Hotel Management and Catering Technology B.Sc. is an undergraduate course that has a duration of 3 years undergone in order to equip the students with the knowledge and skills required in various functional and management areas of the hospitality industry. These areas major in areas such as food production, accommodation operations, food and beverage services, front office management, housekeeping, tourism marketing, Hospitality laws, etc. Internship is another practical exposure that students get during their training in hotels, restaurants and other related fields. The program prepares graduates for management positions such as hotel manager, restaurant, kitchen, housekeeping, etc. in hospitality industries.
Any other standardized entrance exams that an institution accepts in order to offer admission in B.Sc. Hotel management entrance exams for admission to Colleges across India are NCHMCT JEE – National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Exam conducted by NTA National Testing Agency , State level tests such as OJEE , KCET , TS EAMCET and university level tests for hotel management. Some institutes also give admission directly on the basis of percentage obtained in class 12th. The minimum requirement for entry is passing class 12th in any group such as science, arts or commerce with subjects like English.
Highlights | Details |
---|---|
Full Form | Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management and Catering Technology |
Duration | 3 years |
Course Level | Undergraduate |
Eligibility | 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in any stream, English as a compulsory subject |
Top Colleges | IHM Pusa, IHM Mumbai, IHM Bangalore, IHM Chennai, Welcome group Graduate School of Hotel Administration |
Entrance Exam | NCHMCT JEE, IHM Entrance Exam, Christ University Entrance Exam, BIT Mesra Entrance Exam |
1. 10+2 pass in any stream from a recognized board with a minimum 50% aggregate.
2. There is no age limit but certain institutes have restrictions with age up to 22 years.
3. English is compulsory as one of the subjects in the 10+2 level.
4. If the institute conducts its level entrance test then, one has to clear it.
5. Appearance and character also play an important role and the ideal candidate should be physically fit.
Subject | Important Topics |
---|---|
Food Production | Cooking techniques, menu planning, food safety, nutrition |
Food and Beverage Service | Table service, bar operations, beverage management |
Front Office Management | Hotel operations, reception, reservation, room assignment |
Housekeeping Management | Room maintenance, linen management, cleaning techniques |
Hospitality Accounting | Financial management, budgeting, cost control |
Hotel Operations | Hotel administration, staff management, customer service |
Food Safety and Quality Control | HACCP, food hygiene, quality control measures |
Catering and Event Management | Event planning, catering operations, conference management |
Human Resource Management | Staff recruitment, training, employee relations |
Marketing and Sales | Hospitality marketing, sales techniques, revenue management |
Computer Applications | Hotel software, property management systems, IT applications |
Research Methodology | Research techniques, data analysis, report writing |
Specialization | Job Profile | Average Salary (per annum) |
---|---|---|
Hotel Operations | Hotel Manager, Assistant Manager | ₹4,00,000 - ₹6,00,000 |
Food and Beverage | F&B Manager, Executive Chef | ₹3,50,000 - ₹5,50,000 |
Front Office | Front Office Manager, Receptionist | ₹3,00,000 - ₹5,00,000 |
Housekeeping | Housekeeping Manager, Executive Housekeeper | ₹2,50,000 - ₹4,00,000 |
Catering and Events | Catering Manager, Event Coordinator | ₹3,00,000 - ₹5,00,000 |
Hospitality Marketing | Marketing Manager, Sales Manager | ₹4,00,000 - ₹6,50,000 |
Human Resources | HR Manager, Training Manager | ₹3,50,000 - ₹5,50,000 |
Food Safety and Quality Control | Quality Control Manager, Food Safety Officer | ₹3,00,000 - ₹5,00,000 |
Restaurant Management | Restaurant Manager, Assistant Manager | ₹3,50,000 - ₹5,50,000 |
Banquet Management | Banquet Manager, Event Coordinator | ₹3,00,000 - ₹5,00,000 |