Ranjita Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Bhubaneswar Admission 2025: Dates, Registration, Fees, Eligibility

The Ranjita Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (RIHMCT), Bhubaneswar, is a private institution that provides a wide array of courses in Hotel Management and Hospitality. The admission procedure at RIHMCT is intended to attract and select the most suitable candidates based upon merit for its various programs across diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. The merit-based admission process may differ for other programs offered by the institute. For the B.Sc. Hospitality and Hotel Administration program, admission is based on merit from the NCHM JEE entrance examination. 

The admission process at RIHMCT normally runs. As of 2025, the NCHM JEE application process is expected to start from December 15 and will be active until February 14. Hence, duly keeping an eye on these dates and preparing will be of utmost importance for all aspiring students. Different eligibility criteria prevail for different programs. To enter the B.Sc. Hospitality & Hotel Administration program, progenitors must be elementary educated at the level of 10+2. 

Application Process

The application procedure at RIHMCT varies with the programs:

For B.Sc. Hospitality and Hotel Administration:

1. Register for and appear in the NCHM JEE. The application process for NCHM JEE 2025 is scheduled from December 15, 2024, to February 14, 2025.
2. After the exam, qualified candidates participate in the counseling process.
3. Choose RIHMCT Bhubaneswar as a preferred institute during counseling.
4. If allotted a seat, complete admission formalities at RIHMCT including document verification and fee payment.

For PGD and Diploma Programs:

1. Purchase application forms from the institute's website or campus.
2. Fill application forms with accurate details.
3. Submit the completed forms with necessary documents and application fees.
4. Await the merit list or call for interview (if applicable).
5. Upon selection, finalize admission by paying fees and submitting original documents.

For M.Sc, MTTM, and Ph.D Programs:

1. Consult the institute's website for specific application announcements.
2. Follow the application procedure as outlined by the institute, which may include submission of an application form with academic transcripts and other relevant documents.
3. Appear for any entrance examinations, interviews, or research proposal presentations required by the corresponding program.
4. If selected, complete the admission process as directed by the institute.

Degree wise Admission process

B.Sc. Hospitality and Hotel Administration: This program is a flagship one at RIHMCT with an allowed intake of 120. Admission is based on merit in the NCHM JEE and the choices exercised by candidates during counseling. The program aims to develop a thorough understanding of and skill in managing hospitality.

PGD Accommodation Operation and Management: The conducted intake for this diploma course is 20. Admission is processed directly based on the merit of the candidates; it seems to include the consideration of the candidate's academic performance at the undergraduate level.

Diploma Programs: RIHMCT has several diploma programs, each having an intake of 20 students.

• Diploma in Food Production
• Diploma in Food and Beverage Service
• Diploma in Front Office Operation
• Diploma in House Keeping

There is direct admission based on merit for all the above diploma programs.

B.Sc. Culinary and Pastry Arts: A specialized program that focuses on culinary skills and pastry arts; details about the program are not provided, but it probably follows a similar admission process to the B.Sc. Hospitality program.

B.Sc. Airlines, Tourism and Hospitality- this program combines aviation, tourism, and hospitality management. Specifics of the admission process are not provided; it could also be a combination of entrance examination scores and performance in undergraduate studies.

M.Sc. Hotel Administration: the postgraduate program focuses on an advanced study of hotel management. Specifics of the admission process are not given, but it usually considers undergraduate performance of candidates with some form of entrance exams or interview.

MTTM (Master of Tourism and Travel Management): This program is for students with an interest in tourism management. No details of the admission process are provided; it might include the assessment of the candidate's undergraduate performance along with some relevant experience.

PhD Programs:

• Ph.D. in Tourism
• Ph.D. in Hotel Management

The candidate would stand in all likelihood for a rigged process of admission after an elaborate consideration of the matter, such as rigorous appraisal of entries, preparation of research proposals, interviewing candidates, and evaluating candidates' academic performance and working background.

Documents usually required include:

• 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates
• Undergraduate degree certificate and mark sheets (for PG programs)
• Entrance exam score card (if applicable)
• ID proof
• Passport size photographs
• Any other certificates as specified by the institute.