Sarosh Institute of Hotel Administration, Mangalore

Sarosh Institute of Hotel Administration [SIHA], been established in 1992, is one of the familiar institutes in Mangalore, Karnataka. Affiliated to the University, this co-educational college occupies a relatively small area of 3. 13 acres of land and has taken up the specialization of offering education in hotel management.

It is referred to as SIHA Mangalore and pride itself for its accreditation by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Total student strength is 411, and the faculty strength is 25; this makes the strength ratio student-teacher quite reasonable and balanced, which will enable the institute to provide each student individual attention and proper guidance.

SIHA Mangalore has numerous and sophisticated structures that would help bring about the needed changes in the approach to learning among the students. The institute facilitates very modern computer laboratories with operational Property Management System (PMS) packages for training in hotel operations. A Wi-Fi enabled campus means free flowing internet connection, enabling research and online classes.

This is an institution library which provides a large stock of books, journal, electronic materials, reproduction and scanning services. To the prospective hospitality players, the institute offers professional specialized laboratories that mimic hotel like settings to enhance practical experience.

The institute at the present moment has only one specialised course that is the Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT) . This is a full-time course for undergraduate degree that spans four years, with an approved admission capacity of ninety students, due to commitment towards quality of programs offered in hospitality sector.

The BHMCT program given below aims at providing extensive course curriculum and theoretical knowledge as well as practical skills desired for profound career in this rapidly growing hospitality industry. That is why the admission process in the SIHA Mangalore is to identify those candidates who have a vibe for hospitality.

Regarding the examinations, dates are not mentioned for each exam, but the institute must look for the performance in 10+2 or equivalent examination. Prospective students are advised to regularly check the institute's official website (http://www. sihainst. com/ to find any changes in the admission process and the key dates for it.

The organisation provides numerous amenities to assist the student’s growth, such as; tiny hostels for boys and girls making out station students live comfortably. It also has transport facilities to ease the transport of scholar during the day for those who are not boarders. Fore the purposes of health improvement and recreation, SIHA has sporting amenities and a gym.

This college also provides health care for students through Medicare scheme whereby, the students undergo medical check-ups from the doctors of the Justice K. S. Hegde Charitable Hospital. This 9 year old institute has an industry oriented curriculum and best in and around infrastructure thus providing a right place for young hospitality professionals.