- IIHM was founded in 1994 by Dr
- Suborno Bose and is part of the IndiSmart Group
- Admission to the 2026-29 session runs through eCHAT 2026, a one hour online multiple choice test followed by a personal interview, with an upper age limit of 22 years as on 1 July 2026
- The 2026 prospectus lists 15 campuses, including Bangkok and Singapore
- IIHM does not publish tuition fees publicly; the only fee stated officially is Rs 600 for the application form and prospectus.
What Is IIHM and Who Founded It?
IIHM, the International Institute of Hotel Management, was founded in 1994 by Dr. Suborno Bose and forms part of the IndiSmart Group. It pioneered India's first collegiate hospitality programme and today runs one of the country's largest hotel school chains, awarding degrees in partnership with the University of West London.
IIHM describes itself as one of the leading hospitality management institutes in India, offering education in hotel and hospitality management with a global outlook. It sits within the IndiSmart Group, which also operates IndiSmart Hotels and provides hospitality training and consultancy services across India and South East Asia.
Dr. Suborno Bose remains Founder and Chief Mentor of both the IndiSmart Group and IIHM. He also serves as CEO and Convenor of the International Hospitality Council, which in 2016 worked with IIHM to establish 24 April as International Hospitality Day.
Where Are the IIHM Campuses in 2026?
The 2026 IIHM prospectus lists campuses at Kolkata, Delhi, Pune, Bangalore, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Goa, Siliguri, Shillong, Dehradun, Udaipur and Kalimpong in India, plus international campuses in Bangkok and Singapore. Kolkata is the Global Campus in Salt Lake Sector V, attached to a live four star training hotel.
Several campuses run attached training hotels so students learn on the job alongside classroom study. The Kolkata Global Campus is linked to a live four star hotel, while the Bangalore and Goa campuses each operate a 40 room attached training hotel. Pune sits in Viman Nagar and Hyderabad in Gachibowli, next to the financial district.
- Kolkata Global Campus, Salt Lake Sector V, with an attached live hotel
- Delhi campus at Mohan Cooperative Industrial Estate, Mathura Road
- Pune campus at Viman Nagar, Bangalore campus at Indira Nagar
- Goa campus at Indismart Woodbourne Resort, Nuvem, Salcete
- International campuses at Bangkok, Thailand and Singapore
Which Courses Does IIHM Offer in 2026?
IIHM offers the B.Sc (Hons) in International Hospitality Management with an L6 Top-Up awarded by the University of West London, a B.Sc in Hospitality Administration from MAKAUT, B.Sc Hospitality Studies from YCMOU, BHMCT from Osmania University, an HMCT diploma certified by THSC, and an Advanced Programme in International Hospitality Administration.
| Course 2026 | Awarding Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc (Hons) International Hospitality Management and L6 Top-Up | University of West London, UK | Degree |
| B.Sc in Hospitality Administration | Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), West Bengal | Degree |
| B.Sc Hospitality Studies | Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) | Degree |
| BHMCT (Hotel Management and Catering Technology) | Osmania University | Degree |
| HMCT Diploma with degree option | Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council (THSC), India | Diploma |
| Advanced Programme in International Hospitality Administration | IIHM | Advanced programme |
The University of West London degree is structured across three levels. Level 4 covers hospitality operations, organisational behaviour, financial information and the guest experience. Level 5 adds digital marketing, talent management, sustainable hospitality and applied research methods. Level 6 covers a dissertation, revenue management, operational risk management and hospitality analytics, with optional modules in project management or dining experience design.
Entry to the University of West London route requires a completed Class 12 or equivalent examination with a minimum of 60 percent, and at least 70 percent in English or a recognised equivalent English language qualification.
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All applicants for the 2026-29 session must sit eCHAT 2026, a one hour online multiple choice test, followed by a personal interview. Selection is based on both. Candidates need a Class 12 pass with English as a subject, and the upper age limit is 22 years as on 1 July 2026.
| Admission Step 2026 | Detail |
|---|---|
| Application form and prospectus | Rs 600, payable by cash, cheque, demand draft or online |
| Where to apply | Any IIHM campus, or online through the eCHAT web portal |
| Entrance test | eCHAT 2026, online MCQ test of one hour duration |
| Upcoming eCHAT date | 25 July 2026 |
| Interview | Personal interview, conducted by video call |
| Eligibility | Pass in Class 12 or equivalent with English as a subject |
| Upper age limit | 22 years as on 1 July 2026 |
| Admit card | Sent by email and speed post or courier |
Students still awaiting Class 10+2 results may also appear in eCHAT 2026 and the personal interview. Applications should reach IIHM at least 10 days before the test date, and the exact test time is printed on the admit card.
What Are the IIHM Fees in 2026?
IIHM does not publish tuition fees on its official website or in its 2026 prospectus. The only fee stated officially is Rs 600 for the application form and prospectus. Course fees must be obtained from the campus admission office, and IIHM lists tie-ups with SBI, Axis and HDFC for education loans.
Fee figures for IIHM circulate widely on third party college listing sites, but none of those numbers appear on any IIHM page or in the official 2026 prospectus. Because aggregator fee data is frequently stale or wrong, the only reliable route is to request the current fee schedule directly from the campus you are applying to.
IIHM states in its 2026 prospectus that it has tie-ups with the State Bank of India, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank and other banks for education finance covering IIHM course fees. IIHM also says it offers scholarships in the form of tuition fee exemptions and special awards, though it does not publish the amounts.
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IIHM runs transfer and progression routes with the University of West London and Sheffield Hallam in the UK, Niagara College in Canada, BHMS in Switzerland, IU International University of Applied Sciences in Germany, and Blue Mountains at Torrens University in Australia, covering both undergraduate transfers and postgraduate study.
- University of West London, UK: BA Hospitality Management on a 2+2 basis, plus extended masters routes in luxury hospitality and food business management
- Sheffield Hallam University, UK: BSc International Hospitality Business Management and related degrees on a 2+1 basis
- Niagara College, Canada: Bachelor in Business Administration in Hospitality on a 2+2 basis, plus postgraduate hospitality and business programmes
- BHMS, Switzerland: BA Hotel and Hospitality Management on a 2+1 basis, and MSc International Hospitality Business Management
- IU International University of Applied Sciences, Germany: BA in Hospitality Management on a 2+1 basis and a masters in international management
- Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School, Torrens University Australia: Masters of International Hotel Management
The 2026 prospectus also lists institutional tie-ups with culinary and hospitality colleges in more than 40 countries, from Te Pukenga in New Zealand and Technological University Dublin in Ireland to Johnson and Wales University in the United States and the Maldives National University.
What Is the Young Chef Olympiad?
The Young Chef Olympiad is a culinary competition for student chefs organised by IIHM. The twelfth edition ran from 1 to 6 February 2026 across Indian host cities including Kolkata, Delhi, Bangalore, Jaipur, Pune, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Goa and Siliguri, judged by chefs such as Sanjeev Kapoor and Chris Galvin.
The Young Chef Olympiad sits alongside other IIHM initiatives, including International Hospitality Day on 24 April and the IIHM International College of Distinguished Fellows, which the institute says brings together 350 senior hospitality professionals as mentors and teachers.
Are IIHM Placements Good?
IIHM states that its graduates enjoy an outstanding employment record, with campus recruiters including Marriott, Hyatt, ITC, Taj, Oberoi, Leela, Radisson and Accor, plus airlines, cruise lines and retail brands. IIHM does not publish verified placement percentages or median salary data, so treat any 100 percent placement claim with caution.
The recruiter list in the 2026 prospectus spans Indian hotel groups such as the Taj, Oberoi, ITC, Leela and Lemon Tree, international properties in Edinburgh, Dubai and the Maldives, airlines including Emirates, Qatar Airways and Lufthansa, and cruise lines including Royal Caribbean, Carnival and MSC. Non hotel employers listed include Thomas Cook, Deloitte and Reliance.
IIHM is not ranked in the National Institutional Ranking Framework, because NIRF 2025 does not run a hospitality or hotel management category. Its 17 categories cover areas such as Overall, Universities, Colleges, Engineering, Management, Medical and Law, so the absence of an IIHM rank is not a quality signal either way.