About the Institute
Established by the Maulana Azad Educational Trust in academic partnership with the Taj Group and the University of Huddersfield, the Institute of Hotel Management, Aurangabad (IHM–A) stands among India’s most prestigious institutions for hospitality education.
With a strong emphasis on excellence, innovation, and leadership, IHM–A blends rigorous academic learning with immersive, hands-on training within a real five-star hotel environment, preparing students for successful global careers in hospitality and culinary arts.
“An Institute where Hospitality is not taught — it’s lived every day.”
Our Guiding Philosophy
Our Vision
To be the premier global institute for hospitality education, recognized for distinctive industry partnerships, academic rigor, and for producing graduates who redefine service excellence and leadership within the hospitality industry.
Our Mission
To cultivate future leaders in hospitality through a dynamic curriculum, practical exposure, and a commitment to excellence, innovation, and ethical practices. We empower students to thrive in a competitive global industry.
Foundation
Visionary pioneering with industry
Dr. Rafiq Zakaria and the Taj Group were driven by a shared vision to create a world-class centre for hospitality education, supported by the technical expertise of India’s largest global hotel chain. This partnership has grown from strength to strength over the years, and today, we continue to be quality leaders in the domain.
Board
Leading in academia industry association
Mr. Puneet Chhatwal
Chairman – IHM-A Board of Governors
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO)
(IHCL), Mumbai
Mr. Farhat Jamal
Vice Chairman – IHM-A Board of Governors
Chairman – Maulana Azad Educational Trust, Mumbai
Mr. Gaurav Pokhariyal
IHM-A Board of Governors
Executive Vice President – Human Resources, IHCL, Mumbai
Adv. Suhail Nathani
IHM-A Board of Governors
Managing Partner, Economic Laws Practice, Mumbai
Mr. Beejal Desai
IHM-A Board of Governors
Executive Vice President – Corporate Affairs & Company Secretary (Group), IHCL, Mumbai
Dr. A.G. Khan
IHM-A Board of Governors
Former Director – Dr. Rafiq Zakaria Centre for Higher Learning and Advanced Research, Aurangabad
Mr. Sarabjeet Singh
IHM-A Board of Governors
Senior Vice President –
Tamil Nadu and OHL Hotels