Become the hospitality leader top brands promote first
from Diploma to Master's, built around real-world mastery and career outcomes.
Hospitality Incubators & Industry Exposure
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NCHMCT-Aligned Practical Tracks
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The Faculty of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (FHMCT)
At India’s youngest NAAC A++ university, FHMCT educates over 600 future leaders across 9 specialized programs, including Diplomas, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degrees in hospitality, tourism, and aviation.
Driven by a three pillar philosophy employability, skill development, and entrepreneurship the faculty combines academic rigor with hands on immersion in state of the art professional kitchens, training labs, mock hotel rooms, and airline simulation setups. Backed by expert mentorship, live projects, and a 2,200+ recruiter network, FHMCT prepares students to meet global standards and excel in the world’s leading brands.
Vision
To be a premier hospitality faculty that develops ethical, innovative, and industry-ready leaders capable of shaping the evolving global hospitality, tourism, and aviation landscape while creating lasting value for society.
Mission
To deliver outcome-focused hospitality education through intensive hands-on training, industry collaboration, and global exposure—empowering students to secure top-tier placements, launch entrepreneurial ventures, or pursue international career pathways.
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Compare them side by side.
Three ways into hospitality management at PU, from industry focused Diplomas to specialized UG and PG degrees tailored to your career goals.
DHMCT
BHMCT / B.Sc. / BBA
B.Sc. (Hons.) / BBA (Hons.)
MHMCT / MTTM
*Tuition fees may vary depending on the country or state in which the candidate has completed their qualifying examination. Merit, rank-based, and domicile scholarships are available. The final fee structure and applicable scholarships will be confirmed by the Admission Committee. Specialised practical tracks, professional certifications, and industry-embedded modules are charged separately.
Diploma
DHMCT • 3 Years • 1 SpecialisationBachelor's
BHMCT / B.Sc / BBA • 3-4 Years • 6 SpecialisationsMaster's
MHMCT / MTTM • 2 Years • 2 SpecialisationsA Diploma designed around where you'll work, not just what you'll study.
Choose the 3-year Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Technology (DHMCT) to build early core operational expertise. Want to step directly into the industry or pursue higher studies? This program equips you with essential culinary, front office, and hospitality skills to get you industry-ready faster.
A Bachelor's program designed around where you'll work, not just what you'll study.
Choose the 3-year B.Sc. / BBA or the 4-year BHMCT / B.Sc. (Hons.) under NEP 2020, across specialisations in hospitality, tourism, and aviation management. Want deep practical experience and leadership exposure before you graduate? Gain hands-on training through immersive internships, live projects, and state-of-the-art lab sessions.
BHMCT
Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering TechnologyB.Sc.
Bachelor of Science (Hotel Management) *See all 10 specialisations by domain belowB.Sc. Hons. (NEP 2020)
Bachelor of Science - Honors (Hotel Management)BHTA
Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism AdministrationBBA
BBA (Aviation, Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Management)BBA Hons. (NEP 2020)
BBA - Honors (Aviation, Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Management)A Master's degree designed around where you'll lead, not just what you'll study.
Choose the 2-year MHMCT or MTTM programs to master strategic leadership, operations, and global hospitality management. Looking to accelerate your trajectory toward executive positions? Advance directly into managerial roles across international hotel chains, airlines, and luxury tourism networks
MHMCT
Master of Hotel Management and Catering TechnologyMTTM
Master of Tourism and Travel ManagementStudy abroad without losing a year.
Take part of your hospitality management degree overseas through the university's international office. Two ways to go global: spend a semester abroad with your credits transferring back, or split your degree across two countries on a 2+2 or 1+1 pathway and graduate with a foreign degree - across 17+ countries.
Earn a foreign degree
Study partly at Parul, partly abroad, and graduate with a degree from the partner university. BHMCT / BBA 2+2 and MHMCT / MTTM 1+1 pathways available with top international hospitality partners across Switzerland, UK, USA, Canada, and Australia.
One semester abroad - credits transfer
Study a term at a partner university and bring the credits home. No academic loss: you stay on track to graduate on time. Application and registration are supported end-to-end by the international office.
Three routes forward and Faculty of Hotel Management is built for all three.
A hospitality degree here isn't only a path to a job. Pick the route that fits your ambition - get hired by top hotel chains, launch a culinary or boutique venture, or take your degree global - and the faculty backs all three.
Step into a career
A 200+ recruiter network, built-in semester internships, and dedicated placement cells move you from classroom to offer in top hotel brands, airlines, and resort chains.
Launch your own venture
Incubation support, mentorship from seasoned hoteliers, and seed funding access to launch your own restaurant, cloud kitchen, or boutique travel agency.
Take your degree global
International credit transfers, dual-degree pathway options, and global internship tracks prepare you for international hospitality markets.
A recruiter network behind every student.
A hospitality degree here isn't only a path to a job. Pick the route that fits your ambition - get hired, build a company, or take your degree global - and the faculty backs all three.
Don't just study business - start one.
If your plan is to build rather than join, the campus startup ecosystem turns an idea into a company while you study - incubation, mentorship, prototyping and seed support, all on site
Incubation & co-working
A dedicated on-campus incubator with workspace, labs and prototyping support to take your venture from idea to MVP.
Founders, mentors & investors
Guidance from entrepreneurs, faculty mentors and an investor network - the people who help a first venture survive its first year.
Seed & grant support
Access to seed support, grants and pitch opportunities so a good idea is not stopped by early-stage funding.A dedicated on-campus incubator with workspace, labs and prototyping support to take your venture from idea to MVP.
Where students are train on tools
industry is hiring for.
A dedicated future-skills centre giving hospitality and catering technology students access to global software, advanced culinary simulation, automated PMS platforms, and modern kitchen technology, the kind of exposure that turns a degree into an offer letter.
AICTE IDEA Lab
Innovation, design & entrepreneurship facility
NSDC partnership
25+ globally recognised skill certifications
Basic Training Kitchen
Culinary Arts & Kitchen Operations
Housekeeping lab
Accommodation Operations & Cleaning Management
Demo Room
Guest Room Operations & Suite Setup
Front Office Lab
Front Desk Operations & Reservation Systems
Training Restaurant and Bar
Food & Beverage Service & Mixology
Aircraft Lab
Cabin Crew Training & In-Flight Operations
Advance Training Kitchen
Advanced Culinary Operations & Global Cuisine
Bakery Kitchen
Confectionery & Pastry Arts
Grooming Lab
Professional Etiquette & Personal Presentation
Where hospitality stops
being theoretical.
Live hotel management projects, structured 5-star internships, a startup incubator, and dedicated career cells, the experiences that build a portfolio, not just a transcript.
Internships built into the degree
An embedded 6-month Semester Internship in leading 5-star hotels plus live hospitality projects put real industry work on your CV before graduation, supported by a dedicated Internship Cell.
Training and Placement support
A dedicated Training & Placement Cell and Entrepreneurship Development Cell support every hotel management and catering technology student from first year to final offer.
Build a venture at PIERC
The Parul Innovation & Entrepreneurship Research Centre offers incubation, mentorship, and seed support to launch restaurants, cloud kitchens, and hospitality startups, ideal for family-business and startup-bound students.
Live Projects & corporate engagement
Real-time hospitality management operations, live catering events, and direct mentorship from industry leaders build the practical, service-ready edge top recruiters look for.
Summits, conferences & guest lectures
Hospitality summits, culinary workshops, and masterclasses by renowned chefs and general managers hosted by the faculty through the year.
Industry & hotel visits
Field visits to 5-star luxury hotels, commercial kitchens, resort properties, and flight catering units translate classroom theory into how real hospitality brands operate.
Learn from handpicked
leaders, in person.
Field visits to 5-star luxury hotels, commercial kitchens, resort properties, and flight catering units translate classroom theory into how real hospitality brands operate
Sundeep Singh
Managing Director
800+
Participants
Vijay Thakral
Chief of Compliance & VP
Sunil Ramrakhiani
Chief Business Officer
P.V. Ramana Murthy
Former CHRO
Mukesh Jain
CTO
Neeraj Agarwal
COO
Suresh Goel
CEO
Global Perspective Series
GPS bridges academic learning with real-world governance. It gives students direct, interactive 1:1 access to Nobel laureates, former heads of state, and international policymakers to discuss global leadership, diplomacy, justice, and social reform.
Dr. Katalin KarikĂł
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2023)
Prof. Anne L'Huillier
Nobel Prize in Physics (2023)
Yves Leterme
Former Prime Minister of Belgium
Chef Nishant Choubey
Indian culinary innovator and sustainability champion
Chef Manjit Gill
President of the Indian Federation of Culinary Associations
Vadodara Food Festival
VFF Organized as a multi-day celebration of gastronomy, heritage cuisines, and hospitality entrepreneurship, the Vadodara Food Festival (VFF) features over 40 live pop-up food ventures. Students across multiple disciplines manage these real-time operations, handling everything from menu design, inventory, and cooking to pricing and marketing.
Sundeep Singh
Managing Director
800+
Participants
Vijay Thakral
Chief of Compliance & VP
Sunil Ramrakhiani
Chief Business Officer
P.V. Ramana Murthy
Former CHRO
Mukesh Jain
CTO
Neeraj Agarwal
COO
Suresh Goel
CEO
Global Perspective Series
GPS bridges academic learning with real-world governance. It gives students direct, interactive 1:1 access to Nobel laureates, former heads of state, and international policymakers to discuss global leadership, diplomacy, justice, and social reform.
Dr. Katalin KarikĂł
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2023)
Prof. Anne L'Huillier
Nobel Prize in Physics (2023)
Yves Leterme
Former Prime Minister of Belgium
Chef Nishant Choubey
Indian culinary innovator and sustainability champion
Chef Manjit Gill
President of the Indian Federation of Culinary Associations
Vadodara Food Festival
VFF Organized as a multi-day celebration of gastronomy, heritage cuisines, and hospitality entrepreneurship, the Vadodara Food Festival (VFF) features over 40 live pop-up food ventures. Students across multiple disciplines manage these real-time operations, handling everything from menu design, inventory, and cooking to pricing and marketing.
Learn from doctoral faculty and industry practitioners.
PhD-qualified academics and working practitioners who bring research and boardroom experience into the classroom.
Students from across India and 75+ countries.
Parul University brings together a vibrant community of learners from across India and over 75+ countries. Real stories, genuine journeys, and proven career transformations in our students' own words.
Outstanding Pedagogical Approach at Parul University!
FHMCT’s innovative learning-by teaching model builds true confidence and collaboration in tourism management students.
PIHMCT Field Exposure Hits Different!
No classroom lecture compares to observing real luxury execution in Rajasthan's top heritage properties.
Soaring High with BBA Aviation at Parul University
The industry exposure and hands on training here completely changed how I see the airline sector.
Combining Royal Heritage with Real-World Hospitality Training
The Jaipur tour organized by Parul University and IIMUN bridged the gap between classroom theory and elite guest management.
Bringing 11 Years of Dubai Travel Experience to PU Students!
Teaching future aviation and hospitality pros how to handle tough guests through real role plays made this training unforgettable.
Pick your route. We'll pick it from there.
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Your Questions Answered!
What programs are offered in Hotel Management & Catering Technology?
We offer a 3-year Diploma (DHMCT), 3-year B.Sc./BBA and 4-year BHMCT degrees, as well as 2-year postgraduate MHMCT and MTTM programs covering hotel operations, culinary arts, tourism, and aviation management.
Is industrial training or an internship compulsory during the course?
Yes. An embedded 6-month Semester Internship in leading 5-star hotels and resort chains is built directly into the curriculum, giving you real operational experience before graduation.
What kind of placement assistance and packages can I expect?
Our dedicated Training & Placement Cell connects students with a 2200+ recruiter network. Graduates have secured packages up to â‚ą45 LPA, with a typical average package around â‚ą5.5 LPA.
Can I study abroad or spend a semester at an international university?
Yes. You can participate in a single-semester exchange program with credit transfers, or opt for a 2+2 / 1+1 pathway degree to graduate with a foreign qualification from partner institutions across 17+ countries.
What practical facilities and simulation labs are available on campus?
Students train in modern demo kitchens, mock front desks, restaurant simulation setups, and hotel management labs equipped with industry-standard PMS software and culinary tools.
How does the university support students who want to start their own business?
Through the Parul Innovation & Entrepreneurship Research Centre (PIERC), students gain access to seed funding, incubation facilities, and mentorship to launch cloud kitchens, restaurants, or travel setups.
What is LAKSHYA 2047 and how does it benefit hospitality students?
LAKSHYA 2047 is a dedicated future-skills center that trains students on global industry software, advanced PMS platforms, automated kitchen technology, and modern operational tools.
What kind of industry exposure do students get outside regular classes?
Students participate in field visits to 5-star luxury hotels, flight catering units, commercial kitchens, live event management projects, and masterclasses led by executive chefs and hoteliers.
Can Diploma (DHMCT) graduates transition into a Bachelor’s degree?
Yes. Students who complete the 3-year Diploma in Hotel Management can transition into higher degree pathways or advance directly into specialized Bachelor’s degree programs.
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