Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM)
A four-year degree for international hospitality, resort management and culinary arts.
Description
Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) is a four-year undergraduate degree that trains students in international hospitality, resort management, culinary arts, food & beverage service, front office and housekeeping. It is the flagship degree for a career in the hospitality industry.
Students learn culinary arts (Indian and international cuisine), bakery & patisserie, food & beverage service, front office operations, housekeeping, hospitality law, revenue management and guest relations. The course includes extensive practical training in training kitchens, restaurants and industry internships.
Graduates work as hotel management trainees, chefs, front office managers, F&B managers, housekeeping managers and resort managers in hotels, resorts, airlines, cruise lines and catering companies. The degree offers excellent global mobility.
Entrance Exams
NCHMCT JEE
National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology
National entrance for admission to Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs) across India; tests English, reasoning, numerical ability and hospitality awareness.
Institute / Private University Exams
WGSHA Manipal, Christ, etc.
Some private universities conduct their own entrance tests and interviews.
Direct / Merit-based Admission
Private hotel management colleges
Many private colleges offer admission on the basis of Class 12 marks and a personal interview.
Job Roles
Hotel Management Trainee
Rotates across departments during training before taking a specialised role.
Chef / Sous Chef
Leads kitchen operations, menu planning and food production.
Front Office Manager
Manages guest reception, reservations and front desk operations.
F&B / Banquet Manager
Oversees restaurant and banquet service for events and conferences.
Resort / General Manager (with experience)
Leads overall operations of a hotel or resort property.
Salary
Fresher (0–2 yrs)
International hotel chains and luxury resorts pay more.
Mid-level (3–6 yrs)
Specialisation in culinary or F&B improves pay.
Senior (7+ yrs / General Manager)
General managers at luxury properties and cruise lines earn well above this range.
Top Colleges / Institutes
- Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs) — national chain
- Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development
- WGSHA, Manipal
- Christ University, Bengaluru
- Private hotel management colleges (state-wise)