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The following entrance exams are accepted by IHM Shillong for admission to B.Sc: 

1) IHM CET (Institute of Hotel Management Common Entrance Test) 

2) CAT (Common Admission Test) 

3) MAT (Management Aptitude Test) 

4) XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) 

5) GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) 

6) GRE (Graduate Record Examination) 

 Among these, The IHM CET is the most preferred entrance exam for admission to IHM Shillong.

Other exams are also accepted by IHM Shillong for admission to B.Sc. 

The last date for admission to IHM Shillong for the academic year 2024-25 has not been released yet. Admission to B.Sc. at IHM Shilong is done based on the scores obtained in the NCHMCT exam. The candidates are advised to visit the official website of the university or contact the administartion department of the university directly for more details related to admission.

No, direct admission is not possible in IHM Shillong. The admission is based on the merit and entrance exam scores. IHM conducts its own entrance exam under the National Council For Hotel Management (NCHM). The exam is held in two parts: the written and the interview. After clearing both rounds you can get admission in IHM Shillong.

The eligibility criteria for B.Sc at IHM Shillong are as follows:

1) The candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics as core subject.

2) The candidate must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks.

3) The candidate must have appeared for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) examination.

4) The candidate must have been born on or after 1st July 1998.

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Well, IHM Shillong offers a variety of courses in hospitality and tourism management. The best course for you totally depends on your interest. If you are interested in a career in the hospitality industry, then the Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) course is a good option. If you are interested in a career in the tourism industry, then the Bachelor of Tourism Management (BTM) course is a good option.

Both courses are accredited by the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering (NCHM&C).

Yes, IHM Shillong is a good institute for an UG Diploma. It is a government-funded institute. The institute offers a three-year Diploma in Hotel Management (DHM) course. The course is recognised by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering (NCHM&C). The institute has a good infrastructure and faculty. The placement record of this  institute is also very good.

The average salary for IHM Shillong graduates holding a B.Sc. ranges from INR 15,000 to INR 17,000 and a maximum of INR 35,000 per month. Oberoi Group of Hotels, Le Meridien, Hyatt, ITC Hotels, and Lemon Tree are some of the significant recruiting organizations that emerge from IHM Shillong. These organizations come forward for campus recruitments in good numbers, and thus, a very high placement rate prevails at the time of graduating students. Practical training and exposure through industry form a grand tool for employability in the hospitality sector.

The fees for various courses at the Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition (IHM) Shillong for 2025 are as follows:

UG Diploma: Tuition fees are INR 61,600. Eligibility is CBSE 12th. 

B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration: Tuition fees are as follows:

First year: INR 70,000–80,000 

Second year: INR 80,000–90,000 

Third year: INR 90,000–1,00,000 

Total fees are INR 6.36 lakhs.

Eligibility is NCHMCT JEE. 

Admission to IHM Shillong is based on merit and the results of the National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Exam (NCHMCT JEE). 

Eligibility-:

To be eligible for admission to the B.Sc. program, candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics as core subjects. 

The upper age limit for admission is 25 years for General category students and 28 years for SC/ST students. 

NCHMCT JEE 2024 Last Round Closing Rank Comparison for BSc is 9829.

Other courses are also taught in IHM Shillong, but mainly the best one among them is the Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Hotel Administration. It is a three-year course that prepares students for appropriate skills on supervisory levels in the hospitality sectors, be it Food Production, Service, or Hotel Management. It is basically recognised because of its well-rounded curriculum with excellent placement opportunities.

IHM Shillong is famed for its good placements, high percentage of placement, and the top recruiters are Oberoi Group, Le Meridien, Taj Group, Hyatt, and ITC Hotels. The highest salary offered is around INR 35,000 per month, with an average package of INR 1.8 LPA. Placement training is provided by the IHM Shillong, and for better placement, the students are given career counseling in their dream jobs within the hospitality industry.

IHM Shillong is among the prestigious Institutes of Hotel Management in India. Placements are really good; The Oberoi's Group, Taj, Hyatt, and ITC are all top recruiting companies. The infrastructure of the college is good, along with practical exposure and experienced faculty members. It maintains good contact between the students and teachers to develop the personality of each student. In 2022, IHM Shillong was ranked 25th by India Today amongst 70 hotel management colleges in India.

students can enroll in the Certificate in Food and Nutrition (CFN) programme at the IGNOU Regional Centre in Ahmedabad, but here's some related information about the program: 

Eligibility

There are no formal qualifications required, but the minimum age to apply is 18 years. 

Duration

The programme can take a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 2 years to complete. 

Fees

The full programme fee is Rs. 1,900, plus a registration fee of Rs. 300. 

Topics

The programme covers topics like food-borne diseases, quality control, consumer rights, and how to choose foods that suit your family's tastes. 

The admission process for the Certificate in Food and Nutrition at IGNOU Regional Centre, Ahmedabad, is quite simple. No qualification requirements are there, and the candidate needs to be only 18 years old. The application process is open for the January 2024 session, and the last date to apply is February 29, 2024. A sum of INR 300 is to be paid as a registration fee.

The one-year-duration course of the Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management is available at IGNOU Regional Centre Ahmedabad through Open Distance Learning mode. It includes preparedness against disasters, risk assessment, and rehabilitation modules. Few courses to be undertaken by the students are Understanding Natural Disasters, Disaster Medicine, and Project Work to name a few, totaling 32 credits. The core objective of the course is to make learners practically capable of ensuring efficient management of disasters.

IGNOU Regional Centre Ahmedabad does not guarantee 100% placement to the students. Although the centre is offering a range of support services, including a placement cell, the volume of placement opportunities may vary based on factors like course one is studying, job market conditions, performance of the student, and so on. It is up to a student to seek out job opportunities and make use of whatever is provided at the centre.

The following is the eligibility for getting the Certificate in Food and Nutrition at IGNOU Regional Centre, Ahmedabad:

1. The learner must meet the entry requirements of no formal qualification and a minimum age of 18 years.
2. Pay the programme fee of Rs. 1,900 for the entire programme and the registration fee of Rs. 300.
3. Applicants may apply for admission either through the website of IGNOU or, in person at the Regional Centre.

The programme is open in distance learning mode. This course will introduce the learner to the role of food in ensuring healthy living.