D. Y. Patil Education Society · KolhapurD. Y. Patil School of Hospitality
Established in 2019, the D. Y. Patil School of Hospitality, Kolhapur is a center of excellence in Hospitality, Hotel Management, and Tourism education and professional training, offering the UGC-approved B.Sc. Hospitality Studies within a NAAC A++ accredited deemed university carrying a QS I-GAUGE Diamond Rating.
Hospitality & tourism education in Kolhapur since 2019
About the School
Established in 2019, the D. Y. Patil School of Hospitality, Kolhapur is a center of excellence in Hospitality, Hotel Management, and Tourism education and professional training. It is a constituent unit of D. Y. Patil Education Society (Deemed to be University) and is committed to providing quality, industry-oriented and globally relevant education. The University is accredited by NAAC with an A++ Grade in its 3rd Cycle and has received a Diamond Rating in the QS I-GAUGE Indian University Rating, reflecting its strong commitment to academic excellence and institutional quality. The School aims to develop competent, confident, responsible and industry-ready professionals through an effective combination of academic learning, practical training, professional development and experiential education.
The School provides a dynamic learning environment that integrates classroom education, practical training, internships, industrial exposure, workshops, guest lectures, field visits, competitions and industry interactions. Students are trained across important areas of hospitality and tourism, including Food Production, Food and Beverage Service, Front Office, Housekeeping, Hospitality Operations, Tourism, Event Management, Entrepreneurship and other emerging areas of the service sector. Strong emphasis is placed on developing technical competencies along with communication, leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, professional grooming, creativity, innovation and service orientation.
A significant strength of the School is its focus on career development, industry exposure, research, innovation and entrepreneurship, preparing students for diverse careers in hotels, resorts, restaurants, cruise lines, tourism organizations, event management, catering, corporate hospitality and entrepreneurship. Graduates and alumni have progressed into diverse professional roles with leading hospitality brands such as Taj, Hyatt, Marriott and Sayaji, as well as cruise-line and international hospitality organizations, with alumni serving across India, the USA, the UK, Dubai and other international destinations.
The School's broader vision is to become a leading center for hospitality and tourism education, training, research and innovation while preparing students to become future leaders, entrepreneurs and responsible contributors to the global hospitality industry.
Vision
To emerge as a premier global institution committed to quality-centric higher and professional education, refutative research, and comprehensive training, promoting inquisitive innovation, ingraining human values, and nurturing skilled professionals who excel in global competitiveness in an all-round manner while embodying strong social responsibility and accountability.
Mission
- To deliver quality-centric offline and online educational programs, conducting and promoting cutting-edge research that advances knowledge and fosters inquisitive innovation and transformative learning blended with out-of-box thinking.
- To promote a culture of creativity, entrepreneurship and life-long learning, empowering learners and faculty to generate impactful solutions towards mitigation of worldwide contemporary and long-term concerns and challenges.
- To instill ethos principles, social responsibility, and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusivity in an all-round manner.
- To equip learners with a positive attitude, updated knowledge, meaningful skills, immaculate leadership and experiences vital to excel in the competitive global parlance, availing state-of-the-art infrastructure.
- To meaningfully engage with local and global communities to address pressing concerns and challenges, contributing to sustainable development and the overall well-being of the populace and the planet.
GoalTo emerge in the global comity of accredited and top-ranked higher education institutions in the incoming decade and meaningfully transform the demographic dividend into the nation's most precious human resource.
Programme offered
The D. Y. Patil School of Hospitality, Kolhapur is a constituent unit of D. Y. Patil Education Society (Deemed to be University), established under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. The School offers the B.Sc. Hospitality Studies, a UGC-approved undergraduate programme designed to provide students with comprehensive theoretical knowledge, practical training, industry exposure, and professional skills required for successful careers in the hospitality and tourism sector.
| Programme | Level | Duration | Eligibility | Seats | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. Hospitality Studies | Undergraduate | 4 Years | 10+2 in any stream (Arts / Commerce / Science / MCVC / ITI) from a government-recognized board, with English as a compulsory subject | 60 | ₹80,000/- per year + ₹2,000/- one-time registration |
Multiple Entry and Exit Options
The B.Sc. Hospitality Studies programme follows the Multiple Entry and Exit (ME-ME) framework under NEP 2020, providing students with flexible academic progression and recognized qualifications at different stages of study.
| Exit Point | Qualification Awarded |
|---|---|
| After 1 Year | Undergraduate Certificate |
| After 2 Years | Undergraduate Diploma |
| After 3 Years | B.Sc. Hospitality Studies |
| After 4 Years | B.Sc. (Hons.) |
| After 4 Years with Research | B.Sc. (Hons.) with Research |
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility criteria
- HSC (Std. 12th) or its equivalent, passed with a minimum of 40% marks in aggregate (35% marks in case of candidates from backward class categories: SC, ST, NT, OBC & SBC, belonging to Maharashtra State).
- ITI (10+2) passed from a government body, with an equivalent certificate (HSC).
- Diploma (10+3) passed from a government body (MSBTE or equivalent), with an equivalent certificate (HSC).
- For students with a non-science background, a Bridge Course in Science, 'Basics of Hospitality Applied Sciences', will be conducted in the first year of the course. The duration of the bridge course will be four weeks.
- Admissions will be given as per the selection procedure and policies adopted by the college, in accordance with the conditions laid down by the University.
Documents required
- Duly filled application form, available at the college office
- SSC (10th Standard) Mark Sheet
- SSC (10th Standard) Passing Certificate
- HSC (12th Standard) Mark Sheet
- Leaving Certificate / Transfer Certificate
- Aadhaar Card, Photocopy
- Caste Certificate, Photocopy
- Domicile Certificate, Photocopy
- Two passport-size colour photographs
Programme structure & phases
This four-year undergraduate programme is structured into VIII semesters and includes theory, practical components, projects, and internships, delivered under a credit-based curriculum aligned with NEP 2020.
Sem I
| Category | Code | Course | Credits | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major Core | HS25101 | Food Production – I (Theory & Practical) | 4 | 100 |
| Major Core | HS25102 | Food & Beverage Service – I (Theory & Practical) | 4 | 100 |
| Major Core | HS25103 | Rooms Division – I (Theory & Practical) | 4 | 100 |
| GE/OE | HS25104A/B | Computer Fundamentals – I / Digital Marketing – I | 2 | 50 |
| SEC | HS25105 | Personality Development | 2 | 50 |
| IKS | HS25106 | Heritage Hotels in India | 2 | 50 |
| AEC | HS25107 | Professional Communication Skills (English) – I | 2 | 50 |
| VEC | HS25108 | Professional Values & Ethics | 2 | 50 |
Semesters VII–VIII complete the four-year programme; detailed course breakdowns for these semesters will be published as they are finalised.
Fee inclusions
- Uniform: 2 Shirts, 2 Trousers, 1 Blazer, Chef Suit, and 2 T-Shirts
- Practical Materials
- Practical Kits
- Practical Record Books (Journals)
Fee refund policy
| Refund | Point of withdrawal notice |
|---|---|
| 100% | 15 days or more before the formally notified last date of admission |
| 90% | Less than 15 days before the formally notified last date of admission |
| 80% | 15 days or less after the formally notified last date of admission |
| 50% | 30 days or less, but more than 15 days, after the formally notified last date of admission |
| 0% | More than 30 days after the formally notified last date of admission |
Hospitality graduate profile
This four-year undergraduate programme is structured into VIII semesters and includes theory, practical components, projects, and internships. The programme provides students with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in Hospitality Studies, preparing them for professional careers and the evolving requirements of the hospitality and tourism industry.
Career progression
Graduates are prepared to pursue careers across:
Programme Outcomes (POs)
Knowledge, skills and attitudes every graduate of B.Sc. Hospitality Studies is expected to demonstrate.
Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
Outcomes specific to the hospitality discipline, beyond the general programme outcomes above.
Sanctioned annual intake
Indicative sanctioned seats for the B.Sc. Hospitality Studies programme. Seats are filled per the reservation policy and admission norms of the relevant authorities.
Core & adjunct faculty
Teaching is delivered by qualified core and adjunct faculty members with strong academic and industry backgrounds.
Core faculty
| Sr. | Name | Designation | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Rudheer S. Bardeskar | In-charge Principal | M.Sc. HTS (Hospitality & Tourism Studies) |
| 2 | Mr. Ruben D. Kale | Assistant Professor | MBA (Tourism & Hotel Management) |
| 3 | Mr. Suraj J. Yadav | Assistant Professor | MBA (Tourism & Hotel Management) |
| 4 | Mr. Rohan S. Hawaldar | Assistant Professor | M.Sc. HTS (Hospitality & Tourism Studies) |
| 5 | Mr. Rohan S. Wadkar | Assistant Professor | M.Sc. HTS (Hospitality & Tourism Studies) |
| 6 | Dr. Anita R. Powar | Assistant Professor | M.A., M.Ed., NET, Ph.D. |
Adjunct faculty
| Sr. | Name | Role | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chef Sidharth Patil | Adjunct Faculty | B.Sc. Hospitality Studies |
| 2 | Dr. Chaya Mali | Adjunct Faculty | Ph.D. |
| 3 | Mr. Jayawant Parit | Adjunct Faculty | M.Com, B.Ed. |
| 4 | Miss Preeti Pandit | Adjunct Faculty | B.Com |
| 5 | Mrs. Meghana M. Mahadeshwar | Adjunct Faculty | M.Com |
| 6 | Mrs. Mayuri V. Sovani | Adjunct Faculty | B.E. (IT) |
Practical training facilities
The School maintains dedicated practical training facilities that replicate real hotel operating environments, supported by digital and library resources for academic learning.
Additional facilities
Accommodation, front office, housekeeping & library
- Guest Room: Replicates a hotel guest room for practical exposure to accommodation operations: bed making, room arrangement, placement of guest amenities, cleaning procedures, inspection standards, room presentation and maintenance.
- Front Office Lab: A practical environment for learning front office functions: reservation handling, registration, check-in/check-out procedures, room allocation, guest accounts, billing, telephone etiquette, message handling and guest communication.
- Housekeeping Lab: Comprehensive practical training in hotel housekeeping operations: cleaning procedures, housekeeping equipment and chemicals, bed making, linen management, laundry operations, room inspection, public-area cleaning and basic maintenance practices.
- Digital Classrooms: Technology-enabled, interactive classrooms supported by digital teaching aids and multimedia facilities for lectures, presentations, demonstrations, case studies and video-based learning.
- Library: An academic resource centre providing access to textbooks, reference books, journals, periodicals and other learning materials related to hospitality management, hotel operations, tourism, food science, culinary arts, management and allied disciplines.
- Digital Library: Complements the physical library with online databases, e-books, e-journals and research materials, supporting independent learning, literature review, project preparation and continuous access to current knowledge.
Admissions are open.Your hospitality career starts here.
Apply for B.Sc. Hospitality Studies, or download the brochure to explore the programme, eligibility and curriculum in detail.