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Manubhai Mehta College of B.Sc. Hospitality Studies
Hotel and hospitality management, taught as a degree.
A three-year B.Sc. in Hospitality Studies affiliated to the University of Mumbai — academic learning with practical training in food production, food and beverage service, front office and housekeeping.
About the college
Entering the industry as a professional.
Manubhai Mehta College of B.Sc. Hospitality Studies is committed to providing quality education and professional training in the field of hospitality. Conducted by V. M. Patil Krushi Pratishthan and affiliated to the University of Mumbai, it offers the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Hospitality Studies.
The college focuses on developing knowledgeable, skilled, confident and responsible hospitality professionals. Students build technical, managerial, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills through practical sessions, workshops, guest lectures, industry interactions, internships and other experiential learning.
- Programmes
- B.Sc. in Hospitality Studies
- Established
- [Official information to be added]
- Affiliation
- University of Mumbai
- Approval
- Recognised by the Government of Maharashtra
- Principal
- Mr. Omkar Pathak (Principal)
- Campus
- Gurukul Shikshan Sankul, Asangaon
- College code
- 1322
- College phone
- +91 93701 94313
- College email
- manubhaibschs@gmail.com
Programme
B.Sc. in Hospitality Studies
B.Sc. H.S.
A three-year undergraduate degree for students interested in hotel management, food production, front office, housekeeping, food and beverage service and other hospitality careers — combining academic learning with practical training.
- Level
- Undergraduate degree
- Duration
- 3 years (6 semesters), full time
- Intake
- 60
- Eligibility
- HSC (Std. XII) passed in any stream — Arts, Commerce or Science — or an equivalent examination. The published University of Mumbai regulation specifies 45% aggregate marks (40% for reserved categories); the rule in force for the admission year applies.
- Affiliation
- University of Mumbai
- Fees
- [Official information to be added]
Vision & Mission
Vision and mission
Vision
To become a leading centre of hospitality education, nurturing skilled, confident, ethical and globally competent hospitality professionals who create excellence in guest service and contribute positively to the industry and society.
Mission
- 01To provide quality and industry-oriented hospitality education through effective classroom and practical learning.
- 02To develop students’ technical, managerial, communication and interpersonal skills.
- 03To provide hands-on training and industry exposure through practical sessions, internships, workshops and guest lectures.
- 04To nurture professionalism, discipline, integrity, teamwork and service excellence among students.
- 05To encourage innovation, entrepreneurship and lifelong learning in the hospitality sector.
- 06To prepare students for successful national and international career opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, events and related industries.
- 07To promote sustainability, social responsibility and respect for diversity in hospitality practices.
Programme details
How the programme is structured.
Duration
Three years, divided into six semesters, following the University of Mumbai’s NEP curriculum.
Practical degree
Hands-on teaching across the four operational departments: food production, food and beverage service, front office and housekeeping.
Internship semester
In the second year, each student spends one semester in academic classes and one semester on internship in star-category hospitality organisations.
Career pathways
Hotels, restaurants, resorts, airlines, cruise lines, clubs, catering companies, event management and tourism.
Curriculum
What you will study
The four operational departments, alongside the business of running a hotel:
The detailed syllabus follows the prescriptions of the affiliating university and regulator.
Syllabus downloads- 01Food production
- 02Food and beverage service
- 03Front office
- 04Housekeeping
- 05Nutrition
- 06Hotel accounting
- 07Hospitality law
- 08Industrial training
Academic calendar
Academic calendar 2026–27.
Semester I dates from the college’s academic calendar.
Semester I
2026–27
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| ActivityAcademic workshop | Date17 August |
| ActivityGuest lecture | Date24 September |
| ActivityIndustrial visit | Date8 October |
| ActivityInternational Chef Day | Date20 October |
| ActivityFood festival | DateNovember — date to be confirmed |
| ActivityMocktail competition | Date6 November |
| ActivityInternal question paper submission | Date14 November |
| ActivityFirst internal assessment (unit test) / file or assignment submission | Date20 November |
| ActivitySubmission of attendance and internal marks | Date7 December |
| ActivityLast day of classes | Date24 December |
| ActivityEnd-of-semester examination | Date24 December |
| ActivityMarks entry for assessments | Date25–30 December |
Admission process
How to apply.
Admission covers eligibility verification, application, document checking, merit-based selection where applicable, fee payment and confirmation of admission — following the University of Mumbai’s current admission circular and the college’s rules for the academic year.
- 01
Application and registration
Complete the University of Mumbai pre-admission registration, wherever required, and submit the college admission form.
- 02
Document verification
The college checks your HSC marksheet, eligibility, personal details and supporting documents.
- 03
Merit list and selection
A merit list is prepared. An aptitude test, group discussion or personal interview may be held where the course and college admission rules require it.
- 04
Fee payment
Pay the prescribed fees and collect the official receipt.
- 05
University admission
The applicable University enrolment, eligibility and student-record formalities are completed to confirm your admission.
Documents
Keep these documents ready:
- Std. X marksheet
- Std. XII marksheet and passing certificate
- School Leaving Certificate / Transfer Certificate
- Aadhaar card or other accepted identity proof
- Passport-size photographs
- University pre-admission registration details, where applicable
- Caste certificate and other applicable reservation documents
- Migration certificate, if applicable
- Eligibility or equivalence documents, if required
- Any additional documents prescribed by the college or University
For 2026–27 the University of Mumbai issued a revised admission circular for undergraduate programmes under NEP 2020. The current circular and course-specific instructions apply, rather than older admission procedures.
Training kitchens
Where craft is learned.
In the training kitchens, students learn the fundamentals — knife skills, stocks and sauces, regional cuisines and baking — and the discipline of a professional kitchen.
Hygiene, organisation and teamwork are practised every day, as they are in industry.
- Food production
- Food and beverage service
- Kitchen hygiene and safety
Campus infrastructure
Classrooms, labs and campus facilities.
The labs where practicals are taught, and the facilities students use every day.
Hospitality facilities
Industry settings on campus.
Training kitchens
Equipped for food production practicals and cuisine sessions.
Bakery & confectionery
Space for baking, pastry and confectionery practice.
Service training
A training restaurant setting for food and beverage service.
Front office & housekeeping
Front desk and room set-up for operations training.
Practical training
Practicals in service, kitchen, bakery and front office.
Students practise each department’s work in the college’s labs.
Internships
Learning on the job.
Industrial training places students inside working hotels, where they experience the pace, standards and teamwork of the industry across every department.
Under the University of Mumbai syllabus for Semesters III and IV (from 2025–26), the internship lasts five months and covers all four core operational areas. Second-year students are divided into two batches: one attends classes while the other is on internship in reputed star-category hospitality organisations, and the batches swap in the next semester.
Training partners: [Official information to be added]
Industry exposure
Close to the profession.
Guest sessions
Chefs, hoteliers and managers share their experience with students.
Industrial visits
Visits to hotels, resorts and food production units.
Events & banquets
Students plan and serve at campus events and functions.
Competitions
Culinary and service competitions that build confidence.
Industrial visits
Seeing the industry at work.
Students have visited a resort, a hotel and a quick-service restaurant to see their operations first-hand.
Faculty
Our faculty.
Teaching staff
Mr. Omkar Ulhas Pathak
Head of Department
B.Sc. (Hospitality Studies), St. John College of Hotel Management, Palghar · M.A. (Hotel Management), MK University, Patan, Gujarat
Mr. Vicky Gupta
Head of Department
B.A. (Culinary Arts), R.P. Institute of Hospitality Management, Vasai (W) · M.A. (Hotel Management), MK University, Patan, Gujarat
Ms. Rupali Gangoda
Head of Department
B.Sc. (Hospitality Studies), Wada College of Management & Science, Palghar
Non-teaching staff
Ms. Prajwali More
Clerk
Bachelor of Management Studies · M.Com. (Accounts), Sonopant Dandekar Shikshan Mandali’s
Career opportunities
Careers in the hospitality industry.
The hospitality industry offers a wide range of career opportunities in hotels, restaurants, resorts, airlines, cruise lines, clubs, catering companies, event management and tourism.
Food production
- Chef / Executive Chef
- Sous Chef
- Commis Chef
- Pastry Chef
- Bakery Chef
Food & beverage service
- Restaurant Manager
- Captain / Supervisor
- Waiter / Server
- Bartender
- Banquet Executive
Front office
- Front Office Executive
- Receptionist
- Guest Relations Executive
- Front Office Manager
- Reservation Executive
Housekeeping
- Housekeeping Executive
- Floor Supervisor
- Housekeeping Manager
- Laundry Executive
- Guest Room Attendant
Extracurricular activities
Life beyond the kitchen.
Outreach camps, guest lectures, celebrations and other activities through the year.
Committees
College committees.
Contact numbers are given for staff members; student representatives can be reached through the college office.
Anti-Ragging Committee
| Name | Designation | Contact number |
|---|---|---|
| NameMr. Omkar Pathak | DesignationPrincipal | Contact number70201 69409 |
| NameMs. Trupti Patil | DesignationRegistrar | Contact number96890 44956 |
| NameMr. Vicky Gupta | DesignationAssistant Professor | Contact number75587 77367 |
| NameMs. Rupali Gangoda | DesignationLecturer | Contact number95295 55706 |
| NameMs. Mansi Tamore | DesignationStudent | Contact number— |
| NameMr. Yatin Bochal | DesignationStudent | Contact number— |
Woman Development Committee
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| NameMr. Omkar Pathak | PositionChairman |
| NameMs. Trupti Patil | PositionConvenor |
| NameMrs. Rupali Gangoda | PositionMember |
| NameMr. Vicky Gupta | PositionMember |
| NameMrs. Prajwali More | PositionMember |
| NameMr. Nikhil Lade | PositionMember |
| NameMs. Bhumika Patil | PositionStudent representative |
| NameMr. Pranav Kamli | PositionStudent representative |
Academic resources
Syllabus.
University of Mumbai syllabi for the B.Sc. (Hospitality Studies), as per NEP 2020. Each is listed with the semesters and academic year printed on it.
All downloadsSyllabus · University of Mumbai
- Download B.Sc. (Hospitality Studies), Second Year — Semesters III & IV
B.Sc. (Hospitality Studies), Second Year — Semesters III & IV
Faculty of Inter-Disciplinary Studies · Ad-hoc Board of Studies in Hospitality Studies
- Semesters III & IV
- From academic year 2025–26
- PDF · 1.1 MB
- Download B.Sc. (Hospitality Studies), Third Year — Semesters V & VI
B.Sc. (Hospitality Studies), Third Year — Semesters V & VI
Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies · Ad-hoc Board of Studies in Hospitality Studies
- Semesters V & VI
- From academic year 2026–27
- PDF · 2.4 MB
Gallery
Inside Manubhai Mehta College
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Admissions
Join Manubhai Mehta College.
Register for the CET online, or visit the campus office at Asangaon, Monday to Saturday, 10:00–17:00. Call +91 92700 24242 for eligibility, hostel places and scholarships.
