CIHMCT Chandigarh

Chandigarh Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (CIHMCT)

CIHMCT Chandigarh is a government-run premier institute under the Ministry of Tourism and affiliated with the National Council for Hotel Management (NCHMCT), Noida. Located in Sector 42-D, it sits on a verdant 3-acre campus in India’s first planned city.

Rankings and Recognition

• Ranked 9th among India’s top hotel management institutes and 2nd in Chandigarh, as of 2023.

• India Today placed CIHMCT at #29 nationally in 2020.

• First campus in India certified “Eat Right” by FSSAI.

Infrastructure and Campus Life

• Campus setting: lush, well-maintained gardens, parking, AC classrooms, Wi‑Fi, and well-stocked library (2,200+ books).

• Hostels: Separate boys’ and girls’ hostels with shared rooms, 24‑hour water, mess facilities, basic furnishings.

• Training hotel: “Hotel Chandigarh Beckons” offers hands-on, real-world guest services experience .

• Labs & workshops: Dedicated spaces for culinary arts, baking, housekeeping; regular workshops (e.g., California Culinary & Baking Workshop).

Placement and Internships

• Placement rate: Historically around 90–100%, with full engagement from top-tier hospitality brands.

• Average salary: Around ₹4–7 LPA; highest packages ranged from ₹4 to ₹7 LPA.

• Campus recruiters include: Taj Group, Oberoi, ITC, JW Marriott, Le Meridien, Hyatt, Radisson, Pullman, Park Hotels, SHANGRI‑LA, Accor, and QSR/retail giants like McDonald’s, Barbeque Nation, Dunkin Donuts, and Reliance.

• Internship programs begin in the 3rd semester, hosted by major chains with stipends (₹1–10k/month) .

Student Experience and Feedback

• Academic rating: 4.3/5; Infrastructure: 4.3/5; Placement: 4.3/5; overall ~4/5 from verified reviews.

• Alumni commend “100% placement”, “professional training”, “encouraging faculty”, sports infrastructure, though campus size is described as compact.

• Students highlight disciplined campus life, strong event culture, with some remarks on limited social/entertainment zones .

Scholarships and Support

CIHMCT supports students via:

• Government scholarships (e.g. National Scholarships Portal),

• Fee waivers for reserved categories,

• Short-term certificate courses for local youth and homemakers,

• Capacity-building programs for unorganized hospitality workers.

Admission Process

• B.Sc HHA: via NCHMCT‑JEE followed by centralized counselling 

• Diplomas: merit-based from 10+2 scores; direct institute application

• Eligibility: 10+2 with English.

• Application: online registration, document upload, fee submission via official portal.