Any Stream

Sommelier

A sommelier specialises in wine tasting, service and beverage management for hotels, fine-dining restaurants and events in India. Typical entry combines hospitality education with specialised wine certifications and on-the-job experience in F&B outlets.

Salary range

₹3–20 LPA

Job growth

medium

Work type

Field

Paths to entry

3 routes

Actions for your grade

Choose subjects that keep university options open (science/arts/commerce accepted)
Take short online courses on wine basics or hospitality fundamentals
Work a part-time role or internship in a cafe or restaurant to observe service

Actions for your grade

Choose subjects that keep university options open (science/arts/commerce accepted)
Take short online courses on wine basics or hospitality fundamentals
Work a part-time role or internship in a cafe or restaurant to observe service

Your complete path from Grade 10 to Sommelier

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

B.Sc / BHM route

Any Stream

Combine degree with internships in hotel F&B and short wine courses to move into sommelier roles.

Now
Any Stream Stream
Exams
MHT CET or CUET UG
Degree
B.Sc. Hospitality and Hotel Administration / Bachelor of Hotel Management (3 years)
Colleges
Ihm Pusa · Ihm Mumbai · Welcomgroup Wgsha Manipal
Career
Sommelier

Diploma + certification

Any Stream

Faster entry via diploma; pursue international wine certifications (WSET) and hands-on restaurant experience.

Now
Any Stream Stream
Exams
—
Degree
Diploma in Hotel Management / Certificate in Food & Beverage Service (1-2 years) + Wine certifications (WSET, Court prep)
Colleges
Ihm Mumbai · Ihm Pusa · Niftem Kundli
Career
Sommelier

PG / Managerial route

Any Stream

Useful for senior beverage manager or hotel F&B leadership; still expect deep practical wine knowledge and certifications.

Now
Any Stream Stream
Exams
CAT
Degree
MBA / PG Diploma in Hospitality Management (2 years)
Colleges
IIM Ahmedabad · Tiss Mumbai · Welcomgroup Wgsha Manipal
Career
Sommelier

Entrance exams

Exam	Eligibility	Difficulty	Window
MHT CET Maharashtra State CET Cell	Class 12 PCM (Maharashtra domicile preferred)	Medium	Apr-May
CUET UG NTA	Class 12 (any stream)	Medium	May-Jun
CAT IIMs	Bachelor's degree 50%+	Very Hard	Nov

Where to Study

Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.

IHM Pusa

Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Pusa

Central GovtNew Delhi, Delhi

NCHMCT JEE

IHM Mumbai

Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Mumbai

Central GovtMumbai, Maharashtra

NCHMCT JEE

WGSHA

Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal

Deemed UniversityManipal, Karnataka

Institute entranceMerit-basedDirect admission

TISS Mumbai

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Deemed UniversityMumbai, Maharashtra

Institute entranceMerit-based

NIFTEM-Kundli

National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) - Kundli

Deemed UniversityKundli, Sonipat, Haryana

JEE MainGATEInstitute entrance

IIM-A

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

AutonomousAhmedabad, Gujarat

CATGMAT

Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.