2023” by Zee Education Excellence Award. 

IIHM Kolkata Courses

IIHM kolkata offers UG and Diploma programs in the discipline of Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Hospitality Operations, etc. Tabulated below are the details for same:

Note: For 3 Years B.A. program candidates can opt either IIHM India Campus or at UWL, London, UK with 12 months of work Placements in the UK.

IIHM Kolkata Admission 2024

IIHM Kolkata admission process includes the following the following stages:

IIHM Kolkata Placements and Internships

According to the reviews collected by Collegedunia, IIHM Kolkata offers 90% – 100% placement to its students in reputed hospitality brands. The Global Hotel and Hospitality / Airline Industry like Hyatt Group, Marriott, Taj Group, Le Meridien, InterContinental, Oberoi Group, ITC Hotels, etc has been the legacy recuiters of IIHM Kolkata. The institute also help students to get placed abroad in countries like UK, Canada, Australia, USA, etc. 

• The institute offers a plenty of opportunity to the students to get placed in the 5-start properties. The highest package offered to the freshers is around INR 50,000 per month.
• The institute also offers a 6-month internship to the students in the second year. Students can expect around INR 4K-5K stipend during their internships.
• There are opportunity to do internship abroad as well. International Industrial Training is offered in USA, France, Middle East, Malaysia, Singapore, China, Maldives, Mauritius, and more are being provided by the Institute.

IIHM Kolkata Faculty 

IIHM has a pool of Global faculty in the hospitality and culinary fields headed by Prof David Foskett(OBE) Author of The World famous "Practical Cookery & Theory of Hospitality and Catering", Keith Edgar, a famous Wine Educator from the USA, and of International repute, award-winning wine consultant and author, Peter Honigh (MW), Mr. Ron Scott, a renowned whiskey expert from Scotland and Chef Ranveer Brar esteemed international faculty members of the institute. Legendary Prof David Foskett is the Professor of Eminence at IIHM.

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