FAST-TRACK COMPETENCY
Diploma Program Objectives.
Focused practical operational skills designed to place students directly into 5-star hotel operational departments:
Culinary Skills & Food Production
Hands-on culinary training in hot and cold kitchen stations, mise-en-place, knife skills, food safety hygiene, and classical food preparation.
F&B Service & Beverage Basics
Master restaurant cover setups, banquet service, napkin folding, order-taking protocols, beverage dispensing, and polite guest communication.
Front Desk & Guest Relations
Telephone etiquette, check-in/check-out workflows, baggage handling, bell desk coordination, and professional front desk presence.
Housekeeping & Grooming
Guest room cleaning standards, bed-making techniques, linen control, public area maintenance, personal grooming, and spoken English communication.
FAST-TRACK MODULES
Key Focus Areas.
A balanced pedagogical model emphasizing practical operational hotel disciplines:
Food Production Lab
Basic commercial kitchen operations, food preparation techniques, and knife mastery.
F&B Service Practice
Hands-on table setting, tray service, beverage serving, and customer etiquette.
Front Desk Operations
Guest greetings, key card handling, message management, and concierge coordination.
Accommodation Routine
Daily room servicing, laundry workflow, cleaning chemicals, and sanitation.
6-Month Internship
Embedded corporate work experience with monthly stipend in leading 5-star hotel brands.
THE HMCT ADVANTAGE
15 Lexicon Advantages.
Institutional benefits that ensure rapid employment in the global luxury hotel sector:
6-Month Embedded Internship
Extensive hands-on operational experience within top-tier 5-star hotels.
Earn While You Learn
Receive monthly hotel stipends during your 6-month industrial internship.
YCMOU University Affiliation
UGC-recognized statutory university credential valid across India and abroad.
Affordable Total Fees (₹1.50L)
Highly accessible fee structure with convenient scheduled installments.
Heavy Practical Focus
70% practical simulation in commercial kitchens, training restaurant & suites.
100% Placement Support
Direct placement tie-ups with Marriott, Taj, Oberoi, Hyatt, and Conrad.
Chef Uniform & Knife Kit
Complete professional uniform set and basic culinary tools included.
Spoken English & Grooming
Intensive confidence-building, voice modulation, and hotel etiquette.
Conversational French
Key French culinary terminology and polite guest greeting vocabulary.
FSSAI Food Safety Training
Fundamental food hygiene rules and personal sanitation protocols.
Experienced Faculty Mentors
Trained by seasoned Executive Chefs and luxury Hotel Department Heads.
Mock Bar & Barista Exposure
Cocktail mixing basics, beverage dispensing, and coffee machine operation.
Fast Track to Industry (1 Yr)
Start earning and building your career years ahead of traditional graduates.
Prime Pune Campus
Centrally located campus in Wagholi, Pune with hostel and transport facilities.
Global Alumni Network
Join hundreds of successful alumni working in 5-star hotels and cruise lines.
Intensive Simulation Labs for Immediate Job Readiness.
The 1-year diploma focuses on core muscle memory and hands-on drills. In our commercial kitchens, training restaurant, and model hotel suite, diploma students spend 5 full months mastering essential operational techniques before their 6-month hotel placement.
“In just one year, our diploma students transform from beginners into disciplined, well-groomed professionals who excel across frontline hotel operations.”
ACADEMIC SCHEDULE
2-Phase Diploma Curriculum Architecture.
A fast-track structure engineered to get you from high school into a luxury hotel uniform within 12 months:
Core Kitchen & F&B Operations
PRACTICAL- Food Production Fundamentals & Kitchen Hygiene (Practical + Theory) Culinary
- Food & Beverage Service Procedures & Table Setup Etiquette F&B
- Basic Bakery & Breakfast Preparation Techniques Bakery
- Beverage Dispensing, Bar Equipment & Mocktail Mixing Bar
Rooms Division & Professional Grooming
OPERATIONS- Front Office Operations, Reception & Bell Desk Protocols Front Office
- Accommodation Services, Bed Making & Guest Room Servicing Housekeeping
- Spoken English for Hoteliers & Hotel French Vocabulary Language
- Personal Hygiene, Boardroom Grooming & Corporate Deportment Grooming
Industrial Exposure & Departmental Rotation
5-STAR INTERNSHIP- Kitchen Line Operations & Live Order Preparation Kitchen
- Restaurant Floor Service & Banquet Operations Service
- Front Desk Check-In Assisting & Concierge Handling Front Desk
- Housekeeping Room Servicing & Linen Management Housekeeping
Evaluation & Final Placement
PLACEMENT- Monthly Internship Appraisal & Performance Review Review
- Official Training Logbook & Project Report Submission Report
- YCMOU University Viva-Voce & Diploma Certification (V121) Degree
- Campus Placement Transition to Full-Time Hotel Associate Roles Job Offer
ESSENTIAL CREDENTIALS
Certifications Included in Diploma.
Foundational certifications that give our 1-year diploma students immediate operational credibility:
TRANSPARENT FINANCIALS
Approved Course Fee Schedule.
A highly affordable fee structure approved by YCMOU with flexible scheduled installments:
Total Diploma Fees
1-Year Fast-Track (Inclusive of taxes as applicable)
Part-A · College Training
Enrollment ₹15k + Skill Certification ₹66.7k
Part-B · University Share
Direct YCMOU University Statutory Registration & Exam
| Particulars | Fees | Payment Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment Fee | ₹15,000 | Within 3 days from the date of issuance of the offer letter. |
| Industry Professional Skill Certification Fees | ₹ 66,692 | Within 1 month from the date of registration fees payment |
| Total Fees | ₹1,25,000 | (Inclusive of taxes as applicable) |
| University Fees (Payable to the University) | ₹43,308 | The student shall pay the university online as per the communicated schedule. |
Account Details For Diploma In Hospitality Studies
- Account Name: Lexicon Management Institute of Leadership & Excellence - A Unit of LLPL
- Bank Name: Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited
- Branch & Type: Ramwadi, Pune · Current
- Account Number: 5111793292
- IFSC Code: KKBK0000730
Internship Stipends
During the 6-month embedded hotel internship, students receive monthly stipends directly from host luxury hotels, effectively recovering a significant portion of their course investment while gaining real corporate experience.
Call Admissions Desk: +91 88550 13525REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Criteria & Roadmap.
A simple, accessible 3-stage qualification benchmark open to all high school graduates:
10th or 12th Qualification
Candidate should have passed Class 10th (SSC) or 12th (HSC) in any stream (Science, Commerce, or Arts) from CBSE, ICSE, State Board, or equivalent recognized authority.
Language Readiness
Basic working understanding of English is required. Preparatory communicative English grooming sessions are provided on campus.
Direct Counseling & Enrolment
Personal interaction with our hospitality admissions counselor to discuss department interests (Kitchen, F&B, Front Desk, Housekeeping) followed by instant provisional seat allotment.
LUXURY NETWORK
Our Hotel Placement Partners.
Diploma students train and transition into permanent roles across premier luxury hotel chains:
COMMON INQUIRIES
Frequently Asked Questions.
Clear answers regarding program duration, hotel internships, job placements, and fees.
Yes. The Diploma in Hospitality Studies (Program Code: V121) is officially awarded by Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU), recognized by the UGC and Government of Maharashtra. Lexicon MILE is an authorized Study Center (No. 62582).
Yes! Because 6 out of the 12 months are spent directly inside a 5-star hotel as an embedded intern, students build real operational relationships. A high percentage of our diploma students receive pre-placement offers (PPOs) from the same hotels upon internship completion.
Yes. Host 5-star hotel chains provide monthly operational stipends, duty meals, and uniforms during the 6-month industrial internship tenure, allowing students to earn while they learn.
Yes. Students who wish to continue their education can upgrade or laterally transfer credits into the B.Sc in Hospitality Studies degree program under university transfer policies.
ADMISSIONS OPEN · FAST-TRACK BATCH 2027–29
Launch Your 5-Star Hotel Career in Just 12 Months.
Gain YCMOU diploma accreditation, 6 months embedded 5-star hotel experience with stipend, and 100% placement support at Lexicon HMCT, Pune.