How are BHA placements at IIHM Kolkata?

IIHM Kolkata BSc course in Hospitality and Travel Administration lasts three years. This course is ideal for students wanting to make a career in the field of hospitality and travel. The candidates passionate about improving visitor experiences or maximising visitor opportunities should enrol in the Bachelor of Science programme in Hospitality and Tourism Studies. In general, Tourism courses give students the skills they need to work as entrepreneurs and in good managerial positions whereas hospitality courses educate students to work in the hospitality and catering industries.

There are various job opportunities available for graduates of BSc in Hospitality programmes. The graduates can apply for jobs at the popular hotel chains. Some of the possible career paths for the BSc Hospitality degree holders are:

• Hotel Manager: In charge of supervising all aspects of a hotel or resort's daily operations.
• Restaurant Managers: To look after all aspects of running a restaurant.
• Organising Events: To look after events and planning everything. 
• Travel Agent/Consultant: Helps customers plan and reserve travel-related activities, lodging, flights, and other services. 

Candidates wanting to take the entrance exam must be Class 12 or equivalent exam pass from a recognised board. In addition, students should have studied English as a subject in the qualifying exam. The eligibility criteria also has an upper limit. Thus, only the students who are at least 22 years old as of Jul 1 of the admission year are eligible to apply for the entrance examination. Furthermore, the candidates have to submit the relevant documents as well for verification purposes.

Yes, the BSc course aspirants can apply for IIHM Kolkata merit-based scholarships. Students who have secured 90% or above in Class 12 become eligible for the scholarship. The relevant documents have to be submitted for the same as well. Moreover, the students who get this scholarship become eligible for some concession in the tuition fee amount. For more details regarding the scholarship scheme, aspirants can also get in touch with the admission office.

IIHM Kolkata alumni is working with some of the top brands of the Hospitality business. Many famous hotels offer placements to its BSc graduates. However, there is no concise report available for the same. Some of the prominent recuiters that have been part of its placements drive are:

• The Oberoi
• The Park
• Taj Hotel
• The Leela
• Hilton Hotels and Resorts, etc.