PRESS RELEASE: GNIHM Kolkata Solidifies Position as India’s Premier Hotel Management Institute for 2025
KOLKATA, INDIA – December 24, 2025 – Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management (GNIHM), a premier initiative of the JIS Group, is proud to announce its continued dominance in national rankings for the academic year 2024–2025.
National Excellence & Regional Leadership
In the latest national evaluations for the academic year 2024–2025, GNIHM has been officially recognized as the #1 Hotel Management College in Kolkata and Eastern India by both India Today and The Week.
On a national scale, the institute has continued its upward trajectory, securing top positions across multiple prestigious ranking frameworks:
- Rank #6 in the Outlook-ICARE Private Hotel Management Rankings 2025.
- Rank #9 among Private Hotel Management Institutes in India by The Week.
- Rank #22 overall in India for Hotel & Hospitality Management by The Week.
These achievements underscore GNIHM’s excellence in academic delivery, industry integration, global exposure, and student outcomes—cementing its position as one of India’s leading hospitality education institutions.
View sources:
Outlook-ICARE Rankings 2025
The Week-Hansa Research Survey 2025
India Today Rankings (West Bengal / Kolkata)
GNIHM proudly awarded as one of the best Hotel Management Institute in Kolkata
Celebrating top rankings in national and regional surveys 2025
Global Placement & World-Class Exposure
GNIHM continues to set industry benchmarks with a 100% placement record. In the recent placement cycles, the institute achieved a record-breaking Highest International Package of ₹36 LPA, with significant international offers in the USA, France, Dubai, and Australia.
The 9th World Food Competition
In February/March 2025, GNIHM hosted the 9th World Food Competition, bringing together over 160 participants from 40 countries. This prestigious event, judged by culinary legends like Chef Sanjeev Kapoor and Kunal Kapur, underscores GNIHM's status as a global hub for culinary excellence.
View sources:
Voice of Kolkata Article
IBG News Article
Admissions for 2026
Applications for the GNIHM JET 2026 (Joint Entrance Test) are now open. Prospective students can apply online for B.Sc., BA, and MBA programs in Hospitality and Hotel Administration.
Apply Now at www.gnihm.ac.in








