Diploma in Hotel Management (DHM) at IFTM University

If you are looking at Diploma in Hotel Management (DHM), IFTM University in Moradabad runs it as a 18-month, full-time diploma course. The intake is 30 seats a year. Fees for the full course come to ₹45,000 (roughly ₹3,000 a year).

At its core, the programme covers how organisations run: accounting, marketing, finance, human resources, operations and business communication, usually with case studies and an internship.

IFTM University is a other institute, founded in 1996. This page brings together what is on record for this course at IFTM University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most UGD programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means how organisations run: accounting, marketing, finance, human resources, operations and business communication, usually with case studies and an internship. Typical first jobs: management trainee, business development, sales, marketing or operations roles.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask IFTM University for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with IFTM University before you pay anything.

To be considered for Diploma in Hotel Management (DHM), you usually need Class 12 in any stream.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through NCHM JEE. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check IFTM University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take NCHM JEE and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to IFTM University on its website (www.iftmuniversity.ac.in/iftmuniversity/index.php) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2021) show an average package of ₹1.98 lakh and a highest package of ₹4.5 lakh at IFTM University. 1,177 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

IFTM University runs 2 UGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Diploma in Engineering (Lateral Entry)

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in how organisations run? You will spend 18 months on it.
• Can you manage ₹45,000 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does IFTM University compare with other colleges offering UGD in and around Moradabad?