Munnar Catering College (MCC) Trivandrum was established as a joint Venture between Indira Gandhi National Open University and Thachankary Foundation. The college offers a Degree, Certificate, Diploma, Integrated, Twinning, and Dual courses in Hospitality, Tourism, and Management. Munnar has been awarded “The Best Hotel Management Institute” in the state, by the Government of Kerala, Department of Tourism.

Munnar Catering College Highlights

Here are some important details about the MCC Trivandrum:

Established | University Type 1984 | Private
Approved/ Recognised/ Affiliated to All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) / National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology (NCHMCT) / 
Popular Courses MBA and B.Sc
Application Mode | Fee Online and Offline | INR 500 / INR 1,000
Facilities available Hostel accommodation, Placements, Library, Modern classrooms, and wifi.
Selection criteria Merit and Entrance based
Accepted test scores CAT and NCHMCT JEE
Centers Munnar / Cochin / Trivandrum
Official website / Helpdesk www.munnarcateringcollege.edu.in / 91 - 94471 26662
How to Reach (Nearest Airport) 15 Km from Kochi Airport
How to Reach (Nearest Railway Station) 12 Km from Ernakulam Railway Station
Read More:
- NCHMCT JEE (National Council for Hotel Management And Catering Technology Joint Entrance Examination) Click Here
- CAT ( Common Admission Test ) Click Here

Munnar Catering College 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)
First Round Online Registration  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)
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)
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
Payment by new candidate - Seat Acceptance Fee (Rs.20,000) and uploading require documents  (B.Sc) July 09, 2023- July 11, 2023

Vacancy after Third Round Allotment 

 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

Munnar Catering College Courses

Munnar Catering College (MCC) offers Master of Business Administration (MBA), Bachelor’s in Science, Diploma, Dual Degree programs, Integrated programs, and Twining programs in Hospitality, Hotel Management, Catering, Cookery and Tourism to students. A brief about all the courses is given in tabulation below:

Course name Details Eligibility
MBA  Duration: 2 years
Intake: 30
Fee: INR 40,000/ per year		 Graduate in any stream
B.Sc in Hospitality & Hotel Administration  Duration: 3 years/ 6 years
Intake: 63
Fee: INR 3,38,800		 10+2 and JEE
Diploma in Hotel Management & Catering Technology (DHMCT) Duration: 3 years
Intake: 60
Fee: INR 75,000		 10+2 in any stream
B.Sc in Tourism and Hospitality Management  Duration: 3 years
Intake: 30
Fees: INR 1,71,000		 10+2 in any stream
Dual course in
DHMCT with B.Sc in Tourism and Hospitality Management / Degree in Tourism Studies.		 Duration: 3 years
Intake: 60
Fee: INR 1,12,000 /year		 10+2 in any stream
Twinning Program-
Graduate Diploma in International Hotel Management & Bridge Course with a Bachelor of Arts in Global Tourism Management		 Duration: 4 years
Intake: 20
Fee: INR 1,44,000 /per year		 High school + 6.5 score in (6.5 in writing and speaking; 6.0 in reading and listening)
Integrated Program-
Diploma in International Hotel Management & Bachelors Degree in Tourism Studies		 Duration: 4 years (3 years + 1-year on-job training)
Intake: 60 at Munnar and 30 at Cochin & Trivandrum
Fee: INR 70,000/ per year		 High school
Diploma in International Hotel Management & Tourism  Duration: 1 year
Intake: 30
Fee: INR 45,000		 High School
Diploma in International Business Management Duration: 1 year
Intake: 30
Fee: INR 45,000/year		 High School or equivalent course
Certificate in International Hotel Management & Tourism  Duration: 6 months
Intake: 30
Fee: INR 30,000		 High School
Diploma in Professional Cookery Duration: 1 year
Intake: 30
Fee: INR 45,000		 High School
Certificate in Professional Cookery Duration: 6 months
Intake: 30
Fee: INR 30,000		 High School

Munnar Catering College Admissions

To get admission to MCC Trivandrum, applicants must submit the filled application form along with the application form at their respective centers. The application process for the college is carried out in both online and offline mode.

  • For Diploma & Integrated courses, candidates must have passed 10th standard and 10+2 respectively from any recognized board.
  • The Selection in Diploma and Integrated courses are based on merit.
  • Admission in B.Sc. courses requires the candidates to qualify for NCHMCT JEE.
  • The selection in the MBA is based on the score of CAT and personal interview.
  • Submit the advance registration fee of INR 25,000 for admission at your respective center. The fee is non-refundable in nature and is adjusted in the fist year course fee after the admission.

Applicants who will successfully qualify all the rounds of the selection process will be considered for admission. 

Note: candidates seeking admission in B.Sc. and MBA must register themselves for NCHMCT JEE and GATE 2020 on the respective official websites.

How to apply? 

For online applicants:

  • Applicants must visit the ‘Admission’ tab of the official website of the college.
  • Fill the application form correctly.
  • Upload necessary documents

For offline application:

  • Applicants may either download the application form from the official website or purchase the same manually.
  • Fill the form correctly.
  • Affix the photograph on the designated places in the form.
  • Attach the documents as mentioned above.
  • A Demand Draft of amount INR 1000 to be made in favor of ‘Munnar Catering College’, payable at Munnar, Cochin, Trivandrum.

Documents required at the time of application are as follows:

    • 10th mark sheet and passing certificate
    • 10+2 mark sheet and passing certificate
    • Bachelor’s degree and mark sheet (for MBA)
    • Migration Certificate
    • Character Certificate
    • SC/ ST/ OBC/ PWD certificate, if applicable
    • Passport size photographs

Read More: Munnar Catering College Admissions

Munnar Catering College Placements

MCC Trivandrum has an independent Placement office that facilitates the recruitment of students in the hospitality sector in India and Abroad. The office includes Placement officer (Head), Full-time placement coordinator, and students. 

The placement cell functions following functions:

  • Pre-placement talks
  • Written test
  • Group Discussion
  • Interviews

The alumni of MCC are placed in well-reputed hostels. Some of the hotels are Brunton Boatyard, Casino Hotel Cochin, Club Mahindra Kumarakom, Coconut Lagoon Kumarakom, Fort Munnar, Green Park Chennai, Green Park Hyderabad, Harbour View Residency Cochin, JW Marriott Marquis Dubai main, Le Meridien Coimbatore, Le Royal Meridien Chennai, Leela Palace Delhi, Marriott Chennai, etc. 

Munnar Catering College FAQs

Ques. How is Munnar Catering College?

Ans. The college imparts practical knowledge to students. Along with the designed curriculum to provide for knowledge about the hospitality industry, students are given opportunities to convert their knowledge into skills through training sessions with reputed organizations from the hospitality sector.

MCC Placements are on-campus which are conducted by the placement drives. The drive also organizes internship sessions to ensure that students are well versed in the practical aspect of knowledge. Students are placed with organizations such as Le Meridian, Oberoi, and Westin, etc.

Ques. Does Munnar provide hostel accommodation to students?

Ans. MCC Trivandrum provide hostel to students pursuing:

  • 3-year B.Sc Degree in Hospitality & Hotel Administration
  • 3-year Diploma in Hotel Management & Catering Technology (DHCMT)
  • Dual Course
  • Twinning program
  • Integrated program

Fees for staying in hostel is INR 90,000 per annum. To register for hostel accommodation in advance, applicants must submit an amount of INR 25,000. The amount is non-refundable and will be adjusted in the first year hostel fee if given an admission.

Ques. What is the application and prospectus fee at MCC Trivandrum?

Ans. The application fee at Munnar Catering College is either INR 500 or INR 1,000. Below are the courses in the table divided as per the application fee:

Application / Prospectus fee INR 500 Application / Prospectus fee INR 1,000
- MBA
- B.Sc in Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Diploma in International Hotel Management & Tourism
- Diploma in International Business Management
- Certificate in International Hotel Management & Tourism
- Diploma in Professional Cookery
- Certificate in Professional Cookery		 - B.Sc in Hospitality & Hotel Administration
- Diploma in Hotel Management & Catering Technology (DHMCT)
- Dual Course
-Twinning Program
- Integrated Program