
BHMCT + MHM
BHMCT + MHM is a five-year integrated programme that combines the Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT) with the Master of Hospitality Management (MHM), open to students after Class 12 in any stream. It covers food production, food and beverage service, front office operations, housekeeping, hotel accountancy and hospitality marketing at the undergraduate stage, followed by advanced subjects such as strategic hospitality management, research methods and a dissertation at the postgraduate stage. Extensive practical training in mock kitchens, service labs and industrial training runs throughout. The integrated format suits students who are certain about a hospitality career and want both a bachelor's and a master's degree in five years instead of the usual six.
About BHMCT + MHM
BHMCT + MHM is a five-year integrated programme that combines the Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT) with the Master of Hospitality Management (MHM), open to students after Class 12 in any stream. It covers food production, food and beverage service, front office operations, housekeeping, hotel accountancy and hospitality marketing at the undergraduate stage, followed by advanced subjects such as strategic hospitality management, research methods and a dissertation at the postgraduate stage. Extensive practical training in mock kitchens, service labs and industrial training runs throughout. The integrated format suits students who are certain about a hospitality career and want both a bachelor's and a master's degree in five years instead of the usual six.
Why Choose BHMCT + MHM
Two degrees in five years
The integrated format awards both a bachelor's and a master's degree in five years, instead of the usual six for separate programmes.
Combines operations with management depth
The undergraduate stage builds operational skills, while the postgraduate stage adds strategic management and research training.
Useful academic credential
The master's component can be useful for students interested in hospitality teaching or research roles, alongside industry careers.
Continuous, uninterrupted study
Students move directly from the bachelor's to the master's stage at the same institute, without a separate postgraduate admission process.
Detailed Syllabus (10 semesters over 5 years (4-year BHMCT followed by a 1-year MHM))
Core Subjects
Elective Subjects
Eligibility Criteria
Basic Requirements
| Minimum Percentage | Pass in Class 12 in any stream from a recognised board, with English as a core subject; most institutes ask for 45–50% aggregate marks, though institutions may ask for more. |
| Mandatory Subjects | English |
| Entrance Exams | NCHMCT JEE (where the institute requires it) |
Admission Process
Qualify Class 12
Complete Class 12 in any stream from a recognised board, with English as a core subject, meeting the minimum percentage required.
Appear for NCHMCT JEE or the institute's test
Register for and appear in NCHMCT JEE where the institute uses it, or the institute's own entrance test.
Apply to the institute
Fill the application form for the integrated programme and submit the required documents.
Counselling, group discussion or interview
Attend counselling based on the entrance score or Class 12 merit, and a group discussion or interview where the institute conducts one.
Admission confirmation
Complete document verification, pay the admission fee and complete enrolment formalities for the full five-year programme.
Required Documents
Important Notes
Estimated Fee Structure
| Private Institutions | ₹1,20,000 – ₹2,50,000 per year (indicative) |
Return on Investment
| Total Investment | ₹6 lakh – ₹12.5 lakh over 5 years, depending on the institute |
| Average Starting Salary | ₹2.5–3.5 LPA |
| Payback Period | 3–5 years |
Figures are indicative and vary by institution, city and individual career path; they are not a guarantee of placement or salary.
Scholarship Opportunities
| PM-USP Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students | Regular full-time students above the 80th percentile in their Class 12 board exam, with family income up to ₹4.5 lakh a year. | ₹12,000 per year (UG, first three years); ₹20,000 per year (PG, and years 4–5 of five-year courses) |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls | Girls admitted to an AICTE-approved technical degree programme, including hotel management, with family income within the limit notified by AICTE. | ₹50,000 per year |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC students | SC, ST or OBC students within the applicable income limit, applied for through the National Scholarship Portal or the relevant state portal. | Fees and a maintenance allowance; amounts set by the Centre and states |
Career Opportunities
Top Recruiters
Typical Salary Packages
| Hotel Operations Trainee | Avg: ₹3 LPA | Range: ₹2.5–4 LPA |
| Front Office Executive | Avg: ₹2.8 LPA | Range: ₹2.3–3.8 LPA |
| Food and Beverage Executive | Avg: ₹2.8 LPA | Range: ₹2.3–3.8 LPA |
| Guest Experience Executive | Avg: ₹2.8 LPA | Range: ₹2.3–3.8 LPA |
* These are indicative figures based on industry patterns; actual packages vary by employer, city and individual performance.
Career Pathway
Entry Level
0–2 yearsGraduates typically start as trainees or executives in front office, food and beverage or housekeeping, often on a management-trainee track.
Mid Level
2–5 yearsWith experience, graduates move into supervisory and junior management roles managing a shift, section or department.
Senior Level
5–10 yearsExperienced professionals take charge of a department or an entire hotel's operations.
Advanced
10+ yearsAt a senior level, professionals may manage an entire property or oversee multiple hotels, or move into hospitality consulting or teaching.