IHM Chennai Infrastructure: Library, Hostel, Labs, Gym, Auditorium & Other Facilities

Parvathy Krishnakumar

As centre of excellence maximum training facilities are provided to the staff and students of this Institute at 4 star and 5 star category hotels. Thus bringing in professionalism in academics on par with operations.

 INFRASTRUCTURE & FACILITIES:

Attendance:
                According to the norms of the National Council for Hotel Management, New Delhi all candidates admitted to the various courses will be required to put in a minimum of 70% of attendance in each subject and overall 75% attendance during the academic session.  Students failing to secure overall 75% attendance shall be detained from appearing in the Annual Examinations to be conducted by the National Council.  The Principal of the Institute is empowered to condone upto 10% of absence on medical grounds or for any other valid reasons.  Such requests in writing should however, be accompanied by leave letter / medical certificate issued by any registered medical practitioner immediately after the sickness / valid reasons for absence. 

            This will be strictly adhered to, to ensure maximum learning by attending classes, academic proficiency and to acquire good results.

Identity Card:

                The students are given identity cards at the beginning of the year which they have to preserve it with utmost care which is to be used while in the classes and for other benefits outside the college for membership in other libraries, students concessions, internet etc.

Concessions:

                Local train and bus concession are provided for all the local students. Out station students are issued with concession for their travel during Winter/Summer vacations only.

Locker facilities:

                Locker facilities are provided on payment of Rs.50.00.

Students Activities:

                Regular student activities held round the year to encourage the students to develop all round efficiency like various competitions, quiz, food festivals, fairs, seminars, conferences, workshops and other tourism oriented activities.

            Institute has play ground  with amenities  for playing foot ball, volley ball, cricket and indoor games  like table tennis  and gym facilities.

Canteen facilities:

                Sale of tea, coffee and snacks are carried out in the canteen at cost price for the use of staff and students.

Out door catering:

                The Institute undertakes out door catering and also provides personnel for out door catering services at different Hotels as nominated accordingly to encourage the students to develop their skill, situation handling, team work, execution, attitude and knowledge about banquet service in star hotels held for important and esteemed guests.

Out Catering Programme and Students Training

                Government Departments, other public and private organizations approach the Institute to take up out-catering for their official functions and this is undertaken as it provides training and avenues to earn revenues. Such revenue has helped to cover the deficit.

OTHER INFORMATION

ADHOC TRAINING PROGRAMME / SHORT TERM COURSE CONDUCTED BY THE INSTITUTE FOR UPDATE/REFRESH THE KNOWLEDGE OF THEIR COOKS/WAITERS OF AIR FORCE STATION, CHENNAI AND OTHER DEPARTMENTS DURING 2012-13