IHM Bodhgaya

What IHM Bodhgaya does

IHM Bodhgaya is a government-backed hospitality education institute operating as a society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, on a 5-acre campus in Bodh Gaya, Gaya district, Bihar. It was established in 2009 through a joint initiative of the Department of Tourism, Government of Bihar and the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, and is affiliated to the National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology (NCHMCT) with degree recognition from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. The institute's mission is to produce mid- and senior-level professionals for the catering and hospitality sector.

Its academic product portfolio consists of a three-year (six-semester) B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration jointly offered with NCHMCT and IGNOU, two one-and-a-half-year diploma programmes (Food Production, and Food and Beverage Service), and a suite of short-term Hunar Se Rozgar Tak (HSRT) courses funded by the Ministry of Tourism covering F&B service, food production, housekeeping utility, and skill certification. Teaching relies on practical laboratory infrastructure, including specialized rooms for Kitchen, Bakery & Confectionery, Restaurants, Computer Lab, Library, Front Office, Housekeeping, Laundry, and a modelled bar ("The Illegal Bar").

The institute's revenue model is a combination of recurring tuition fees from enrolled students and operating grants from the central and state tourism ministries. There are no commercial customers or external investors; governance is exercised through a Board of Governors and Executive Committee with representation from Bihar Hotel & Restaurant Association, IHM Hajipur, and Magadh University-region stakeholders. Admissions for the B.Sc. programme are routed through the national NCHMCT JEE examination, while diploma and HSRT applications are handled directly via the institute's website and online admission portal.

Name

IHM Bodhgaya

Legal name

INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT CATERING TECHNOLOGY & APPLIED NUTRITION BODHGAYA SOCIETY

Website

https://ihmbodhgaya.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IHM Bodhgaya is a government-affiliated hospitality institute in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, established in 2009, offering a three-year B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration, diploma programmes, and short-term Ministry of Tourism-funded HSRT skill courses to 10+2-passed students and skill-development candidates.

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Product category

Hospitality Education

NAICS

Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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PRIMARYEDAOAKAL

Institutional & Commercial Kitchen Training (Schools/Healthcare/Corporate)

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Culinary Arts, Baking & Food Service Training

SECONDARYEDAOAKAJ

Nutrition, Special Diets & Wellness Cooking

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Culinary Arts, Baking & Food Service Training

SECONDARYEDAEALAG

Food Service & Dining Operations Management (Managed Cafeterias)

Education/Education Facilities & Support Services/Outsourced Operations & Managed Services for Education (BPO/Contracted Support)

Keywords

• Hospitality education
• Hotel management training
• Food production courses
• Catering technology programs
• Skill development courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Bodhgaya

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Academic Tuition Fees: Revenue generated from student fees for degree and diploma programs including B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration and diploma courses in Food Production and Food and Beverage Service
2. Government Funding: Jointly funded by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and Department of Tourism, Government of Bihar as a premier hospitality education institute

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Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IHM Bodhgaya is a government-run hospitality education institute offering a 3-year B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration (degree recognized by JNU, New Delhi), one-and-a-half-year diploma programs in Food Production and in Food and Beverage Service, and short-term Hunar Se Rozgar Tak (HSRT) skill development courses in Food & Beverage Service, Food Production, Housekeeping Utility, and skill testing and certification. The institute delivers training through on-campus practical laboratories covering food production, F&B service, front office, housekeeping, laundry, bakery and confectionery, computer lab, and library. All programs are aligned with the NCHMCT curriculum.

Product overview

IHM Bodhgaya is an educational institution offering a portfolio of hospitality and hotel management programs. The core offerings consist of a 3-year B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration degree (in partnership with NCHMCT and IGNOU, with degree recognition from JNU) and two one-and-half-year diploma programs in Food Production and Food and Beverage Service. These are supplemented by short-term skill development programs under the Hunar Se Rozgar Tak (HSRT) initiative of the Ministry of Tourism, including six-to-eight week courses in Food & Beverage Service, Food Production, and Housekeeping Utility, as well as six-day skill testing and certification programs for cooks and waiters. The institution also runs Tourism Awareness and Paryatan Mitra & Paryatan Didi programs for broader hospitality skills development.

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Products and services

• B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration A 3-year (six semester) degree program in Hospitality and Hotel Administration offered jointly by the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT) and Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), with degree recognized by JNU, New Delhi. Equips students with skills for supervisory responsibilities in the hospitality sector across food production, food & beverage service, front office, and housekeeping operations. Targeted at 10+2 passed students seeking hospitality careers.
• Diploma in Food Production A one-and-half-year diploma program covering food production, including a wide variety of food as well as bakery & patisserie items. The Food Production department is one of the principal departments of the hospitality industry responsible for food preparation and presentation. Targeted at students seeking specialized culinary production training.
• Diploma in Food and Beverage Service A one-and-half-year diploma program ensuring smooth service of food prepared by the Food Production Department. Covers knowledge of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and their proper service with emphasis on interpersonal skills. Targeted at students seeking specialized food and beverage service training.
• Hunar Se Rozgar Tak (HSRT) - Food & Beverage Service Course A six-week full-time skill development course in Food & Beverage Service offered under the Ministry of Tourism's Hunar Se Rozgar program, supported and sponsored by Ministry of Tourism. Targeted at candidates seeking short-term certified hospitality skills.
• Hunar Se Rozgar Tak (HSRT) - Food Production Course An eight-week full-time skill development course in Food Production offered under the Ministry of Tourism's Hunar Se Rozgar program, supported and sponsored by Ministry of Tourism. Targeted at candidates seeking short-term certified culinary skills.
• Hunar Se Rozgar Tak (HSRT) - Housekeeping Utility Course A six-week full-time skill development course in Housekeeping Utility offered under the Ministry of Tourism's Hunar Se Rozgar program, supported and sponsored by Ministry of Tourism. Targeted at candidates seeking short-term certified housekeeping skills.
• Skill Testing and Certification Programme A six-day skill testing and certification course for cooks and waiters under the Hunar Se Rozgar Tak program, providing professional certification in hospitality skills. Targeted at practicing hospitality workers seeking formal credentials.
• Paryatan Mitra & Paryatan Didi Programme A tourism awareness and hospitality training program under the Hunar Se Rozgar Tak initiative (session 2024-25), aimed at developing tourism awareness and hospitality skills among participants. Targeted at community participants seeking tourism-related training.
• Tourism Awareness Programme A tourism awareness program offered under the Hunar Se Rozgar Tak initiative, providing certified training in tourism sector awareness and hospitality basics (sessions 2019-2020). Targeted at participants seeking basic tourism sector awareness and certification.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology (NCHMCT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009NCHMCT is the apex regulatory body for hospitality education in India. IHM Bodhgaya is affiliated to NCHMCT, Noida which comes under Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. The institute follows NCHMCT curriculum and guidelines for all academic programs including the B.Sc. degree and diploma programs.
• Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New DelhicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009JNU awards the Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality and Hotel Administration through the joint program offered by NCHMCT and Indira Gandhi National Open University. The degree is recognized by JNU, New Delhi.
• Ministry of Tourism, Government of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009The institute was established through collaboration between Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and Department of Tourism, Government of Bihar. The Ministry provides policy guidance, funding support, and academic oversight for the institute's hospitality education programs.
• Department of Tourism, Government of BiharcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Department of Tourism, Government of Bihar collaborated with Ministry of Tourism, Government of India to establish IHM Bodhgaya in 2009. The state government provides land (5 acres), infrastructure support, and operational funding for the institute.
• Training and Placement Partner HotelsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Placement Cell at IHM Bodhgaya maintains relationships with hotels and hospitality establishments for student internships and placement opportunities. The institute has various training partners visible in placement cell communications.
• Bihar Hotel & Restaurant AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresentatives from Bihar Hotel & Restaurant Association serve on the Board of Governors of IHM Bodhgaya Society. Sri Ajay Kumar Singh (Chairman) and Sri T.R. Gandhi (Treasurer) represent the association on the governing body.
• Institute of Hotel Management, HajipurminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrincipal from IHM Hajipur serves as a member of the Executive Committee of IHM Bodhgaya, providing industry expertise and academic collaboration between the two sister institutes.
• Magadh UniversityminorOthersIHM Bodhgaya campus is located opposite Magadh University campus on Gaya Dobhi Road, Bodhgaya. No formal academic partnership exists but geographic proximity is noted.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne: Globally ranked hospitality management school based in Switzerland with strong brand in luxury hospitality education. Relevant as a global benchmark for curriculum quality, even though it does not directly compete in the Indian Tier-2/3 student segment.

Direct peers

• Christ University — School of Hospitality Studies: Deemed university with a dedicated hospitality school offering degree programs in hotel management. Comparable as a competing post-secondary hospitality institution targeting similar student segments.
• Institute of Hotel Management, Bangalore: NCHMCT-affiliated IHM in a major South Indian metro with comparable degree, diploma, and skill programs. Comparable in governance structure (state + central tourism department collaboration) but with a much larger catchment.
• Culinary Academy of India: Specialized culinary arts and patisserie institute offering diploma and degree programs. Comparable in the culinary and food production training niche that forms a core pillar of IHM Bodhgaya's curriculum.
• Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development: Premium hospitality training academy run by The Oberoi Group offering structured hospitality programs with strong industry placement. Comparable in offering hospitality-focused vocational education with industry-backed curriculum.
• Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition, Mumbai: Premier NCHMCT-affiliated IHM offering the same B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration and diploma programs with JNU degree recognition. Operates as the flagship IHM peer for curriculum, structure, and placement benchmarks.
• Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (Manipal Academy of Higher Education): Long-established private hospitality school affiliated with Manipal Academy offering BHM and related degrees. Direct competitor for degree-seeking hospitality students across India.
• Institute of Hotel Management, Delhi (Pusa): Another NCHMCT-affiliated IHM with degree recognized by JNU, offering the same B.Sc. and diploma portfolio. A closely comparable government-run hospitality institute against which IHM Bodhgaya competes for students and placements.
• Amity School of Hospitality: Large private university hospitality school offering undergraduate hospitality programs. Comparable in offering multi-level hospitality education, with substantially larger private-university infrastructure and reach.

Emerging players

• Vatel India (Vatel Hospitality School): India franchise of the French Vatel international hospitality school, offering degree and diploma programs in luxury hotel management. Comparable in training focus, with an international positioning that differentiates it from NCHMCT-style institutes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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