Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM)
A four-year hotel management degree with training kitchens, a restaurant and bar, housekeeping and front-office labs, industrial training and placements in leading hotel groups.
Why choose the BHM at IHMS Kotdwar?
India’s heritage, landscapes and cuisine attract travellers from all over the world – and the hospitality industry needs skilled, well-trained professionals to serve them. Hotel management is where IHMS began, and the BHM remains one of our flagship programmes.
Over eight semesters you train in the four core hotel departments – Food Production, Food & Beverage Service, Housekeeping and Front Office – then specialise. The programme includes industry-exposure semesters, French, hospitality law, marketing, HR and safety & travel documentation.
Beyond academics, the department hones grooming, soft skills and service etiquette. Workshops in bartending, flower arrangement, bakery, theme lunches, culinary competitions and front-office role plays make you confident and industry-ready.
Food production, F&B service, housekeeping and front office.
Semesters III and VIII are spent learning in the industry.
Foreign-language skills, hospitality law and marketing.
Alumni at Crowne Plaza (IHG), Four Points by Sheraton and more.
Affiliated to HNB Garhwal University (a Central University)
Message from the Head of Department
At IHMS Kotdwar, the Department of Hotel Management prepares students for excellence in the hospitality industry with a perfect blend of theory and hands-on training. We focus on skill-based learning, service etiquette and industry exposure so that our students meet global standards of hospitality.
The department works continuously on academic improvement with the IQAC – through curriculum audits and feedback – and maintains strong industry linkages, encouraging workshops, internships, discipline and professionalism.
We take pride in shaping our students into confident, competent hospitality professionals ready to serve with excellence.
What makes the Hotel Management department different
Basic, Indian regional and international cuisine kitchens plus bakery practice.
A 30-cover restaurant lab with back bar, front bar and mixology sessions.
A suite-style housekeeping lab and a front desk with reservation, reception and cashier.
Industry-exposure semesters in leading hotel groups across India.
Culinary competitions, theme lunches, bartending and flower-arrangement workshops.
Our alumni work with Taj, Oberoi, Leela, IHG, Marriott, Hyatt and more.
What you will be able to do – PO & PSOs
POProgramme outcomes (POs)
- PO 1Context of tourism & hospitality: place tourism and hospitality within their cultural, environmental and political dimensions and critique practices locally and globally.
- PO 2Knowledge: interpret tourism and hospitality as a phenomenon and a business system, including culture, place and experience design.
- PO 3Professional skills: apply technology, plan and lead operations, and create marketing strategies for destinations and organisations.
- PO 4Ethics & values: commit to ethical practice, respect diversity and apply principles of sustainability.
- PO 5Research: evaluate and apply research methods used in tourism and hospitality.
- PO 6Communication: choose the right oral, written, digital and graphic communication for academia, business and industry.
- PO 7Critical thinking & problem solving in diverse contexts.
- PO 8Leadership & teamwork: work as a leader and a team member in diverse environments.
PSOProgramme-specific outcomes (PSOs)
- PSO 1Demonstrate analytical, interpersonal, operational and conceptual skills while managing multicultural teams in the hotel industry.
- PSO 2Apply knowledge to manage and evaluate functional systems in hospitality, tourism and lodging operations.
Who can apply for BHM?
- 10+2 (Class 12) in any stream from a recognised board with at least 50% marks – 45% for reserved categories, as per university norms.
- Students awaiting Class 12 results can apply provisionally.
- Admission on merit / IHMS Entrance Test or CUET score and a personal interview.
Admission in 4 simple steps
Documents required at admission
- Class X mark sheet – original and self-attested copy
- Class XII mark sheet – original and self-attested copy (not needed for CHM)
- Graduation mark sheets / degree (MBA & MCA)
- Transfer Certificate / Migration Certificate
- Aadhaar card – self-attested copy
- Four passport-size colour photographs
- Caste / category certificate, if claiming a reserved-category benefit
BHM fee structure 2026–27
Transparent, semester-wise fees. Scholarships are adjusted in every semester.
| Particulars | Semester 1 | Each later semester |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | ₹47,000 | ₹47,000 |
| Registration fee | ₹5,000 | – |
| Uniform | ₹11,000 | – |
| Library | ₹2,000 | – |
| Sports | ₹2,000 | – |
| Security money (refundable) | ₹2,000 | – |
| Total per semester | ₹69,000 | ₹47,000 |
| Total programme fee (8 semesters) | ₹3,98,000 |
- University registration, enrolment and examination fees are paid separately on the university portal, as per university norms.
- College events fee: ₹1,000 per semester.
- Student health insurance: ₹500 per semester.
- Hostel (optional): ₹50,000 per semester.
- Transport (optional): ₹1,500 per month, ₹7,000 for six months or ₹12,000 per year.
Scholarships – save up to 50% on tuition
| Eligibility | Scholarship |
|---|---|
| 90% and above in the qualifying exam | 50% |
| 80% – 89% | 40% |
| 70% – 79% | 30% |
| 60% – 69% | 20% |
| Staff referral, SC, ST & OBC students | 25% |
| Dependants of Defence / Para-military / Police / Martyrs | 20% |
| Alumni or student referral | 20% |
Scholarship is calculated on the first-semester tuition fee and adjusted across every semester. Only one scholarship applies per student, and the scheme agreed at admission stays the same for the whole programme.
Career opportunities after BHM
BHM graduates work in luxury hotels, resorts, cruise lines, airlines, QSR chains, clubs, event companies and facility management – in India and abroad.
Higher-study options
- MBA / M.Sc. in Hospitality & Hotel Administration
- MBA (offered at IHMS)
- International hospitality certifications
Where our Hotel Management students get placed
Selections from our recent batches. The placement cell trains you in aptitude, communication and interviews, and runs campus drives every year.
Crowne Plaza Greater NoidaGaurav BhardwajBHM · 2024Crowne Plaza Greater Noida (IHG)Some of our potential recruiters
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Learning that goes beyond the classroom
Hotel Management students at IHMSWorkshops, fests, visits & more
Every semester mixes academics with activities that build confidence, teamwork and industry awareness.
- Bartending and mixology workshops
- Flower-arrangement and bakery skill sessions
- Intra-departmental culinary competitions
- Theme lunches run by students
- Front-office role plays and quizzes
- Industrial visits to star hotels
BHM syllabus & semester-wise subjects
4 Years · 8 semesters · theory, labs, projects and industry exposure in every year.
Sem ISemester I
| Code | Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DSC-101 | Food Production Foundation I (theory + practical) | 6 |
| DSC-102 | Food & Beverage Service Foundation I (theory + practical) | 6 |
| DSC-103 | Accommodation & Front Office Foundation I (theory + practical) | 6 |
| AECC-104 | Environmental Science | 2 |
| Total credits | 20 |
Sem IISemester II
| Code | Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DSC-201 | Food Production Foundation II (theory + practical) | 6 |
| DSC-202 | Food & Beverage Service Foundation II (theory + practical) | 6 |
| DSC-203 | Accommodation & Front Office Foundation II (theory + practical) | 6 |
| AECC-204 | English / MIL Communication | 2 |
| Total credits | 20 |
Sem IIISemester III
| Code | Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DSC-301 | Food Production Operations – Industry Exposure | 6 |
| DSC-302 | F&B Service Operations – Industry Exposure | 6 |
| DSC-303 | Accommodation & Front Office Operations – Industry Exposure | 6 |
| SEC-304 | Personality Skills for Hospitality – Learning from Industry | 2 |
| Total credits | 20 |
Sem IVSemester IV
| Code | Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DSC-401 | Introduction to Indian Cookery (theory + practical) | 6 |
| DSC-402 | F&B Service Operations II (theory + practical) | 6 |
| DSC-403 | Accommodation & Front Office Operations II (theory + practical) | 6 |
| SEC-404 | Accounting Skills for Hospitality | 2 |
| Total credits | 20 |
Sem VSemester V
| Code | Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SEC-501 | Foreign Language Skills I (French) | 2 |
| DSE-502 | Regional Cuisines of India I / F&B Service Management I / Accommodation Management I | 6 |
| DSE-503 | Researching for Hospitality & Tourism Management | 6 |
| DSE-504 | Hospitality Laws | 6 |
| Total credits | 20 |
Sem VISemester VI
| Code | Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SEC-601 | Foreign Language Skills II (French) | 2 |
| DSE-602 | Regional Cuisines of India II / F&B Service Management II / Accommodation Management II | 6 |
| DSE-603 | Project Work | 6 |
| DSE-604 | Hospitality Marketing | 6 |
| Total credits | 20 |
Sem VIISemester VII
| Code | Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SEC-701 | Media & Journalism / Computers in Hospitality / Web Applications in Hospitality | 2 |
| DSE-702 | Human Resource Management | 6 |
| DSE-703 | Safety, Security and Travel Documentation | 6 |
| DSE-704 | Specialisation elective (A–F) | 6 |
| Total credits | 20 |
Sem VIIISemester VIII
| Code | Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SEC-801 | Writing Skills / Hospitality Software / Trade Presentation Skills | 2 |
| DSE-802 | Human Resource Practices – Industry Exposure | 6 |
| DSE-803 | Safety, Security & Facilitation Management – Industry Exposure | 6 |
| DSE-804 | Specialisation – Industry Exposure (A–F) | 6 |
| Total credits | 20 |
BHM at IHMS – frequently asked questions
What is the BHM fee at IHMS Kotdwar?
The total fee for the four-year BHM is ₹3,98,000: ₹69,000 in the first semester (₹47,000 tuition plus one-time charges including uniform) and ₹47,000 in each of the remaining seven semesters. University exam fees are extra.
Who can apply for hotel management (BHM)?
Students who have passed Class 12 in any stream with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories). Admission includes a personal interview.
Is IHMS good for hotel management?
Hotel management is where IHMS began in 2006. Students train in dedicated kitchens, a 30-cover training restaurant with bar, a housekeeping suite and a front-office lab, and alumni work with groups such as IHG, Marriott, Taj, Oberoi and Leela.
Is there industrial training in BHM?
Yes. Semesters III and VIII are industry-exposure semesters in which you train in hotel operations.
What is the difference between BHM and CHM?
BHM is a four-year bachelor’s degree for Class 12 pass students. CHM is a one-year certificate for Class 10 pass students who want to start working quickly.
Which hotels recruit IHMS students?
Our hotel management alumni have been placed with Crowne Plaza Greater Noida (IHG), Four Points by Sheraton and other leading hotel brands across India.
Are scholarships available for BHM?
Yes. Merit scholarships of 20–50%, and category, defence and referral scholarships of 20–25%.
Do I need to buy uniforms and kits?
The first-semester fee includes the uniform charge (₹11,000).
Is hostel available?
Yes. Hostel costs ₹50,000 per semester and transport starts at ₹1,500 per month.
How do I apply for BHM 2026–27?
Fill the form on this page or call +91-7902000023.
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