#1
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC B+
Est. 2004
-NIRF Rank
Rs 1.8LAnnual Fee
Rs 4LAvg Pkg
#2
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Government
NAAC A
Est. 1995
-NIRF Rank
Rs 95KAnnual Fee
Rs 4.2LAvg Pkg
#3
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Deemed
NAAC A+
Est. 1969
-NIRF Rank
Rs 2.8LAnnual Fee
Rs 5.2LAvg Pkg
#4
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Government
NAAC A
Est. 1978
-NIRF Rank
Rs 55KAnnual Fee
Rs 4LAvg Pkg
#5
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC A
Est. 2010
-NIRF Rank
Rs 4.2LAnnual Fee
Rs 5.6LAvg Pkg
#6
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NAAC B
Est. 2008
-NIRF Rank
Rs 1.5LAnnual Fee
Rs 3.5LAvg Pkg
#7
Patna, Bihar
Government
NAAC B
Est. 2005
-NIRF Rank
Rs 65KAnnual Fee
Rs 3.2LAvg Pkg
#8
New Delhi, Delhi
Government
NAAC A++
Est. 1962
-NIRF Rank
Rs 98KAnnual Fee
Rs 6.5LAvg Pkg
#9
Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Government
NAAC A
Est. 1970
-NIRF Rank
Rs 98KAnnual Fee
Rs 4.8LAvg Pkg
#10
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Government
NAAC A
Est. 1983
-NIRF Rank
Rs 98KAnnual Fee
Rs 4.5LAvg Pkg
#11
Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Government
NAAC A
Est. 1991
-NIRF Rank
Rs 98KAnnual Fee
Rs 4.5LAvg Pkg
#12
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Government
NAAC A+
Est. 1969
-NIRF Rank
Rs 98KAnnual Fee
Rs 5.8LAvg Pkg
#13
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Government
NAAC A
Est. 1978
-NIRF Rank
Rs 98KAnnual Fee
Rs 4.2LAvg Pkg
#14
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC A+
Est. 1963
-NIRF Rank
Rs 98KAnnual Fee
Rs 5.6LAvg Pkg
#15
Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
NAAC A+
Est. 1963
-NIRF Rank
Rs 98KAnnual Fee
Rs 5.2LAvg Pkg
#16
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Government
NAAC A+
Est. 1954
-NIRF Rank
Rs 98KAnnual Fee
Rs 7LAvg Pkg
#17
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Government
NAAC A
Est. 1969
-NIRF Rank
Rs 98KAnnual Fee
Rs 4.8LAvg Pkg
#18
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Government
NAAC B+
Est. 1988
-NIRF Rank
Rs 98KAnnual Fee
Rs 4LAvg Pkg
#19
Panaji, Goa
Government
NAAC A
Est. 1978
-NIRF Rank
Rs 98KAnnual Fee
Rs 5.2LAvg Pkg
#20
Guwahati, Assam
Government
NAAC A
Est. 1993
-NIRF Rank
Rs 98KAnnual Fee
Rs 4LAvg Pkg
#21
Hyderabad, Telangana
Government
NAAC A
Est. 1972
-NIRF Rank
Rs 98KAnnual Fee
Rs 5LAvg Pkg
#22
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Government
NAAC B+
Est. 2001
-NIRF Rank
Rs 98KAnnual Fee
Rs 4.4LAvg Pkg
#23
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Government
NAAC A
Est. 1991
-NIRF Rank
Rs 98KAnnual Fee
Rs 4.4LAvg Pkg
#24
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Government
NAAC B+
Est. 1999
-NIRF Rank
Rs 98KAnnual Fee
Rs 3.8LAvg Pkg
#25
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Government
NAAC B+
Est. 1985
-NIRF Rank
Rs 98KAnnual Fee
Rs 4.2LAvg Pkg
#26
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Government
NAAC A
Est. 1970
-NIRF Rank
Rs 98KAnnual Fee
Rs 4.6LAvg Pkg
#27
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Government
NAAC B+
Est. 2000
-NIRF Rank
Rs 98KAnnual Fee
Rs 3.8LAvg Pkg
#28
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
NAAC A
Est. 1984
-NIRF Rank
Rs 3.5LAnnual Fee
Rs 5.5LAvg Pkg
#29
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
NAAC A
Est. 1994
-NIRF Rank
Rs 2.8LAnnual Fee
Rs 5LAvg Pkg
#30
New Delhi, Delhi
Private
NAAC A
Est. 1996
-NIRF Rank
Rs 3LAnnual Fee
Rs 5.2LAvg Pkg
#31
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC A
Est. 1991
-NIRF Rank
Rs 3.8LAnnual Fee
Rs 5.8LAvg Pkg
#32
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Government
NAAC B+
Est. 1964
-NIRF Rank
Rs 75KAnnual Fee
Rs 3.5LAvg Pkg
#33
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NAAC B+
Est. 2001
-NIRF Rank
Rs 1.8LAnnual Fee
Rs 3.8LAvg Pkg
#34
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Private
NAAC A+
Est. 2005
-NIRF Rank
Rs 2.2LAnnual Fee
Rs 4.8LAvg Pkg
#35
Mangaluru, Karnataka
Deemed
NAAC A+
Est. 1972
-NIRF Rank
Rs 3.5LAnnual Fee
Rs 5.2LAvg Pkg
#36
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
NAAC B+
Est. 1993
-NIRF Rank
Rs 2LAnnual Fee
Rs 3.8LAvg Pkg
#37
New Delhi, Delhi
Private
NAAC A++
Est. 1966
-NIRF Rank
Rs 1.5LAnnual Fee
Rs 9LAvg Pkg
#38
Kozhikode, Kerala
Private
NAAC B+
Est. 2002
-NIRF Rank
Rs 2.2LAnnual Fee
Rs 4LAvg Pkg
#39
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
NAAC A
Est. 2012
-NIRF Rank
Rs 2LAnnual Fee
Rs 4.5LAvg Pkg
#40
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NAAC B+
Est. 1995
-NIRF Rank
Rs 1.6LAnnual Fee
Rs 3.6LAvg Pkg
#41
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC B+
Est. 1995
-NIRF Rank
Rs 2LAnnual Fee
Rs 3.8LAvg Pkg
#42
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Deemed
NAAC A+
Est. 2002
-NIRF Rank
Rs 3.2LAnnual Fee
Rs 5LAvg Pkg
#43
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Government
NAAC B+
Est. 1984
-NIRF Rank
Rs 65KAnnual Fee
Rs 3.2LAvg Pkg
#44
Pune, Maharashtra
Deemed
NAAC A
Est. 2018
-NIRF Rank
Rs 3.8LAnnual Fee
Rs 4.8LAvg Pkg
#45
Mangaluru, Karnataka
Deemed
NAAC A
Est. 1980
-NIRF Rank
Rs 12LAnnual Fee
Rs 10LAvg Pkg
#46
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC A+
Est. 1987
-NIRF Rank
Rs 1.8LAnnual Fee
Rs 8.5LAvg Pkg
#47
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Deemed
NAAC A++
Est. 2014
-NIRF Rank
Rs 1.2LAnnual Fee
Rs 7LAvg Pkg
#48
Mangaluru, Karnataka
Deemed
NAAC A++
Est. 1987
-NIRF Rank
Rs 4.5LAnnual Fee
Rs 7.5LAvg Pkg
About Top Hotel Management Colleges - 2026
Hotel Management is a 4-year BHM degree (or 3-year BHMCT) that opens careers in hospitality, food & beverage, hotel operations and tourism. Below are the best Hotel Management colleges in India - IHMs, top private colleges and university-affiliated programs.
Career Opportunities & Salary
Average package: Rs. 3-8 LPA in India | Rs. 15-30 LPA in international hotel chains
Career roles: Hotel Manager, F&B Manager, Chef, Front Office Manager, Cruise Operations, Tourism Manager, Event Coordinator
Why Choose This Course?
- Strong demand: Industry growth and government recruitment opportunities continue to expand in 2026.
- Multiple entrance options: NCHMCT JEE, AIMA UGAT, IIHM eCHAT, Christ Entrance, Direct Merit
- Flexible eligibility: 10+2 from any stream.
- Affordable to premium options: Rs. 70,000 - 3.5 Lakh per year - choose government colleges for lowest fee or top private colleges for best placement.
How to Choose the Right College
- Check NIRF Ranking and NAAC Grade (A++ / A+ recommended).
- Compare annual fee and placement record.
- Verify UGC / AICTE / Statutory body recognition.
- Use the Locate button on each card to view the college on Google Maps.
- Click View to see full college details, courses, fees, faculty and placement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the No. 1 Hotel Management college in India?
IHM Mumbai is consistently ranked No.1, followed by IHM Delhi (Pusa), IHM Bangalore, Welcomgroup Manipal and IHM Chennai.
What is NCHMCT JEE 2026?
NCHMCT JEE is the all-India entrance exam for admission to 21 Central IHMs and 26 State IHMs across India. It is conducted by NTA every year in April-May.
What is the fee structure for Hotel Management colleges?
Government IHMs charge approximately Rs. 90,000-1.2 Lakh per year. Top private colleges like Welcomgroup Manipal charge Rs. 2.5-3.5 Lakh per year.
What jobs do Hotel Management graduates get?
Top recruiters include Taj, Oberoi, Marriott, Hyatt, ITC Hotels, Radisson, Hilton. Roles include Front Office Manager, F&B Manager, Chef, Banquet Manager, Cruise Liner staff.
Can I do Hotel Management after 12th Arts?
Yes, Hotel Management is open to students from any stream (Arts, Commerce, Science) after 12th. The only requirement is passing NCHMCT JEE or relevant entrance.