

Location
Thachankary Hills, Sooryanelli Munnar-18 Kerala South India, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 685618
Munnar Catering College (MCC), established in 1984, has carved a strong reputation for itself as one of South India's premier institutions for hospitality education. The Trivandrum campus is part of this legacy, offering students a focused learning environment. The college is approved by AICTE and its main courses are affiliated with the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT), which speaks to its academic credibility. It is consistently ranked among the top private hotel management colleges in the country by various publications. The flagship program at MCC is the three-year B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration. Admission to this highly sought-after course is primarily conducted through the NCHMCT JEE entrance examination, with counselling managing the seat allocation process. For students aiming for the 2025-26 academic session, the annual fee for the B.Sc. program is expected to be approximately INR 1.45 lakhs. Besides the degree program, the college also provides various diploma courses for students looking for specialised skill development in areas like food production and bakery. While the final placement report for the 2025 batch is yet to be released, the college has a consistent track record of high placement rates, often nearing 100%. Based on previous trends, the graduating class of 2025 can anticipate a strong recruitment season. Top-tier hotel chains such as The Oberoi Group, Taj Hotels, ITC, and Marriott International are regular recruiters from the campus. The highest salary package is projected to be around INR 4.8 LPA, with the average package expected to be in the range of INR 3.2 to 3.6 LPA for the B.Sc. graduates.