Student Success Stories — Hospitality Careers Built at IIMT
Real students. Real hotels. Real career outcomes.
Featured Success Stories
Vinay Singh — Taj Surajkund Resort & Spa
🌟 Luxury Resort Track
Vinay Singh secured placement at one of Delhi NCR’s premier luxury resorts — Taj Surajkund Resort & Spa. This placement demonstrates how IIMT graduates from Uttarakhand successfully transition to India’s capital region hospitality market. Taj’s rigorous training standards ensure rapid skill development and career growth opportunities across the Taj Hotels network.
IIMT Foundation: Completed intensive classroom & practical lab training under Sarthak Sir
Industrial Training: Completed 6-month hands-on exposure at partner luxury hotels
Placement: Successfully hired as full-time professional at 5-star property
Khusbu Belwal — Rambagh Palace, Jaipur (Taj)
🏰 Heritage Luxury Track
Khusbu Belwal’s placement at the iconic Rambagh Palace — a former royal residence and one of India’s most prestigious heritage hotels — represents the pinnacle of hospitality career outcomes. Working at a heritage palace hotel provides unmatched exposure to luxury guest services, international clientele management, and heritage property operations. Shreya Bhovi and Rahul Badhani from IIMT also work at Rambagh Palace, creating a strong IIMT alumni network at this property.
IIMT Foundation: Completed intensive classroom & practical lab training under Sarthak Sir
Industrial Training: Completed 6-month hands-on exposure at partner luxury hotels
Placement: Successfully hired as full-time professional at 5-star property
Karan Kumar — Trident Agra (Oberoi Group)
🏨 Premium Business Hotel Track
Karan Kumar is one of five IIMT students placed at Trident Agra (Oberoi Group). The Oberoi Group is renowned for its operational excellence, and Trident placements offer structured career development programs. Karan works alongside fellow IIMT graduates Kamal Singh Shahi, Rakesh Mehra, Kamal Gangola, and Prem Ballabh — demonstrating the strong IIMT-Oberoi placement pipeline.
IIMT Foundation: Completed intensive classroom & practical lab training under Sarthak Sir
Industrial Training: Completed 6-month hands-on exposure at partner luxury hotels
Placement: Successfully hired as full-time professional at 5-star property
Khilesh Nath Goswami — DoubleTree by Hilton, Jaipur
🌍 International Brand Track
Khilesh Nath Goswami secured placement at DoubleTree by Hilton Jaipur-Ajmer, part of the world’s largest hospitality company. Working at Hilton provides direct access to international career development programs, global transfer opportunities, and Hilton’s proprietary training systems. Fellow IIMT student Neeraj also works at this property.
IIMT Foundation: Completed intensive classroom & practical lab training under Sarthak Sir
Industrial Training: Completed 6-month hands-on exposure at partner luxury hotels
Placement: Successfully hired as full-time professional at 5-star property
Jitendra — Radisson Hotel Manali
⛰️ Hill Station Resort Track
Jitendra’s placement at Radisson Manali combines hospitality career development with premium hill station resort operations. Specializing in continental cuisine (Commis 2), Jitendra demonstrates how IIMT’s culinary training prepares students for specialized roles at resort properties. His experience in Himachal Pradesh’s tourism hub provides exposure to seasonal hospitality operations and adventure tourism markets.
IIMT Foundation: Completed intensive classroom & practical lab training under Sarthak Sir
Industrial Training: Completed 6-month hands-on exposure at partner luxury hotels
Placement: Successfully hired as full-time professional at 5-star property
Gaurav Surkali — Taj Vivanta, Agra
🍳 Culinary Arts Track
Gaurav Surkali secured a placement at the prestigious Taj Vivanta Agra. Gaurav specializes in food production operations, combining kitchen management skills with luxury culinary service. Taj Vivanta’s busy kitchen environment provides the perfect workspace for developing advanced culinary skills and learning under award-winning chefs.
IIMT Foundation: Completed intensive classroom & practical lab training under Sarthak Sir
Industrial Training: Completed 6-month hands-on exposure at partner luxury hotels
Placement: Successfully hired as full-time professional at 5-star property
General Career Path Timeline
IIMT Haldwani — Foundation (1-3 Years)
Hotel management diploma or degree on Nainital Road campus. Practical training in labs, grooming sessions with Sarthak Sir, and industry exposure.
Industrial Training — Real Hotel Experience (6 Months)
Hands-on training at partner hotels. Students work in Front Office, F&B, Kitchen, and Housekeeping departments at properties across India.
Campus Placement — Career Launch
On-campus interviews with hotel HR teams. Placement at branded 5-star properties with ₹15,000–22,000/month starting plus accommodation and meals.
Career Growth — Supervisor to Manager (3-10 Years)
Progression from associate to supervisor (₹30K–45K), assistant manager (₹45K–70K), and department head (₹80K–1.5L). International opportunities in Dubai and UAE.
Complete Placement Directory
| Student Name | Hotel Property | Location | Hotel Brand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khilesh Nath Goswami | DoubleTree by Hilton Jaipur Amer | Jaipur, Rajasthan | Hilton Hotels |
| Neeraj | DoubleTree by Hilton Jaipur Amer | Jaipur, Rajasthan | Hilton Hotels |
| Tanay Budlakoti | Hilton Jaipur | Jaipur, Rajasthan | Hilton Hotels |
| Neera Karki | Hilton Jaipur | Jaipur, Rajasthan | Hilton Hotels |
| Gourav Kumar | Hilton Jaipur | Jaipur, Rajasthan | Hilton Hotels |
| Manish Rana | ITC Jaipur | Jaipur, Rajasthan | ITC Hotels |
| Jeevan Milkani | ITC Jaipur | Jaipur, Rajasthan | ITC Hotels |
| Mohit Bora | ITC Jaipur | Jaipur, Rajasthan | ITC Hotels |
| Sameer Negi | Jaypee Palace Hotel & Convention Centre, Agra | Agra, Uttar Pradesh | Jaypee Hotels |
| Chandan Koranga | Le Meridien Jaipur Resort & Spa | Jaipur, Rajasthan | Marriott International |
| Jitendra | Radisson Hotel Manali | Manali, Himachal Pradesh | Radisson Hotels |
| Vinay Singh | Taj Surajkund Resort & Spa | Delhi NCR | Taj Hotels |
| Khusbu Belwal | Rambagh Palace, Jaipur | Jaipur, Rajasthan | Taj Hotels |
| Shreya Bhovi | Rambagh Palace, Jaipur | Jaipur, Rajasthan | Taj Hotels |
| Rahul Badhani | Rambagh Palace, Jaipur | Jaipur, Rajasthan | Taj Hotels |
| Tanuj Digari | Rambagh Palace, Jaipur | Jaipur, Rajasthan | Taj Hotels |
| Karan Kumar | Trident Agra | Agra, Uttar Pradesh | Oberoi Group |
| Kamal Singh Shahi | Trident Agra | Agra, Uttar Pradesh | Oberoi Group |
| Rakesh Mehra | Trident Agra | Agra, Uttar Pradesh | Oberoi Group |
| Kamal Gangola | Trident Agra | Agra, Uttar Pradesh | Oberoi Group |
| Prem Ballabh | Trident Agra | Agra, Uttar Pradesh | Oberoi Group |
| Gaorav Surkali | Vivanta Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad, Gujarat | Taj Hotels |
| Gaurav Surkali | Vivanta Agra | Agra, Uttar Pradesh | Taj Hotels |
| Vinay Sagar | Vivanta Agra | Agra, Uttar Pradesh | Taj Hotels |
Success by Category
Heritage & Palace Hotels
3 students at Rambagh Palace Jaipur (Khusbu Belwal, Shreya Bhovi, Rahul Badhani) — the former residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur, now one of India’s most iconic luxury hotel experiences.
International Hotel Brands
3 students at Hilton properties (Khilesh Nath Goswami, Neeraj, Tanay Budlakoti) and 1 at Le Meridien/Marriott (Chandan Koranga) — global brands offering international career mobility and transfer programs.
Premium Indian Brands
5 students at Trident/Oberoi Agra (Karan Kumar, Kamal Singh Shahi, Rakesh Mehra, Kamal Gangola, Prem Ballabh) and 1 at ITC Hotels Jaipur (Manish Rana) — India’s most prestigious homegrown hospitality brands.
Resort Properties
Jitendra at Radisson Manali and Vinay Singh at Taj Surajkund Delhi NCR — premium resort properties offering unique guest experience management in leisure and destination hospitality.
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Final Recommendation
The success stories of IIMT Haldwani students are not fictional narratives — they are verified career outcomes of real graduates working at Taj, Hilton, Trident, ITC, and other premium hotel brands. For students and parents from Haldwani, Nainital, Almora, and across Uttarakhand, these stories prove that a hotel management career offers financial independence, professional growth, and international opportunities. Visit IIMT’s campus on Nainital Road to meet Sarthak Sir and start your own success story with the hotel management program.