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Bachelor Of Hotel Management (BHM)

Duration: 3–4 Years (6–8 semesters)
Eligibility: 12th pass (any stream — Arts/HEC/CEC/MEC background accepted)
Course Type: Undergraduate Degree
Field: Hospitality, Hotel Management, Tourism, Food & Beverage, Catering

Objective:
To train students in hospitality operations, hotel administration, food production, front office, housekeeping, customer service, and tourism management — preparing them for diverse roles in hotels, resorts, airlines, cruise lines, and hospitality enterprises.

 

Eligibility & Admission

 

Eligibility Criteria

  • Completed 10+2 (any stream) from a recognized board

  • Minimum 50% aggregate marks (varies by college)

  • English as a compulsory subject (preferred)

  • Good communication & grooming skills

 

Admission Process

  • Merit-based: Admission based on 12th marks (many private institutes)

  • Entrance Exams: Some top colleges conduct exams like

    • NCHM JEE (National Council for Hotel Management – Joint Entrance Exam)

    • IHM Entrance Tests (Institute of Hotel Management)

    • Christ University BHM Entrance

    • Oberoi STEP (for Oberoi group training program)

  • Group Discussion & Interview: To assess communication & personality skills

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Curriculum & Subjects

 

Core Subjects You Study

 

Hospitality Foundation

  • Food Production & Culinary Arts

  • Food & Beverage Service

  • Front Office Management

  • Housekeeping Operations

  • Hotel Engineering & Facility Management

 

Hotel Administration

  • Hospitality Marketing & Sales

  • Human Resource Management

  • Financial Management in Hotels

  • Hospitality Law & Ethics

  • Tourism & Travel Management

 

Practical Exposure

  • Regular practical training in kitchen, bakery, restaurant, and front office labs

  • Industrial Training / Internships (usually 20–24 weeks in reputed hotels)

  • Guest lectures, workshops, and study tours

 

Skills You Develop

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  • Hospitality & guest service skills

  • Communication & interpersonal skills

  • Leadership and team coordination

  • Culinary & food presentation skills

  • Problem-solving and crisis handling

  • Event planning and time management

  • Grooming, etiquette, and multicultural awareness

 

Career Pathways

 

Hotel & Hospitality Sector

  • Front Office Executive

  • Food & Beverage Manager

  • Housekeeping Supervisor

  • Guest Relations Executive

  • Hotel Operations Manager

  • Chef / Kitchen Management Trainee

 

Travel & Tourism

  • Travel Consultant

  • Airline Cabin Crew

  • Cruise Line Staff

  • Resort and Spa Manager

  • Tourism Development Executive

 

Other Opportunities

  • Event & Wedding Planner

  • Hospitality Trainer / Lecturer

  • Entrepreneur (start your own restaurant, café, or resort)

 

Future Opportunities & Higher Studies

 

Postgraduate Courses

  • MBA in Hospitality / Hotel Management

  • MBA in Tourism / Travel Management

  • Master’s in International Hospitality Management

  • PG Diploma in Culinary Arts / Food & Beverage Management

 

Competitive & International Options

  • IELTS/TOEFL (for abroad studies or cruise line jobs)

  • Work abroad programs in hospitality (Europe, Middle East, Asia-Pacific)

  • UGC-NET (for teaching careers in hospitality)

 

Salary & Top Recruiters

 

Salary Range

  • Entry-level: ₹3–5 LPA

  • Mid-level (3–5 yrs): ₹6–10 LPA

  • Senior-level (10+ yrs): ₹15–25+ LPA (as general manager or hotel director)

 

Top Recruiters

  • Taj Hotels, Oberoi Group, ITC Hotels, Leela, Marriott, Hyatt

  • Hilton, Radisson, Accor, IHG Group

  • Cruise companies: Carnival, Royal Caribbean

  • Airlines: Emirates, Qatar Airways, Air India, Vistara

  • Travel & tourism firms, event management companies

 

Who Should Choose BHM?

  • Interest in hospitality, hotels, food, travel, or tourism

  • Enjoys interacting with people and providing excellent customer service

  • Has strong communication, grooming, and presentation skills

  • Aspires to build a global career in hotels, airlines, cruise lines, or luxury tourism

  • Likes fast-paced, people-oriented, and service-driven environments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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