IHM Kovalam Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Cutoff & Application Form

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 based on 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 must meet the eligibility criteria for the desired programme. Let us read in detail about IHMCT Kovalam admission requirements.

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How to apply for IHMCT Kovalam 2026?

• 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 offers diploma courses in Food Production and Food and Beverage Service. The duration of the IHMCT Kovalam diploma courses is 1 year and 6 months. 

IHMCT Kovalam Diploma Courses and Eligibility Criteria

IHM Kovalam Diploma Admission Process 2026

• 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 based on 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.

IHMCT Kovalam B.Sc Course and Eligibility Criteria

IHMCT Kovalam B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration Admission Process 2026

• 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 of 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.

IHMCT Kovalam Documents Required for Admission

• High school & Intermediate mark sheet
• Character Certificate
• Copy of the college allotted at the time of counselling by NCHMCT
• Category Certificate
• Original coloured passport-sized photographs
• 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).

Note: Candidates selected for IHM Kovalam admission should bring all the above documents at the time of fee payment. Candidates must get their document verified to finalise the admission.