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Where Hospitality
Professionals Are Made
Established in 2003, the Institute of Hotel Management Catering and Tourism, Balicha is Udaipur's leading hotel management college — two decades of placing graduates at India's finest hotels and international properties worldwide.
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Udaipur has long been synonymous with world-class hospitality. Home to some of India's most iconic palace hotels and lakeside resorts, the city demands hospitality professionals of the highest calibre. IHMC-U, Balicha was founded in 2003 to meet exactly that demand — and in over two decades, has grown into the region's most trusted name in hotel management education.
The Institute is registered as an Educational Society under the Rajasthan Societies Act, 1958, and is affiliated to Vishvakarma Skills University, Jaipur, a State Government-established university recognised under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956. All programmes are approved by the Government of Rajasthan.
At IHMC-U, Balicha, a dedicated professional team of hospitality experts teach a curriculum grounded in Swiss Hospitality Tradition — combining academic rigour with intensive practical training across our nine fully equipped labs, kitchens, and training restaurant.
"Our quality programmes deliver a broad-based education that reflects the reality of the hospitality and tourism industry worldwide."
— IHMC-U, Balicha
What Makes IHMC-U, Balicha Different
Every element of how we teach, train, and place students is built around one goal — ensuring you graduate ready for the real world of hospitality.
9 Industry-Standard Training Labs
Three kitchens, a bakery lab, mock bar, training restaurant, front office lab, housekeeping lab, and smart classrooms — all built to professional hotel standards.
International Placements
IHMC-U graduates work in New Zealand, Maldives, Mauritius, Dubai, Australia, and the USA — a consistent track record of international placement built over 20 years.
Swiss Hospitality Tradition
Our curriculum is rooted in Swiss hospitality education — the global gold standard for hotel management training — adapted for the Indian and international market.
Paid Industrial Training
Every student completes a mandatory paid internship at a hotel property as part of their programme — real experience, real wages, real career foundation.
Udaipur's Hospitality Ecosystem
Located in the hospitality capital of Rajasthan, IHMC-U students have direct access to training and internship opportunities at Udaipur's iconic palace hotels and resorts.
VSU Affiliated & UGC Recognised
All degrees and diplomas are awarded by Vishvakarma Skills University, Jaipur — a state government university recognised under the UGC Act, 1956.
Expert Faculty with Industry Experience
Our faculty are hospitality professionals — not only academics — who bring real hotel and restaurant experience into every practical session.
Multicultural & Safe Learning Environment
Ethics, personal development, and professional discipline are cultivated alongside technical skills — creating graduates who are as strong in character as they are in competence.
The Five Pillars of an IHMC-U Education
Practical Innovation
We don't teach hospitality from textbooks alone. Every concept is applied in a real working environment — kitchens, restaurants, labs, and internship placements.
Immaculate Precision
The highest standards of presentation, service, and quality are non-negotiable. We train students to the expectations of five-star hotel operations from day one.
Dependable Quality
Every student who graduates from IHMC-U, Balicha leaves with a consistent, recognised standard of skill and knowledge that recruiters across India and internationally rely on.
Professional Leadership
We develop managers and leaders — not just service staff. From the first semester, students are taught to think, communicate, and act with the confidence of hospitality professionals.
Discrete Discipline
The hospitality industry demands punctuality, propriety, and professionalism at every level. IHMC-U instils these values as an integral part of every student's training.
Global Outlook
With international tie-ups in the UK, USA, Switzerland, and Germany, and a consistent record of international placements, we prepare students for careers without borders.
Two Decades of Building Hospitality Careers
IHMC-U Founded
The Institute of Hotel Management Catering and Tourism was established at Balicha, Udaipur and registered under the Rajasthan Societies Act, 1958. The first batch of students began their training in fully equipped labs and kitchens.
First International Placements
IHMC-U graduates began reaching international hotel properties and cruise lines, establishing the institute's reputation beyond Rajasthan. The placement cell built its first relationships with international hotel groups.
Expansion of Programmes & Labs
New programmes introduced, including food production specialisations and front office management. Training labs expanded with professional-grade equipment to match the growing student intake and curriculum depth.
Affiliation to RISU
IHMC-U was affiliated to Rajasthan ILD Skills University, Jaipur — providing formal degree-awarding status to bachelor's and MBA programmes and strengthening the institute's academic recognition across India.
Vishvakarma Skills University
RISU was renamed Vishvakarma Skills University, Jaipur by the Government of Rajasthan. IHMC-U's affiliation continued under the new name, with UGC recognition under Section 2(f) confirmed by notification in January 2024.
20+ Years, 50+ Hotel Brands
IHMC-U celebrates over two decades of hospitality education, with alumni placed at more than 50 hotel brands across India and in 10+ countries worldwide. Admissions for the 2026-27 batch are now open.
Affiliations & Industry Memberships
Vishvakarma Skills University, Jaipur
State Government-established university. All IHMC-U degrees and diplomas are awarded under this affiliation.
UGC Recognised 2(f)Government of Rajasthan
IHMC-U is approved by the Government of Rajasthan as a recognised hospitality education institution.
State ApprovedFHRAI
Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India — the apex body for India's hotel and restaurant industry.
Industry MemberHRANI
Hotel & Restaurant Association of Northern India — regional industry body connecting IHMC-U to hotel operators across North India.
Industry MemberHRAR
Hotel & Restaurant Association of Rajasthan — local industry body ensuring IHMC-U stays aligned with Rajasthan's hospitality sector needs.
Industry MemberSocieties Act 1958
Registered as an Educational Society under the Rajasthan Societies Act, 1958 — the legal foundation of IHMC-U's institutional standing.
Registered SocietyStart Your Hospitality Career at IHMC-U
Admissions for the 2026-27 batch are open. Join two decades of graduates who went on to work at India's finest hotels and resorts across the world.
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