State Institute of Hotel Management -[SIHM]

Located in Udaipur, Rajasthan, this state hotel management institute prepares students for operational roles in hotels, restaurants, catering companies, clubs, airlines and institutional food services. Its origins lie in a food craft institute, and the shift to a full hotel management institute widened the teaching from short craft courses to longer diploma and degree-level hospitality programmes. The syllabus in institutes of this kind is built around the four core hospitality departments, food production, food and beverage service, front office and housekeeping, supported by subjects such as nutrition, hygiene and food safety, hotel accounting, communication and hospitality law.

Practical hours in training kitchens and service areas carry substantial weight, and students are usually placed with hotels for a supervised industrial training period. Udaipur's hotel and resort trade gives the institute local exposure. Course duration, eligibility and current fees should be confirmed on the official website.