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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

Ihm Mumbai

Welcomgroup Wgsha Manipal

Tiss Mumbai

Niftem Kundli

IIM Ahmedabad

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