INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT AND CATERING TECHNOLOGY

LOURDES MATHAApproved by AICTE, Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India & Affiliated to University of Kerala

(MINORITY INSTITUTION MANAGED BY ARCHDIOCESE OF CHANGANACHERRY)

S B CollegeChanganacherry(Autonomous)

Assumption CollegeChanganacherry(Autonomous)

Media Village College ofCommunicationChanganacherry

Mar Gregorious CollegePunnapra

St. John The Baptist’sCollege of Education

Nedumkunnam

HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS MANAGED BY ARCHDIOCESE OF CHANGANACHERRY

PROSPECTUS

2020-2021

15+

Lourdes Matha Group of Institutions are nowmanaged by the Archdiocese of

Changanacherry

PRESIDENT LMCES Very. Rev. Fr. Joseph Kaithaparampil

Vicar Lourdes Forane Church

HOSTEL WARDENFr. Varghese Nambimadom

BURSARFr. Avies Edachethra

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORFr. Dr. Sony Mundunadackal

PATRONMar Joseph Perumthottam

Archbishop of Changanacherry

Mar Joseph Powathil

Archbishop Emeritus Changanacherry

Mar Thomas Tharayil

Auxiliary Bishop of Changanacherry

Fr. Dr. Tomy Joseph Padinjareveettil

was the principal of St. Berchmans

College (Autonomous) Changanacherry

for 8 years. During this period, college thbecame autonomous and ranked 46

in the National Institutional Ranking

Framework (NIRF) of MHRD, Government

of India in 2018. As a member of the

Syndicate of Mahatma Gandhi University twice and as

the Chairman and later the General Secretary of the

Consortium of Autonomous Colleges in Kerala, he

served the higher education scenario for many years.

He is a member of the NAAC peer team of UGC and

Member in the Advisory Committee for the UGC

scheme for College with Potential for Excellence (CPE)

nominated by Chairman, UGC. He was among 5

principals from India selected by Australian

Government to visit Australian universities to establish

international academic collaborations in 2012.

MANAGER & DIRECTOR Fr. Dr. Tomy Joseph Padinjareveettil

JOURNEY OF LOURDES MATHA CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY (LMCES)

As flag bearers of excellence in professional

education in south Kerala, ‘Lourdes Matha

Catholic Educational Society’ was established by

the initiative of Rev. Fr. Joseph Kurinjiparambil, former

vicar of Lourdes Forane Church, Trivandrum with the

encouragement of a group of Syrian catholic

parishioners who had left indelible impression in the

domain of education. This initiative had the

blessings and patronage of His Grace Mar

Joseph Powathil the then Archbishop of

Changanacherry. Lourdes Matha College of

Science and Technology (LMCST) came into

existence in 2002 out of the vision of this

society to establish an engineering institution

of repute in this part of the state.

Later, another institution was started to impart

education relevant to the evergreen hospitality

industry, namely, Lourdes Matha Institute of

Hotel Management & Catering Technology

(LMIHMCT). Both colleges are approved by the

Govt. of Kerala and All India Council for

Technical Education (AICTE) and affiliated to

University of Kerala and APJ Abdul Kalam

Technological University.

Mr. Ranjith Pillai is a graduate in Economics and the holder of a Diploma in hotel management from IHM Chennai. His interest in foreign languages led him to acquire an advanced Diploma in French from L’Alliance Francaise, Chennai. With nearly three decades of experience in the hospitality industry as an academician and an HR &

Training Manager, he understands well the keys to the success of a Hospitality College and also how to meet the dynamic demands of the hospitality industry on the human resource. Having worked with luxury hotel chains like the Taj, Leela and the Lalit group of hotels, his professional experience comes in handy in developing students as per industry norms. Institution building, student development and introduction of new learning methodologies have been his key areas of interest.

PRINCIPALRanjith Pillai

our vision

To be a unique and integral component of the hospitality industry by providing human resource trained to impeccable standards.

our mission

To deliver competent, skillful and quality professionals to the hospitality and related industries

Mr. Prakash Nair has joined as the Director of Lourdes Matha Institute of Hotel Management And Catering Technology, Managed by the Archdiocese of Changanacherry, Kuttichal, Thiruvananthapuram with effect from February 2020. He worked for more than 37 years in the Hospitality industry across various locations and has worked in many hotel chains such as Ashok Group of Hotels, Taj Group of Hotels, Palaces & Resorts, and has managed as General Manager of hotels

such as Taj Residency Aurangabad, Taj Residency Nasik, Taj Residency, Lucknow Taj Residency, Cochin, Vivanta by Taj Malabar, Cochin, The Gateway Hotel, Pasumalai, Madurai, and The Gateway Hotel Marine Drive, Ernakulam.

A veteran in the field of Tourism and Hotel Management, Mr. Prakash Nair, had also been the General Manager Learning and Development for Taj Group of Hotels in Kerala. He was also the Principal of Institute of Hotel Management Aurangabad, a world-wide reputed Institute operated and managed by Taj Group of Hotels. Prior to joining the Taj Group of Hotels, Mr. Prakash Nair, was also the Principal of Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram, an institute affiliated to the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology, under the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India. Mr. Prakash Nair successfully led the Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram, as one of the best institutes in the country. Mr. Nair was also a senior faculty member at the renowned Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Mumbai.

Mr. Prakash Nair holds a BSc degree in Chemistry, a Postgraduate in Hotel Administration and Management from Austria, Post Diploma in Teachers Training and also a Certified Hospitality Educator from American Hotel and Motel Association in the year 2000.

Mr. Prakash Nair has also held various honourable positions in the industry such as Vice-President of Kerala Travel Mart Society and Vice-President of Association of Approved and Classified Hotels of Kerala.

Mr. Prakash Nair's forte is Hotel Operations and Human Resource Development with special emphasis on Learning and Development. He was also a member of Board of Studies for Hotel Management and Catering Technology at the University of Calicut.

DIRECTORPrakash Nair

Lourdes Matha Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (LMIHMCT) provides vital inputs to meet the ever- increasing demands and expectations of entrepreneurs as well as corporates. With its dynamic nature, Hotel and Hospitality industry constantly create new opportunities, and explore the areas of business marketing and gastronomy.

Traditional classroom sessions are complemented by industrial exposure and professional practice sessions in various areas of industry, in association with leading hotel/ hospital i ty companies. Students learning is facilitated by teachers with substantial professional / Industrial experience. Classes are held in an aesthetic campus, with w e l l -equipped classrooms, supplemented by training kitchens, training restaurants, along with House Keeping, Front Office and Computer Labs.

Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology- BHMCT is a 4-year Professional Degree Programme, which offers introduction to the world of hospitality and dwells in depth into providing a good understanding of the industry. This program is designed to provide a sound understanding of the intricacies of managing and working of the hospitality industry. With the rapid development of tourism in the country there is an ever-growing demand for personnel in management and hospitality cadre.

The whole content of the course is uniquely complemented by extensive use of the latest technology to keep the students abreast of the industry requirement. The study combines the

theoretical aspects required with practical exposure provided by way of industry interface and professional training.

The students undergoing this course will have to cover subjects such as Food & Beverage Production, Food & Beverage service, Front Office Management, Accommodation operation Management, Communicative English, Food Science and Nutrition, Research Methodology, Travel and Tourism, Computer Application, Economics, Business Law, Management subjects related to Marketing, Human Resource, Service, Finance, Event Management, Facility Management, Entrepreneurship Development.

BACHELOR OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT AND CATERING TECHNOLOGY- BHMCT

Approved by AICTE,

Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India,

Affiliated to University of Kerala

JOB PROSPECTS Hotel Management Professional Degree holders have immense chances in the following stream

UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITIES

The Institute provides 100% placement assistance and has a record of above 95% placement since the commencement of our hospitality journey in 2004. Our alumni are placed in various leading organizations across the globe and keep the goodwill of the institution high in the industry.

OUR ALUMNI

t Hotels� t Hospitals t Banking t Insurance �t Industrial Catering ��

t Tourism �t Cruise Ships t Airlines t�Information Technology

Ÿ Catering Officers in Hospitals.

Ÿ Customer relation officers in leading Banks.

Ÿ Catering Officers in Industrial Catering

Ÿ Facility Manager- Information Technology

Ÿ Officers- Department of Tourism

Ÿ Ample opportunities in going abroad

Ÿ Catering Officers – Indian Railway (IRCTC)

Ÿ Sales and marketing managers in all fields

Ÿ Management posts in classified Star Hotels and Allied Industries.

Ÿ Airlines as Cabin Crew, Air Hostess and Stewards.

Ÿ Hospitality Executives in MNCs.

Ÿ Key position in Cruising (Ships) as Officers in various departments.

Ÿ Marketing and Sales Executives in hotels and MNCs.

Ÿ Faculty in Hotel Management & Food Craft Institutes.

RULES AND REGULATIONSŸ Student will be liable to pay tuition fee for minimum two years, if the admission is to be cancelled after university registration.

Ÿ Students must refrain from contacting any media including press for any reasons whatsoever, without prior permission of the Principal.

Ÿ A minimum of 75% attendance is required to be eligible to appear for university semester examination.

Ÿ Internal marks are awarded based on continuous evaluation of students’ performance in internal exams, assignment, and attendance.

Ÿ Parents / Guardian may keep regular contact with the college regarding to the progress of their ward.

Ÿ Use of mobile phones is strictly prohibited in the college campus.

Ÿ Possession and use of tobacco / tobacco products / alcohol and any other drugs in the campus is strictly banned.

Ÿ The Principal is the final authority for decision making in academic and non - academic matters.

Ÿ Students must strictly adhere to class timings, uniform and grooming standards and code of conduct as prescribed by the college.

Ÿ Cancellation of seat for BHMCT- as per the AICTE norms.

ST. Thomas Hostel is managed by a Priest, who is the Chief Warden. The hostel executive committee, drawn from the team of wardens take decisions on routine matters.

Ph: 9633521483

ST. THOMAS BOYS HOSTEL

Assisi Hostel is run by Franciscan Clarist Sisters. The Management evinces keen interest in ensuring that the living of the boarders on the campus should be secure, safe and academic oriented.

Ph: 7994120803.

ASSISI GIRLS HOSTEL

We provide comfortable and convenient transportation facility for the students and staff members from every nook and corner of Trivandrum district on all working days.

TRANSPORTATION

Biometric system has been introduced to monitor the attendance and presence of students in the hostel. Hostel has full-fledged supporting staff, security staff and other workers

PROHIBITION OF RAGGING

Ragging in any type or misconduct towards any student either in the College campus, hostel, and College bus or outside will be considered as criminal offence and will be immediately reported to the police. Perpetrators will not be permitted to continue their studies in the college.

The institute gives due importance to prevent ragging in the campus and is always under the surveillance of the anti-ragging committee. The committee shall review the anti-ragging measures taken by the college, make modifications /improvements required if any and oversee the implementation. The anti-ragging squad in the college functions under the guidance of the anti- ragging committee.

The prospectus and application form for the BHMCT

Degree Course can be obtained from the college

office at Kuttichal, LMCES city office, Lourdes

Church, PMG, Thiruvananthapuram and Regional

Office at Changanacherry by remitting cash or by

sending a Demand Draft of Rs 500, favoring The

Principal, 'Lourdes Matha Institute of Hotel

Management and Catering Technology' payable at

Thiruvananthapuram.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

Students below 22 years of age, with a pass in Plus Two or equivalent with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks are eligible

for admission. SC/ST Candidates need minimum 40% of marks. The candidate must appear for an entrance test

conducted by the University of Kerala for getting admission to merit seats or by LMIHMCT for getting admission to

management seats. The candidates qualifying the test will be called for a group discussion and a personal interview to

assess the candidate's communication skill, personality, and the suitability for a managerial career.

ELIGIBILITY

LOURDES MATHA CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY (LMCES)

LOURDES MATHA INSTITUTEOF MANAGEMENT STUDIES

www.lims.ac.in, e-mail : mba@lmcst.ac.in

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LOURDES MATHA COLLEGEOF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Lourdes Hills, Kuttichal P.O,Trivandrum- 695 574Ph : 0472 2853550, www.lmcst.ac.in,

e-mail : info@lmcst.ac.in

INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT AND CATERING TECHNOLOGY

LOURDES MATHA

FOR ADMISSIONS +91 8921 77 1043 8921 77 1044

0472-2851348

Fee Structure

Particulars 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year

Admission Fee 500

Tuition fee 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000

Caution deposit (Refundable)

10,000

Other Fees 7,100 5,000 5,000 5,000

TOTAL 77,600 65,000 65,000 65,000

Fee Structure

Particulars 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year

Uniform Fees 12,000 8,000

Tool Kit 2,000

Industrial Visit 5,000

Placement 2,000

Bus fees & Hostel fees (Optional)

Ph : 0472 - 2851348e-mail : info@lmihmct.org

Location

Nearest bus station : Kattakada (7km),

Aryanad (4km), Trivandrum central

(24km), Vembayam (26 km)

Nearest Railway Station : Trivandrum

central (24km)

How to reach LMIHMCT : Trivandrum

central -> Kattakada -> Kuttichal

Nedumangad -> Aryanad -> Kuttichal

Route from Kottayam via MC Road:

Vembayam -> Nedumangad ->

Aryanad -> Kuttichal (26km)