State Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition

State Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, established in 1987, is a premier hospitality education institution located in Kolkata, West Bengal. This Public institute operates under the aegis of the Department of Tourism, Government of West Bengal, and is recognised by the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT), Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. The institute is affiliated to the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT), Noida, which awards degrees and diplomas to successful candidates. State Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition offers comprehensive hospitality education across Diploma and Undergraduate levels, with its flagship programmes being the Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Hotel Administration and the Diploma in Food Production and Patisserie. The institute admits students primarily through the NCHM JEE (National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination), conducted annually by the National Testing Agency (NTA). With a focus on practical training and industry exposure, the institute has established itself as a leading hospitality education provider in Eastern India. The institute boasts state-of-the-art training facilities including specialised kitchens, food production labs, bakery and confectionery sections, front office labs, housekeeping labs, and a fully functional training restaurant. State Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition maintains strong industry linkages with leading hotels, resorts, airlines, cruise lines, and hospitality organisations, ensuring excellent placement opportunities for its graduates.