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    ITC WelcomLEAD Training Programme

    ITC WelcomLEAD Training Programme

    Team Careers360Updated on 05 Oct 2026, 04:25 PM IST

    WelcomLEAD is the training programme offered by ITC Hotels to hospitality students for hospitality education in India. WelcomLEAD is a three-year undergraduate programme that develops young professionals to deliver exceptional hospitality service. Candidates who have passed their Class 10+2 examination from a recognized board or equivalent are eligible to apply to this 36 months duration programme. The programme, wholly financed by ITC Limited -Hotels Division, offers a good stipend to students and has a structured academic as well as on-the-job training curriculum. The programme is conducted at all ITC-prefixed hotels (ITC Hotels). The candidate becomes a graduate in Bachelor of Arts (Tourism Studies) (BTS) from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), apart from getting the WelcomLEAD Certification & experience from ITC Hotels. Read the article below to know more about the ITC management training programme.

    ITC WelcomLEAD Training Programme
    ITC WelcomLEAD Training Programme

    ITC WelcomLEAD: About the Programme

    ITC WelcomLEAD is a 36-month comprehensive hospitality programme to get students to enroll themselves into a good position in ITC hotels. The ITC training courses of WelcomLEAD are open to students who are interested in the food and beverage service and front office positions. The entire cost of the training is borne by ITC Hotels. The students are divided into a number of batches where they get practical training at ITC hotels along with an opportunity to enroll in the Bachelor of Arts (Tourism Studies) (BTS) from IGNOU. The departments designated to each trainee require their physical presence five days a week. One day of the week will be designated for self-study and theory sessions for the completion of IGNOU assignments, preparation for examinations, and evaluations. Candidates who enroll in ITC WelcomLEAD training programme are entitled to receive a monthly scholarship and a degree from a recognised university.

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    ITC WelcomLEAD Training Programme Eligibility Criteria

    The eligibility criteria of the WelcomLEAD programme mention the academic qualifications, the lower and upper age limit and other factors candidates need to meet in order to apply for the training programme at ITC hotels. The eligibility criteria is as follows:

    • Candidates must have passed Class 10+2 or must be appearing in the final examination of the respective class from a recognized board and council.
    • Candidates must have a minimum aggregate mark of 60 per cent in Class X as well as Class XII.
    • No compartment or failure in any subject and a minimum of 60% in English in Class 10th
    • Candidates must be above 18 years and below 20 years as on 1st July of the year of commencement of the programme
    • Candidates will be selected on the basis of interview and test.
    • Both male and female candidates can apply for ITC training programmes
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    ITC Hotels WelcomLEAD Programme: Required Skills

    The required skills that candidates must have are:

    • Good demeanor and an outgoing nature
    • Affable and warm
    • Command over the English language with good diction and accent
    • Pleasing personality with proportionate height and weight
    • High level of general awareness and basic knowledge of computers
    • Extrovert / team person, possess leadership qualities and be an emotionally stable person with sound health and caring attitude
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    How to apply for ITC WelcomLEAD Training Programme?

    In order to apply for the ITC WelcomLEAD training programme,

    • candidates must visit the official website: welcomlead@itchotels.in.
    • They are required to contact the training manager at participating hotels
    • Candidates can also contact the programme administrator at ITC Hospitality Management Institute

    Participating Hotels

    WelcomLEAD training programme will be conducted in the following hotels:

    1. ITC Maurya, New Delhi

    2. Sheraton New Delhi, New Delhi

    3. ITC Grand Bharat, Gurgaon

    4. ITC Maratha, Mumbai

    5. ITC Grand Central, Mumbai

    6. ITC Sonar, Kolkata

    7. ITC Grand Chola, Chennai

    8. ITC Gardenia, Bengaluru

    9. ITC Windsor, Bengaluru

    10. ITC Kakatiya, Hyderabad

    11. ITC Mughal, Afra

    12. ITC Rajputana, Jaipur

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is WelcomLEAD training programme?
    A:

    WelocomLead is the training programme offered by ITC hotels to undergraduate hospitality students for hospitality education in India.

    Q: What is the duration of WelcomLEAD training programme?
    A:

    The duration of the WelcomLEAD programme is 36 months i.e three years.

    Q: What are the positions that the trainees get to work to through the ITC Hotels training programme?
    A:

    The course is open to students interested in working for front office and food and beverage positions.

    Q: Where is the training programme conducted?
    A:

    The program is conducted at all ITC prefixed hotels (ITC Hotels) like ITC Maurya, New Delhi, ITC Grand Bharat, Gurgaon and many other locations.

    Q: What is the upper age limit to apply for the WelcomLEAD training programme?
    A:

    The upper age limit is 20 years to apply for the WelcomLEAD training programme.