Hotel Management Colleges in Tamil Nadu Based on 2024 Ranking

Tamil Nadu has more than 93 colleges stretched around Chennai, Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli, Madurai, Thanjavur, and 20 other places with 71 private and 21 government colleges. Hotel Management Colleges in Tamil Nadu offer Degree courses, Diplomas, and also Certification Courses which are mostly the demanding courses in Lockdown.

  • The Hotel Management Course includes BHM, MHM, MBA, PGDM, M.Phil, and Ph.D. Degrees.
  • Prestigious institutes like the Institute of Hotel Management, SRM Institute of Hotel Management, Nehru Memorial Colleges, etc.
  • Streams available in Tamil Nadu colleges are Hospitality Management, Catering Science, Housekeeping, Catering Technology, Maritime Catering, and Culinary Arts.
  • The entrance exam mostly accepted in Tamil Nadu is NCHMCT- JEE.

Some of the professional profiles in the hospitality industry are:

  • Food and Beverage Manager
  • Human Resource and Secretary
  • Bar Manager
  • Hotel and Catering Service
  • Air Hostess and Stewards

Hotel Management Colleges in Tamil Nadu: Rankings

Agencies like India Today, Outlook, The Week, NIRF, and ARIIA release their rankings every year based on a few parameters like faculty, curriculum, placement, internship, and geographical locations.

Top Hotel Management Colleges in Tamil Nadu with India Today Ranking

India Today is one of the leading and well-reputed English news magazines in India which is published by Living Media India Limited every week. The Marketing & Development Research Associates (MDRA), a marketing and research firm from Delhi and India Today together conducts a college ranking survey. It ranked Indian colleges in different domains like Science, Arts, Commerce, Management, Engineering, etc.

The weightage of different parameters based on which India Today ranks a college is tabulated below:

India Today Ranking Parameters and Weightage

  • Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition Chennai is the best hotel management college in Tamilnadu as per India Today's ranking.
  • SRM Institute of Hotel Management Chennai is ranked 21st followed by Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts & Science Coimbatore and Sri Krishna Arts and Science College.
  • PSGCAS Coimbatore has shown great improvement in its ranking. The institute was ranked 48 last year and gained a +5 rank this year. 
  • Hindusthan College of Arts & Science, Dr. SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science, etc. are some of the top Hotel Management colleges in Tamil Nadu.

The table below lists the top Hotel Management colleges in Tamil Nadu ranked by the India Today Ranking.

India Today Ranking 2022 College Name 
6 Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition Chennai
21 SRM Institute of Hotel Management, Chennai 
34 Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore 
39 Sri Krishna Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Coimbatore 
41 Vels Institute of Science Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Chennai 
43 Department of Catering Science and Hotel Management PSG College of Arts & Science College, Coimbatore 
45 Hindusthan College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore 
46 Catering Science and Hotel Management department Bishop Appasamy College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore 
48 Dr. SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), Coimbatore 
55 Dr. N. G. P. Arts and Science College Department of Catering Science and Hotel Management, Coimbatore 

Top Hotel Management Colleges in Tamil Nadu with Outlook Ranking

Outlook or Outlook ICARE Ranking is one of the most trusted private Ranking agencies in India. Each year it publishes a list for ranking top institutions of different domains. Outlook ranks an Institute based on different parameters such as placement records, Education quality, etc.

The weightage of different parameters based on which Outlook ranks a college is tabulated below:

The Outlook Ranking Parameters and Weightage

Outlook has released different lists for private and government Hotel Management colleges in India. There are a total of 43 colleges ranked by the latest Outlook Icare Ranking which includes 32 private and 11 government Hotel Management colleges in India.

  • IHM Chennai is the best hotel management college in Tamilnadu as per Outlook ranking. The institute is ranked 4th in the list of top hotel management colleges in India. 
  • SRM Institute of Hotel Management Chennai and Sri Krishna Arts and Science College is the top private Hotel Management colleges in Tamilnadu.
  • Hindusthan College of Arts & Science Coimbatore is ranked 22nd with an Outlook score of 548.09 among the top hotel management colleges in India.
  • VISTAS Chennai and PSG College of Arts & Science College Coimbatore are some other top hotel management colleges in Tamil Nadu ranked by Outlook iCare rankings.

Tabulated below are the top Hotel Management colleges in Tamil Nadu ranked by Outlook Icare rankings.

Outlook Ranking 2022 College Name  Outlook Score
4 Institute of Hotel Management - IHM Chennai  793.23
5 SRM Institute of Hotel Management, Chennai  686.09
19 Sri Krishna Arts and Science College, Coimbatore  549.03
22 Hindusthan College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore  548.09
23 Vels Institute of Science Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Chennai  529.26
32 Department of Catering Science and Hotel Management, PSG College of Arts & Science College, Coimbatore  473.24

NIRF Ranking

Name of the College Rank of 2021 Rank of 2020 Change Average annual fees
Sri Krishna Arts and Science College 8.7 8.7 0 45,000
Jamal Mohamed College 8.5 8.5 0 29,700
PSG College of Arts and Science 8.3 8.3 0 46,850
Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science 8.2 8.2 0 62,000

Hotel Management Colleges in Tamil Nadu: Fee Structure

The affordability factor is major amidst the lockdown. It can make or break a decision of a student and their family. In the tabulated format, the names of some of the best Hotel Management Colleges alongside their fee range are provided.

Hotel Management Colleges in Tamil Nadu: Admission Process

Most of the hotel management colleges in Tamil Nadu accept an entrance score which is NCHMCT JEE and other colleges take admission on a merit basis.

Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Chennai

IHM Chennai, established in 1963, is jointly established by the Government of Tamil Nadu, and the Govt. of India at the national level as one of the Pioneer Institutes in India for imparting quality training in Three Year Degree B.Sc in H&HA, Two Year Post Graduation M.Sc in HA and also 1 ½ Year Diploma and Craft Courses. 

  • Admission Process - Aspirants applying for the IHM Chennai must keep in mind that admission is done through the NCHMCT JEE entrance exam.
  • Courses offered include BSc in Hospitality & Hotel Administration, Craftsmanship Course in Food Production, Craftsmanship Course in Food & Beverage Service, and other MSc and Diploma Courses. 

SRM Institute of Hotel Management

SRM Institute of Hotel Management is part of a 37-year-old SRM Group of Educational Institutions, Sponsored by Valliammai Society. The SRM Institute of Hotel Management at Chennai, Trichy, and NCR Campus Noida offers its students the benefit of a deluxe hotel attached to each of the institutes.

  • Candidates can apply to the college through their NCHMCT JEE conducted by the NCHMCT.
  • The courses offered by the SRM Institute of Hotel Management are Diploma, B.Sc, and MBA in Hospitality Management. 

Global Institute of Hotel Management Chennai

GIHM offers a wide array of hospitality-related courses which cater to the requirement of prospective professionals in making a bright career in the hospitality and tourism industry.

  • The courses offered by the institute are B.Sc in Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Craft Course in Food Production, and Certificate Course in Food and Beverage Service. 
  • The restaurant at GIHM is designed to give the same atmosphere that a guest would find anywhere in a hotel.
  • Recruiters like Marriott, Hyatt, ITC, Novotel hotels, The Oberoi Grand, The Leela Palace, and many others visit the college every year for hiring students who are good in academics with good salary packages.

Hotel Management Colleges in Tamil Nadu: City Wise

The chart given below provides a clear picture of locating the number of colleges according to the cities.

Hotel Management Colleges in Tamil Nadu: Placement Wise

Placement Cell, Internship, Seminar, and Ongoing Projects followed by a Job Opportunity are an integral part of deciding on a college candidate. Most of the colleges have a placement cell in Tamil Nadu which ensures 95 – 100% placement across India and abroad like Dubai, Singapore, and Qatar.

The top recruiters of the Hotel Management Colleges in Tamil Nadu are :

Hyatt Regency Taj Novotel
Swissotel The Park Oberoi
Four Seasons Hilton The Leela
Shangri-La The Park Jumeirah
JW Marriott The Lalit Radisson.

Hotel Management Colleges in Tamil Nadu: FAQs

Ques: What is the difference in the job profile of a Hospitality Management Graduate with a Hotel Management graduate?

Ans: Hospitality Management Graduates are expected to cater to different industries to maximize people management while in Hotel Management the candidate is expected to manage all the operational procedures related to the hotel.

Ques: What is the average annual salary of a Hotel Management graduate in Tamil Nadu?

Ans: The salary can be from 5,00,000 to 8,00,000 Lac depending on the company they are associated with as well as the years of experience.

Ques: Is Hotel Management in Tamil Nadu too expensive as a course?

Ans: If the candidate is passionate about Tourism, Hospitality, and Hotel Business one should take up this wholesome course. BBA in Hotel Management is very affordable in government colleges in Tamil Nadu.

Ques: What is the duration of the course?

Ans: It is a three-year duration course with six semesters.

Ques: What is the admission process for Hotel Management Colleges in Tamil Nadu?

Ans: Admission to Hotel Management Colleges is mostly on a merit basis in some colleges while few colleges conduct entrance examinations.

Ques: What is the most popular entrance examination for the UG course in Hotel Management in Tamil Nadu?

Ans: NCHMCT JEE is the most popular entrance examination which is accepted by most of the hotel management colleges in Tamil Nadu.

Ques: What are the academic options after BBA in Hotel Management in Tamil Nadu?

Ans: The options are MBA in Hotel Management, PGDM, MHM, and M.HMCT.

Ques: What is the course fee for Master's courses in Hotel Management in Tamil Nadu?

Ans: The course fee for the master' Program can range from 50000 to 1.5 Lac.

Ques: What is the future scope or the position that one can get after a few years of experience?

Ans: Being Director of Hotel Operations or starting a chain of hotels can be the best future scope for Hotel Management.

Ques: Name some of the top recruiters in Hotel Management Colleges, in Tamil Nadu.

Ans: The Park, Jumeirah, Hyatt Regency, JW Marriott, The Lalit, and Radisson are some of the top recruiters.

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#1

Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition - [IHM], Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu 
1,18,340BHM- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees₹ 3,00,000Highest PackageCompare Placement#6th/75 in India 2023
#2

SRM Institute of Hotel Management, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu 
70,560BHM- 1st Year Fees--
7.8 / 10
Based on 3 User
Reviews
Best in Placements
#21th/75 in India 2023
#3
--BHM--
8.3 / 10
Based on 4 User
Reviews
#44th/75 in India 2023
#4
62,000BHM- 1st Year Fees--
8.1 / 10
Based on 8 User
Reviews
Best in Social Life
#38th/75 in India 2023
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#9
46,850BHM- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees--
8.8 / 10
Based on 11 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#40th/75 in India 2023
#10
55,000UG Diploma in HM- Total Fees--
6.6 / 10
Based on 407 User
Reviews
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#11
36,000BHM- 1st Year Fees--#43th/70 in India 2022
#12
33,800BHM- 1st Year Fees--
4.5 / 10
Based on 4 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
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#13
--PG Diploma in Hotel Management--
10 / 10
Based on 1 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
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#14
43,000BHM- 1st Year Fees₹ 4,50,000Average Package₹ 12,00,000Highest Package
7.7 / 10
Based on 18 User
Reviews
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#15
--BHM₹ 6,00,000Highest PackageCompare Placement
8.3 / 10
Based on 10 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
#62th/75 in India 2023
#16

University of Madras, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu 
5,440UG Certificate in Hotel Management- Total FeesCompare Fees--
8.1 / 10
Based on 191 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
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#17
2,20,300UG Diploma in HM- Total Fees--
7.9 / 10
Based on 4 User
Reviews
#48th/75 in India 2023
#18
30,000BHM- 1st Year Fees--
8.3 / 10
Based on 6 User
Reviews
Best in Infrastructure
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#19
--BHM------
#20
--PG Diploma in Hotel Management------
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#21
50,000BHM- 1st Year Fees--
9.1 / 10
Based on 3 User
Reviews
#52th/75 in India 2023
#22

Alagappa University, Karaikudi

Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu 
27,000BHM- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees----
#23
44,325MBA/PGDM- 1st Year Fees--
3.2 / 10
Based on 2 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
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#24
--UG Diploma in HM----
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#25
29,000BHM- 1st Year Fees------
#26
--MHM₹ 3,50,000Average Package₹ 35,00,000Highest PackageCompare Placement
8.7 / 10
Based on 45 User
Reviews
Best in Academics
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#27
--M.Phil/Ph.D in Hotel Management₹ 3,00,000Average Package₹ 7,50,000Highest Package
7.3 / 10
Based on 97 User
Reviews
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#28
1,55,650BHM- 1st Year Fees--
9.3 / 10
Based on 1 User
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#29
14,900Diploma in Hotel Management- Total Fees------
#30
25,000PG Diploma in Hotel Management- Total Fees------