BHMCT, or Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, is a four-year professional undergraduate course offered by a number of Indian universities. The course is specifically designed for students who want to work in the hospitality industry. The best colleges that offer this programme are usually members of the National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT). The course is designed to prepare enthusiastic students for careers in the hospitality industry. Food Production, Housekeeping Operations, Catering Services, Communication Fundamentals, Accommodation Operations, Basic Accounting, Management Principles, and Travel & Tourism are all topics covered in the BHMCT curriculum.
Candidates who wish to apply for this course must have completed Class XII from a recognised board. Admission to the course is based on either the Common Entrance Test (CET) of universities or on merit, i.e., the marks obtained in the class XII examination. College or university fees can range from INR 2.5 to 5 Lakhs on average. However, the course fee for Private and public colleges differ. A fresh BHMCT graduate can easily expect a salary ranging from INR 2 to 5 Lakhs. Students who complete this bachelor's degree programme in hotel management and catering technology can find work in the hotel industry as well as many other sectors such as tourism, airlines, food craft institutes, cruise ships, and so on. Steward, Front Office Manager, Bartender, Receptionist, Housekeeping Supervisor, Sous-Chef, and other job profiles are available to students. Further education in any relevant field is also an option.
Many states and institutes also conduct their own entrance exams as part of their BHMCT admission process. Here’s a list of popular BHMCT Entrance Exams:
Candidates need to perform well in these BHMCT entrance exams to get admission in the desired college.