Lourdes Matha Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (LMIHMCT), Thiruvananthapuram was established in 2004, is affiliated by University of Kerala and approved by AICTE. It offers BHMCT and B.Voc programs at the undergraduate level. Admission to the LMIHMCT is done on the basis of an entrance exam conducted by University of Kerala.

LMIHMCT conducts traditional classroom sessions complemented by industrial exposure and professional practice sessions in various areas of industry, in association with leading hotel/ hospitality companies. Students' learning is facilitated by teachers with substantial professional / Industrial experience. Moreover, the classes are held in an aesthetic campus, with well-equipped classrooms, supplemented by training kitchens, training restaurants, along with House Keeping, Front Office and Computer Labs.

LMIHMCT Key Points

  • Admission to LMIHMCT depends on the performance of the candidate in the entrance examination conducted by the University.
  • Admission is done through the online admission portal of University of Kerala. 
  • The faculty are highly professional and well qualified.
  • The institute provides 100% placement to the students. 

LMIHMCT Important Dates

Event Dates
Last Date to Apply (BHMCT) May 27, 2023

LMIHMCT Courses

LMIHMCT offers undergraduate course in the discipline of Hotel Management. Tabulated below are the details regarding the same:

Courses Details Selection Criteria
BHMCT Duration: 4 years
Eligibility: 10+2 with 50% marks (40% marks for SC/ST) in any discipline

On the basis of entrance exam conducted by University of Kerala
B.Voc Duration: 3 years
Specialization: Food Processing
Eligibility: 10+2 in any discipline

Check: LMIHMCT Thiruvananthapuram Courses & Fees

LMIHMCT Placements

LMIHMCT provides 100% placement assistance to the students and helps them in getting better job opportunities in the top most companies. The institute has a record of above 95% placement since the institute came into existence. Some of the top recruiters are Oberoi Hotels, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, The Leele, Grand Hyatt, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Accor Hotels, Club Mahindra Holidays, etc.

LMIHMCT Facilities

LMIHMCT provides dynamic facilities to the students to provide practical exposure to the students. The infrastructure of the institute includes language lab, computer lab, audio visual lab, library, housekeeping, kitchen, transport facilities. 

  • Training Restaurant: It enables the students to learn various aspects of food and beverage service, including table-setting styles, order taking & serving. A practical session at the restaurant located in the premises provides experience in food and beverage services.
  • Front Office: Front office management procedure such as reservations, registration, check-in and check-out procedures, bell desk procedures, bell desk services, telephone operations, cash handling, fax billing, role-plays, situation handling and case study etc., are taught to the students during practical sessions.
  • Housekeeping: The basics of housekeeping is taught to the students with practical sessions. Training is also given to prepare guest rooms according to international standards; skill development in interior decoration, flower arrangement and cleaning exercise is the part of study. Moreover training in upkeep and decoration of corporate houses and hotels is given.
  • Library: All the members of the staff and students of the college are entitled to use the library which has nearly 5000 volumes of books and more than 60 journals and periodicals, both Indian and foreign. Digital library facility with 700 volumes of books is accessible inside the campus.
  • Computer Lab: The computer lab is equipped with the latest technologies and the students are trained by adopting innovative teaching tools. Exposure is given to the students on various applications related to the industry using multiple systems of reputed brands.

LMIHMCT Faculty

LMIHMCT has highly qualified and experienced faculties in their respective fields. There are a total 17 faculties in the institute who provide educational assistance to the students to help them build a good career graph.

Check: LMIHMCT Thiruvananthapuram Faculty

LMIHMCT FAQs

Ques. Does LMIHMCT provide scholarships?

Ans. Yes. LMIHMCT provides merit cum means scholarships to the students who have good academic records or belong to low income groups.

Ques. What is the application procedure and application fee for LMIHMCT?

Ans. The candidates can apply online on the official website as well as offline. For offline application, candidates need to collect forms from the college and they have to pay an application fee of INR 500 through Demand Draft in favor of the institute.

Ques. Does LMIHMCT provide hostel facilities?

Ans. Yes, LMIHMCT provides hostel facilities. They have well-equipped rooms and amenities for both boys and girls hostels.

Check: LMIHMCT Thiruvananthapuram Hostels

Ques. What is the selection procedure at LMIHMCT?

Ans. The selection is done based on 10+2 with minimum percentage of marks followed by an entrance exam conducted by the University of Kerala for the BHMCT course.