IHM Gurdaspur Admission 2025: Dates, Registration, Fees, Eligibility

The Institute of Hotel Management, Catering and Nutrition, Gurdaspur (IHM Gurdaspur) is a highly reputed institution that provides different programs in hotel management and hospitality. The admission procedure at IHM Gurdaspur is tailored to choose the most appropriate candidates for its extensive variety of courses. The institute provides degree as well as diploma courses, both with their own admission requirements.

For the B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration course, candidates are admitted based on the All India National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination (NCHM JEE). This country-wide entrance exam is held each year to pick students for enrollment in different hotel management schools and colleges in India. The process of applying for NCHM JEE for the next year usually starts from mid-December and continues through mid-February.

For diploma courses such as Food Production, Bakery and Confectionery, Food and Beverage Service, Front Office, and House Keeping, admission is given on merit in the 10+2 or equivalent examination. This is done to ensure that those candidates with good academic records during their higher secondary education are selected for these professional courses.

Application Process

The application procedure for IHM Gurdaspur differs based on the course:

For B.Sc. Hospitality and Hotel Administration:

1. Apply for NCHM JEE on the official website.
2. Complete the application form and pay the fee.
3. Take the NCHM JEE on the given date.
4. View the results and counseling schedule on the official website.
5. If chosen, attend the counseling process for seat allotment.
6. Clear the admission procedures at IHM Gurdaspur, which involve document verification and payment of fees.

For Diploma Courses:

1. Surf the official IHM Gurdaspur website to see if there are admission announcements.
2. Download the application form of the chosen diploma course and complete it.
3. Post the filled application form along with the required documents and application fee.
4. Hold on until the institute publishes the merit list.
5. In case of being selected, fill in the admission process by producing necessary documents and paying the fee for the course.

Degree wise Admission Process

B.Sc. Hospitality and Hotel Administration: This is IHM Gurdaspur's flagship degree program, with a total of 234 seats. Admission to this program is merit-based on the performance of the candidate in NCHM JEE. The duration of the course is three years, and the overall cost of the program is around Rs. 573,585. The eligibility criterion is passing the 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board.

Diploma Programs: IHM Gurdaspur provides five diploma courses, each covering various facets of the hospitality sector:

1. Diploma in Food Production: 82 seats, course fee of Rs. 78,907.
2. Diploma in Bakery and Confectionery: 47 seats, course fee of Rs. 79,407.
3. Diploma in Food and Beverage Service: 36 seats, course fee of Rs. 78,907.
4. Diploma in Front Office: 36 seats, course fee of Rs. 58,907.
5. Diploma in House Keeping: 36 seats, course fee of Rs. 58,907.

For all diploma courses, admission is on merit in the 10+2 or equivalent examination. The institute takes into account the academic record of candidates in their higher secondary education for selection into these specialized courses.

Necessary documents for admission typically are:

• Filled-in application form
• Passport size photographs
• 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates
• Category certificate (wherever applicable)
• Domicile certificate (if necessary)
• Character certificate from the last institution attended
• Medical fitness certificate