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Hotel Manager

Hotel managers run daily operations of hotels, resorts and lodging businesses across India, focusing on guest services, staff management, budgeting and compliance. Entry is typically via BHM/B.Sc (Hospitality) or related bachelor programs; experienced managers often move up after an MBA in Hospitality or extensive industry experience. Roles are customer-facing and operationally intensive with strong growth in domestic and tourist markets.

Salary range
₹2.5–25 LPA
Job growth
high
Work type
Field
Paths to entry
3 routes

Actions for your grade

  • Choose subjects that build communication and arithmetic skills; consider Home Science or Commerce electives
  • Attend hospitality open days and IHM outreach events
  • Learn a foreign language basics (French, Spanish) and basic food hygiene

Your complete path from Grade 10 to Hotel Manager

Every step you need — from now to your first job.

BHM / B.Sc Hospitality
Any Stream

Many IHMs admit via NCHM JEE or institute-specific tests; some central/state universities accept CUET or state CET scores.

  1. Now
    Any Stream Stream
  2. Exams
    CUET UG or MHT CET
  3. Degree
    B.Sc (Hospitality & Hotel Administration) / BHM (3 years)
  4. Colleges
    Ihm pusa (new delhi) · Institute of hotel management, mumbai · Tata institute of social sciences (school of hospitality studies)
  5. Career
    Hotel Manager
BBA / B.Com with HHA specialisation
Commerce

BBA routes combine management fundamentals with hospitality operations; useful for faster managerial roles.

  1. Now
    Commerce Stream
  2. Exams
    MHT CET or CUET UG
  3. Degree
    BBA (Hospitality & Hotel Administration) or B.Com with Hospitality electives (3 years)
  4. Colleges
    Nmims (mumbai) · Christ university (bengaluru) · Symbiosis centre for management studies (pune)
  5. Career
    Hotel Manager
MBA / PGDM in Hospitality Management
Any Stream

An MBA accelerates entry to senior management, revenue & operations leadership roles; many programs require work experience.

  1. Now
    Any Stream Stream
  2. Exams
    CAT
  3. Degree
    MBA / PGDM in Hospitality Management (2 years)
  4. Colleges
    Iims (select campuses) · Tata institute of social sciences (mumbai) · Symbiosis centre for hospitality management
  5. Career
    Hotel Manager

Entrance exams

ExamEligibilityDifficultyWindow
MHT CET
Maharashtra State CET Cell
Class 12 PCM (Maharashtra domicile preferred)MediumApr-May
CUET UG
NTA
Class 12 (any stream)MediumMay-Jun
CAT
IIMs
Bachelor's degree 50%+Very HardNov

Where to Study

Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.

Ihm pusa (new delhi)
Institute of hotel management, mumbai
Tata institute of social sciences (school of hospitality studies)
Nmims (mumbai)
Christ university (bengaluru)
Symbiosis centre for management studies (pune)
Iims (select campuses)
Tata institute of social sciences (mumbai)
Symbiosis centre for hospitality management
Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.