About GNIHM
Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management having the best and biggest infrastructure among the private hotel management institutes in India, started its journey on the 1st of July in the year 2005. Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management is affiliated to National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology under Ministry of Tourism Govt. Of India, affiliated to West Bengal University of Technology and approved by All India Council for Technical Education and is ranked top Hotel Management college in Kolkata.
The objective of this institute is to create future leaders for the hospitality industry who will lead from the front. GNIHM prepares students committed to a career in the hospitality industry. Its' model hospitality education programmes balances theory with practice, independent learning with strong faculty support, and a foundation for lifelong learning with the skills for immediate employment and progress to leadership positions in the industry. To meet the challenges of the industry, we endeavor to provide our students with a world-class education, combining the latest Western trends and techniques with the age-old rich cultural heritage of India.Top Hotel Management Course in Kolkata.
Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management (GNIHM) is a top-ranked private hospitality college in India, located in Sodepur, Kolkata. Affiliated with the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT) and the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India, GNIHM is recognized for its world-class infrastructure and industry-aligned curriculum.
Key Facts at a Glance:
- Rankings (2025): #1 in Kolkata (India Today), #6 Private IHM in India (Outlook).
- Placements: 100% track record with a highest package of ₹36 LPA.
- Global Presence: Over 1500 alumni working in Dubai and 1000+ in the USA.
- Flagship Events: Organizer of the annual International Chef Competition and World Food Competition.
- Accreditations: Approved by AICTE and affiliated with Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT).
GNIHM Achievements
GNIHM Achievements
GNIHM has been officially recognized as the #1 Hotel Management College in Kolkata and in Eastern India by both India Today and The Week. On a national scale, the institute has climbed the ranks, securing:
- Rank #1 Hotel Management College in Kolkata and in Eastern India by both India Today and The Week
- Technological University Dublin (Ireland)
- Rank #6 in the Outlook-ICARE Private Hotel Management colleges in India Rankings 2025.
- Rank #9 in The Week for Private Hotel Management Institutes in India 2025.
- Rank #22 overall in India for Hotel/Hospitality Management by The Week.
Global Placement Status of GNIHM- 2026
1. Global Placement status of GNIHM- 2026. The placement rate for Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management in 2026 was 100%. Further, the highest and minimum package offered during GNIHM placements 2026 stood at INR 43 LPA and INR 3.00 LPA, with an average placement of INR 9 LPA. Moreover, out of 100 students, 50 students received international placement offers during the Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management placements in 2025. The top recruiters during GNIHM placements 2026 included leading companies such as Marriott Group, USA, Taj Group, Hyatt Group, ITC Group, Emirates Flight Catering, and Oberoi Group. Students are also placed in the aviation industry, like in Indigo, Air India, Spice Jet, Emirates flight catering, Taj SAT, and Oberoi flight catering, etc., to name a few. In addition, students were also placed in countries such as the USA, France, the UK, Qatar, Australia, Canada, Ireland, Malaysia, Thailand, and Dubai during GNIHM placements in 2025 & 26. GNIHM has tied up with 60+ countries for placement and Internships.
1. Global exposure is guaranteed.
Our Recruiters
150 Companies across the world will be coming for the campus drive, Taj Group, Oberoi Group, Marriott Hotels, Hilton, ITC Group, The Park, Novotel, Indigo, Air India, Amazon, Emirates Flight Catering, Thai Airways, Aditya Birla Group, Apollo Hospitals, Qatar Airways, to name a few. GNIHM gives global placement.
2026 - Placement in GNIHM ( Top 11 recruiters):-
- A total of 56 students were selected and received offer letters in Taj Group of Hotels. ( Highest number in India)
- A total of 34 students were selected and received offer letters from the Oberoi group of Hotels.
- A total of 78 students were selected and received offer letters from Dubai from five different five-star hotels ( Marriott Hotels, IHG group of Hotels, Hilton Group of Hotels, Emirates Flight catering, Hyatt Dubai, to name a few).
- A total of 36 students were selected and received offer letters from the Marriott group of Hotels from the USA.
- A total of 24 students were selected and received offer letters from the Hilton group of Hotels.
- A total of 41 students were selected and received offer letters from the ITC group of Hotels.
- A total of 31 students were selected and received offer letters from the Park Group of Hotels.
- A total of 29 students were selected and received offer letters from the Novotel group of Hotels.
- A total of 14 students were selected and received offer letters from the Hyatt group of Hotels.
- A total of 24 students were selected and received offer letters from the Accor group of Hotels.
- A total of 34 students were selected and received offer letters from the Omni group of Hotels.
A total of 41 students were selected in different corporate sectors. A total of 25 students were selected by different Airlines in India and abroad. A total of 21 students were selected in the retail sectors, 35 students in the tourism sectors, banking sectors, and in renowned hospitals.
