Best Hotel Management colleges in Chennai 2026
35 Hotel Management colleges in Chennai charge between ₹6,840 and ₹1.13 Cr in the first year, and SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Hotel Management colleges in Chennai — at a glance
| Hotel Management colleges | 35 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹6,840 – ₹1.13 Cr |
| Government / Private | 6 / 29 |
| NIRF-ranked | 8 of 35 |
| Highest package reported | ₹52 L |
| Top rated | SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST] |
Which hotel management college in Chennai is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 8 Hotel Management colleges in Chennai compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRM University Chennai Chennai | 10 | — | ₹19.1 L | — | Government |
| SIMATS Chennai Chennai | 10 | #2 | ₹1.13 Cr | — | Government |
| SDNBVC Chennai | 9.6 | — | ₹63,000 | ₹7.5 L | Government |
| VISTAS Chennai Chennai | 9.5 | #61 | ₹4.4 L | ₹33 L | Government |
| Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology Chennai | 9.3 | #53 | ₹4.83 L | ₹41.2 L | Government |
| University of Madras Chennai Chennai | 9.2 | #18 | ₹48,572 | ₹6 L | Government |
| Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute Chennai Chennai | 8.9 | #30 | ₹4.5 L | ₹12 L | Private |
| All India Institute of Technology and Management Chennai Chennai | 6.6 | — | ₹1.6 L | — | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 25 Hotel Management colleges in Chennai
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1
SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1985
10.0 Fees from ₹19.1 L 398 courses -
2
Saveetha Institute of Medical And Technical Sciences - [SIMATS]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2005
10.0 Fees from ₹1.13 Cr NIRF #2 321 courses -
3
SDNB Vaishnav College for Women
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1967
9.6 Fees from ₹63,000 Highest ₹7.5 L 74 courses -
4
Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1992
9.5 Fees from ₹4.4 L NIRF #61 Highest ₹33 L 243 courses -
5
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1987
9.3 Fees from ₹4.83 L NIRF #53 Highest ₹41.2 L 117 courses -
6
University of Madras
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1857
9.2 Fees from ₹48,572 NIRF #18 Highest ₹6 L 272 courses -
7
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1988
8.9 Fees from ₹4.5 L NIRF #30 Highest ₹12 L 468 courses -
8
All India Institute of Technology and Management -[AIITM]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2008
6.6 Fees from ₹1.6 L 107 courses -
9
University of Madras, Institute of Distance Education
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1981
5.3 Fees from ₹58,150 61 courses -
10
Chennais Amirta International Institute of Hotel Management - [CAIIHM]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2010
3.6 Fees from ₹3.87 L Highest ₹1.8 L 5 courses -
11
SRM University Vadapalani Campus
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2011
1.3 Fees from ₹15.6 L Highest ₹52 L 47 courses -
12
Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training - [HIMT College]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1998
1.2 Fees from ₹13.26 L 7 courses -
13
TMG Hotel Management & Catering Technology
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2000
1.0 Fees from ₹2.2 L 7 courses -
14
Bharath University - Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research - [BIHER]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1984
Fees from ₹14.06 L NIRF #91 Highest ₹47.5 L 150 courses -
15
Bhakthavatsalam Memorial College for Women
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1993
Fees from ₹6,840 32 courses -
16
Madras Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology - [MIHMCT]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1996
Fees from ₹1.74 L 16 courses -
17
The National Institute of Hotel Management - [NIHM]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2006
Fees from ₹72,000 24 courses -
18
MAHER University, Institute Of Distance Education
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2011
Fees from ₹24,500 39 courses -
19
Saveetha School of Hospitality and Tourism - [SSHOT]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1977
Fees from ₹2.7 L 3 courses -
20
Empee Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1994
Fees from ₹1.65 L 10 courses -
21
Ayyar Bawan School of Catering and Hotel Management - [ABSCHM]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2006
Fees from ₹30,000 9 courses -
22
Benson College of Hotel Management and Culinary Arts
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2006
Fees from ₹35,000 8 courses -
23
RLT International Institute of Hotel Management -[RLTIIHM]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2020
Fees from ₹25,000 8 courses -
24
Indian School of Business Management and Administration - [ISBM]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1992
Fees from ₹23,900 Highest ₹30 L 11 courses -
25
All India Institute of Management Studies - [AIIMAS]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1993
Fees from ₹25,000 13 courses
Showing 25 of 35. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 35 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Chennai the published first-year fee runs from ₹6,840 to ₹1.13 Cr, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 6 of these are government-run and 29 are private. Government colleges are usually cheaper and admit on entrance rank; private colleges are more likely to have their own admission route.
Check the ranking applies to your course. 8 of these hold an NIRF rank, but NIRF is scored per category — a rank in one category says nothing about another.
Then read the placement tab, not the headline package. The highest package is one student; the percentage placed and the recruiters listed tell you far more.
Frequently asked questions
How many Hotel Management colleges are there in Chennai?
There are 35 Hotel Management colleges listed in Chennai on this page, of which 6 are government and 29 are private.
What is the fee for Hotel Management colleges in Chennai?
Published first-year fees range from ₹6,840 to ₹1.13 Cr. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Chennai for Hotel Management?
SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST] has the highest student rating among the Hotel Management colleges listed here, in Chennai.
What is the highest package from Hotel Management colleges in Chennai?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹52 L. Packages vary by course and year.