NIPS Bhubaneswar: Apply for direct admission to hospitality courses now

In short

Keonjhar is establishing itself as a hub for hospitality education, offering diploma, degree, and certification courses.
NIM Durgapur School of Hotel Management provides a range of courses, including a one-year diploma and a three-year BHM.
Orissa School of Mining Engineering offers a three-year diploma with fees of INR 5,800.
NIPS Institute of Hotel Management in Bhubaneswar offers direct merit-based admission for Odisha students.
Odisha recorded over 62 million tourist visits in 2023-24, highlighting growth in the hospitality sector.

Keonjhar, located at 21.6393° N, 85.6055° E in Odisha, is emerging as a significant hub for hospitality education. Institutes in the region are offering various Diploma, Degree, and Certification courses in hotel management, equipped with world-class facilities, experienced faculty, and practical training opportunities.

This development aligns with the broader growth in Odisha’s hospitality and tourism sector, which saw over 62 million tourist visits in 2023-24. India’s hospitality sector also attracted USD 340 million in hotel transactions in 2024, with over 690 new hotel projects underway, making it the second-largest hotel investment market in Asia Pacific. The Odisha Skill Development Authority has identified hospitality as a priority sector for employment, creating opportunities for graduates of these programs.

Hospitality Education Landscape in Keonjhar and Nearby Regions

Several institutions contribute to the hospitality education landscape in Keonjhar and its vicinity. These institutes focus on providing students with hands-on experience through industry tie-ups, modern kitchens, and real-world internships. Graduates are prepared for roles in 5-star hotels, resorts, cruise lines, and international hospitality brands.

The NIM Durgapur School of Hotel Management offers a full range of courses, including diploma and degree programs. This institution provides incentives such as 100% course fees return, 100% hostel free of cost, and a 100% job guarantee across the globe for its graduates. The Orissa School of Mining Engineering, a private vocational college established in 1956, also offers a popular three-year Diploma program with a fee of INR 5,800.

Course Name	Duration
Six Months Apprentice Course in Hotel Management	6 Months
One Year Diploma in Hotel Management	1 Year
Three yrs. FTPHM in Hotel Management	3 Years
18 Months Certificate Course in Hotel Management	18 Months
Three Years BSc in Hotel Management	3 Years
Three Years BHM in Hotel Management	3 Years
Two Years MSc in Hotel Management	2 Years
Two Years MBA in Hotel Management	2 Years

Admission and Fee Structures at Key Institutions

Admission processes and fee structures vary across the institutions offering hospitality and tourism programs. IHM Bhubaneswar, established in 1973, holds a national rank of 23 in India Today 2026 hotel management rankings and requires clearing NCHMCT JEE for admission. Graduates from IHM Bhubaneswar report an average package of INR 4-5 LPA.

NIPS Institute of Hotel Management in Bhubaneswar, established in 1993, is AICTE approved and NAAC accredited. It offers direct merit-based admission for students from Odisha, with no entrance exam or minimum percentage requirement. Trytoon Academy in Bhubaneswar, established in 2009 and affiliated with Utkal University of Culture, also provides various hospitality courses aimed at preparing students for careers in hotels, tourism, food production, front office, and international placements.

Program Type	Total Fees	Duration
Bachelor’s degree programs (BSc HHA, BAHM)	Rs. 3 to Rs. 7 lakhs	4 years
MBA Hospitality Management	Rs. 3.5 to Rs. 5 lakhs	2 years
Diploma programs	Rs. 2 to Rs. 4 lakhs	2-3 years
Aviation Diploma	Lower end of fee scale	11 months

NIPS Bhubaneswar graduates benefit from a global placement network comprising 6,754 companies across 110 countries. The fee ranges for programs at NIPS Bhubaneswar are structured as follows: Bachelor’s degree programs (BSc HHA, BAHM) range from Rs. 3 to Rs. 7 lakhs over 4 years, MBA Hospitality Management from Rs. 3.5 to Rs. 5 lakhs over 2 years, and Diploma programs from Rs. 2 to Rs. 4 lakhs over 2-3 years. Aviation Diploma fees are at the lower end of the fee scale for an 11-month duration.

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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