Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Patna is one of the premier vocational institute of the state. The college offers great scope for a promising career in the ever expanding Hospitality industry. Admissions is secured by an All India Entrance test organized by National Council for Hotel Management, Pusa, New Delhi and presently it offers 55 seats for boys and girls. The course offered is Three-year Bachelors Degree in Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition. The institute was established in 1980 by National Council for Hotel Management, Pusa, New Delhi. Initially it was a Food Craft Institute but later on it was upgraded to IHMCTAN.