INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT AURANGABAD

INSTITUTE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT AURANGABAD

Developing world-class hospitality and culinary professionals for more than three decades.

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Why Choose IHM-Aurangabad?

A legacy of excellence in hospitality education, guided by IHCL and global academic standards.

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Our Flagship Programs

Choose from two internationally recognized hospitality degrees.
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Bachelor of Hotel Management with Honours

A four-year, internationally awarded  undergraduate degree program designed to cultivate passionate leaders and entrepreneurs within the global hospitality industry.

 

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Bachelor of Culinary Arts
with Honours

A four-year, internationally awarded  undergraduate degree program offering an intensive and immersive learning experience, designed to shape future culinarians, chefs, and creative disruptors within the global culinary landscape.

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A Campus That Reflects the Hospitality You’ll Create

Experience hands-on training within our Taj-managed 5-star training hotel, industry-grade culinary labs, modern classrooms, and student residences. Every corner of the IHM–A campus is built to mirror real hospitality environments.

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IHMAgine 2026
10th – 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.

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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

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

Home Bakers & Culinary Enthusiasts

Eligibility:
Anyone passionate about cooking or baking.

Age Limit: No Bar

  • Dessert Competition
  • Family Recipe Competition

Day 3

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.