The Diploma in Hospitality Studies equips aspiring professionals with comprehensive operational expertise, guest service etiquette, and executive discipline required by leading global hospitality establishments.
State-of-the-art culinary labs, commercial training kitchens, mock hotel guest rooms, and computer reservation labs for real-world hotel simulation.
Seasoned Master Chefs, 5-star Hotel General Managers, and academic mentors offering personal coaching with an optimal 20:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
Direct campus recruitment pathways into Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Taj, Hyatt Regency, and premier international hospitality chains with 100% placement support.
Experiential field trips to commercial vineyards, industrial wineries, luxury hotel back-of-the-house tours, and celebrity chef masterclasses.
Centrally situated in Wagholi, Pune, connected to premier 5-star hospitality corridors, airport hubs, and international commercial business districts.
The global hospitality ecosystem is a multi-billion dollar economic engine spanning three dynamic career pillars. Our diploma program delivers end-to-end operational competency across each domain.
Mastering luxury guest reception, reservations management, concierge etiquette, and executive housekeeping protocols across hotels, resorts, and wellness sanctuaries.
Developing classical culinary foundations, continental and Indian kitchen operations, banquet staging, fine dining service protocols, and food hygiene standards.
Expanding career opportunities into commercial aviation, international luxury cruise lines, luxury rail tourism, travel agencies, and mega event hospitality management.
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) affiliated curriculum structured for 1-Year Diploma in Hospitality Studies at Study Center No. 62582 (Lexicon MILE & HMCT Pune).
| Course / Subject Name | Module Focus | Core Practical Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Food Production Foundation – I | Culinary Arts, Knife Skills & Kitchen Safety Norms | Culinary Lab Practical |
| Food & Beverage Service Foundation – I | F&B Service Protocols, Table Laying & Etiquette | Training Restaurant |
| Accommodation & Front Office Operations Foundation – I | Guest Reception, Check-in, Reservations & Room Readiness | Front Desk & Suite Lab |
| English Communication & Personality Development | Executive Grooming, Body Language, Soft Skills & Speech | Executive Studio |
| Course / Subject Name | Module Focus | Core Practical Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Food Production Foundation – II | Intermediate Culinary Arts, Continental & Regional Indian Dishes | Advanced Culinary Lab |
| Food & Beverage Service Foundation – II | Banqueting Operations, Bar Management & Service Delivery | Banquet & Bar Studio |
| Accommodation & Front Office Operations Foundation – II | Property Management Systems (PMS), Night Audit & Housekeeping Supervision | Hotel PMS Software Lab |
| Environmental Science | Sustainable Hospitality, Waste Minimization & Eco Norms | Eco Auditing & Green Ops |
| Training Phase | Duration | Operational Scope | Key Career Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1: On-Campus Foundation | 5 Months | Intensive hands-on training in commercial culinary labs, front office demo suites, mock hotel rooms, and dining studios. | Core Foundation |
| Phase 2: Luxury 5-Star Hotel Internship | 6 Months | Embedded practical industrial training with leading 5-star hotel brands (Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Taj, Hyatt, Conrad). | Earn-While-You-Learn |
| Total Course Duration | 1 Year (11 Months) | Day Zero Industry-Ready Professional Certification with Pre-Placement Opportunities | |
Fifteen distinct advantages that provide our hospitality scholars with world-class facilities, personalized mentoring, and career acceleration from Day One.
Everything you need to know about qualifying for the Diploma in Hospitality Studies and the key benefits of joining Lexicon HMCT.
Designed for rapid workforce entry, bridging practical skill gaps with targeted hotel operations mastery.
Gain valuable on-the-job experience and stipend opportunities during the 6-month industrial internship.
Hands-on exposure across Marriott, Conrad, Taj, Hyatt Regency, and other 5-star properties.
Approved university fee structure designed to maximize career launch speed and long-term earnings.
Ensuring students emerge as industry-ready hospitality professionals from day one.
Approved course fee structure for the 1-Year Diploma in Hospitality Studies under official YCMOU guidelines.
| Part-A (Institute Training Fees) | Part-B (University Fees - YCMOU) | Total Academic Course Investment |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,06,692 | ₹43,308 | ₹1,50,000 (approx. total) |
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Payable directly on the official YCMOU portal online as per the University admission schedule.
World-class hospitality training facilities, commercial culinary labs, and mock suites located at our Wagholi Pune campus.
Top luxury hospitality chains, 5-star hotels, and international brands partner with Lexicon HMCT for diploma internships and permanent job placements.
Everything you need to know about admissions, curriculum, hotel internships, and career scope.
The program is a 1-Year (11 months) fast-track diploma. It comprises 5 months of rigorous on-campus theoretical and hands-on laboratory training (culinary arts, food service, front office, housekeeping) followed by a 6-month embedded industrial internship at a 5-star luxury hotel.
Yes. The program is affiliated with Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU – Study Center No. 62582 · Program Code: V121), which is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), and accredited with NAAC ‘A’ Grade.
Candidates must have passed 12th standard (HSC / 10+2) from ICSE, CBSE, State Board or any recognized equivalent board in any stream (Arts, Commerce, Science). An equivalence certificate is needed if the board issues grades instead of percentage marks.
Students are placed across our partner 5-star luxury properties (such as Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Taj, Conrad, Hyatt Regency) for full-time operational rotation. Under the Earn-While-You-Learn framework, students receive a monthly stipend as per hotel property norms and often receive Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs).
The total course fee is approximately ₹1,50,000. It is divided into Part-A (Institute Training Fees: ₹1,06,692 payable directly to the institute's verified Kotak Mahindra Bank account) and Part-B (University Examination & Registration Fees: ₹43,308 payable directly to YCMOU).
Graduates step into roles such as Commis Chef, Culinary Associate, Food & Beverage Executive, Guest Service Associate, Front Desk Officer, Housekeeping Supervisor, and Airline/Cruise Hospitality Crew across 5-star hotels, luxury cruise liners, and premium dining establishments.
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