Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT) is an undergraduate course designed especially to train young and enthusiastic students for the hospitality industry. In India, the colleges and universities which offer this course are affiliated to National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT), however there are other institutes also which are privately run by various other affiliations.

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Top Institutes offering BHMCT course are:

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• Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata

• Chandigarh College of Hotel Management and Catering Technology

• Jaipur National University

• Panjab University, Chandigarh

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The minimum eligibility for the admission to this course is 50% aggregate in 10+2 in any stream. Some universities and colleges base their selection criteria on entrance exams while others on the basis of a merit list.

This is a four-year course divided into eight semesters with extensive industrial training in food production, food and beverage service, front desk and in housekeeping.

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This course is a vocational course focusing on the professional skills and knowledge necessary for jobs in either the hotel industry or helping students encourage opening their own business in the catering or hotel industry.The hospitality industry is a growing sector in today’s commercialized world opening new opportunities for students to pursue their interests in the field of hotel management and catering.

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Who should opt for BHMCT?

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Any student who wants a career in the hospitality industry should opt for this course. This course is also the best integrated course for students who are keen on learning new techniques for cooking and who want to make a career out of it. The course provides students the platform to learn cooking of a level equivalent to chefs and pursue it as their career.

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This course is also the best place for students interested in the field of hotel management, travel and tourism. It is an extensive course which incorporates both,subject knowledge and industrial training for real life situations.

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Duration

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The course is a four year classroom program which helps students grows as individuals excelling in the field of the hotel management and food production. It is spread over eight semesters and the training is a part of these semesters. There are some institutes which require the candidates to undergo a vacation training of about thirty days during the summer vacations between two semesters.

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Where to Study BHMCT?

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There are many Colleges in India which offer Hotel Management courses. Some of the top colleges for BHMCT are listed below:

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Name of InstituteCity

Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel ManagementKolkata

Institute of Hotel Management Catering & Nutrition, PusaNew Delhi

Institute of Hotel ManagementMumbai

Welcome Group Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA)Manipal

Institute of Hotel ManagementChennai

Institute of Hotel ManagementHyderabad

Institute of Hotel ManagementAhmedabad

Institute of Hotel ManagementGwalior

Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering TechnologyDelhi

Rizvi CollegeMumbai

NSHM School of Hotel ManagementDurgapur

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How to Get Admission in Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology [BHMCT]

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Usually, the admission procedure starts when the 10+2 results are declared and the universities and colleges issue notices well in advance for the admission forms.

Generally, universities and colleges offering this course select their candidates on the merit basis however some colleges also conduct their entrance exams.

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Entrance Exams

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IPUCET :Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University conducts an entrance exam called IPUCET for the selection procedure. The forms for IPUCET are available generally during February, while the test is conducted in the month of May. The forms are only available online.

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UPSEE : Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination or UPSEEis conducted by Uttar Pradesh Technical Universityfor admission to BHMCT program. The forms are available in the month of February and an objective exam is held in the month of April.

The syllabus for BHMCT entrance test generally consists of the following topics:

 

Direct Admission

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Certain institutes like IHM, Meerut and JP Institute of Hotel Management also offer merit-based direct admission to the BHMCT program. Some of the other institutes and universities which offer direct admission to the Bachelor of Hotel Management and catering Technology program are:

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• Sanskriti Group of Institutions

• Bundelkhand University

• Surya Group of Institutions

• Pacific institute of Hotel Management

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Bachelor of Hotel Management [BHM]

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Bachelor of Hotel Management or BHM is an undergraduate course introducing students to the fundamentals and different facets of the hospitality sector. For securing an admission in BHM, the basic eligibility criteria 10+2 pass in any stream. The duration of this course varies from 3-4years depending on college.

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The tuition fee for the entire duration of the course is between INR 220,000 to 430,000 in government institutions while that in private colleges may go up to INR 1,000,000.

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With a BHM degree, one can choose from plenty of job profiles in both private and public sector. Some of the designations suitable for a Hotel Management graduate are hotel managers, air hostesses, flight stewards, consultants to hotels, restaurant managers, event organizers among others. The initial salary for a fresher ranges from 10,000 INR- 30,000 INR per month increasing with experience.

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What is BHM about?

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Bachelor of Hotel Management is an undergraduate course about the study of the hospitality industry as a whole, acquainting the student to the different sector, areas of this industry. Thus, it not only teaches students about the hotel management but also about marketing, sales, public relations to name a few other areas.

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The difference between BHM and B.Sc. Hotel Management

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Not just B.Sc. Hotel Management but there are other variations of the course such as BA Hotel Management and BBA Hotel Management. The basic difference between these courses and BHM is that they are basic graduation program of 3 years duration while BHM can be of 4 years duration. Also, these courses apply a stream specific approach to hotel management. On the other hand, BHM is a course which is designed specifically to cater to the requirements of the hospitality industry.

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Who should opt for BHM?

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Apart from being dedicated, sincere and hard working, a person wanting to enter the hospitality industry should also be outgoing with a pleasing personality, willingness to interact and gel with people and make them comfortable. Excellent communication skills and an aptitude for the current trends in hospitality is a must for candidates who wish to pursue BHM.

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Academic Options after BHM

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After BHM degree, there are many options in Post-graduation in the domain of hotel management available in many premier institutes of India. One of the often chosen options is an MHM degree which is offered by institutes such as NIMS University, SAMS Institute of Hotel and Business Management and Jagan Nath Institute.

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Duration of BHM

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The duration for Bachelor of Hotel Management varies across colleges from three to four years. GD Goenka School of Hospitality offers this degree in three years

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whereas as Welcomgroup School of Hotel Administration offers the BHM degree in four years. The course usually has six to eight semesters. Most colleges have semester mode barring a few colleges like GD Goenka School of Hospitality that follow an annual mode. Students are also expected to do internships.

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Top Institutes offering BHM

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There are many Colleges which offer BHM course in India. Some of the top institutes offering this course have been listed below:

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Name of Institute

City

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Oberoi School of Hotel Management

Delhi

Welcom Group School of Hotel Administration

Manipal

Christ University

Bangalore

Army Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology

Bangalore

Institute of Hotel Management, Catering and Tourism

Udaipur

Amrapali Institute of Hotel Management

Haldwani

Institute of Hotel Management and Catering

Udaipur

Shri Shakti College of Hotel Management

Hyderabad

Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management

Kolkata

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How to Get Admission in Bachelor of Hotel Management [BHM]

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The admission process for the entry to this course varies from college to college. The forms begin to come from as early as December with the entrance tests scheduled from April till July for different institutes. Admission may be procured through an entrance exam, direct admission or lateral entry.

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Entrance Exam

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Institutes like GD Goenka School of Hospitality and Christ University conduct entrance test for admission to BHM program.

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Under Graduate Aptitude Test (UGAT) conducted by All India Management Association (AIMA) is one of the nationally conducted entrance tests for entry to BHM.

UGAT test paper for admission to BHM generally contains four sections and questions are asked from the following topics:

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• Numerical Ability

• Language and Reading Comprehension

• Logical Reasoning

• General Knowledge

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In addition to these topics, students aspiring for admission in BHM program must also appear for an additional Service Aptitude and Scientific Aptitude section which contains 50 questions and is of 1 hour duration.

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Direct Admission

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Institutes such as Manipal University offer merit based admission to the course and do not conduct an entrance test. Such universities invite application and then declare the list of selected candidates for admission within a fortnight or month of the last date of application.

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Lateral Entry

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Certain colleges offer admission through lateral entry. Welcomgroup School of Hotel Administration is one such institution. It provides admission directly in the second year (third semester) of the four year course if the candidate has a three year diploma in hotel management or equivalent after 10+2 or equivalent, with above 50% marks in aggregate.

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 BHM COLLEGES IN INDIA 

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Christ University

 Bangalore , Karnataka (India)

 AICTE

BHM (4 Yrs)

 1.25 L / Year

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Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development - [OCLD]

 New Delhi , Delhi NCR (India)

 AICTE

BHM (4 Yrs)

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Jamia Millia Islamia University-[JMI]

 New Delhi , Delhi NCR (India)

 AICTE

BHM (4 Yrs)

 35.2 K / Year

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Army Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology - [AIHMCT]

 Bangalore , Karnataka (India)

 AICTE

BHM (4 Yrs)

 1.6 L / Year

 

PES University - [PESU]

 Bangalore , Karnataka (India)

 AICTE

BHM (4 Yrs)

 1.6 L / Yea

 

Amrapali Institute of Hotel Management

 Haldwani , Uttarakhand (India)

 AICTE

BHM (4 Yrs)

 

Institute of Hotel Management and Catering - [IHMC]

 Udaipur , Rajasthan (India)

 AICTE

BHM (4 Yrs)

 66.3 K / Year

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Noida International University - [NIU]

 Gautam Budh Nagar , Uttar Pradesh (India)

 AICTE

BHM (4 Yrs)

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Master of Hotel Management 

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Master of Hotel Management (MHM) is a 2-year postgraduate course bound by management and administration techniques that are useful in the field of the hospitality sector. The minimum eligibility required for MHM course is graduation in any discipline preferably Bachelor of Hotel Management with 55% marks.

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A number of colleges in India offer this course. Some of them are listed below:

• NIMS University, Jaipur

• Mahatma Gandhi University

• Oriental School of Hotel Management

• Imperial Institute of Management and Technology, Nainital

The average annual course fees range between INR 30,000 to 1.5 lacs for the total duration

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The skills taught to students in this course include hotel administration, handling of accounts, marketing, housekeeping, and basic operations of a hotel like front office, food and beverage management, catering and its maintenance. Admission to the course is either merit-based or is based on entrance exam such as NIMCET.

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MHM is a popular career choice for candidates possessing excellent communication skills and good knowledge of hotel administration so that clients can be served better. Students while studying Master of Hotel Management gain excellent managerial skills required to lead such roles. The probable salaries offered to successful postgraduates in this field are between 3-8 lacs per annum.

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Master of Hotel Management [MHM]: Course Highlights

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Course LevelPostgraduate

Duration2 years

Examination TypeSemester System

EligibilityGraduation from a recognized University

Admission ProcessEntrance exam based and merit-based

Course FeeINR 30,000 to 1.5 lacs

Average Starting SalaryINR 3-8 Lacs

 

Top Recruiting Organizations

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'The Leela, Vivanta by Taj, The Oberoi, Trident, Ambey Valley, Hyatt, Mariott, Jet Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, etc.

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Top Recruiting Areas

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'Hotels, Airways, Resorts, Bars, Restaurants, Lounges, etc.

Top Job ProfilesCatering Supervisor, Cabin Crew, Hospitality Executive, Catering Officer, Sales Executive, Hotel Manager, Hotel Supervisor, Marketing Executive, etc.

 

Master of Hotel Management [MHM]: What is it about?

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Master of Hotel Management (MHM) is a very sought after course imparting aspirants with all hotel-related skills like housekeeping, marketing, maintenance, food and beverage, hospitality and catering. These are helpful in handling the clients and addressing their needs. 

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Subjects taught in this course are Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Accommodation Management, Food and Beverage Management, Communication and Soft Skills and Practicals for the same.

Those who wish to go for Master of Hotel Management course must have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills as they will have to communicate with a lot of clients from diverse backgrounds.  They should be open-minded and possess a welcoming nature as their pleasing attitude will help them go a long way in their span of career studies after the completion of MHM course.

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Master of Hotel Management [MHM]:

 

Top Institutes

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Listed below are some of the top institutes offering the course Master of Hotel Management [MHM] in the country with the corresponding locations and fees charged by them.

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University of TechnologyJaipur50K

Shikhsa O Anusandhan UniversityBhubaneshwar80K

Imperial Institute of Management and TechnologyNainital46.5K

Subhas Bose Institute of Hotel ManagementKolkata62K

NIMS UniversityJaipur73K

Uttarakhand Open UniversityNainital13K

Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila VishwavidyalayaSonepat20K

Mahatma Gandhi UniversityRi-Bhoi15K

Bundelkhand UniversityJhansi50K

Oriental School of Hotel ManagementCalicut80K

Pratap UniversityJaipur-

Graphic Era UniversityDehradun74K

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Eligibility for Master of Hotel Management [MHM]

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A person who wishes to pursue Master of Hotel Management must fulfill the below-mentioned eligibility criteria.

• Successful completion of graduation from any stream.

• A minimum of 55% aggregate marks in graduation.

• Students who have studied Bachelor of Hotel Management in their graduation are a good choice for this course.

 

Master of Hotel Management [MHM]: Admission Process

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Admission to the course is generally entrance exam based while there are some colleges which admit students on the basis of merit.

Following is a list of entrance tests that are conducted in India for admission to the course:

• NIMCET: It is a national level entrance test that is conducted by National Institute of Technology

• NCHMCT JEE: National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology conducts this admission test.

• CIHM

• Sanjay Gandhi Institute entrance exam

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Master of Hotel Management [MHM]: Who should opt?

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Aspirants who wish to pursue Master of Hotel Management (MHM) course must possess the following skills:

• Excellent communication skills to deal with clients from all over the globe

• Cooperative and polite behavior to deal with clients

• Welcoming attitude and will to provide maximum comfort to the clients.

• They should be flexible with time and should be ready to work round the clock with a smile on their face.

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Master of Hotel Management [MHM]: Career Prospects

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Students can find ample job opportunities in the field of hotel management. After completion of this course, they can get employed in various tourism companies who are always on the lookout of skilled and cheerful personalities.

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The course equips students to lead basic and senior roles in hotels. They can find jobs in various departments of the hotel and can even go for further. They can also get employed in the aviation sector as cabin crew management and flight management roles.

Successful postgraduates of the course can even become a professor in colleges and universities to teach the skills to the younger cadet of students. 

 

The most popular career choices for MHM postgraduates are Catering Supervisor, Assistant cabin crew, Hospitality Executive, Catering Officer, Sales Executive, Hotel Manager, Resort Manager, Hotel Supervisor and Marketing Executive

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Some of the popular avenues open to postgraduates of Master of Hotel Management [MHM] are listed below with the corresponding salaries offered for the respective positions.

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Job PositionJob DescriptionAverage Annual Salary in INR

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Catering SupervisorThe job of a Catering Supervisor is to plan and coordinate all aspects of catering. They arrange meetings with clients to discuss what all do they want in the event. They manage and supervise service activities, sanitation, and financial responsibilities. They are avidly involved with management and staff and ensure the pricing is cost effective and can generate positive revenue from events so conducted.3-5 lacs

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Cabin CrewThe prime responsibility of an air cabin crew staff is to give excellent customer service to passengers. They have to ensure passenger's comfort and safety throughout the course of the flight. They go through rigorous training and customer dealing classes before they go onboard. They are taught to deal with security and emergency situations that may arise during the flight and can administer first aid to passengers.4-5 lacs

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Hospitality ExecutiveHospitality Executives possess skills in leadership, teamwork, communication, decision making and problem-solving in order to carry out their tasks. They are in charge of overseeing operations of hospitality in hotels, resorts, lodges or restaurants. These positions demand some industry experience and also some management experience. These managers whether they work at hotels or restaurants, always have to focus on providing excellent customer experience.5-7 lacs

Catering ManagerCatering managers monitor and check the quality of food and service and make sure that their outlets perform well and stay up to the expected standard. The most important part of catering manager’s job is to achieve superior quality within a limited budget and maintain high standards of hygiene, appraisal and customer satisfaction.3-5 lacs

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Sales ExecutiveThey are the key points of contact between the organization and its clients. They have numerous jobs to perform which include answering queries, giving advice and introducing new products and services. Their work also includes organizing sales visits and planning future sales trajectory.2-4 lacs

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Hotel ManagerHotel managers are the ones who hold the responsibility to manage employees, staff, and services. They plan, market, coordinate and administer various hotel operations such as catering and accommodation and conveyance facilities.7-9 lacs

Hotel SupervisorFront Desk Supervisor is typically the one who serves as the face of the hotel. He provides customers with a first and last impression as he is both the greeter of new guests and well-wisher for the departing ones. Such employees perform, coordinate and delegate various tasks essential to daily operations of a hotel's front desk.1-3 lacs

Marketing ExecutiveThey are also known as Marketing Officers or Marketing Coordinators. They participate in developing marketing campaigns so that the service, product, event or campaign can be promoted or popularized among the masses.6-7 lacs

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MHM COLLEGES IN INDIA

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NIMS University

 Jaipur , Rajasthan (India)

 AICTE

MHM (2 Yrs)

 97.5 K / Year

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OPJS University

 Churu , Rajasthan (India)

 AICTE

MHM (2 Yrs)

 24.6 K / Year

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Bundelkhand University

 Jhansi , Uttar Pradesh (India)

 AICTE

MHM (2 Yrs)

 50 K / Year

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Oriental School of Hotel Management Lakkidi

 Wayanad , Kerala (India)

 AICTE

MHM (2 Yrs)

 90.3 K / Year

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Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in Management - [EIILM University]

 West Sikkim , Sikkim (India)

 AICTE

MHM (2 Yrs)

 24.6 K / Year

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Shree Guru Gobind SinghTricentenary University - [SGT]

 Gurgaon , Haryana (India)

 AICTE

MHM (2 Yrs)

 1.54 L / Year

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People's University

 Bhopal , Madhya Pradesh (India)

 AICTE

MHM (2 Yrs)

 56 K / Year

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Subhas Bose Institute of Hotel Management - [SBIHM]

 Kolkata , West Bengal (India)

 AICTE

MHM (2 Yrs)

 56.7 K / Year

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