IHM Ranchi Bags CSR Top Hotel Management Institute of India Award 2026
Ranchi: Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Ranchi has once again proven its academic and professional excellence by securing the “CSR Top Hotel Management Institute of India Award” for the year 2026. The recognition was bestowed by Competition Success Review (CSR), one of India’s most prestigious career and education magazines, during a formal award ceremony held at Hotel Le Meridien, Windsor Palace, Janpath, New Delhi on 17th May, 2026. According to the CSR Ranking Survey 2026, IHM Ranchi achieved the third position nationwide among hotel management institutes. This impressive ranking is the result of a comprehensive evaluation process based on various indicators including admission criteria, placement performances, infrastructure quality, faculty expertise, training programs, academic innovation, and public perception.
Institute of Hotel Management Ranchi, the only government hotel management institute in the state of Jharkhand, has emerged as a premier centre for hospitality education by consistently delivering excellence in academics, skill development, and placements. The institute offers high-quality undergraduate and short-term professional courses in Hospitality and Hotel Administration and has maintained an impressive record of providing 100 percent placement opportunities for its students in leading hotels and service sectors across the country. Over the years, the institute has earned widespread recognition for its outstanding contribution to hospitality education.
IHM Ranchi was honoured with the prestigious CSR Top Hotel Management Award consecutively in 2023, 2024, and 2025. In the India Today Annual Ranking Survey 2024 and 2025, the institute secured the first position in the category of “Best Emerging College.” Further strengthening its reputation, the GHRDC Ranking Survey 2025 recognized the institute among the top government hotel management institutes in the Eastern and Central regions of India.
Apart from academic achievements and national rankings, the institute has played a vital role in promoting the rich culinary heritage of Jharkhand. Through various initiatives aimed at popularizing traditional Jharkhandi cuisine at national and international platforms, the institute has brought significant recognition to the state’s indigenous food culture. These remarkable efforts were acknowledged by the India Book of Records in both 2022 and 2023. In addition, the institute was conferred with the “Most Admired Hotel Management Institute Award” in 2021, further reaffirming its position as a leading institution in the field of hospitality education.
Expressing his delight over the remarkable achievement, Dr. Bhupesh Kumar, Principal, IHM Ranchi, extended his heartfelt gratitude to the Tourism Department, Government of Jharkhand, for its constant support, encouragement, and valuable guidance in the continuous growth and development of the institution. He remarked that the recognition is not only an honour for the institute but also a moment of immense pride for the entire state of Jharkhand. He further emphasized that with the continued support of the state government and industry stakeholders, the institute will keep striving towards excellence and continue to establish new milestones in the areas of hospitality education, professional training, skill development, and student placements in the coming years.
