DHARAMSHALA,22.05.26-Admissions for the current academic session 2026-27 in various Degree & Diploma programmes are open at Govt. State Institute of Hotel Management (SIHM), Khaniara, Dharamshala.

The institute is a reputed Government hospitality institute jointly sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and Department of Tourism & Civil Aviation, Government of Himachal Pradesh. The institute is affiliated to National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT), Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.

The institute is imparting professional education in Hotel Management and Culinary Arts with strong emphasis on practical learning and hands-on skill development for the past 14 years, since its inception in 2012. The campus is equipped with modern training kitchens, Bakery and Confectionery, Front Office and Housekeeping labs along with advanced hospitality training tools and equipment as per industry standards.

Students of SIHM Dharamshala are working in both Government and renowned Private sectors including 5 Star Luxury Hotels, Airlines, Cruise liners, State Tourism Development Corporations, Indian Railway Catering (IRCTC) and Multinational hospitality & Corporate Sectors. The institute also provides Internship & Placement opportunities in reputed 5-star hotels with attractive salary packages in India & abroad. Students of SIHM Dharamshala are working with International and National brands like Marriott, Hyatt, Novotel, St. Regis, Raffles, Fairmont, Taj, Oberoi, ITC etc in India & overseas , in countries like UAE, Canada, Australia and several European nations.

Students who are looking for a promising career in Tourism & Hotel Industry and have passed 12th in any stream may visit the institute campus at Khanyara, Dharamshala for counselling and admission-related guidance. There is no age bar for any programmes run by SIHM Dharamshala. Students may contact for further information & assistance with the Admission Cell-SIHM Dharamshala at 8091151648, 8146860880, and 7986319121.