Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar Housing and Development Corporation (TAHDCO) is inviting applications from Adi Dravidar and Scheduled Tribe students for admission to the three-year, full-time BSc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration course. Eligible students can pursue the degree at the Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition (IHM) at Taramani—a location familiar to OMR residents and commuters.
Why OMR Readers Should Care
Taramani is on Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR), near the IT corridor. IHM Chennai is a government-run institute affiliated with the National Council for Hotel Management (NCHMCT) and JNU. If you or someone you know lives along OMR and belongs to the Adi Dravidar or Scheduled Tribe community, this opportunity is right in your neighbourhood.
Eligibility
- Adi Dravidar or Scheduled Tribe (ST) student
- Passed Class XII (or equivalent)
- Secured at least 45% in Class XII
- Annual family income below ₹3 lakh
- Admission is through NCHM JEE 2026 (National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination)
Key Dates for NCHM JEE 2026
- Last date to apply: March 25, 2026
- Exam date: April 25, 2026 (Saturday), 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Exam mode: Online (Computer-Based Test)
- Application portal: nchmjee.nta.nic.in
Financial Support
TAHDCO will bear the course expenses for selected students. This makes the BSc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration accessible for economically weaker families who meet the income criterion.
IHM Taramani is easily reachable from Perungudi, Thoraipakkam, Kandanchavadi, Sholinganallur, and other OMR localities. If you qualify, apply before March 25, 2026, and clear NCHM JEE 2026 to secure a seat at IHM Chennai.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should:
- Register for NCHM JEE 2026 at nchmjee.nta.nic.in
- Apply for TAHDCO's scheme through their official portal (tahdco.com / iei.tahdco.com) as per the instructions for BSc Hospitality & Hotel Administration
- Ensure all eligibility criteria (community, income, Class XII marks) are met
Source: Chennai District Collector notice, TAHDCO, NCHMCT. For the latest updates, check nchm.gov.in and tahdco.com.
