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Vatel alumni work across several major luxury and premium hospital chains. This includes premium chains like Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental, and Raffles Hotel.

Global Hospitality Groups include Marriott International, Hilton, and Hyatt. Lifestyle and Boutique brands include Inwood Hotels and Mama Shelter.

The exam time duration for different tests can be checked below -

• Test 1 - 45 minutes

• Test 2 - 105 minutes

• Special Test - 60 minutes

The test 2 in BITS Higher Degree exam is a discipline-specific paper. It evaluates your understanding for core-specific paper, which you have studied during your undergraduate studies. 

Vatel Hotel and Tourism B-School does not usually serve Indian food across its campuses in France. It primarly serves traditional French and European cuisines to match the local hospitality curriculum.

Students mostly have to look off-campus to find Indian food options. External platforms can be used to look for Indian resturants in France.

Qualified candidates in BITD HD exam get a stipend of INR 13,400 per month. For teaching assistantship, all students are required to contribute 8 to 10 hours per week.

Yes, BITS HD has negative marking. For a correct answer, 3 marks are awarded and -1 mark is deducted for an incorrect answer.

Yes, it is possible to crack BITS HD exam in 3 months, if your concepts are clear and good foundational knowledge. If you have appeared or preparing for GATE, then 70% of preparation is already completed. Also, attempt mock test and PYQs to improve time management and accuracy to attempt questions.

Scholarship deadlines at Vatel France vary for different financial aid programs. The Eiffel Scholarship is one of the more popular financial aid options among Indian students.

Deadline to apply for the same for the 2026-27 intake is now closed. Tentative deadline to apply for the 2027-28 intake is Jan, 2027.

Candidates with BTech, BE or BPharm degree with a minimum of 60% marks. In addition, candidates must have Indian nationality with no upper age limit.

The BITS HD (Higher Degree Test) is usually moderate to tough. Compared to GATE paper, core subject section is usually at moderate level. Technical questions are direct and theoretical based. English and aptitude section is mainly easy.

Rajiv Gandhi Government Engineering College tuition fee ranges between INR 1.2 L - INR 1.5 L. The fee is exclusive of other components such as exam fee, application fee, hostel fee, etc.

Indian students need to pay a deposit worth EUR 3,450 (INR 3.84 Lakhs) to confirm their seat at Hotel Vatel School, France. This includes a EUR 3,000 (INR 3.34 Lakhs) initial tuition deposit and EUR 450 (INR 50.1 K) admission fee. The same typically needs to be paid by end of May.

The remaining fees for the year can be paid in installments (usually by end of July).

Note: The initial deposit vary across Vatel campuses.

Indian students are often required to pay an entrance exam fee of EUR 130 (INR 14.5 K) at Vatel France. Additional costs include an International student card fee worth EUR 10 (INR 1.1 K) and a 'Cite du Vin' pass worth EUR 40 (INR 4.4 K) for International Wine & Spirits Management students only.

Yes, Vatel France does take an entrance exam for certain courses. The entrance exam is a combination of a logic test, a English test, a personality test, and a 1/2 page essay.

The personality test is usually an interview (in English or French) that lasts 30 minutes to 1 hour. The overall exam duration is often between 3 and 3.5 hours.

To know more, students are advised to contact Vatel France, via official website or email.

Yes, Indian students can get into Vatel France with an IELTS score of 5.5. Students interested in a UG degree in Hospitality Management can get a seat with this score.

However, an IELTS score of 6.0 or above is usually required for entry to PG degree programs like the MBA.

Vatel and Institut Lyfe are two of the top hospitality schools in France for Indian students to consider. As to which is better of the two for Indian students, depends on what a student is looking for.

Given below is how they compare across different factors:

Both maintain strong ties in the hospitality and tourism sectors, however a degree from Institut Lyfe is considered more prestigious.