IIMT Student Success Stories — From Kumaon to Careers in India and Dubai
Quick Summary: The student success stories at IIMT Haldwani showcase real graduates from Haldwani, Nainital, Almora, and Rudrapur who have built professional careers at luxury hotels including Taj, Hilton, Trident, ITC, and Rambagh Palace. These verified stories demonstrate how structured hotel management training under Sarthak Sir transforms local talent into hospitality professionals working at India’s finest properties. 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. 1 IIMT Foundation: Completed intensive classroom & practical lab training under Sarthak Sir 2 Industrial Training: Completed 6-month hands-on exposure at partner luxury hotels 3 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. 1 IIMT Foundation: Completed intensive classroom & practical lab training under Sarthak Sir 2 Industrial Training: Completed 6-month hands-on exposure at partner luxury hotels 3 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. 1 IIMT Foundation: Completed intensive classroom & practical lab training under Sarthak Sir 2 Industrial Training: Completed 6-month hands-on exposure at partner luxury hotels 3 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. 1 IIMT Foundation: Completed intensive classroom & practical lab training under Sarthak Sir 2 Industrial Training: Completed 6-month hands-on exposure at partner luxury hotels 3 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. 1 IIMT Foundation: Completed intensive classroom & practical lab training under Sarthak Sir 2 Industrial Training: Completed 6-month hands-on exposure at partner luxury hotels 3 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. 1 IIMT Foundation: Completed intensive classroom & practical lab training under Sarthak Sir 2 Industrial Training: Completed 6-month hands-on exposure at partner luxury hotels 3 Placement: Successfully hired as full-time professional at 5-star property General Career Path Timeline 1 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. 2 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. 3 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. 4 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





