Institute of Hotel Management, Rajbagh, Srinagar

The Institute of Hotel Management, Rajbagh, Srinagar was established in 1967, making it one of the pioneering institutions in hospitality education in India. Located in the picturesque Rajbagh area of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, this prestigious institute operates under the administrative control of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, and is affiliated with the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT), Noida. The Institute of Hotel Management, Rajbagh, Srinagar holds the distinction of being a Public institution that has consistently contributed to the hospitality industry by producing skilled professionals for over five decades. The institute is duly recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and offers quality education in hotel management and catering technology. The Institute of Hotel Management, Rajbagh, Srinagar provides comprehensive training across Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, specializing in hospitality management, culinary arts, food and beverage service, and front office operations. The flagship programme is the three-year Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Hotel Administration (B.Sc. HHA), along with postgraduate programmes and craft courses in food production and food and beverage service. Admission to the Institute of Hotel Management, Rajbagh, Srinagar is conducted through the National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination (NCHM JEE) for undergraduate programmes. The institute boasts modern infrastructure including well-equipped training kitchens, bakery and confectionery labs, front office labs, housekeeping labs, food and beverage service training restaurants, and a well-stocked library. With its strategic location in the tourism capital of Jammu and Kashmir, students gain practical exposure to the thriving hospitality industry in the Kashmir Valley.