Motilal Rastogi School of Management – Institute of Hotel Management (MLRSM-IHM), Lucknow, is a premier private institute for hospitality and hotel management education in Uttar Pradesh, operating since 1981 and formally registered under the Society Registration Act, 1960. The institute is affiliated with the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT) under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India — the apex body regulating hotel management education across India. The B.Sc. program is offered jointly by NCHMCT and the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), making the degree a nationally recognised and highly credible qualification in the hospitality sector. The MLRSM group has a heritage of educationalists since 1981, having nurtured a family of over 35,000 alumni globally across its sister institutions. As an IHM-affiliated institution, MLRSM-IHM provides students with one of the most structured and industry-oriented hotel management curricula in the country. The institute is located in Sarojini Nagar's UPSIDC Industrial Area, Lucknow — a well-connected institutional zone. The flagship program offered is the B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration — a 3-year full-time course divided into six semesters. This degree program equips students with all the skills, knowledge, and attitude required to efficiently discharge supervisory responsibilities in the hospitality sector. The curriculum covers operational areas like Food Production, Food & Beverage Service, Front Office Operations, and Housekeeping through in-depth laboratory work, alongside managerial subjects including Hotel Accountancy, Food Safety & Quality, Human Resource Management, Facility Planning, Financial Management, Strategic Management, Tourism Marketing, and Tourism Management. In addition to the 3-year B.Sc. program, MLRSM-IHM also offers a Diploma in Food Production — a 1.5-year (18 months of theory + 24 weeks of industrial training) program approved by NCHMCT, PCI, and AICTE. This diploma prepares students for immediate employment in hotels, restaurants, fast food chains, airlines, cruise liners, railways, and allied hospitality establishments. The admission to the B.Sc. program is through the NCHMCT JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) conducted all-India by NTA (National Testing Agency), followed by NCHMCT central counselling. Admission is merit-based and seats are allotted through a transparent, centrally regulated process. This makes MLRSM-IHM accessible to students from across the country. Placements at MLRSM-IHM are outstanding. The institute claims a 100% average placement rate over 12 consecutive years. The average CTC for the passing batch of 2020-22 was Rs.6.16 Lakh per annum, and the highest CTC was Rs.25 Lakh per annum. Under Global Placement Partnerships, packages have reached up to Rs.40 Lakh per annum internationally. Top hospitality brands that recruit MLRSM-IHM graduates include The Taj Group, Oberoi Hotels, Hilton, Hyatt, Ramada, and other leading domestic and international hotel chains. The institute has special certifications for foreign language skills, providing students with a competitive edge for international hospitality careers. A Personality Development Program (PDP) is integrated into the curriculum. Infrastructure includes a fully equipped bakery room, teaching kitchen, restaurant simulation lab, hostel accommodation, library, and computer centre. The institute's robust industrial training (IRT) program and IGNOU affiliation provide additional academic flexibility and dual-degree advantages for students.