The State Institute of Hotel Management (SIHM), Dharamsala, has commenced the admission process for the 2026-27 academic session, offering degree and diploma programmes aimed at preparing students for careers in the hospitality and tourism industry.
The announcement was made by officiating principal Vinay Dhiman during a press conference held at the institute on Monday.
Dhiman said admissions are open for the institute’s flagship three-year BSc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration programme. The degree is awarded by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, while the curriculum and training are regulated by the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT).
The total fee for the programme is approximately Rs 3.5 lakh for the entire course duration. Admissions to the degree programme are primarily conducted through the NCHM Joint Entrance Examination (JEE). However, candidates seeking admission against residual vacant seats can directly approach the institute for counselling and guidance.
Apart from the degree course, the institute is also inviting applications for several one-and-a-half-year diploma programmes, including Diploma in Food Production, Diploma in Bakery and Confectionery, Diploma in Front Office Operations, Diploma in Housekeeping Operations and Diploma in Food and Beverage Service.
Admissions to these diploma courses will be granted on the basis of merit determined by marks obtained in the Class XII examination.
The total fee for the Diploma in Food Production and Diploma in Bakery and Confectionery is approximately Rs 82,000, while the fee for the remaining diploma courses is around Rs 62,000.
Dhiman said hostel facilities for both boys and girls will be available from the upcoming academic session. The introduction of residential accommodation is expected to benefit students from remote areas of Himachal as well as candidates from other states.
Encouraging students to explore opportunities in the rapidly expanding hospitality sector, he urged aspiring candidates to apply at the earliest.
He said the last date for submission of applications for diploma programmes is June 27. Interested candidates can obtain detailed information regarding admissions, eligibility criteria and counselling from the institute’s admission office during working hours.
