Diploma

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Technology (DBRAIT), Port Blair offers three three-year full-time Diploma programmes in the hospitality sector: Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Diploma in Food Production, and Diploma in Front Office. All are offered by DBRAIT’s hospitality department, a government technical institute under the Andaman and Nicobar Administration, affiliated to Pondicherry University. The total fee for all three programmes is ₹13,020 over three years. Admission is merit-based on Class 10 marks through the administration’s centralised notification, with classes commencing in August 2026.

Admissions for the 2026-27 batch are upcoming. Applications open in May 2026 with the deadline in June 2026, merit lists in July 2026, and classes starting in August 2026.

Key Points

• Three three-year hospitality diplomas: Hotel Management and Catering Technology (comprehensive operations), Food Production (culinary arts and kitchen management), and Front Office (guest services, reservations, and hotel communications).
• Total fee of ₹13,020 over three years; annual cost is ₹4,340 (tuition ₹3,700 + examination charges ₹640), one of the lowest-cost hospitality diploma programmes in India.
• Admission is merit-based on Class 10 aggregate; minimum 35% marks required with no entrance exam.
• A separate kitchen and uniform charge is collected at the start of the programme to cover practical training requirements across all three diplomas.
• Graduates are eligible for employment in hotel operations, cruise industry, airline catering, and tourism businesses both in the Andaman Islands and on the mainland.

DBRAIT Diploma Fees 2026

All three hospitality diploma programmes carry an identical total fee of ₹13,020 for three years. The fee is subsidised as DBRAIT is a government institute. A separate kitchen and uniform charge is collected for hands-on practical training.

Fee Structure

• Annual tuition is ₹3,700 and examination and other charges are ₹640 per year; total annual outgo is ₹4,340.
• A separate kitchen and uniform charge is collected at programme commencement to cover practical training requirements.
• Hostel charges of ₹39,996 to ₹79,992 per year are optional and billed separately; mess and utilities are charged on usage.
• Fees is subject to change, Please verify with the official sources before taking admission.

DBRAIT Diploma Admission 2026

Applications are submitted through the centralised admission notification issued by the Andaman and Nicobar Administration. No entrance exam is conducted; selection is purely based on Class 10 aggregate. Merit lists are published on the DBRAIT portal and the administration notice board.

Important Dates

• Admission is based purely on Class 10 aggregate; no entrance exam is required for any of the three diploma programmes.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Class 10 pass from a recognised board with English as a compulsory subject; minimum 35% aggregate for general category; reserved category candidates receive concessions as per administration rules.
• Candidates appearing for Class 10 may apply provisionally, subject to producing the final mark sheet at counselling.

Admission Process

• Watch for the official admission notification on dbrait.andaman.gov.in and the Andaman and Nicobar Administration portal.
• Fill the online application form with Class 10 mark sheet, identity proof, and category certificate (if applicable).
• Check the provisional merit list; submit any claims or objections within the notified window.
• Attend counselling at DBRAIT Port Blair with originals for document verification, trade choice confirmation, and seat allotment.

DBRAIT Diploma Scholarships 2026

Scholarship support for diploma students at DBRAIT is available through central government schemes on the National Scholarship Portal and the Andaman and Nicobar Administration programme.

Available Scholarships

• Most scholarships are routed through the National Scholarship Portal after the start of the academic session.
• Minimum attendance and satisfactory academic record are required for renewal in subsequent years.

DBRAIT Diploma FAQs

Ques. What is the difference between the Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Technology and the Diploma in Food Production at DBRAIT?

Ans. The Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Technology covers the full scope of hotel operations: front office, food and beverage service, housekeeping, food production, and basic hospitality management. It is the broader programme. The Diploma in Food Production focuses specifically on culinary arts, kitchen management, food preparation techniques, and menu planning, preparing students specifically for chef and kitchen management roles rather than hotel operations in general. Students who want a culinary specialisation should choose Food Production; those who want a wider exposure to hotel management across departments should choose Hotel Management and Catering Technology.

Ques. Is DBRAIT’s hospitality diploma recognised by the Hotel Management institute network or NCHMCT for further studies?

Ans. DBRAIT’s diploma programmes are affiliated to Pondicherry University and recognised by AICTE. They are not part of the NCHMCT (National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology) network directly, which runs its own Joint Entrance Examination for admissions to central hotel management institutes. However, diploma holders from DBRAIT can apply for lateral entry into the B.Sc. Hospitality and Hotel Administration programme at NCHMCT-affiliated colleges, subject to their eligibility criteria. For careers in the hotel industry, industry-specific certifications (FSSAI, FOOD SAFETY, WSET) can supplement the diploma regardless of the affiliation.

Ques. Does a Diploma in Front Office lead to any specific government jobs or PSU opportunities?

Ans. A Diploma in Front Office from DBRAIT opens paths in hotel reception, airport passenger services, airline ground handling, cruise line guest services, and tourism information centres. For government jobs, the Andaman and Nicobar Administration tourism department and ITDC (India Tourism Development Corporation) recruit hospitality diploma holders for frontline roles. The Central Government’s Department of Tourism periodically recruits for tourism promotion and information offices where a hospitality background is an advantage. Most Front Office diploma graduates, however, find their first jobs in private hotels and resorts in the Andaman Islands or on the mainland before transitioning to more senior government or PSU roles.

Ques. Can DBRAIT diploma graduates pursue a B.Sc. or degree in Hotel Management after completing the three-year programme?

Ans. Yes. Diploma holders from DBRAIT can apply for lateral entry into the second year of B.Sc. Hospitality and Hotel Administration programmes at NCHMCT-affiliated colleges or Pondicherry University-affiliated hospitality degree colleges, subject to their lateral entry eligibility criteria. Some private hotel management colleges also offer direct second-year lateral entry for diploma holders. Completing the diploma also satisfies the minimum qualification for NCHMCT JEE-based B.Sc. programmes, where a diploma or 10+2 is the basic eligibility. The DBRAIT diploma combined with two to three years of industry experience is a strong foundation for a degree upgrade.

Ques. What are realistic career options after completing the DBRAIT Diploma in Food Production in the Andaman Islands?

Ans. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have a growing tourism industry with resorts, cruise ships, dive centres, and government-run guest houses that hire culinary staff locally. Food Production diploma holders from DBRAIT can find entry-level positions as commis chefs or kitchen assistants in these establishments. The low competition in the local market relative to mainland hospitality graduates can be an advantage for locally domiciled students. Those who want broader career options typically relocate to Chennai, Bengaluru, or Delhi for entry-level kitchen positions in hotel chains, then build up to senior chef roles over three to five years.