{"id":17360,"date":"2025-09-25T09:45:04","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T09:45:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?p=17360"},"modified":"2025-09-25T09:45:04","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T09:45:04","slug":"ihmct-kovalam-thiruvananthapuram-admission-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/ihmct-kovalam-thiruvananthapuram-admission-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"IHMCT Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram Admission 2026: Courses, Fees, Eligibility &#038; Placements"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (<a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/college\/1823\/institute-of-hotel-management-and-catering-technology-ihmct-kovalam-thiruvananthapuram\">IHMCT<\/a>), Kovalam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Thiruvananthapuram, is a premier hospitality institute functioning under the <\/span><b>Ministry of Tourism, Government of India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Affiliated to <\/span><b>National Council for Hotel Management &amp; Catering Technology (NCHMCT)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>IGNOU<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, IHMCT Kovalam offers high-quality hospitality education with global standards, modern infrastructure, and strong placement assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this blog, <\/span><b>Career Mantra<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> brings you all the essential details regarding <\/span><b>IHMCT Kovalam Admission 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including courses offered, fees, eligibility, placement updates, rankings, and FAQs.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/ihmct-kovalam-thiruvananthapuram-admission-2026\/#IHMCT_Kovalam_%E2%80%93_Institute_Overview\" >IHMCT Kovalam \u2013 Institute Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/ihmct-kovalam-thiruvananthapuram-admission-2026\/#Courses_Offered_at_IHMCT_Kovalam\" >Courses Offered at IHMCT Kovalam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/ihmct-kovalam-thiruvananthapuram-admission-2026\/#Eligibility_Criteria_%E2%80%93_IHMCT_Kovalam_2026\" >Eligibility Criteria \u2013 IHMCT Kovalam 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/ihmct-kovalam-thiruvananthapuram-admission-2026\/#BSc_in_Hospitality_Hotel_Administration\" >B.Sc. in Hospitality &amp; Hotel Administration:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/ihmct-kovalam-thiruvananthapuram-admission-2026\/#Craft_Courses\" >Craft Courses:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/ihmct-kovalam-thiruvananthapuram-admission-2026\/#Admission_Process_%E2%80%93_IHMCT_Kovalam\" >Admission Process \u2013 IHMCT Kovalam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/ihmct-kovalam-thiruvananthapuram-admission-2026\/#IHMCT_Kovalam_Fee_Structure_2026\" >IHMCT Kovalam Fee Structure 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/ihmct-kovalam-thiruvananthapuram-admission-2026\/#Placements_at_IHMCT_Kovalam\" >Placements at IHMCT Kovalam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/ihmct-kovalam-thiruvananthapuram-admission-2026\/#Rankings_Accreditations\" >Rankings &amp; Accreditations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/ihmct-kovalam-thiruvananthapuram-admission-2026\/#Campus_Life_Facilities\" >Campus Life &amp; Facilities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/ihmct-kovalam-thiruvananthapuram-admission-2026\/#Important_Dates_for_Admission_2025\" >Important Dates for Admission 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/ihmct-kovalam-thiruvananthapuram-admission-2026\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/ihmct-kovalam-thiruvananthapuram-admission-2026\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IHMCT_Kovalam_%E2%80%93_Institute_Overview\"><\/span><b>IHMCT Kovalam \u2013 Institute Overview<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Feature<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Institute of Hotel Management &amp; Catering Technology (IHMCT), Kovalam<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Established<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2010<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Affiliation<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NCHMCT, Noida &amp; IGNOU<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Approved By<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ministry of Tourism, Government of India<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Courses Offered<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B.Sc. in Hospitality &amp; Hotel Administration (B.Sc. HHA), Craftsmanship Courses<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Location<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Campus Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Courses_Offered_at_IHMCT_Kovalam\"><\/span><b>Courses Offered at IHMCT Kovalam<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Program<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Duration<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Eligibility<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>B.Sc. in Hospitality &amp; Hotel Administration (HHA)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10+2 (any stream), English as a subject, NCHM JEE qualified<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Craftsmanship Course in Food Production<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.5 Years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10th pass<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Craftsmanship Course in Food &amp; Beverage Service<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 Months<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10th pass<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>B.Sc. HHA<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> program is jointly certified by <\/span><b>NCHMCT and IGNOU<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, offering both academic and practical excellence.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_Criteria_%E2%80%93_IHMCT_Kovalam_2026\"><\/span><b>Eligibility Criteria \u2013 IHMCT Kovalam 2026<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BSc_in_Hospitality_Hotel_Administration\"><\/span><b>B.Sc. in Hospitality &amp; Hotel Administration:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must have passed <\/span><b>10+2 (HSC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or equivalent from a recognized board.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must have studied <\/span><b>English<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as a compulsory subject.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must appear for and qualify in the <\/span><b>NCHM JEE 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> entrance exam.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates appearing in 10+2 exam in 2025 can also apply provisionally.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Craft_Courses\"><\/span><b>Craft Courses:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must have passed <\/span><b>10th Standard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from a recognized board.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No entrance exam is required.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Admission_Process_%E2%80%93_IHMCT_Kovalam\"><\/span><b>Admission Process \u2013 IHMCT Kovalam<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Stage<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>1. NCHM JEE<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply and appear for NCHM JEE 2026 (for B.Sc. HHA only)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2. Counseling Round<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participate in centralized NCHMCT counseling &amp; select IHMCT Kovalam<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>3. Seat Allotment<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on rank, seat availability, and choice preference<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>4. Final Admission<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit documents and pay the first-semester fee to confirm admission<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IHMCT_Kovalam_Fee_Structure_2026\"><\/span><b>IHMCT Kovalam Fee Structure 2026<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Program<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Total Fee (Approx.)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>B.Sc. in Hospitality &amp; Hotel Admin.<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b93.3 \u2013 \u20b93.5 Lakhs (for 3 years)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Craftsmanship in Food Production<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b955,000 \u2013 \u20b960,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Craftsmanship in F&amp;B Service<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b930,000 \u2013 \u20b935,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fees are subject to revision as per government norms.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Placements_at_IHMCT_Kovalam\"><\/span><b>Placements at IHMCT Kovalam<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihmctkovalam.ac.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IHMCT<\/a> Kovalam has a <\/span><b>dedicated training and placement cell<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that coordinates with top hospitality and tourism recruiters for on-campus hiring.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Placement Feature<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Average Package<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b92.5 \u2013 \u20b93.5 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Highest Package<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b95 \u2013 \u20b96 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Top Recruiters<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Oberoi Group, Taj Hotels, ITC, Hyatt, Marriott, Radisson, Qatar Airways<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Internships<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandatory industrial training during the second year<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rankings_Accreditations\"><\/span><b>Rankings &amp; Accreditations<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affiliated to <\/span><b>National Council for Hotel Management (NCHMCT)<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognized by <\/span><b>Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ranked among <\/span><b>Top Government Hotel Management Colleges<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in South India<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NCHM JEE rank-based admissions enhance transparency &amp; merit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Campus_Life_Facilities\"><\/span><b>Campus Life &amp; Facilities<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located near the scenic Kovalam beach, IHMCT Kovalam offers a <\/span><b>modern and eco-friendly campus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with industry-grade facilities:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Training kitchens, bakeries, and food production labs<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Housekeeping and front office labs<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Model guest rooms and bar setup<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Library, computer labs, and audio-visual classrooms<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Hostels for boys and girls with dining facilities<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Co-curricular clubs, cultural events, and food festivals<b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Dates_for_Admission_2025\"><\/span><b>Important Dates for Admission 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Event<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Tentative Date<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NCHM JEE 2026 Application<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">January \u2013 April 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NCHM JEE 2026 Exam Date<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May 2026 (Expected)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Counseling &amp; Allotment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June \u2013 July 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Academic Session Starts<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">August 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Q1. Is IHMCT Kovalam a government college?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yes, it is a government institution under the <\/span><b>Ministry of Tourism, Government of India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q2. What is the entrance exam for the B.Sc. course?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Admission to the B.Sc. (HHA) is through the <\/span><b>NCHM JEE<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> conducted by NTA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q3. Are hostel facilities available?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yes, separate <\/span><b>hostels for boys and girls<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are available with all basic amenities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q4. What is the fee structure for the B.Sc. course?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The total fee is around \u20b93.3 \u2013 \u20b93.5 lakhs for the full 3-year program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q5. Which companies recruit from IHMCT Kovalam?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Top hotel chains like <\/span><b>Taj, Marriott, Oberoi, ITC, Radisson<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and airlines recruit from the campus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q6. Are internships a part of the curriculum?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yes, <\/span><b>industrial training is mandatory<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, usually in the second year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>IHMCT Kovalam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a top-tier destination for students passionate about hospitality, food, and service excellence. With its strong academic foundation, practical training modules, government affiliation, and successful placement record, the institute prepares students for rewarding global careers in hospitality and tourism.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Need help with NCHM JEE application or college selection? Contact Career Mantra today!<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (IHMCT), Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram, is a premier hospitality institute functioning under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. Affiliated to National Council for Hotel Management &amp; Catering Technology (NCHMCT) and IGNOU, IHMCT Kovalam offers high-quality hospitality education with global standards, modern infrastructure, and strong placement assistance. 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