Atharva College of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Malad

Atharva College of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, or ACHMCT, established in 1998, is a premier hotel management institution located in Malad West, Mumbai. This co-educational institute sprawls its campuses over 6 acres with a focus on developing talent in the hospitality industry. NAAC-accredited ACHMCT imparts a mixture of theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

The college caters to a total enrolment of 552 students and has a faculty of 25, thus providing each student with individual attention and quality education. There are three specialised courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels that cater to different aspects of the hospitality management profession. ACHMCT has some of the best facilities, designed to raise the level of knowledge amongst the students.

Highly-equipped laboratories within the college would emulate actual hospitality environments, thereby aiding the student to perfect his practical skills. A comprehensive library functions as a knowledge hub, providing an enormous amount of resources that are available on hospitality and culinary arts. A modern gym facility is provided for those inclined towards physical fitness.

The campus has an auditorium that hosts different kinds of events and seminars to promote a lively academic atmosphere. IT infrastructure at ACHMCT is at its best, with no student lagging behind the latest industrial trends. Students in the culinary streams even get practical exposure to acquire skills in dining areas. Sports facilities are on offer for students to keep fit and lead a balanced life at work.

Besides, a Training and Placement Cell is there in the college to bridge the gap between academia and industry. The cell offers internship and placement opportunities to the students. The curriculum offered here at ACHMCT ranges from diverse areas, many of which are industry-driven. There are three full-time courses the institute offers, such as: B. Sc.

in Hospitality Studies for three years, BA in Culinary Art for three years, and Postgraduate Diploma in Management for two years. The college ensures that each programme offered serves to cater to all aspects of hospitality. It ranges from hotel management, for instance, and culinary expertise.

The admission process at Atharva College of Hotel Management and Catering Technology is designed to select candidates with the right aptitude and passion for the hospitality industry. More or less, the selection process for all three programmes - B. Sc. Hospitality Studies, BA Culinary Art , and PGDM—is similar in nature. Students are selected on the basis of the aptitude test and the performance in the H. S. C. / S.

S. C. examination. A personal interview is subsequently conducted with the shortlisted candidates, and therefore, the combination of scores drawn from the aptitude test and personal interview leads to final selection.