Dr. K.S. Vijayanambi is the principal of Pondicherry Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Pondicherry. He has completed PhD in Tourism Management on Trends in Tourism and has more than 24 years of experience in academics and Training. 

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How does the curriculum of this institute ensure the best practice of industry?

“The curriculum is designed in accordance with the best practices adopted by the hospitality industry”

Pondicherry Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology is one of the pioneer institutes under NCHMCT, Ministry of Tourism, Noida. The curriculum followed is uniform for all the Institutes of Hotel Management under its affiliation. 

What is the total number of seats and rate of admissions in your college? 

“We are witnessing a growth of strength gradually and steadily over the past years” 

The total number of seats for the Pondicherry Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology are 120. 

What are the new programs introduced in your college for students? 

“The skill certification programs help students to chase their dreams to become entrepreneurs”

PIHM has not introduced any new programs this year. All the programs remain the same, we are planning to introduce skill certification programs for the students to pave a path for entrepreneurship development. 

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Do you have any extra curricular activities to enhance the skills of the students? 

“Activities bring enthusiasm and passion which is required for students pursuing their degrees in hotel management”

Being a Hotel Management and Catering Technology College we organize many theme festivals, food festivals, sports and games and many events. These events make our students expose themselves to the real-world challenges as required in the hotel industry. 

What are the opportunities for students after completing their degree? What is the placement statistics of your college?

“The strength of Pondicherry Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology is the placements provided to the students”

We have an impeccable record of placing all of our students. We provide 100 % placement to students. This institute also has tie ups with various industries for providing various opportunities to the students. After completion of course from this institute students can get placed in top hotels and hospitality firms. 

What is your philosophy of leadership? 

“Being a principal is a responsibility of being a torch bearer and I consider my team as achievers”

My team always feeds on other members' energy and enthusiasm. Our team synergy is built by a co-operative work culture. 

What would you like to tell people who want to join PIHM?

“Follow your passion and you will overcome any negatives”

First and the foremost thing, I would like to tell the people who want to join our institute is “Look for your Passion”. Some people are hesitant to join this program due to social stigma and many other reasons but have passion. 

What are some of the biggest challenges in the higher education sector? 

“The biggest challenge in the hospitality industry is uncertainty”

Some challenges are the recent pandemic times, where uncertaining was prevailing in the hospitality industry but this industry will bounce back, so do not yield to any rumours regarding the uncertainty of the industry, join this program at Pondicherry Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology for a better future.

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What would you like students to know about courses and curriculum they may not know?

“The teaching methodologies are adopted from the best practises and teaching methodologies from the world”

The curriculum followed is uniform for all the Institutes of Hotel Management under its affiliation. The curriculum is designed as per the standard and best practices adopted in the world by the hospitality industry. 

How do you guide your students to survive in the current competitive scenario?

“Even when the competition is high, we strive for achieving the best results” 

We believe students should get the right exposure to survive the competition. Students should not limit themselves, they should explore and have more practical hands-on experience to survive the competition.