Diploma in Front Office Operations at IHM Kolkata

If you are looking at Diploma in Front Office Operations, IHM Kolkata in Kolkata runs it as a 18-month, full-time diploma course. The intake is 40 seats a year. Fees for the full course come to ₹55,200 – ₹75,700 (roughly ₹3,000 a year).

At its core, the programme covers operations planning, supply chain, logistics and quality management.

IHM Kolkata is a public/government institute, founded in 1963. This page brings together what is on record for this course at IHM Kolkata — 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 operations planning, supply chain, logistics and quality management. Typical first jobs: operations, supply-chain or logistics roles.

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

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to UGD programmes at IHM Kolkata as a group.

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

To be considered for Diploma in Front Office Operations, you usually need Class 10 (or Class 12, for some diplomas).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state polytechnic entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check IHM Kolkata'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 state polytechnic entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to IHM Kolkata on its website (ihmkol.org) 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.

IHM Kolkata runs 4 UGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Diploma in House Keeping
• Diploma in Bakery and Confectionery
• Diploma in Food and Beverage Service

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

• Are you genuinely interested in operations planning? You will spend 18 months on it.
• Can you manage ₹55,200 – ₹75,700 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does IHM Kolkata compare with other colleges offering UGD in and around Kolkata?