CII Institute Of Hospitality [CIIIH] Chennai- ITC Hotels

College Info

The CII Institute of Hospitality Chennai collaborates with ITC Grand Chola to provide top tier hospitality training through the VET by EHL (École Hôtelière de Lausanne) Swiss Professional Diploma Programme. Students complete an 18-month residency integrating Culinary Arts, Food & Beverage Service or Rooms Division, and practice Swiss hospitality education in real ITC hotels of the luxury brand. Small classes and one-on-one mentorship ensure students receive holistic training, and the direct hospitality placements at ITC Hotels and industry leaders guarantee top graduates impactful careers. Students directly join ITC Hotels from Day 1 and get trained in real life environment and by practitioners rather than professors which helps to gain practical exposure and experience.

Courses Offered

#	Course Name	Fees (₹)	Average Package (₹)	Action
1	BHM	₹450,000/Full Course	₹0	Apply Now

CII Institute of Hospitality - ITC Grand Chola, Chennai Highlights 2026

Parameter	Details / Highlights
Institute Name	CII Institute of Hospitality – ITC Grand Chola, Chennai
Partnership / Collaboration	CII (Confederation of Indian Industry) & Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL), Switzerland
Location	Inside ITC Grand Chola Hotel, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Programmes Offered	Swiss International Culinary Professional Diploma
	Swiss International Food & Beverage Service Professional Diploma
	Swiss International Rooms (Front Office & Housekeeping) Professional Diploma
Duration of Diploma	18 months
Awarding Body / Certification	VET by EHL (Swiss Hospitality Diploma) from EHL
Structure / Curriculum	Three-level curriculum: Foundation, Intermediate, and Advanced; blended learning model (online + classroom + on-job training)
Access to Learning Management System	Yes — online access to EHL’s global LMS
Hands-On Training	Conducted in a five-star luxury hotel environment (ITC Grand Chola) with practical sessions + internships / on-job training
Faculty	Industry practitioners / experienced hotel professionals
Placement Guarantee	100% assured placement after 18 months (according to institute)
Degree Option	Option to pursue a UGC-recognized degree: B.Sc / BA in Tourism & Hospitality via IGNOU (3-year degree)
Eligibility	For Diploma: Class 12 (10+2) with ≥ 50% aggregate and English as a subject
Eligibility	For Degree: Class 12 pass with ≥ 50% in English
Selection Process	Aptitude Test by CII + Industry Panel Viva (interview)
Fees	Diploma: ₹ 4.9 L to ₹ 5.2 L (for 18-month courses)
Fees	B.Sc. (3-year): ~₹ 5.03 L
Institute’s Legacy / Strength	EHL has over 127 years of hospitality education legacy
Institute’s Legacy / Strength	CII: large industry association with deep reach in Indian industry
Alumni Network	Part of the global VET by EHL alumni network
Sustainability / Hotel Partner Strength	The hotel (ITC Grand Chola) is LEED Platinum and LEED Zero Carbon certified, reflecting commitment to sustainability.
Industry-Academia Engagement	Frequent industry-academia connect events, giving students exposure to real-world industry leaders.

CII Institute of Hospitality - ITC Grand Chola Popular Programs 2026

The VET by EHL programs at CII Institute of Hospitality - ITC Chennai offer world-class Hospitality training to students looking to make a mark in the Hotel Management or allied fields. Students can also choose to integrate the EHL Swiss Diploma program with IGNOU Bachelor in Tourism Studies (BTS). CII Institute of Hospitality Chennai courses are conducted at the ITC Grand Chola and are curated by Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) School of Hospitality. The 18-month long courses offered by CII Institute of Hospitality - ITC Maratha are:

Culinary Professional Diploma
Rooms Professional Diploma
Food & Beverage Service Professional Diploma

These EHL courses are carefully crafted according to a 3-stage certification program: Foundation, Intermediate, and Advanced.

CII Institute of Hospitality - ITC Grand Chola Admission Process 2026

Students must note that CII Institute of Hospitality - ITC Grand Chola, Chennai admission is undertaken via the entrance test-based method. Students passing their Higher Secondary, with minimum 50% marks in English, can apply for their preferred course at CIIIH ITC Grand Chola. The applicant can choose to visit the official website to gather further information regarding course contents, duration, and fees/scholarship details.

CIIIH ITC Hotels admissions are conducted by first organizing the CII Aptitude Test. The interested student must pass the CII Aptitute Test as well as the Industry-Panel Viva Session to qualify for a seat for their preferred Hospitality course at CII Institute of Hospitality - ITC Grand Chola. Upon successful selection, the candidate can complete the joining formalities like fee payment, document verification, etc

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