MHM: Apply for 2026-27 Himachal Pradesh admissions now

In short

HIET Hotel Management Institute in Himachal Pradesh has opened admissions for the 2026-27 academic session.
MHM fees in Himachal Pradesh range from INR 44,000 to INR 86,000, with specific institutions having different fee structures.
APGSU Shimla and IHM Shimla are the two colleges offering full-time, co-educational MHM programs in the state.
Himachal Pradesh's tourism industry contributes over 7% to the Gross State Domestic Product and employs about 14.42% of the state's workforce.
Admissions to top colleges are primarily based on national-level exams, while state and private colleges accept CETs and institute-level entrance exams.

Admissions for the Master of Hotel Management (MHM) program and various diploma courses in Hotel Management colleges across Himachal Pradesh are currently open for the 2026-27 academic session. The HIET Hotel Management Institute in Himachal Pradesh has announced the commencement of its admission process for the upcoming session.

The MHM program is identified as one of the most popular offerings within the state’s hotel management sector. Himachal Pradesh’s tourism industry, which saw 16 million tourists in 2023, contributes approximately ₹14,000 crore annually, or over 7%, to the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) and provides jobs for about 14.42% of the state’s total workforce, according to data from the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India.

MHM Programs and Fee Structures

Two colleges in Himachal Pradesh offer full-time, co-educational MHM degrees in the Hotel Management branch: APGSU Shimla – Alakh Prakash Goyal Shimla University, Shimla, and Institute of Hotel Management Catering and Nutrition (IHM), Shimla. The MHM fees across colleges in Himachal Pradesh generally range from INR 44,000 to INR 86,000. APGSU Shimla, a private institution, offers a two-year Master of Hotel Management (MHM) postgraduate degree program with a fee of ₹1.05 Lakhs. This program provides specializations in marketing, food and beverage management, and event management. The Institute of Hotel Management, Catering & Nutrition (IHM), Shimla, established in 2006 as a private institute, offers MHM programs for a duration of 1.5 to 3 years, with a fee of INR 7,000.

College Name	Ownership	City	Rating	Reviews	MHM Fees	Number of M.H.M. Courses
APGSU Shimla – Alakh Prakash Goyal Shimla University, Shimla	Private	Shimla	3.3/5	8 Reviews	₹1.05 Lakhs	1 Course

Admission Process and Other Courses

Admissions to most top hotel management colleges in Himachal Pradesh are based on national-level entrance exams. State and private colleges, however, typically accept Common Entrance Tests (CETs) and institute-level entrance examinations. There are 15 Hotel Management colleges in Himachal Pradesh offering various programs, including BCT & CA, BHM, BHMCT, and BHMTT.

Himachal Pradesh University offers a 4-year Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) course, structured into 8 semesters, with 40 non-subsidized seats. The university also provides a Five Year Integrated Course in Tourism and Hotel Management. For the 2026-27 academic session, the total course fee for a Diploma in Food Production/Bakery & Confectionery is 81,700, while for a Diploma in F&B Service/Front Office Operations/Housekeeping, it is 61,200. The first-semester fee for the B.Sc. Hospitality and Hotel Administration program for the 2026-29 academic session is 75,915.

Components	Diploma in Food Production/ Bakery & Confectionery Term-I	Diploma in Food Production/ Bakery & Confectionery Term-II	Diploma in F&B Service/ Front Office Operations / Housekeeping Term-I	Diploma in F&B Service/ Front Office Operations / Housekeeping Term-II
Admission Fee	1,500	0	1,500	0
NCHMCT (Enrolment & Perchment Fee)	1,700	0	1,700	0
Tuition Fee	35,000	35,000	25,000	25,000
Examination Fee	2,500	0	2,500	0
Caution Money ( Refundable)	3,000	0	2,500	0
Misc Fee for student activities	3,000	0	3,000	0
Total	46,700	35,000	36,200	25,000
Total Course Fee	81,700		61,200

Component	2025-26 1st Sem	2026-27 2nd Sem	2027-28 3rd Sem	4th Sem	5th Sem	6th Sem
Admission Fee	1,600	0	0	0	0	0
NCHMCT Fee (Enrolment and Perchment)	3,600	0
JNU Fee (Registration & Other)	10,215	0	0	0	0	0
Tuition Fee	46,500	50,000	50,000	50,000	50,000	50,000
Examination Fee	3,000	3,000	3,000	3,000	3,000	3,000
Caution Deposit	8,000	0	0	0	0	0
Misc Fee for student activities	3,000	3,000	3,000	3,000	3,000	3,000
Total Course Fee	75,915	56,000	56,000	56,000	56,000	56,000

Industry Growth and Demand for Professionals

The hospitality industry in Himachal Pradesh is experiencing rapid expansion, driven by increasing domestic and international tourist footfall. This growth has led to a demand for skilled professionals in the sector. Renowned brands such as Taj Hotels, ITC Hotels, and Hyatt Regency are entering the state’s hospitality market, further indicating the sector’s potential. Hotel Management colleges in Himachal Pradesh are broadly categorized into government and private institutions, which differ in aspects such as fees, placement opportunities, admission procedures, and return on investment. Government colleges are generally more competitive with lower fees, while private colleges typically offer higher seat availability and modern infrastructure.

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