Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition Punjab

The Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition Punjab, established in 1988, is a premier State Government institution located in Chandigarh, Punjab. As a Public institution, it operates under the administrative control of the Punjab Government and is affiliated with the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT), New Delhi. The institute has consistently maintained its position as one of the leading hospitality education providers in North India, recognized by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition Punjab offers comprehensive programmes across Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels in hospitality management, culinary arts, and food production. The institute is renowned for its industry-oriented curriculum, state-of-the-art training facilities, and exceptional placement records. Students gain practical experience through well-equipped training kitchens, food and beverage service laboratories, housekeeping labs, and front office facilities that replicate real-world hospitality environments. Admission to the Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition Punjab is primarily conducted through the National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination (NCHMCT JEE) for undergraduate programmes, whilst postgraduate admissions are based on merit and entrance examinations as specified by NCHMCT.