Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Kovalam

The Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Kovalam, established in 1983, is a premier hospitality education institution located in the scenic coastal town of Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Operating under the aegis of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, this Public institution stands as one of the pioneering institutes in hospitality management education in South India. The Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Kovalam is affiliated to the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT), New Delhi, and is recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The institute offers comprehensive hospitality education programmes including Diploma, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate courses in Hotel Management, Catering Technology, and allied fields. Admission to various programmes is primarily conducted through the National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination (NHMCT JEE), whilst postgraduate programmes may also consider other national-level entrance examinations. The institute has consistently maintained its reputation for producing highly skilled hospitality professionals who excel in the dynamic tourism and hospitality industry both nationally and internationally.