BHMCT

BHMCT - Bachelor of Hotel Management & Catering Technology

Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology is a four-year undergraduate vocational program. It provides expert training to students for hospitality and new origination in serving technology. The colleges should be affiliated to the National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT).

 The course is observanted on grounding passionate students for the hospitality industry. The eligibility for the students should have completed their 10+2 from a recognized school.

The central aim is to make students confident with management techniques, processes, and systems used in hotel and hospitality businesses. The major areas of BHMCT are accounts, desktop, administration, front office, housekeeping, catering, maintenance, security, and catering. It is the second biggest employer beyond the country after the IT and software industry.

Skill set for BHMCT:

The candidate who pursuing a BHMCT course should possess the below mentioned skill-set:

Interpersonal Skills	Commitment
Problem solving skills	Teamwork
Organisational skills	Flexibility
Ability to work in shifts	Ability to work long hours
Confidence	Polite demeanour

Highlights of BHMCT:

Full Name	Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology
Level	Undergraduate
Stream	Hospitality / Hotel Management
Duration	4 years
Exam Type	Semester-Wise
Eligibility	Class 12th in any stream
Admission Process	Entrance Exam + Counselling and Personal Interview
Average Course Fee	Rs. 3 lakhs
Average Starting Salary	Rs. 3 - 4 LPA
Top Recruiting Areas	Hotels, Restaurants, Cafes, Catering Houses, Wedding Points, Resorts, Cruise Ships etc.
Top Recruiting Companies	Oberoi Group, Taj Group of Hotels, Cafe Coffee Day, Club Mahindra, Radisson, JW Marriot, Hyatt Hotels, ITC Group, Domino's etc.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Minimum Qualification Required: 10+2 from a recognized board / university
• Minimum Marks Required: 45% aggregate marks and 40% for reserved category candidates
• English as a subject is mandatory.
• Age Limit: The age limit is up to 22 years.

Admission Process:

Admission to the BHMCT course is provided on the basis of entrance exams. 

• Candidates must  emerge for the NCHMCT JEE or any other BHMCT entrance exam.
• The candidates who receive qualifying marks in the entrance exam are then called for central counselling conducted at the national or state level. 
• Candidates are then called for counselling
• Colleges may also conduct Personal Interviews for the final selection of candidates.
• Some colleges also offer direct admission to candidates on the basis of Class 12th merit.

Entrance exams:

Many states and institutes also oversee their own entrance exams as part of their BHMCT admission process. 

• IPU CET
• BVP CET
• BHU UET
• UPSEE 
• GNIHM JET
• Goenkan Aptitude Test
• MAH HM CET
• UKSEE
• LPU-NEST
• Jaipur National University Combined Entrance Test

Subjects:

Food and Beverage Service	Housekeeping Operations
Front Office Operations	Communication Fundamentals
Catering Science	Basic French for Hotel Industry
Basic Accounting	Hotel Engineering
Hotel Accountancy	Hospitality Marketing
Travel and Tourism	Hotel Related Laws

Top Institutes:

Institute Name	Location	Average Fees (per annum)
University School of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, RayatBahra University	Mohali	INR 80,000
Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management	Kolkata	INR 1,80,000
Shri Shakti College of Hotel Management	Hyderabad	INR 91,000
Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition	Meerut	INR 74,600
SAMS Institute of Hotel and Business Management	Varanasi	INR 1,07,000
Panjab University	Chandigarh	INR 65,000
Tuli College of Hotel Management	Nagpur	INR 56,000
MM Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology	Ambala	INR 85,500
Pioneer Institute of Hotel Management	Hyderabad	INR 90,000
IIMT College of Hotel Management and Catering Technology	Meerut	INR 83,000

Career Options and Job Prospects:

A BHMCT degree accredit candidates to find jobs in varying hotels, resorts, catering companies, spa groups, fashion and other hospitality-related jobs.The course gives out foremost to the students who have always been absorbed by tourism, travel, food, and hospitality. Students can enjoy good career opportunities and salary packages after BHMCT. The salary package is set on by the various factors like college, professional experience, and communication skills.

• Hotels
• Restaurants
• Catering Companies
• Fast Food Chains
• Cafes
• Resorts etc.

Top Recruiting Companies:

The top recruiting companies for BHMCT graduates:

• The Taj Group of Hotels
• Le Meridien Hotels and Resorts
• Oberoi Group of Hotels
• ITC Hotels
• Domino's
• Cafe Coffee Day
• Club Mahindra etc.

Job roles for BHMCT graduates are the following.

• Front Desk Officer
• Catering Supervisor
• Catering Manager
• Catering Assistant
• Marketing Manager
• Sales Manager
• Sales Executive