Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management, Catering and Nutrition (IHM) was established in the year 1990. It is located in Chandigarh. It is among the 21 Central IHM’s setup by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. It is a renowned institute known for imparting hospitality education to students to train them for the hospitality industry.

IHM Chandigarh offers two courses which are B.Sc. in Hospitality & Hotel Administration and Diploma in Food production. The basic eligibility criterion for Diploma in Food Production is to have passed 10+2 with English as a compulsory subject while the selection is done on the basis of percentage of marks in 10+2 examination. For B.Sc. in Hospitality & Hotel Administration, the candidate must have passed 10+2 with English as one of the subjects. The selection is done on the basis of 10+2 performance and NCHM JEE Score.

A large number of companies recruit students from IHM Chandigarh and the placement season this year was no different. Leading hotel brands like Taj, Oberois, Marriott etc and companies like Starbucks, Dominos visited the campus for recruitments.

AIHM Chandigarh Highlights

The following tabulation represents the key highlights of Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Hotel management, Catering and Nutrition:

Established | Institute Type 1990 | Government
Affiliated to National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology
Entrance Exam NCHM JEE
Courses offered B.Sc. in Hospitality & Hotel Administration, Diploma in Food Production
Application Mode Online and offline
Admission Criteria Merit based & Entrance test
Top recruiters Taj, Mc Donald’s, Burger King, Domino’s Pizza, Accor
Facilities Available Medical facilities, Canteen, Sports, Hostel
Official website https://www.ihmchandigarh.org/

AIHM Chandigarh Important Dates

Events Dates
Online Application Form started on (B.Sc HHA) February 2, 2023
Last date of Form filling and paying exam fees (B.Sc HHA) April 27, 2023
Form correction window (B.Sc HHA) April 28 – 30, 2023
NCHMCT JEE 2023 Exam Date (B.Sc HHA) May 14, 2023
Release of Official Answer Key (B.Sc HHA) May 23, 2023
Result Declaration (B.Sc HHA) June 7, 2023
NCHMCT JEE First Round Counselling (B.Sc & M.Sc)
First Round Online Registration (B.Sc & M.Sc) June 09, 2023 - June 14, 2023
Choice Locking (If Finally agreed)  June 13, 2023 - June 14, 2023
First Round Seat Allotment Result  June 14, 2023
Payment of Seat Acceptance Fee (Rs.20,000) and uploading req. Doc. June 16, 2023 - June 20, 2023
Vacancy after First Round Allotment  June 21, 2023
2nd Round of Counselling  (B.Sc & M.Sc)
Second Round Online Registration  June 22, 2023 - June 26, 2023
Choice Filling/ Modification & Locking  June 22, 2023 - June 26, 2023
Second Round Seat Allotment Result  June 27, 2023
Payment by new candidate - Seat Acceptance Fee (Rs.20,000) and uploading require documents  June 28, 2023 - July 01, 2023
Vacancy after Second Round Allottment  July 03, 2023
3rd Round of Counselling   (B.Sc & M.Sc)
Fresh Registration & Participation Fee Payment July 04, 2023- July 07, 2023
Choice Filling /Modification & Locking July 04, 2023- July 07, 2023
Third/ Final Round Seat Allotment Result July 08, 2023
For new candidate – uploading of required documents (M.Sc) July 09, 2023- July 11, 2023
Payment by new candidate - Seat Acceptance Fee (Rs.20,000) and uploading require documents  (B.Sc) July 09, 2023- July 11, 2023
For new candidate – uploading of required documents (M.Sc) July 09, 2023- July 11, 2023
Verification of Documents by DVC (M.Sc) July 12, 2023
Vacancy after Third Round Allotment (B.Sc) July 13, 2023
4th Round of Counselling  (B.Sc)
Fresh Registration for NCHM JEE Candidates and deposition of Registration-cum- Participation Fee (Rs.22,000/-)  July 14, 2023- July 18, 2023
Fresh registration for Non-JEE candidates deposition of Registration Fee (Rs.2,000/-)   July 04, 2023- July 11, 2023
Rank generation of Non-JEE candidates July 13, 2023
Non-JEE candidates deposition of Participation Fee (Rs.20,000/-) & Choice filling July 14, 2023- July 18, 2023
Choice Filling option and Modification for JEE and Non-JEE candidates July 14, 2023- July 18, 2023
Final Round Seat Allotment Result July 20, 2023
For NEW candidate’s – uploading of required documents July 21, 2023- July 25, 2023
Verification of Documents by Document Verification Center July 21, 2023- July 25, 2023
Physical Reporting and opt for hostel Aug 01, 2023- Aug 03, 2023
Hostel allotment Aug 04, 2023
Commencement of Classes for batch 2023-24 Aug 07, 2023

AIHM Chandigarh Ranking

Agency Category  Rank
Indiatoday 2022 Hotel Management 9
The Week 2022 Hotel Management 20

AIHM Chandigarh Courses

The following tabulation discusses the basic details of the courses offered at IHM Chandigarh:

Course Details
B.Sc. Subjects: Hospitality and Hotel Administration
Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Candidate must have passed 10+2 with English as compulsory subject
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Diploma Subjects: Food Production
Duration: 1 year + 6 months Industrial training
Eligibility: The candidate must have passed 10+2 with English as a compulsory subject
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AIHM Chandigarh Admission

The admissions to Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Hotel management, Catering and Nutrition shall be merit based. It shall be based on 10+2 performance for Diploma course while for B.Sc., it shall be based on 10+2 performance and NCHMCT JEE score. NCHMCT JEE is an online exam conducted by National Testing Agency of 3 hours duration.

How to Apply?

B.Sc.

  • Candidates seeking admission to B.Sc course must apply online for the All India Joint Entrance Exam conducted by NCHM on its official website.
  • Candidates must upload their digital signature, soft copy of photograph and the required documents on the site and fill the application form by filling in other academic and personal details.
  • The results of the JEE are published on the NCHM official website.
  • Candidates shortlisted on the basis of their 12th examination marks and JEE score must appear for the counselling round conducted by NCHM.

Check previous year cut off for B.Sc. here

Diploma

  • Applications to the Diploma in Food Production course shall be invited.
  • The candidates can collect the prospectus and application form personally from the institute office at Sector 42- D, Chandigarh by making a payment of Rs. 250/- (for General/ OBC Category) or Rs. 125/- for SC/ ST/ PD category by producing the caste certificate.
  • The completed application form needs to be submitted by post by a demand draft of Rs. 300/- (for General/ OBC Category) or Rs. 175/- (for SC/ ST/ PwD) in favour of Principal, Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management payable at Chandigarh by stating the complete address in capital letters on the backside of Demand Draft.

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AIHM Chandigarh Placements

Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Hotel management, Catering and Nutrition has a remarkable placement and internship record. Students get offers from leading hospitality companies. Major hotel brands like Taj, Oberois, Marriott, Accor, ITC recruit from AIHM. Also, Leading brands like McDonald’s, Starbucks, Last bite foods, Domino’s Pizza, Burger King, Barbeque Nation form a major portion of the batch of recruiting companies.

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AIHM Chandigarh Scholarships

To provide financial assistance to all those students who need it, Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Hotel management, Catering and Nutrition provides various scholarship schemes. All those who are eligible for the same, need to apply online on the website of common National Scholarship Portal of Government of India by visiting the official website- www.scholarships.gov.in

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AIHM Chandigarh Facilities

To cater to the needs of the students and the staff, AIHM provides a number of well-established facilities.

  1. Hostels- The hostels are well built and provide accommodation to 102 boys and 102 girls. Rooms are allotted on the basis of NCHMCT JEE rankings and NCHMT term and exams. To help the students staying in the hostel, there is a hostel warden along with student proctors. Those students who don’t get a room due to scarcity of accommodation are provided assistance by the institute to get a private hostel accommodation nearby on sharing basis.
  2. Sports- The hostel provides various sports facilities like Table Tennis, Basketball Court, Badminton court etc. The hostel also has a gym with the latest equipments for all the fitness enthusiasts.
  3. Medical- A qualified medical practitioner visits the campus on all working days during lunch hours to ensure that all students remain healthy. Also, after institute hours a doctor is available in the hostels. There is a provision of standard first aid facility in the labs as well.

AIHM Chandigarh Faculty

With the highly qualified staff at Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Hotel management, Catering and Nutrition campus, the institute is committed to imparting strong educational foundations and values in the hearts, thoughts, and actions of the students. There are 21 teachers in the academics staff at different posts. The details are as follows:

  • Principal- Sitesh Srivastav
  • H.O.D- 2
  • Sr. Lecturer- 4
  • Lecturer- 7
  • Assistant Lecturer- 5
  • Teaching associate- 3

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AIHM Chandigarh FAQs

Ques. Is there any age limit to apply for the Diploma in food production course?

Ans. Yes, AIHM specifies the age limit of 25 years for general category and 28 years for SC/ ST as on 1st July. Moreover, the candidate must have passed 10+2 with English as a compulsory subject to apply for this course

Ques. What is the number of seats in the Diploma in food production course?

Ans. There are 67 total seats in the Diploma in food production course. The candidate must have passed 10+2 with English as a compulsory subject to apply for this course.

Ques. What are the attendance rules at AIHM?

Ans. A student’s attendance in any individual subject theory or practical taken separately during the last attended session must not be less than 70 percent of classes. In aggregate, it should not be less than 75%.

Ques. Is there a particular dress code?

Ans. Yes, it is mandatory to wear the prescribed uniform to maintain the grooming standards which will further help create a lasting impression in the hospitality industry.

Ques. What are the different clubs at AIHM?

Ans. AIHM offers a variety of clubs to its students. These are:
  1. Food and Beverage Service Club
  2. The Organising and Cultural Club
  3. Photography club
  4. Kitchen Club