Institute of Advanced Management, Kolkata is the oldest professional hospitality institute in the country established in 1989 and is also one of the first to be approved by AICTE. In 1995, IAM became the first Indian Institute to be validated to deliver a degree level programme of any British University. The college also offers undergraduate and diploma courses in the field of Hospitality Management. The university has an association with the University of West London.

To apply for admission to the courses available at IAM, Kolkata, candidates are required to appear for the online Common Hospitality Aptitude Test which is held at centers all over India. Institute of Advanced Management has tie-ups with several organizations to provide support to the students through the provision of student recruitment, consultancy and Industrial Training. Top recruiters of IAM graduates include Oberoi Group of Hotels, Hyatt, Park Group of Hotels, Royal Bank Of Scotland, etc. 

Institute of Advanced Management Ranking

  • IAM Kolkata was the Best Hotel Management Institute for Academic Excellence for the last 2 years by ZEE 24 Ghanta.
  • The college was ranked 1st for the Centre for Excellence for the last 9 years (2011-2021) consecutively by the Competition Success Review.
  • IAM, Kolkata was ranked 1st in fast Emerging Private Hospitality Management College in Eastern India by Indian Excellence Summit 2017
  • IAM Kolkata ranked No.2 Best Private Hotel Management College in Eastern India & West Bengal (GHRDC) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

Institute of Advanced Management Key Facts

  • Admissions - Candidates shortlisted in the test will be called for Group discussion and personal interviews.
  • Eligibility - Candidates applying to the IAM should have a good command over the English language.
  • Faculty - The role of faculty members is to help each student push themselves and their ideas beyond the level of ordinary.
  • Facilities - The training kitchens and bakery, the training restaurants, training front office and guest rooms are all modern and fully equipped to import practical training of a high standard.
  • Programs: Students of IAM have the chance to to study the year three of their respective courses in University of West London in the UK. The institute also provides the students the opportunity to complete their year 3 in Bangkok.

Institute of Advanced Management Courses

Institute of Advanced Management offers BTS, BA and Diploma courses. Following are the details of the same.

Courses Specialization Eligibility Criteria
BTS Tourism Passed Class 12 or equivalent in relevant discipline from a recognized board
BA Hospitality Management
Diploma Hospitality, Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Culinary Service Passed Class 10 from a recognized board.

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Institute of Advanced Management Placement

The placement cell at the Institute of Advanced Management assists students in their pre-placement training. The cell arranges Industrial counseling to guide students through their careers. IAM Kolkata graduates, apart from getting employment opportunities in national and international hotels, also get recruted in airline organisations like Lufthansa Airlines, Air France, Thai Air, Emirates Air, Viirgin Atlantic, Gulf Air, etc. 

Institute of Advanced Management Top Recruiters

Oberoi Group of Hotels Taj Group of Hotels Hyatt Group of Hotels Park Group of Hotels
Radisson Hotels Leela Venture Hotels Al-Khouri Hotels, Dubai Hyatt
Hilton Four Seasons Hotel Balmoral Hotel Sheraton Hotels
Air India Citi Bank Royal Bank Of Scotland ICICI Bank
JW Marriott  ITC Sonar Bangla Novotel Kolkata AMRI Hospitals

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Institute of Advanced Management Faculty

Faculty at the Institute of Advanced Management inculcate innovative skills in their students and the Students will have the opportunity to interact with trained faculty. All faculty members are well experienced in teaching as well as their field of work. They are always ready to offer help to the students. There are seven faculty members in the IAM, Kolkata. 

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Institute of Advanced Management FAQs

Ques. Does the Institute of Advanced Management provide hostel accommodation to the students?

Ans. The Institute of Advanced Management has separate hostels for boys and girls located in the vicinity of the Institute.

Ques. Does the Institute of Advanced Management provide Educational Loans to the students?

Ans. Students of IAM Kolkata can avail of the educational loan from a number of banks. 

Ques. Does the Institute of Advanced Management have its own Training Hotel?

Ans. IAM has its own training Commercial hotels at Kolkata attached to the campus so that students can get real-life exposure to the operation and management of commercial hotels while undergoing the course.