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Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering — Step-by-Step Roadmap

Your journey, phase by phase

  1. Phase 1 · Class 10–12 Eligibility Class 10 or 12 pass in any stream, with English.
    • Diploma and certificate courses are offered by Institutes of Hotel Management, polytechnics and private schools.
    • Good communication, grooming and customer-service attitude matter.
    • Check age and minimum marks for each institute.
    • Visit a hotel or restaurant to understand the work.
    Streams
    Any
    Subject
    English
  2. Phase 2 · After results Admission process Merit lists, interviews and institute tests.
    • Apply on the institute portals.
    • Selection may include aptitude tests and an interview.
    • Compare training kitchens, restaurants and placement record.
    • Confirm admission with fee payment.
    Process
    Merit, test, interview
  3. Phase 3 · Year 1–2 Training modules Food production, F&B service, front office and housekeeping.
    • Learn Food Production, Food and Beverage Service, Front Office and Housekeeping.
    • Study hygiene, food safety and hospitality communication.
    • Practise in training kitchens and restaurants.
    • Learn hotel software and cash handling basics.
    Areas
    Kitchen, F&B, front office, housekeeping
  4. Phase 4 · Year 2–3 Industrial training Paid training in hotels or restaurants.
    • Complete several months of training in partner hotels.
    • Rotate across departments and receive evaluation.
    • Develop guest-handling and teamwork.
    • Many hotels offer jobs to trainees.
    Training
    Hotel placements
  5. Phase 5 · After the diploma Careers and upgrade Hotels, restaurants, cruise ships and entrepreneurship.
    • Roles: commis chef, F&B service associate, front office associate and housekeeping associate.
    • Employers: hotels, resorts, airlines catering, cruise lines and hospitals.
    • Upgrade: BHM or BBA in hospitality.
    • Start a cafe or catering business after experience.
    Upgrade
    BHM

Verify on the official source

Exam dates, fees, paper patterns and eligibility rules are revised by the regulator from time to time. Treat this roadmap as your map, and confirm the current rules on the official site before you register or pay any fee.

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