[1] IHM, Taratala, Kolkata is a co-educational institute offering Bachelor Degree program in Hospitality & Hotel Administration that is accredited jointly by National Council for Hotel Management, Noida and Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

[1] IHM, Kolkata provides instruction in English to students of any race, nationality, sex, color, religion or creed who have successfully completed a full higher secondary school program.

[2] The admission criteria on the undergraduate program is strictly merit based on the Boards Marks and NCHMCT JEE entrance exam conducted by the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT).

Those appearing for 10+2 exams can also apply for the NCHMCT JEE to gain provisional admission (which may be withdrawn on failure to qualify 10+2).

All IHMCTANs, including IHM Kolkata started offering a vegetarian cooking option from academic year 2018 onwards.