INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT, FARIDABAD

Institute of Hotel Management, Faridabad, commonly known as IHM Faridabad, is a registered society operating under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, and the Department of Tourism, Government of Haryana. It is located at Badkhal Lake Tourist Resort in Faridabad, Haryana. The institute was established in 1989 and began functioning in August of that year, initially known as the Food Craft Institute (FCI). It was upgraded to an Institute of Hotel Management in 2009 and is affiliated with the National Council for Hotel Management, Noida. The institute started its first batch with 21 seats, though only nine students enrolled initially. In 2009, it was awarded the title of 'Best FCI' in the country for its performance during the 2007–08 academic year, an honor received by its principal, H.S. Dewan, who has led the institute since 1992. IHM Faridabad offers a B.Sc in Hospitality & Hotel Administration (3 years) and diploma programs in Food Production, Food & Beverage Service, and Housekeeping (each 1½ years). Degree students undergo a six-month industrial training at a hotel as part of their program. The institute is also expected to introduce a vegetarian cooking option from 2018 onwards, following similar initiatives at other IHMCTANs.