Ashok Institute of Hospitality and Tourism Management, New Delhi Admission 2025: Dates, Application Form, Courses, Fees & Eligibility

The Ashok Institute of Hospitality and Tourism Management (AHITM) is much-famed in hospitality education circles, the institute houses many undergraduate and diploma programmes in the hospitality arena. AHITM admission procedure is thought out in such a way as to choose candidates who, according to the institute, possess an inclination toward the industry and the potential to shine there. AHITM mainly takes in students for the flagship course of Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Hotel Administration. For this programme, scores from the National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination (NCHM JEE) are considered. 

AHITM admission test itself is conducted at the national level for the hospitality sector, and the NCHM JEE is celebrated every year, starting from filling application forms in the mid of December, closing by mid-February. For the academic session 2025-26, the application for NCHM JEE is slated to begin on December 15, 2024, and end on February 14, 2025. Candidates interested in applying are advised to check the official website of NCHM JEE for confirmation of the exam dates, which usually fall around April or May.

The application process for AHITM varies according to the programmes:

AHITM B.Sc. Hospitality and Hotel Administration Application Process  

• Candidates have to register for the NCHM JEE by visiting the official website (registration generally opens in mid-December).
• Fill in your personal and academic details in the online application form
• Upload all required documents, along with a recent passport-style photograph and scanned signature
• Payment of the application fee by online mode
• Download the duly filled application form and keep a copy for reference
• Attend the NCHM JEE on the announced date (Most probably in April-May)
• Check NCHM JEE website for result and schedule for counselling
• If shortlisted, go through the counselling process for seat allocation

AHITM Application Process for B.Voc in Food Production and Diploma in Hospitality Management

• For details of the application process please refer to the official site of AHITM 
• Download and completely fill the application
• Attach all specified documents, along with academic certificates, ID proof, and photographs
• Submit the filled application form along with application fee to the institute
• Wait for the merit list or selection notification by AHITM

Baseline eligibility for an AHITM's admission into programmes includes the following:

• Qualified 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.
• Minimum age is 17 years (upper limit may vary regarding different categories).
• Proficiency in English because this is the medium of instruction.

The Ashok Institute of Hospitality and Tourism Management lists all together three full time courses. Students can check the detailed information about the course mentioned below

AHITM B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration Admission Process

B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration is the flagship programme of AHITM and admission is based on the performance of the student in the NCHM JEE. The programme is three years long and provides the candidate with rich and complete knowledge about hospitality management.

AHITM B.Voc in Food Production Admission Process

AHITM has 60 seats for B.Voc in Food Production programme. AHITM admission process will usually involve a combination of a student's performance on the entrance examination and their record in academic performance. The total fee for this programme is approximately Rs. 291,300.

AHITM Diploma in Hospitality Management Admission Process

There are 60 seats under Diploma in Hospitality Management programme also. AHITM admission to this one-year diploma course may be based on the merit of the candidate's qualifying examination (10+2) or an entrance test conducted by the institute. The total fee for this one-year course is approximately Rs. 67,100.

AHITM Documents Required

The following are generally required documents for AHITM admission:

• Mark sheets and certificate of 10th and 12th
• Transfer certificate from the last institution attended
• Character certificate
• Medical fitness certificate
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Passport-sized photographs
• Any other documents as specified by the institute.

Candidates must submit the above-mentioned documents for AHITM admission.