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

The Institute of Hotel Management, Catering and Nutrition, Shimla (IHM Shimla) is one of the premium institutions, imparting hospitality as well as hotel administration programs. The admission at IHM Shimla is well-planned in order to find meritorious candidates for the institute's diversified courses in hospitality. The institution, which has an affiliation with Indira Gandhi National Open University, has a systematic admission process that differs for different programs.

The admission criteria of most IHM Shimla programs demand that applicants have done 10+2 from a valid board. Some specific academic specifications may differ course-wise.

Application Process

The admission procedure for IHM Shimla is different according to the program:

For B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration:

1. Fill up the form for the NCHM JEE exam through the official website.
2. Submit the online application form for NCHM JEE (open from December 15 to February 14 for the session 2025).
3. Pay the application fee.
4. Take the NCHM JEE exam on the respective date.
5. Once results are declared, shortlisted candidates undergo the counseling procedure.
6. In case of selection, report to IHM Shimla for document verification and admission procedure.

For Diploma Courses (Food Production and Food and Beverage Service):

1. Get the application form from the institute or download it from the official website.
2. Fill in the application form with correct details.
3. Enclose all necessary documents, such as academic certificates and mark sheets.
4. Send the filled-in application form along with the required fee to the institute.
5. Wait for the institute to announce the merit list.
6. If shortlisted, finalize admission by submitting originals and paying the course fee.

For M.Sc Hospitality Administration:

1. See eligibility criteria on the institute website.
2. Apply using the prescribed application form (online/offline).
3. Provide required documents, such as graduation certificates and mark sheets.
4. Remit the application fee.
5. Attend any entrance test or interview if it is mandatory as per the institute.
6. If shortlisted, follow up on the admission formalities as instructed by the institute.

Degree wise Admission Process

B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration: This is a full-time 3-year course and main undergraduate programme in IHM Shimla. Admissions are conducted on the basis of candidate performance in the NCHM JEE. Total fee for the entire period for the course stands at Rs 282,600. The requirement is passing the 10+2 level with necessary subjects along with scoring above the cut-off in NCHM JEE.

M.Sc Hospitality Administration: IHM Shimla conducts this 2-year full-time postgraduate course. Although there are no details on specific admissions, it's probable that admissions are made based on a combination of bachelor's degree academic performance and perhaps an entrance test or interview. The course has an intake of 30 students.

Diploma in Food Production: This is a 2-year full-time diploma program. Students are admitted through the merit secured by the student in the qualifying examination. The course fee in total is Rs 35,650.

Diploma in Food and Beverage Service: The same as with the Food Production diploma, admission to this 2-year diploma program is given on the performance of the candidate in the qualifying examination. Fee for the course is Rs 35,650.

Admission documents usually required are:

• 10th and 12th certificates and mark sheets
• Graduation degree and mark sheets (for postgrad courses)
• NCHM JEE score card (for B.Sc course)
• Character certificate
• Transfer certificate
• Certificate of migration (if required)
• Caste certificate (in case of seeking under reserved quota)
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