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LOURDES MATHA INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT AND CATERING TECHNOLOGY Approved by AICTE, Ministry of HRD, Govt. of & Affiliated to University of (MINORITY INSTITUTION MANAGED BY ARCHDIOCESE OF CHANGANACHERRY)

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PROSPECTUS 2020-2021 JOURNEY OF LOURDES MATHA CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY (LMCES)

s flag bearers of excellence in professional domain of education. This initiative had the education in south Kerala, ‘Lourdes Matha blessings and patronage of His Grace Mar ACatholic Educational Society’ was established by Joseph Powathil the then Archbishop of the initiative of Rev. Fr. Joseph Kurinjiparambil, former Changanacherry. Lourdes Matha College of vicar of Lourdes Forane Church, Trivandrum with the Science and Technology (LMCST) came into encouragement of a group of Syrian catholic existence in 2002 out of the vision of this parishioners who had left indelible impression in the 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 Lourdes Matha Group of Institutions are now industry, namely, Lourdes Matha Institute of managed by the Archdiocese of Hotel Management & Catering Technology Changanacherry (LMIHMCT). Both colleges are approved by the Govt. of Kerala and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and affiliated to and APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University.

Fr. Dr. Tomy Joseph Padinjareveettil PATRON Mar Thomas Tharayil Mar Joseph Powathil Mar Joseph Perumthottam Archbishop Emeritus Changanacherry was the principal of St. Berchmans Archbishop of Changanacherry Auxiliary Bishop of Changanacherry College (Autonomous) Changanacherry for 8 years. During this period, college became autonomous and ranked 46th in the National Institutional Ranking MANAGER & DIRECTOR Fr. Dr. Tomy Joseph Padinjareveettil Framework (NIRF) of MHRD, Government of India in 2018. As a member of the Syndicate of Mahatma Gandhi University twice and as PRESIDENT LMCES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Very. Rev. Fr. Joseph Kaithaparampil the Chairman and later the General Secretary of the Vicar Lourdes Forane Church Fr. Dr. Sony Mundunadackal 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 BURSAR HOSTEL WARDEN Fr. Avies Edachethra Fr. Varghese Nambimadom Government to visit Australian universities to establish international academic collaborations in 2012. our vision our mission

To be a unique and integral component of the hospitality To deliver competent, skillful and quality industry by providing human resource trained to professionals to the hospitality and related industries impeccable standards.

Mr. Prakash Nair has joined as the Director of Mr. Ranjith Pillai is a graduate in Lourdes Matha Institute of Hotel Management Economics and the holder of a And Catering Technology, Managed by the Diploma in hotel management Archdiocese of Changanacherry, Kuttichal, from IHM Chennai. His interest in with effect from foreign languages led him to February 2020. He worked for more than 37 acquire an advanced Diploma in years in the Hospitality industry across French from L’Alliance Francaise, various locations and has worked in many Chennai. With nearly three PRINCIPAL decades of experience in the DIRECTOR hotel chains such as Ashok Group of Hotels, Ranjith Pillai Prakash Nair Taj Group of Hotels, Palaces & Resorts, and hospitality industry as an has managed as General Manager of hotels academician and an HR & such as Taj Residency Aurangabad, Taj Residency Nasik, Taj Training Manager, he understands well the keys to the Residency, Lucknow Taj Residency, Cochin, Vivanta by Taj Malabar, success of a Hospitality College and also how to meet Cochin, The Gateway Hotel, Pasumalai, Madurai, and The Gateway the dynamic demands of the hospitality industry on the Hotel Marine Drive, Ernakulam. human resource. Having worked with luxury hotel A veteran in the field of Tourism and Hotel Management, Mr. Prakash chains like the Taj, Leela and the Lalit group of hotels, Nair, had also been the General Manager Learning and Development his professional experience comes in handy in for Taj Group of Hotels in Kerala. He was also the Principal of Institute developing students as per industry norms. Institution of Hotel Management Aurangabad, a world-wide reputed Institute building, student development and introduction of new operated and managed by Taj Group of Hotels. Prior to joining the Taj learning methodologies have been his key areas of Group of Hotels, Mr. Prakash Nair, was also the Principal of Institute of interest. Hotel Management and Catering Technology, , 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. Lourdes Matha Institute of Hotel Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Management and Catering Technology- BHMCT is a 4-year Professional Technology (LMIHMCT) provides Degree Programme, which offers introduction to vital inputs to meet the ever- the world of hospitality and dwells in depth into increasing demands and BACHELOR OF providing a good understanding of the industry. expectations of entrepreneurs as This program is designed to provide a sound well as corporates. With its HOTEL understanding of the intricacies of managing and dynamic nature, Hotel and working of the hospitality industry. With the rapid Hospitality industry constantly MANAGEMENT development of tourism in the country there is an create new opportunities, and ever-growing demand for personnel in explore the areas of business AND CATERING management and hospitality cadre. marketing and gastronomy. The whole content of the course is uniquely Traditional classroom sessions TECHNOLOGY- complemented by extensive use of the latest are complemented by industrial technology to keep the students abreast of the exposure and professional BHMCT industry requirement. The study combines the practice sessions in various areas theoretical aspects required with practical of industry, in association with exposure provided by way of industry interface leading hotel/ hospitality and professional training. companies. Students learning is The students undergoing this course will have to facilitated by teachers with cover subjects such as Food & Beverage substantial professional / Production, Food & Beverage service, Front Industrial experience. Classes are Office Management, Accommodation operation held in an aesthetic campus, with Management, Communicative English, Food w e l l -equipped classrooms, Approved by AICTE, Science and Nutrition, Research Methodology, supplemented by training Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India, Travel and Tourism, Computer Application, kitchens, training restaurants, Economics, Business Law, Management Affiliated to University of Kerala along with House Keeping, Front subjects related to Marketing, Human Resource, Office and Computer Labs. Service, Finance, Event Management, Facility Management, Entrepreneurship Development. JOB PROSPECTS Hotel Management Professional Degree holders have immense chances in the following stream Ÿ Management posts in classified Star Hotels and Allied Ÿ Catering Officers in Hospitals. Industries. Ÿ Customer relation officers in leading Banks. Ÿ Airlines as Cabin Crew, Air Hostess and Stewards. Ÿ Catering Officers in Industrial Catering Ÿ Hospitality Executives in MNCs. Ÿ Facility Manager- Information Technology Ÿ Key position in Cruising (Ships) as Officers in various Ÿ Officers- Department of Tourism departments. Ÿ Ample opportunities in going abroad Ÿ Marketing and Sales Executives in hotels and MNCs. Ÿ Catering Officers – Indian Railway (IRCTC) Ÿ Faculty in Hotel Management & Food Craft Institutes. Ÿ Sales and marketing managers in all fields

OUR ALUMNI 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.

UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITIES t Hotels t Hospitals t Banking t Insurance t Industrial Catering t Tourism t Cruise Ships t Airlines tInformation Technology RULES AND REGULATIONS Ÿ 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 BOYS HOSTEL ASSISI GIRLS HOSTEL TRANSPORTATION ST. Thomas Hostel is managed by a Assisi Hostel is run by Franciscan Clarist We provide comfortable and convenient Priest, who is the Chief Warden. The Sisters. The Management evinces keen transportation facility for the students hostel executive committee, drawn from interest in ensuring that the living of the and staff members from every nook and the team of wardens take decisions on boarders on the campus should be corner of Trivandrum district on all routine matters. secure, safe and academic oriented. working days. Ph: 9633521483 Ph: 7994120803.

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 ADMISSION PROCEDURE Ragging in any type or misconduct towards any student either in the College campus, hostel, and The prospectus and application form for the BHMCT College bus or outside will be considered as criminal Degree Course can be obtained from the college offence and will be immediately reported to the police. office at Kuttichal, LMCES city office, Lourdes Perpetrators will not be permitted to continue their studies in the college. Church, PMG, Thiruvananthapuram and Regional The institute gives due importance to prevent ragging in Office at Changanacherry by remitting cash or by the campus and is always under the surveillance of the sending a Demand Draft of Rs 500, favoring The anti-ragging committee. The committee shall review the anti-ragging measures taken by the college, make Principal, 'Lourdes Matha Institute of Hotel modifications /improvements required if any and Management and Catering Technology' payable at oversee the implementation. The anti-ragging squad in Thiruvananthapuram. the college functions under the guidance of the anti- ragging committee.

ELIGIBILITY 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.

LOURDES MATHA CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY (LMCES)

LOURDES MATHA COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LOURDES MATHA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES Lourdes Hills, Kuttichal P.O,Trivandrum- 695 574 Ph : 0472 2853550, www.lmcst.ac.in, e-mail : [email protected] www.lims.ac.in, e-mail : [email protected]

FOR ADMISSIONS : 9400 18 7778, 9400 19 7778 FOR ADMISSIONS : 8127 99 2777, 9895 01 8880 Fee Structure Fee Structure Particulars 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year Particulars 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year Admission Fee 500 Uniform Fees 12,000 8,000 Tuition fee 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 Tool Kit 2,000 Caution deposit 10,000 (Refundable) Industrial Visit 5,000 Other Fees 7,100 5,000 5,000 5,000 Placement 2,000 TOTAL 77,600 65,000 65,000 65,000

Bus fees & Hostel fees (Optional) LOURDES MATHA INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT AND CATERING TECHNOLOGY

Ph : 0472 - 2851348 e-mail : [email protected] FOR ADMISSIONS +91 8921 77 1043 8921 77 1044 0472-2851348

Location Nearest bus station : (7km), Aryanad (4km), Trivandrum central (24km), Vembayam (26 km) Nearest Railway Station : Trivandrum central (24km) How to reach LMIHMCT : Trivandrum central -> Kattakada -> Kuttichal -> Aryanad -> Kuttichal Route from Kottayam via MC Road: Vembayam -> Nedumangad -> Aryanad -> Kuttichal (26km)