State Institute of Hotel Management, Agartala

State Institute of Hotel Management, Agartala, established in 2008, is a premier hospitality education institution located in Agartala, Tripura. The institute operates as a Public institution affiliated with the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT), Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. The institute is recognised by the NCHMCT and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), ensuring quality education standards in hospitality and hotel management. The State Institute of Hotel Management, Agartala offers comprehensive programmes across diploma and undergraduate levels, focusing exclusively on hotel management, catering technology, and hospitality services. The institute provides a Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Technology, and an Undergraduate degree (B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration), preparing students for successful careers in the hospitality industry. Admission to these programmes is primarily conducted through the NCHM JEE (National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination), which is the national-level entrance examination for hotel management institutes across India. Spread across a well-maintained campus, the institute offers state-of-the-art training facilities including modern kitchens, housekeeping labs, front office labs, food and beverage service training areas, and computer laboratories. The institute emphasises practical training alongside theoretical knowledge, with mandatory industrial training components integrated into the curriculum. Students gain hands-on experience through internships at reputed hotels and hospitality establishments across India and abroad. The dedicated faculty comprises experienced hospitality professionals and academicians who mentor students to excel in various facets of the hospitality industry, including food production, food and beverage service, front office operations, housekeeping, and hospitality management.