Institute of Hotel Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Srinagar was established in 1982 .Sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism, aims to train candidates in the field of Hospitality, Catering and other services. This was the fifth Institute of Hospitality Management in the country and first in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The creation of the Institute of Hotel Management in Srinagar has been in compliance with the policy of the Government of India to provide skilled manpower for the hospitality sector, both public and private sector work school in Srinagar. It has played a vital role in producing skilled manpower to meet the demands of this sector since its inception and is in continuous process. With over two decades of trendsetter in providing quality education, focusing on recent developments and teaching professionalism to all students, this institute makes students competitive in global arena.
Facts and Figures about Institute of Hotel Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition:
Founded Year
1982
University Type
Government owned
Chairperson/Principal 
Secretary tourism/Mr Nisheeth Srivastava
 Approval
National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology.
Campus Strength
1500
Total Faculty Members
64
Total Books
2000
Sports and cultural events
20+
Campus Residents
60
How to Reach
2kms from the Srinagar railway station Bus facilities available.
Why to Join Institute of Hotel Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Srinagar?
  • Placements: Great career opportunities in Managerial/Supervisory Staff, International/National Hotel, Restaurant & Food-Chains, Airlines, Cruise lines, Hospitals, Railways, Indian Armed Forces   Travel & Tourism. Placements in reputed firms –Radisson, Wipro, Dominoes, the grand Delhi, Barclays, the Lela , Ista and many more
  • Co-Curricular: Participation and award winning performance in national events such as All India Students Chef Competition, Bakers Day Competition, Annual Chef Competition, EQUAL Sugar Free Competition, REAL Fruit Juice Culinary Trophy and many more.
  • Experienced Faculty: 150 experienced faculty team with quality-Master’s and Doctoral degree holders from the top NITs, and other high-quality institutions across the globe.