Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition Odisha

Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition Odisha, established in 1983, is a premier hospitality education institution located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The institute operates as a Public institution affiliated to the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT), New Delhi. Recognised by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the institute has been a cornerstone in hospitality education in Eastern India for over four decades. The institute offers comprehensive hospitality management programmes across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, specialising in hotel management, catering technology, and applied nutrition. The primary courses include Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Hotel Administration (B.Sc. HHA), Diploma in Food Production, Diploma in Food and Beverage Service, Diploma in Bakery and Confectionery, and Postgraduate Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Technology. Admission to undergraduate programmes is conducted through the National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination (NCHM JEE), whilst postgraduate programmes follow merit-based selection criteria established by NCHMCT. The Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition Odisha maintains strong industry connections with leading hospitality chains, luxury hotels, cruise liners, and international hospitality brands. The institute emphasises practical training through its state-of-the-art training kitchens, front office laboratories, housekeeping training facilities, and food production units. With consistent placement records exceeding 85% annually, the institute has established itself as a preferred recruitment destination for major hospitality employers across India and internationally.