Updated on Feb 03 2026, 11:52 AM IST
Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Kovalam is the only central IHM in Kerala under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. IHMCT Kovalam provides admission to the diploma and undergraduate courses. IHMCT Kovalam admissions are conducted online on the basis of the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Examinations (NCHMCT JEE) examination, conducted by the NTA.
IHMCT Kovalam admission to diploma courses is based on the academic merit of the candidates in the 10+2 examination. Students seeking admission at IHMCT Kovalam must meet the eligibility criteria for the desired programme.
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Apply and appear for the NCHMCT JEE examination.
Only qualified candidates can apply for admission.
Visit the official website of the NCHMCT.
Fill out the application form for counselling.
Select the IHMCT Kovalam as the preferred institution.
Make a payment of counselling form fees online.
Have a printout of the filled application form for future reference.
Appear for admission on the scheduled date.
Take admission within the date of admission by paying the necessary course fees.
The institute offers 2 courses at the diploma level. IHMCT Kovalam diploma courses include Diploma in Food Production and Diploma in Food and Beverage Service. The duration of the IHMCT Kovalam diploma courses is 1 year 6 months.
| Course | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
10+2 examination |
Candidates should meet the IHMCT Kovalam diploma eligibility criteria to apply for the desired course.
Eligible candidates should fill out the application form.
Applicants will be selected on the basis of the marks scored in the class 12th examination.
Next, candidates have to submit the documents for verification and pay the fees to confirm the IHMCT Kovalam diploma admission.
The institute offers only 1 course at the undergraduate level which is B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration. The duration of the IHMCT Kovalam B.Sc course is 3 years. Students must have passed the class 10+2 examination with 45% marks to be eligible for the programme.
The selection of the candidate will be purely based on the merit of the NCHMCT JEE score.
The college will declare the IHMCT Kovalam cut-off marks for the course.
Selection will be done through the online counselling process, where documents will be verified and seats will be allotted to the students.
Candidates have to fill in the choice of course and institution.
Selected candidates can take admission to the college by paying the admission fee.
Original Certificate and Mark sheet of High School and Intermediate
NCHMCT JEE scorecard
Academics mark sheets (10th and 12th)
Caste Certificate
Conduct Certificate
Transfer Certificate
Migration Certificate (In case the candidate is from another state)
High school & Intermediate mark sheet
Character Certificate
Copy of college allotted at the time of counselling by NCHMCT
Category Certificate
Original coloured passport-sized photographs
Also See: IHMCT Kovalam Placements
Note: Candidates selected for IHM Kovalam admission should bring all the above documents at the time of fee payment.
For taking admission at B.Sc., selection is based purely on the merit of the NCHMCT JEE score. Candidates need a 10+2 examination with English with 45% marks.
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