Indian Institute of Hotel Management and Culinary Arts Hyderabad Admission 2026: Process, Eligibility & Selection Criteria

The admission process at IIHMCA checks eligibility for Bachelor’s programs (BCT&CA / BHM&CT). You must have passed 10+2 (any stream) from a recognised board. For Certificate and Diploma courses, you must have passed Class 10/SSC or equivalent (as per course requirement). Eligibility criteria are set by the institute for each course.

• Application Form: You can apply either online or offline, fill out the application form on the institute’s website and pay the application fee. Download or collect the form from campus, fill it out, and submit it with the fee at the college office. 
• Entrance Examination (CEE): After applying, candidates must appear for the Common Entrance Examination (CEE) conducted by IIHMCA. This exam generally tests General Knowledge, English, Reasoning, and Numerical Ability. 
• Interview / Personal Interaction: Shortlisted candidates from the CEE are called for a personal interview (either online or on campus). 
• Selection & Fee Payment: After the interview, the final selection list is announced, and selected candidates must pay the first instalment of fees by the deadline to confirm admission.
• Document Submission: At the time of joining, candidates must submit self-attested documents such as 10th & 12th mark sheets, certificate of date of birth, entrance test scorecard, category/caste certificate (if applicable), and any other documents as specified by the institute.

Steps to apply, 

• Fulfil eligibility criteria.
• Fill application form (online/offline)
• Appear for the Common Entrance Exam (CEE).
• Attend personal interview.
• Pay fees to confirm admission.
• Submit required documents.