The CII Institute of Hospitality at ITC Maurya in New Delhi is a hands-on hotel training school set up by India’s premier industry body (CII) together with ITC Hotels, with course design and mentoring by EHL the world’s top hospitality school in Switzerland.
It builds on CII’s 127-year legacy and expansive network of over 9,100 direct and 300,000 indirect members across 68 Indian offices and nine overseas, combining academic theory with practical training inside a five-star hotel.
Over 18 months, students progress through three Swiss-standard levels Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced to earn the VET by EHL Professional Diploma, gaining access to EHL’s 25,000 strong global alumni community and its unique Michelin-starred teaching restaurant.
With active industry engagement through CII’s Skills & Livelihood programme which reaches one million youth every year and, via 40 Model Career Centres, has counseled more than 600,000 and placed over 350,000 candidates in the past four years,the Institute guarantees every graduate a job within 18 months at leading hotel chains such as JW Marriott, Hilton, Aloft and St Regis.
Table of Contents
- CII Institute of Hospitality-ITC New Delhi Highlights
- CII Institute of Hospitality ITC New Delhi Courses And Fees 2025
- CII Institute of Hospitality-ITC New Delhi Fees Structure 2025
- CII Institute of Hospitality-ITC New Delhi Admissions 2025
- CII Institute of Hospitality-ITC New Delhi Placements
- CII Institute of Hospitality-ITC New Delhi Campus Facilities
- CII Institute of Hospitality-ITC New Delhi FAQs
CII Institute of Hospitality-ITC New Delhi Highlights
CII Institute of Hospitality ITC New Delhi Courses And Fees 2025
Diploma Programs (18 months)
- Offers three Swiss-standard EHL Professional Diplomas in Culinary, Food & Beverage Service, and Rooms Division which are offered at ITC Maurya from Day 1.
Swiss Curriculum & Certification Levels.
- The diploma pathway has three tiered certificates Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced culminating in the Swiss Hospitality Professional Diploma, which is EHL-benchmarked
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicants should have Class 12 with 50% marks in English as a minimum qualification; admission is based on institute's Aptitude Test + Industry Panel Viva
CII Institute of Hospitality-ITC New Delhi Fees Structure 2025
- The 18-month Swiss-certified diploma programs range from INR 4.01 lakh to INR 4.72 lakh depending on the field of specialization.
- The Culinary Diploma is at INR 4.72 lakh due to the extensive practical kitchen training and availability of numerous resources.
- F&B Service and Rooms Division Diplomas are priced marginally lower at INR 4.25 lakh, indicating reduced operating costs but the same value of certification.
- In comparison to standalone hotel schools offering international diplomas (most of which charge INR 6–8L for the same duration), CII's fee is still reasonable for the same program run at a luxury 5-star hotel with EHL curriculum guidance.
CII Institute of Hospitality-ITC New Delhi Admissions 2025
Interested students can apply for admission to the CII Institute online. The steps of application are given below:
- Visit the official website of the institute
- Click on Enquire Now
- On clicking, the inquiry form will appear on the screen
- Fill out the inquiry form with the correct details and the college will contact you for the further admission-related procedure
CII Institute of Hospitality-ITC New Delhi Placements
- Every student who completes the 18-month Swiss Professional Diploma is assured of a placement within 18 months of graduation.
- Placements are facilitated “with the best in India and abroad,” tapping into ITC Hotels’ network across 100+ luxury properties in over 70 destinations.
- Since training happens “in and by” ITC Hotels practitioners, students often transition seamlessly into roles within the ITC Hotel Group itself.
- Leveraging the Confederation of Indian Industry’s 127-year legacy 9,100 direct and 300,000 indirect members broadens placement channels across sectors.The EHL-benchmarked Professional Diploma is recognized globally, enhancing graduate employability in premier hotels, resorts, cruise lines, and F&B chains.
CII Institute of Hospitality-ITC New Delhi Campus Facilities
CII Institute of Hospitality-ITC New Delhi FAQs
What programmes are offered at CII Institute of hospitality ITC New Delhi?
Three 18-month Swiss-certified VET by EHL Professional Diplomas (Culinary; Food & Beverage Service; Rooms Division) and a 3-year B.Sc. in Tourism & Hospitality via IGNOU.
How long is each programme?
Professional Diplomas: 18 months (Swiss International Diploma from EHL). B.Sc. (IGNOU): 3 years of distance/blended study.
What are the eligibility criteria?
Pass in Class 12 from a recognized board with minimum 50% marks in English.
What certification do graduates receive?
Diploma pathway: Foundation → Intermediate → Advanced → Swiss Hospitality Professional Diploma (EHL-benchmarked). Degree pathway: UGC-recognized B.Sc. in Tourism & Hospitality (IGNOU).
Who are the institutional partners?
CII (Confederation of Indian Industry), ITC Hotels, and Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) combine to deliver curriculum design, training delivery, and global certification.
