Institute of Hotel Management

Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Lucknow (IHM Lucknow) is one of India’s most reputed government-recognized hospitality institutes, functioning under the joint aegis of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and the Government of Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1969 as a Food Craft Institute and upgraded to an Institute of Hotel Management in 1980, the institute is affiliated with the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT), Noida — the apex body for hospitality education in India. Its degrees are awarded through NCHMCT’s academic partner university, giving its qualifications national recognition and strong industry acceptance.

Located in Sector-G, Aliganj, Lucknow, IHM Lucknow offers career-focused programmes including the flagship 3-year B.Sc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration, a 2-year M.Sc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration, diplomas in Food Production, Food & Beverage Service, Bakery & Confectionery and Front Office, a Post Graduate Diploma in Accommodation Operations & Management, and craftsmanship certificate courses. Admissions to the B.Sc programme are through the national-level NCHMCT JEE, while M.Sc admissions are through the NCHM MSc JEE, ensuring a purely merit-based selection of students from across India.

The institute is widely ranked among the top 10 hotel management institutes in India (India Today ranked it #7 out of 76 in 2024, #1 in Uttar Pradesh) and is consistently rated among the best NCHMCT institutes for placements, training quality and value-for-money education. The campus features bakery and confectionery labs, food production laboratories, a training restaurant, computer lab, audio-visual lab, library, conference rooms, and separate hostels for boys and girls.

IHM Lucknow has an excellent placement record, with leading hotel chains and hospitality brands recruiting on campus every year. With affordable fee structures, experienced faculty, hands-on industrial training and strong alumni support, the institute prepares students for rewarding careers as hotel managers, executive chefs, food & beverage managers, front office managers and hospitality entrepreneurs.