State Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Thuvakkudi: Admission 2025, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Placements, Ranking

The State Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Thuvakkudi (SIHMCT), is a well-respected institution specialized in the hospitality education field. SIHMCT has its opened doors in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, to various hotel management programs as well as courses in catering technology. Admission to this prestigious institute is done in silence to allow the most talented students who are keen on the hospitality industry to come forward and be selected.

The SIHMCT admission process for the degree program and diploma course differs. The B.Sc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration is based on the performance of the student in the National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination (NCHM JEE), followed by online counseling based on all-India merit across the National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Noida, and IGNOU, New Delhi.

The eligibility criteria differ for each program. For B.Sc., candidates must complete the requisite 10 + 2 or equivalent recognized board to be eligible. The eligibility for admission into diploma courses is determined by the institute and may include a percentage of marks in the qualifying examination.

Application Process

The application procedure in SIHMCT varies depending upon the program:

For B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration:

1. Register for the NCHM JEE examination
2. Appear for the NCHM JEE exam on the scheduled date.
3. If qualified, participate in the online counseling process conducted by NCHMCT and IGNOU.
4. If allotted a seat at SIHMCT, complete the admission formalities as per the institute's guidelines.

For Diploma Programs:

1. Get the Application Form at SIHMCT Either Online or At The Admission Office of the Institute.
2. Fill in details in the application carefully.
3. Submit the completed application form along with required documents and application fee to the institute.
4. Attend the personal interview conducted at SIHMCT on the specified date.
5. Successful candidates complete the admission process by submitting necessary documents and paying the required fees.

Degree wise Admission Process

B.Sc. Hospitality and Hotel Administration: This is a full-time three-year program with a capacity of 90 students. Admission is based on performance of the student in the NCHM JEE, followed by online counseling of all-India merit basis. Broadly, the program aims to give coverage to the hospitality industry.

Diploma in Food Production: This is a two-year diploma course with an intake of 90 students. The admission is based on merit in the qualifying examination marks and followed by a personal interview held at the institute level.

Diploma in Bakery and Confectionery: This two-year program with an intake of 90 students follows the same admission processes as the Food Production diploma and considers merit in the qualifying examination and performance in a personal interview.

Diploma in Food and Beverage Service: This program is two-years long and offers admission to 45 students. This includes considering the marks for qualifying examinations and having a personal interview at the institute.

Diploma in House Keeping: Another program spread over two years and with 45 seats, follows the standard diploma admission process of merit-based selection and personal interview in the institute.

Diploma in Front Office Operation: This also has an intake of 45 students. This is a two year diploma and follows the same procedure for selection as the rest of the courses at SIHMCT.

Documents Required for Admission

The following are the general document requirements for admissions:

• Completed application form
• Passport size photographs
• 10th and 12th standard mark sheets and certificates
• Transfer certificate from the last attended institution
• Community certificate (if applicable)
• NCHM JEE score card (for B.Sc program) 
• Wherever required, certificates/documents as specified by institute