Which is the best college for pursuing hotel management course, SRM or LPU?

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Debesh jha · Answer

Hi, Every college has its pros and cons. So, it is up to you to choose your college and course wisely. SRM's hotel management course's fees is way too high as compared to that of LPU. Infrastructure wise also LPU is lot better and provides great exposure and platform for its students. Placement is near about same for both the colleges and both give placement to the qualified students. Faculty of LPU is quite helpful and determined in shaping the child's future. Overall, LPU has an upper hand.

preeti gogna · Answer

SRM is definitely a good university. LPUs Hotel Management and Tourism Discipline prepares the students through an industry-endorsed curriculum and intensive service-oriented practicals with industry exposure in excellent infrastructure. The eligibility for the course is Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPU NEST. There are students from over 70+ countries on the campus. The School trains its students in the campus hotel named University Hotel of 25 rooms hosting national and international guests where students practice along with the staff. The School has five modern kitchens with two bakeries. All kitchens and bakeries are equipped to enable students to perform scientifically and to attain their best of learning through most modern gadgets. We have four training restaurants to teach students about the authentic serving style of food and beverage. LPU labs are equipped with one front office laboratory, two housekeeping laboratories, two computer laboratories with 60 computers, and a simulation laboratory for aviation. LPU Hotel Management and Tourism Discipline is the gamut of research activities that make it a unique academic environment that stimulates creativity and critical thinking and provides impetus to recruiting, supporting, and developing highly-skilled motivated researchers. It is worth noticing that to motivate students, LPU keeps on organizing different workshops & events and also invites top personalities from the industry. LPU students of the School of Hotel Management and Tourism have got 100% placement with prestigious global establishments this year. LPU students of the year 2015 passing out batch have been placed at allowances/salary up to Rs 22.5 Lacs per annum. Their employers are top hotels, resorts, palaces groups, and airways including Ritz-Carlton (USA), Qatar Airways (Doha), Oberoi Group, Zuri, Grand Hyatt, Sarovar, Broncos, and more. Many of them have already joined their duties in top countries and Indian Cities at coveted posts. The highest salary offered was 8.5 LPA and the average salary was 2.1 LPA.

Arshiya Singh · Answer

Being an alumni, I can will say LPU is best for HM, School of Hotel Management and Tourism, Lovely Professional University has reached a certain level through which it can be said that we are leaders of the futureThe School also trains its students in the campus hotel named university Hotel of 25 rooms hosting national and international guests where students practice along with the staff. The School has five modern kitchens with two bakeries. All kitchen and bakery are equipped to enable student to perform scientifically and to attain their best of learning through most modern gazettes.

N Pathania · Answer

Hi, Professionals with hospitality experience are still in demand in the hospitality industry. 5-star hotels, aviation, retail, shopping centers, culinary arts, cruise liners, concierge, restaurants, and other businesses usually take these. For middle management and leadership positions, starting salaries for hotel managers are in the region of INR 30,000 to 40,000 depending on the location and size of the hotel. In India, general managers earn, on average, 85,000 with a range of 50,000 to 2,00,000 or more for the largest, most prestigious hotels. LPU is one of the best options for Hotel management as it has the Best facilities, infrastructure, and equipment. The most significant point is LPU has its HOTEL within the campus for prolonged practical exposure. LPU makes sure that before you pass the degree, you have done ample internships/projects in the industry that you don't find it challenging to adapt to highly demanding jobs later on. The teaching pedagogy of the college must be practical-oriented. The course must include training on the relevant software like Fidelio. Placements, since your ultimate aim is to make a career, what's better than having an offer in hand before you pass the degree. LPU has a stellar record in placements, with over 600 companies visiting the campus every year to hunt talent. Even lockdown was not able to hamper the placements of the students. So, if you have a keen interest and the right mindset for hospitality, there are many courses available in LPU for you at Bachelors' as well as Master's level. Check your eligibility and complete the process as soon as possible to avail of the maximum available scholarships. Thanks.

Puneet Singh · Answer

Dear Hemanth, I am not aware of the hotel management course at SRM but being alumni of LPU, I can provide you with the details of this programme at LPU. One of my friend's brother is also studying there in Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology BHMCT ) Let me share few points about the Hotel Management programme at LPU : Curriculum: High academic standards are maintained by offering the curriculum framed in consultation with industry experts. Student exposure: Being a part of a resource-rich University, the students have an advantage of interdisciplinary exposure which is not possible in standalone colleges. University-Hotel: The School also trains its students in the campus hotel named UniHotel of 25 rooms hosting national and international guests where students practice along with the staff. Infrastructure: The School has five modern kitchens with two bakeries. All kitchen and bakery are equipped to enable a student to perform scientifically and to attain their best of learning through most modern gazettes. We have few training restaurants to teach a student about the authentic serving style of food and beverage. We are equipped with one front office laboratory, two housekeeping laboratories, two computer laboratories with 60 computers, and a simulation laboratory for aviation. Placement: 100% placements record with minimum 10% students selected as Management Trainee (Junior Executive level) till date and the placement is with brands like Cox & Kings, Carnival Cruise, JET Airways, Oberoi, Taj, Leela, etc. Package: Six students were offered the package of Rs 8 Lacs by Carnival Cruise in last years. Internship: Industry internships in top national and international five-star hotel brands like The Leela Palace, ITC, Taj, Oberoi, The Grand, Marriott, etc. Intellectual Strength: Faculty members with a holistic blend of academic & industrial exposure. Immersive Mentor-ship Model: Experienced faculty members of the discipline nominated as mentors to eligible students. I hope this helps Thanks.

Lipika Dhingra · Answer

The focus of entertaining is impressing others The focus of true hospitality is serving others Being an alumni of LPU. I have couple of friends in the HOTEL MANAGEMENT. So I must say that LPU would be the best option for pursuing the course for HOTEL MANAGEMENT. As university possess a hotel which not only give practical exposure but also the real time ELIGIBILITY :Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English or equivalent. For a candidate, who has not studied English as a subject, the condition of English may be waived off provided the candidate in his qualifying exam has studied in English medium. (5% relaxation to North East states and Sikkim candidates/ Defence Personnel and their Dependents/ Wards of Kashmir Migrants) Many reputed companies in this field had visited for the placements drive - Viral International, Jaypee Residency Hotel, Qatar Airways, Air Vistara, P and O Cruise (USA), Al Thiqarestaurant Co (Kuwait), Hyatt (USA), Wolf Great Resort (USA), Jubilant (Dominos), Sapphire Foods (KFC), The Grand (New Delhi), The Leela, Zuri Whitefield, Courtyard Marriot, ITC Hotels, Radisson Blu, The Oberoi Cecil etc. It is the best private university with world-class infrastructure, modern facilities, and highly qualified faculty in India. The university is having tie-ups with many foreign universities and reputed companies thus facilitating higher amenities to its students. Nonetheless, in each semester LPU gives Professional Enhancement Programmes (PEP) in which the students are prepared to crack the placement processes like Analytical Skills (Logic Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning), Quantitative Aptitude Skills, Technical Aptitude Skills, Presentations and Soft Skills and Mock Exercises (Mock Interviews, GDs, Mock Tests, etc. ) The latest salary package was around 9 to 10 Lacs despite Pandemic. Some of the best brands like Ritz Carlton Florida (USA), Hyatt Regency Miami (USA) have selected our students with packages up to Rs 25 Lacs. Leading national brands like Oberoi, The Grand, Air Vistara etc. Visited our campus for recruitments. Hyatt Regency Miami USA and Great Wolf Lodge Wisconsin selected 6 students at the package of 15 Lacs Per Annum. I hope this would be sufficient!

Poonam Angural · Answer

With the escalating demand of hotels in India, the hotel management industry has huge growth potential in the near future. The demand for smart and skilled professionals in this industry is growing at a fast pace, not only in India but also worldwide. There is a dire need for skilled and retainable professionals. Though both the universities mentioned above helps you in tailoring your dreams but let me take LPU as an example to explain being an alumni. School of Hotel Management and Tourism, Lovely Professional University has reached a certain level through which it can be said that we are leaders of the futureThe School also trains its students in the campus hotel named university Hotel of 25 rooms hosting national and international guests where students practice along with the staff. The School has five modern kitchens with two bakeries. All kitchen and bakery are equipped to enable student to perform scientifically and to attain their best of learning throughmost modern gazettes. We have four training restaurants to teach student about the authenticserving style of food and beverage. We are equipped with one front office laboratory, two housekeeping laboratory, two computer laboratories with 60 computers and a simulation laboratory for aviation.78% placements record with minimum 26% students selected as Management Trainee (Junior Executive level) till date and the placement is with brands like Accor Group of Hotels, ITC Maratha, AISATS (airport Management), Oberoi, St. Regis, Shangri-la, Thomas Cook, Travel Triangle, Radisson chain of hotels, etc. : Industry internships in top national and international five-star hotel brands like Leela Palace and Resorts, ITC, Taj, Oberoi, Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton, Renaissance & Marriott (Malaysia), Taj Tashi & Le Meridien Thimphu (Bhutan), Westin Turtle Bay Resort (Mauritius), Taj Exotica (Maldives), Shangri-la (Thailand), Marriott & Hyatt (USA), Michelin Star Restaurant (L Auber Grade Trama) France, etc. I hope this helps you in making a choice.

Pratima Banerjee · Answer

Lovely Professional University's commitment to teaching excellence and providing the highest quality education to its students has once again brought laurels. The Ministry of Human Resource Department, Government of India has released NIRF Ranking 2020 and LPU appears in Top 100 in its most crucial Overall category, which includes IITs and Central Universities. LPU is also ranked 78th in the list of all the government and private universities of the country. University Engineering School is in the Top 100, Management School in the Top 50, and Pharmacy School in the Top 30 institutions of India. LPU Hotel Management and Tourism Discipline is among India's best Hotel Management and Tourism colleges that groom students through industry endorsed curriculum and intensive service oriented practicals with industry exposure in excellent infrastructure. Students are surrounded by peers from 70+ countries giving them an international edge. The discipline provides students with simulation labs, aviation labs, restaurant training labs, basic and advanced training kitchen labs that expose the students to real-life situations and environments. This course exposes students to lectures from experts. The students are provided with internships with hotels to relate theory with industry practices. The course inculcates Entrepreneurship to Build Job Providers of the Future. The teaching methodology involves Visual, Auditory, Read & Write and Kinesthetic experiences which allow the student learn by heart. Food festival on various occasions & events is a part of student learning wherein faculty gives practical teaching to the students.

Sunita Singh · Answer

Although the industry is slightly affected due to the current COVID-19 pandemic situation. But still there is a scope if you are thinking to pursue your higher education in travel and tourism and hospitality this year. By the time you will be graduate, hopefully all the situations will be fruitful for this industry once again. India is a land of rich cultural heritage. This makes it a popular choice for tourist destination. Tourism industry is related with maximizing the experience of tourists, travel management and tour operations. Lovely professional University offers B.Sc. (Airlines, Tourism And Hospitality) 3 years degree course. The course is meant for students looking for jobs in hospitality, tourism and airlines sector. The students can expect managerial roles after few years of experience. Eligibility Criteria (Qualifying Exam) Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English or equivalent. For a candidate, who has not studied English as a subject, the condition of English may be waived off provided the candidate in his qualifying exam has studied in English medium. (5% relaxation to North East states and Sikkim candidates/ Defence Personnel and their Dependents/ Wards of Kashmir Migrants). This degree has a very Good Career Prospects Primary Prospects Students can attain positions in airlines, MICE, hotels, food chain, restaurants and event management companies Secondary Prospects Higher studies in reputed universities in India and abroad can be pursued. This degree at LPU has various Salient Features: Entrepreneurship, Employability Enhancement, Live Projects, Industry Immersion, Professional Enhancement.

Avtar Dhillon · Answer

LPU or SRM both are good on their own grounds but I must say that If you start exploring private institutes for hotel management in India, you would find out numerous of them but one should certainly choose which not only speaks but justify the word Best or top. LPU School of Hotel Management and Tourism is among India's best Hotel Management and Tourism colleges that groom students through industry-endorsed curriculum and intensive service-oriented practicals with industry exposure in excellent infrastructure. Students are surrounded by peers from 70+ countries giving them an international edge. The school provides students with simulation labs, aviation labs, restaurant training labs, basic and advanced training kitchen labs that expose the students to real-life situations and environments. The school provides students with simulation labs, aviation labs, restaurant training labs, basic and advanced training kitchen labs that expose the students to real-life situations and environments. The School is conducting various workshops through which students are learning live technical skills through tactical experiences. University has university HOTEL managed by students. All guest of LPU stays in our hotel and its an opportunity provided to students to have hands-on experience and learn simultaneously. They are ready for the industry now. They allow students to do an Internship in Five Star Hotels and IATA-approved organizations only. Also, we create an opportunity for our students to become Management trainees of corporate brands. LPU provides different classes for placements which helps in grooming. Students are trained in Aptitude, Reasoning, free preparation for government Exams, Soft Skills and language training, Interview skills right from the 1st year, continuously for 2/3/4 ( duration of course) years till they get the job. LPU students of the School of Hotel Management and Tourism have got 100% placement with prestigious global establishments this year. LPU previous year students of passing out batch have been placed at allowances/salary up to Rs 22.5 Lacs per annum. Their employers are a top hotel, resorts, palaces groups and airways including Ritz-Carlton (USA), Qatar Airways (Doha), Oberoi Group, Zuri, Grand Hyatt, Sarovar, Bercos etc. Although, you will have to appear in the LPU NEST exam and need to qualify to get admission along with the required eligibility criteria.

Year	Students Enrolement	Students Placed
2024-25	4919	3098
2023-24	4817	4210
2022-23	4050	2754

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