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About Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition

The Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Chennai was established in 1963 jointly sponsored by the Government of Tamil Nadu and the Govt. of India at national Level as one of the Pioneer Institutes in India for imparting quality training in Three Year Diploma Course in Hotel Management and Catering Technology and also in various allied Craft Certificate Courses of 6 months duration. The Govt. of Tamil Nadu was closely associated with the institute since its very inception. The entire Recurring and Capital expenditure is funded by the ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India from 1.4.79. The Institute has recorded rapid growth, expansion and popularity in the past 46 years with senior management level employment for the students. At present Capital Grant only is funded by the ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India and from 1998-1999 Recurring Expenditure is self financed by the Institute.


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Courses offered by Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition


Science Courses

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics

    1 Months


Management Courses

  • B.Sc. (Hospitality and Hotel Administration)

    3 Years

  • Diploma in Food & Beverage Service

    6 Months

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Accommodation Operations & Management

    18 Months

  • Certificate Course in Hotel Management & Catering Technology (H.M.C.T.)

    1 Years


Professional Courses

  • Craftsmanship Course in Food Production

    18 Months

  • Diploma in Bakery and Confectionery

    18 Months

  • Diploma in Front Office

    18 Months

  • Craftsmanship course in Food and Beverage Service

    6 Months


Vocational Courses

  • Diploma in Food Production

    18 Months