State Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (formerly known as Food Craft Institute) [SIHMCT Tiruchirappalli] was established in the year 1981 as a Public Educational Institution. SIHMCT Tiruchirappalli is approved by NCHMCT, and is affiliated with IGNOU, New Delhi. SIHMCT Tiruchirappalli offers admission in the field of Hotel Management at UG/ Diploma/ Certificate level. SRIDHAR PENUGONDA is the Principal.
| Institute Name | State Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Trichy |
| Formerly Known As | Food Craft Institute, Trichy |
| Estd. Year | 1981 |
| Affiliated to | IGNOU, New Delhi |
| Approved/Recognised by | NCHMCT |
| Type | Public |
| Programmes offered | UG/ Diploma/ Certificate |
| Principal | SRIDHAR PENUGONDA |
| Address | Thuvakkudi, Thiruchirapalli - 620015, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Contact Number | 0431-2500660 |
| Official Website | https://sihmct.org/ |
Established in 1981, the State Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (SIHMCT) Tiruchirappalli, was formerly known as Food Craft Institute (FCI). The Institute is affiliated to the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT).
Vision: The Institute has a vision to become the first preference for Hospitality education and training.
Mission: To offer the right training to transform the students into professionals who are socially responsible and highly competent for the hospitality industry.
Eligibility Criteria of the courses offered by SIHMCT Tiruchirappalli are given below:
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B.Sc. in Hospitality & Hotel Administration (B.Sc. HHA) |
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Diploma in Food Production (DFP) |
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Diploma in Bakery & Confectionary (DB&C) |
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Diploma in Front Office Operation (DFO) |
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Diploma in Housekeeping Operation (DHK) |
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Diploma in Food and Beverage Service (DFBS) |
* B.Sc. H&HA course is jointly offered with IGNOU, NCHMCT, Noida and JNU, New Delhi.
*The Institute also offers certification courses. For more information kindly visit the official website of SIHMCT Tiruchirappalli.
Admission Process:
Documents Required:
State Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Tiruchirappalli conducts campus interviews to increase students’ chances of getting hired.
Previously, the students have been placed at Marriott, Novotel Chennai Chamiers, Hyatt Regency, Radisson Blu, Leela Palace, Taj Coorg, Holiday Inn, Four Point by Sheraton, Vinnca West Downs Heritage Resort, etc.
SIHMCT Tiruchirappalli is built in about 26.57 acres of land with many facilities for students. The classrooms are spacious with the latest teaching equipment available.
Other facilities offered to the students are:
