Institute of Hotel Management

Institute of Hotel Management, Gangtok (IHM Gangtok) is a government hospitality institute in Sikkim. It operates under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. The institute is affiliated with the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT), Noida.

IHM Gangtok was established in 1990. The institute offers B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration (B.Sc HHA) as its main program. MyKollege ranked IHM Gangtok 9th for Hotel Management in 2025.

The total fees for the B.Sc (HHA) program at IHM Gangtok is INR 3.57 Lakhs. Hostel fees are INR 70,000 per year. Selection is based on NCHMCT-JEE scores conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), followed by counselling.

The NCHMCT-JEE general category closing rank cutoff for B.Sc (HHA) in 2025 was 2718. IHM Gangtok Admission Dates 2026 IHM Gangtok admission dates have been released. Admission is based on NCHMCT-JEE scores.

The important dates for IHM Gangtok admission are listed below. NCHM JEE Exam Date 2026 The NCHMCT JEE 2026 exam is scheduled for April 25, 2026. The result date is May 25, 2026.

Registration for the exam runs from December 25 to April 01, 2026. Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) Gangtok offers B.Sc, Diploma, and Certificate courses. The flagship programme is the B.Sc in Hotel Management and Catering Technology (HHA).

The total fees for these courses include tuition and academic charges, but do not include accommodation. The hostel fee for all courses is INR 70,000. The table below lists the courses and their total fees. | Course | Total Fees | Hostel Fees | | --- | --- | --- | | B.Sc (HHA) | INR 3.57 Lakhs | INR 70,000 | | Diploma in Food Production | INR 80,000 | INR 70,000 | | Diploma in Food & Beverage Service | INR 70,000 | INR 70,000 | | Diploma in Front Office Operation | INR 60,000 | INR 70,000 | | Diploma in Housekeeping | INR 60,000 | INR 70,000 | | Certificate course in Food Production | INR 63,400 | INR 70,000 | | Certificate course in Food & Beverage Service | INR 63,400 | INR 70,000 | Admission to the B.Sc (HHA) programme is based on the NCHMCT-JEE entrance examination.

This exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Admission is granted through a counselling process after the exam. The detailed admission and eligibility criteria are tabulated below.

The counselling process for admission includes specific dates for registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and document verification. | Events | Date | | --- | --- | | 1st Round Registration & Choice Filling Date | Jun 01 - Jun 04, 2026 | | 1st Round Seat Allotment Date | Jun 06, 2026 | | 1st Round Document Uploading and Verification Date | Jun 07 - Jun 09, 2026 | | Final Round Registration & Choice Filling Date | Jun 12 - Jun 14, 2026 | | Final Round Seat Allotment Date | Jun 16, 2026 | | Final Round Document Uploading and Verification Date | Jun 17 - Jun 19, 2026 | Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) Gangtok offers three main courses with different eligibility and selection criteria. The B.Sc (HHA) course requires 10+2 with English and admission is through NCHMCT JEE and counselling. The Diploma course also requires 10+2 with English, but admission is direct.

The Certificate course requires only 10th pass, and admission is direct. **Application process** The admission steps are given below. - Apply for NCHMCT JEE - Appear for the entrance exam - Check the result and register for counselling - Participate in choice filling and seat allotment - Report to IHM Gangtok for admission confirmation **IHM Gangtok Cutoff** The NCHMCT-JEE cutoff 2025 for B.Sc (HHA) at IHM Gangtok had a closing rank of 2718 for the general category. The detailed cutoff for the course is tabulated below. | Course | Closing rank 2025 | Closing rank 2024 | Closing rank 2023 | |---|---|---|---| | B.Sc Hospitality And Hotel Administration | 2718 | 8638 | 9390 | **IHM Gangtok Ranking** IHM Gangtok has been ranked in the Hotel Management category. The ranking by the agencies is tabulated below. | Agency | Rank (2025) | |---|---| | MyKollege | 9 | **IHM Gangtok vs IHM Mumbai vs IHM Chennai** Here is a comparison of IHM Gangtok, IHM Mumbai and IHM Chennai. | Particulars | IHM Gangtok | IHM Mumbai | IHM Chennai | |---|---|---|---| | Established Year | 1990 | 1954 | 1963 | | Affiliation | NCHMCT (Noida) & JNU (New Delhi) | NCHMCT & IGNOU | NCHMCT & IGNOU | | Flagship Course | B.Sc (HHA) | B.Sc (HHA) | B.Sc (HHA) | | B.Sc (HHA) Total Fees | INR 3.57 Lakhs | INR 3.6 Lakhs | INR 5.1 Lakhs | | NCHMCT General Category Closing Rank Cutoff B.Sc(HHA) | 2718 | 1234 | 3063 | **IHM Gangtok Campus Life** IHM Gangtok focuses on practical hospitality training.

The institute has food production kitchens, a bakery, basic training kitchens, front office and housekeeping labs, and a training restaurant that mimics real hotel operations. Classrooms come with audio-visual teaching aids. The library holds essential hospitality books and reference materials.

Separate hostels are available for boys and girls. The hostels offer good accommodation, basic recreational facilities, and a secure environment. A campus tour of IHM Gangtok is available in the YouTube video below.

IHM Gangtok FAQs Ques. Is there any reserved seats at IHM Gangtok? Ans.

IHM Gangtok reserves 15% of seats for the SC category, 7 ½ % for the ST category, and 3% for the physically challenged. This reservation is subject to their disability not being an obstacle for ultimate employment in the service industry. Ques.

Does IHM Gangtok provide fee relaxation for Sikkim students? Ans. Yes.

Students who are Sikkim subject holders (domicile) receive a 50% scholarship on tuition fees as a fee relaxation benefit at IHM Gangtok. Ques. Are students allowed to use the institute kitchens and labs beyond class hours at IHM Gangtok?

Ans. Yes. With faculty permission, students can practice in training kitchens, bakery labs, and front office labs after class hours.

This is especially helpful before exams, competitions, and internships, allowing them to sharpen their practical skills at IHM Gangtok. Ques. What kind of alumni support system exists at IHM Gangtok?

Ans. Alumni actively mentor students through career guidance webinars, placement referrals, mock interviews, and professional networking. This gives students strong industry connections at IHM Gangtok.