The Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, 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 50 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.

• Students having completed or appearing for their Pre-University /10+2 /H.S.C/AISSCE/ or equivalent are eligible.

• Admissions are made through NCHMCT JEE rank followed by counselling.

• Affiliated to the National Council for Hotel Management, New Delhi.
• Conducive environment for the personal and intellectual growth.
• State-of-the-art infrastructure.
• Highly qualified and experienced faculty members.
• Industry-relevant curriculum.
• 100% placement assistance.
• Strong alumni network.

• Provides 100% placement assistance to its students.
• Helps students in seeking best job in the industry.

• Taj Group of Hotels
• Intercontinental Hotel Group
• Starwood
• Dominos
• Lemon Tree Hotels
• ITC
• Leela Palace
• Hyatt Hotels

• Spacious classrooms.
• Basic training kitchen.
• Advance training kitchen.
• Bakery labs.
• Mock bar.
• Training restaurant.
• Computer lab.
• Front office laboratory.