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

The Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Bhubaneswar (IHM Bhubaneswar) is a premier institution known for a variety of hospitality and hotel management programs. For the past five decades, IHM Bhubaneswar has been the home of hospitality education. The institute confers a very tedious admission process to find the right candidates for various programs.

Most of the admissions to IHM Bhubaneswar are through the National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination (NCHM JEE). This is a centralized entrance test that allows candidates to enter the B.Sc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration as well as the M.Sc in Hospitality Administration programs. The application process for the admission of the NCHM JEE is opened in mid-December until mid-February of the upcoming academic year.

In the B.Sc, students have another chance to acquire provisional admission by sitting for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) apart from the centralized admission process. This provision opens another opportunity for students wishing to study there.

Application Process

The application process for IHM Bhubaneswar will differ among programs, but for the B.Sc and M.Sc programs, the process will follow the guidelines of the NCHM JEE, which will include the following steps:

1. Register for the NCHM JEE: Registered candidates must apply online in the official NCHM JEE website.

2. Fill the application form: All personal and academic details demanded in the NCHM JEE application form must be recorded accurately.

3. Upload documents: Scan and upload the necessary documents from the photographs, signatures to academic certificates.

4. Payment of application fee: Make payment of the application fee of NCHM JEE as per procedures.

5. Appearance in the entrance test: The examination is generally scheduled to be held on the date notified by NCHM JEE. Subjects included in the exam generally are Numerical Ability, Reasoning and Logical Deduction, Knowledge General and Current Affairs, and English Language.

6. Checking results: After NCHM JEE results announcement, check score and rank.

7. Counseling process: Eligible candidates then will be asked to take part in the centralized counseling process for allotment of seats in IHM Bhubaneswar.

8. Document verification: After being allotted the seat, candidates need to report to IHM Bhubaneswar for verification of documents and final confirmation of admission.

9. Fees Payment: Complete admission by paying the required fees into the institute.

Degree-wise Admission Process

B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration: The flagship program of IHM Bhubaneswar, with an approved intake of 288 seats. Admission in this program is mainly by NCHM JEE. However, JEE could also be given for consideration on a provisional basis. This tandem admission method ensured multiple opportunities for the deserving ones to try their chances at admissions.

M.Sc Hospitality Administration: Admission to the M.Sc program is also based on scores obtained by the candidate in the NCHM JEE. Candidates qualifying in this entrance examination are also considered for admission in this specialized master's program in managing the hospitality field.

PGD Accommodation Operation Management: This postgraduate diploma program has a sanctioned capacity of 47 students. While special admission details are not indicated, it is probable that the institute considers academic performance in the applicable bachelor's degree and may conduct its own selection process.

Diploma in Food Production: This specialized diploma program offers courses in culinary arts and food production. The admission may consider the combined score in 10+2 followed by possibly one institute-level selection procedure.

Diploma in Bakery and Confectionery: This program has been customized for students wishing to specialize in bakery and confectionery. Admission to this program is most likely based on 10+2 scores, and may include an institute-specific selection method.

For other diploma programs, the candidates have to:

1. Browse through the official IHM Bhubaneswar website
2. Look out for the admission announcement related to the particular diploma program.
3. Download the application form and fill in the details needed.
4. Submit the duly filled form with relevant documents and application fees to the institute.
5. The last step is to appear for any institute-level selection process if applicable.

Generally required documents are:

• 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates
• Transfer Certificate
• Migration Certificate (if required)
• Cast Certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
• Recent passport size photographs