INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT AURANGABAD

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Explore a campus designed to mirror the luxury, precision, and
professionalism of global hospitality environments.

About Our Campus

Spread across a serene and scenic campus in Aurangabad, IHM–A combines modern infrastructure with warm hospitality culture.

The institute houses fully equipped culinary labs, live hotel training facilities, modern classrooms, and residential accommodations — all curated to reflect the standards of the Taj Group.

The campus isn’t just a place of study, it’s a living laboratory for hospitality excellence.

Where classrooms meet hotel suites, and learning happens through experience.

Our World- Class Facilities

A space where every detail reflects the spirit of hospitality.

5-Star Training Hotel

Managed in collaboration with the Taj Group, this live training facility lets students experience operations in a real 5-star environment, from front office to housekeeping.

Culinary Labs

State-of-the-art kitchens and bakery labs designed for real-world culinary training. Students learn under seasoned chefs using industry-standard equipment and global techniques.

Academic Classrooms

Spacious, tech-enabled classrooms equipped with multimedia tools to foster interactive and experiential learning.

Library & Learning Resource Center

A vast collection of international hospitality journals, research databases, and industry publications.

Student Residences

Comfortable on-campus accommodation designed for convenience and community living.

Student Dining & Recreation Areas

Dedicated dining halls and cafés offering hygienic, nutritious meals.

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Sustainability & Saftey at IHM-A


IHM–Aurangabad takes pride in maintaining a sustainable, safe, and health-conscious campus — where hygiene and operational discipline reflect the same standards practiced across Taj Hotels.

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IHMAgine 2026
10th- 11th – 12th October 2026

IHMAgine

Where Culinary Meets Innovation

Institute of Hotel Management, Aurangabad proudly presents IHMAgine, a national culinary competition that brings together aspiring chefs, hospitality professionals, culinary educators, industry experts and food enthusiasts on one prestigious platform to celebrate culinary excellence, creativity and innovation.

ABOUT THE EVENT

Recognizing the Future of Culinary Excellence

Recognizing this evolving landscape, Institute of Hotel Management, Aurangabad (IHM-A) proudly presents its flagship culinary competition, IHMAgine – Where Culinary Meets Innovation.

The competition brings together aspiring chefs, hospitality professionals, culinary educators, industry experts, home bakers, food entrepreneurs and culinary enthusiasts on a common platform to celebrate excellence in the culinary arts.

IHMAgine is envisioned as a prestigious event that encourages learning, healthy competition, industry collaboration, innovation and professional networking while showcasing the highest standards of culinary craftsmanship.

COMPETITION CATEGORIES

Choose Your Category

The competition features multiple categories designed for students, professionals, home bakers and culinary enthusiasts.

Day 1 - 10 th

Students Category

Eligibility:
Any student pursuing an Undergraduate or Postgraduate programme.

Age Limit: 18–25 Years

  • Plated Dessert
  • Cake Decoration
  • Non-Alcoholic Beverage Innovation
  • Classical Three-Course Menu
  • BioKraft Cultivated Chicken
  • Fireless Cooking (Std. 8th–12th)
  • Non-Alcoholic Beverage Innovation (Std. 8th–12th)

Day 2 - 11 th

Home Bakers & Culinary Enthusiasts

Eligibility:
Anyone passionate about cooking or baking.

Age Limit: No Bar

  • Dessert Competition
  • Family Recipe Competition

Day 3 - 12 th

Professional Category

Eligibility:
Professionals working in hotels or running their own food business.

Age Limit: No Bar

  • Mystery Basket Three-Course Menu
  • Sculpted Cake Competition
  • Professional Plated Dessert Challenge
REGISTRATION DETAILS

Important Information

Please read the following information carefully before registering for the competition.

Registration Fee

₹500 per entry, per competition category.

Registration Deadline

1 October 2026
Late entries will not be accepted.

Food Preparation

Entries may be fully prepared or partially prepared requiring only final finishing at the venue, as permitted under the competition rules.

Participant Responsibility

Participants must bring ingredients, equipment, utensils, knives, service ware, presentation plates and cutlery.

Hospitality by IHM-A

All registered participants will receive Breakfast, Tea, Lunch and Refreshments during the competition.

Accommodation

Accommodation is to be arranged by participants. IHM-A can provide details of nearby budget-friendly hotels on request.