Diploma in Hotel Management

Make Hospitality Your Craft.

A one-year, practical diploma for students who want a career in hotels. Ten hours of hands-on training every week, a hotel internship opportunity and placement support, taught in Visakhapatnam.

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FormatFull timeClassroom + weekly practicals

EligibilityClass 10 pass or aboveParents join counselling for students under 18

Batch starts30 October 2026Founding batch · Up to 30 students

Duration1 yearFee ₹1.5 lakh

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Overview

Diploma in Hotel Management.

A one-year, practical diploma for students who want a career in hotels. Ten hours of hands-on training every week, a hotel internship opportunity and placement support, taught in Visakhapatnam.

Free demo class · 90 minutes

Front-office role-play: greet a guest, check them in and handle one complaint. Book a seat

10 hours of practicals, every weekHands-on sessions run alongside classroom teaching for the whole year.
A hotel internship opportunityStep into a working hotel, under a written student agreement that sets out the scope.
Placement supportInterview practice, applications and introductions as you finish the diploma.
Small batchesUp to 30 students, so every trainee gets time at the desk, the table and the trolley.

Who it is for

Is This Diploma for You?

No experience needed. These are the students who get the most from it.

Class 10 or 12 pass

You have finished Class 10 or Intermediate and want a career, not another theory course.

A people person

You enjoy meeting people, helping them and working as part of a team.

Ready to start working

You want to be ready for your first hotel role in about a year.

The year

What You Do, Stage by Stage.

A year built around practice. Each stage ends with something you can do, not just something you know.

Stage 1

Learn How a Hotel Works.

Meet every department, from the front desk to the floor pantry, and understand how a guest moves through a stay.

Departments4

Practical hours10 / week

Stage 2

Practise the Real Tasks.

Check guests in and out, set tables, carry trays, prepare rooms and handle a complaint calmly, until it feels natural.

FormatRole-play

FeedbackEvery session

Stage 3

Work Inside a Hotel.

Take up the hotel internship opportunity and apply your training with real guests and real teams.

AgreementIn writing

SettingWorking hotel

Stage 4

Prepare for Your First Role.

Build your CV, rehearse interviews and apply for roles that suit your strengths, with Meridian beside you.

InterviewsRehearsed

SupportPlacement

Curriculum

What You Will Learn.

The detailed syllabus, timetable and assessment plan are given to you in writing at counselling.

Guest Communication

Welcome guests, listen carefully and respond professionally in every situation.

Greeting
Listening
Complaint handling
Phone etiquette

Front Office Operations

How arrivals, reservations, check-in, check-out and guest requests connect.

Reservations
Check-in / check-out
Guest requests
Front desk role-play

Food & Beverage Service

Service preparation, presentation and teamwork in a restaurant.

Table setup
Tray service
Order taking
Service sequence

Housekeeping Operations

Room presentation, attention to detail and coordination between departments.

Room preparation
Linen & towel folding
Inspection
Teamwork

Hotel Industry Foundations

The five departments of a hotel and how a guest experiences them together.

Front office
Housekeeping
F&B
Kitchen
Events & sales

Career Preparation

Grooming, interview rehearsal, CV writing and applying for your first role.

CV
Mock interviews
Grooming
Applications

Industry insight

What Hotels Look For.

We studied hotel job postings in 2026. These are the skills employers ask for again and again, so you know exactly what to build.

Clear English and guest communication

The single most requested skill for front office and service roles.

Telugu and Hindi

Many hotels in Andhra Pradesh prefer staff who can help guests in local languages too.

Hotel software and MS Office

Postings list property-management systems and basic computer skills as an advantage.

Food safety awareness

Restaurants and kitchens need staff who understand hygiene and FSSAI food-safety rules.

Grooming and service attitude

Presentation, punctuality and calm under pressure, every shift.

The industry

A Hotel Is Not One Job. It Is Five.

Your year introduces every department, so you can choose the one that suits you.

Front office

Reservations, check-in and check-out, guest requests and the first impression.

Housekeeping

Rooms and public areas presented to standard, every day.

Food & beverage service

Restaurants, room service, banquets and bars.

Kitchen

Food production, from commis to chef.

Events & sales

Weddings, conferences and the guests who book them.

Careers

Roles This Diploma Prepares You For.

Placement support is part of every diploma. Employers make the hiring decision; we make sure you are ready for it.

How placement support works

Front office

Guest Service Associate

The first face a guest meets: arrivals, check-in, requests and departures.

Front office

Front Office Associate

Reservations, guest records and keeping the front desk running smoothly.

Food & beverage

F&B Associate / Steward

Restaurant and banquet service, from table setup to the last course.

Housekeeping

Room Attendant

Preparing and presenting rooms to the hotel standard.

Kitchen

Commis

Entry role in the hotel kitchen, supporting the chefs.

Growth path

Supervisor roles

With experience, move into supervisory roles in your department.

Admissions & fees

Clear Fees. Written Terms.

Counselling is free. You receive the full fee breakdown and terms in writing before you pay anything.

Programme fee

₹1,50,000

+ GST as applicable. Paid in 3 instalments of ₹50,000: at joining, by month 3 and by month 6. EMI available through partner banks, subject to bank approval.

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How admission works

Free counselling with Mahi, for students and parents together
Eligibility review and a free 90-minute demo class
Written offer with fee breakdown and terms
Reserve your seat online with ₹5,000, credited towards tuition
Certificate: Certificate of Proficiency issued by Jawaharlal Nehru Technical Education Foundation.
Hostel stay available

FAQs

Questions About This Diploma.

Who can apply?

Students who have passed Class 10 or above. Students under 18 join counselling with a parent or guardian. Speak with Mahi to check your eligibility.

How long is the diploma?

One year, with ten hours of practical training every week alongside classroom teaching. The founding batch starts on 30 October 2026.

What does it cost?

₹1,50,000 + GST as applicable, paid in three instalments of ₹50,000. EMI is available through partner banks, subject to bank approval. You receive the full fee breakdown in writing before you pay.

What certificate will I receive?

A Certificate of Proficiency issued by Jawaharlal Nehru Technical Education Foundation.

Is there an internship?

Yes. Meridian offers a hotel internship opportunity, with its scope set out in a written student agreement. Hotel selection and availability apply.

Is a job guaranteed?

No college can honestly guarantee a job, and we do not. Meridian gives you the training, the internship opportunity and placement support. Employers make the hiring decision.

Is hostel stay available?

Yes, hostel stay is available. Ask Mahi for the current options and costs during counselling.

Admissions 2026