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Craftsmanship Certificate in Food Production (IHM)

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Government-recognised craft programme run by Institutes of Hotel Management, designed for candidates entering hospitality without 12th completion.

Am I eligible?
Duration
1.5 years
Entry after
Class 8and 1 other route
Indicative fee
₹5,000 – ₹60,000total, varies by institution
Entrance exam
None
Study mode
OnCampus
Licence
Not required
01 · Overview

Course overview

Government-recognised craft programme run by Institutes of Hotel Management, designed for candidates entering hospitality without 12th completion.

02 · Eligibility and admission

Eligibility and admission

Who can apply. 8th or 10th pass as per institute norms.

How you get in. Direct admission at Institutes of Hotel Management.

How it is studied. Full-time or part-time; many providers offer online or blended delivery.

Admission rules change every year. Confirm eligibility, the entrance test and the calendar against the current official notification.

03 · Where this leads

Where this can lead

Where people work.

  • Star hotels
  • Restaurants
  • Catering companies
  • Institutional kitchens
  • Cruise lines

What you can study next.

  • Diploma in Hotel Management
  • BHM (with 12th pass)
  • Advanced culinary certifications
04 · Next steps

Cost, duration and indicative earnings

Indicative total course fee. About 5,000 - 60,000 total; varies widely by provider and duration.

Indicative starting salary. 11,000 - 22,000 per month.

Typical duration. 1.5 years.

Fees and salaries here are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution and treat the salary as a starting range that varies by employer and location.

Entry

Who can apply

2 routes into this course.

QualificationStreamMinimumSubjects
Class 8 Any —
Class 10 Any —

Percentages are indicative. State directorates and individual institutes set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state.

Outcomes

Careers this course leads to

4 routes mapped from this qualification.

Kitchen Assistant
Preps, cleans and supports the cooks so a kitchen can run at pace. Hard physical work and the recognised way to learn a professional kitchen from the bottom.
Alternative route
Cook
Prepares and cooks food to order in a kitchen, canteen, hotel or catering operation. Progress is through sections and volume rather than through qualifications.
Alternative route
Chef de Partie
Runs one section of a professional kitchen - sauces, grill, pastry, garde manger - and is accountable for its output during service. It is the first rank where you lead rather than assist, usually reached after a few years on the line.
Alternative route
Commis Chef
Entry-grade kitchen role in a hotel or restaurant brigade, the first step toward Chef de Partie and Sous Chef.
Alternative route

A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.

Pathways

Before and after this course

Courses that lead here

ITI Food Production (General)
RelatedField · Alternative route
ITI Craftsman Food Production (Vegetarian)
RelatedField · Alternative route

What you can study next

Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM)
Direct · Alternative route
Questions

Common questions

Who can apply for Craftsmanship Certificate in Food Production (IHM)?

8th or 10th pass as per institute norms. Admission is through Direct admission at Institutes of Hotel Management.

How long does Craftsmanship Certificate in Food Production (IHM) take?

1.5 years. Full-time or part-time; many providers offer online or blended delivery.

What does Craftsmanship Certificate in Food Production (IHM) cost?

About 5,000 - 60,000 total; varies widely by provider and duration. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.

What can I study after Craftsmanship Certificate in Food Production (IHM)?

Diploma in Hotel Management, BHM (with 12th pass), Advanced culinary certifications.