1 / 11With tourism expanding and international hotel chains hiring, hotel management courses are seeing steady demand in India. Students are looking at hospitality as a stable, skill-based career path. Below is a look at ten recognised BHM colleges and their approximate costs. (Image: Canva)
2 / 111. IHM Mumbai | Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition, Mumbai, ranks among the top hotel management colleges. India Today placed it third in 2024. Total course fees are estimated between ₹3-5 lakh. (Image: IHM Mumbai)
3 / 112. IHM Delhi (Pusa) | Established in 1962 and affiliated with the National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology (NCHMCT), IHM Pusa secured the top rank in India Today’s 2025 list. Hostel facilities are available. Fees range from ₹4-6 lakh.
4 / 113. IHM Chandigarh | Formerly known as Dr Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management, it was set up in 1990. It is one of the 21 central IHMs under the Ministry of Tourism. The estimated course cost is ₹3-5 lakh. (Image: IHM Chandigarh)
5 / 114. IHM Chennai | Founded in 1963 and supported by the Government of Tamil Nadu and the Centre, the institute is known for its long-standing presence in hospitality education. Annual fees can range from ₹1-1.5 lakh. (Image: IHM Chennai)
6 / 115. LAD College, Nagpur | Established in 1932, Lady Amritbai Daga College offers hospitality-related programmes with semester fees between ₹24,000 and ₹30,000. It remains a more affordable option compared to central IHMs. (Image: LAD College)
7 / 116. IHM Panipat | Founded in 1973, the campus includes training kitchens and labs. Total programme fees are estimated at ₹3-5 lakh. (Image: IHM Panipat)
8 / 117. DIHM&CT Delhi | The Delhi Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, originally a Food Craft Institute (1983), operates under the Ministry of Tourism. The full course may cost ₹4-5 lakh. (Image: DIHM&CT)
9 / 118. IHM Gangtok | A public institute founded in 1990. It offers courses across food production, bakery, front office and F&B service. Fees range between ₹5-7 lakh. (Image: IHM Gangtok)
10 / 119. IHM Goa | Admissions are based on merit and the NCHMCT JEE exam. The campus includes kitchens, hostels and medical facilities. Estimated total fees: ₹4-6 lakh. (Image: IHM Goa)
11 / 1110. IHM Shimla | Known for its location and consistent placements. Recent data shows 77 companies participated in placements, with a reported 100% placement rate and an average package of ₹2.64 LPA. Recruiters include ITC Welcomegroup, Le Meridien, Hyatt and JW Marriott. Fees are around ₹3-4 lakh. (Image: IHM Shimla )
