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Congratulations, Sreya!
We are proud to share that our MBA student, Ms. Sreya Aneesh, has secured the Gold Medal at the prestigious 2025 Hotelex China International Chinese Cuisine Championship.
She was awarded RMB 20,000 (approx. ₹2.5 Lakhs) for her exceptional culinary talent – a true testament to the quality of training at Chennais Amirta, one of the best hotel management colleges in India.

Congratulations to our talented winners!
Your dedication, skill, and passion have brought pride to Chennais Amirta, Chengalpattu on a national stage. Each medal tells a story – of hard work, precise training, and unstoppable ambition. Here’s to the champions of hospitality!

Chennais Amirta Aviation celebrates a proud achievement!
Our Chairman, Mr. R. Boomee Naathan, has been honoured with the Trailblazers of Tamil Nadu award by The Times of India. Presented by Thiru. Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, Hon’ble Minister for School Education, the award recognises his pioneering work in education and student empowerment.
A proud day for the Chennais Amirta Aviation family!

Grand Opening of Chennais Amirta International Aviation College!

Best Hotel Management Institute Awarded!
By The Times of India, presented by Anil Kapoor

“Icon of the Year 2022-23 for the Best Hotel Management Institution” by The Times of India.

A proud moment of teamwork, skill, and record-breaking success! A big congratulations to all the young chefs and mentors who made this possible. What an inspiring achievement!!

The day began with a soulful prayer and the lighting of the Kuthuvilakku, igniting hope and promise. Inspiring words honored nurses as “angels without wings” and showcased endless opportunities with world-class facilities. Students took their first steps into a bright future with their inaugural punch-ins, as the event closed with gratitude, pride, and a celebratory lunch.

Chennais Amirta IIHM was founded in Chennai with an aim to make international hospitality education affordable for all students.

Tie-up with Reputed International Universities

First College Campus in Chennai with 500+ Students began operation

Students Strength of CAIIHM crossed the 1000+ mark

100% Placement offered for the First Batch Students

First Batch of Students left for Abroad IET Programme to Malaysia

Second Campus successfully began operation

9000+ Students from various states enrolled in CAIIHM

Third Campus of CAIIHM successfully began operation.

Awarded for ‘India’s Most Trusted Educational Institute’ & ‘Conforms on High Standards’ by the Power of Trust.

Secured ‘Meritorious Award’ from OUM Malaysia for creating more employment opportunities for Students.

Our CEO was awarded ‘Father of Hotel Management Institute’ by ‘American National Accreditation Services’

CAIIHM Students won 2 Medals at India Skills 2016, competition conducted by National Skill Development Corporation and Skill India.

First Mega Job Fair was conducted by CAIIHM where 2286 Students got job appointment letters from Top Star Hotels in 3 days.

CAIIHM Student won First Medal at Culinary Art India 2017, National level culinary competition conducted in New Delhi

Awarded for “Excellence in Hospitality Education 2017” presented by Shri.Pranab Mukherjee, Former President of India.

Second Mega Job Fair was conducted by CAIIHM where 2587 Students got job appointment letters from 180+ Star Hotels through Campus Interviews in 3 days

CAIIHM Students won 38 Medals (4 Gold, 16 Silver, 18 Bronze) in “South Indian Culinary Challenge 2017” conducted by SICA, Bengaluru

Awarded for “Outstanding Contribution to Hospitality Education 2017” presented by Mr.Prakash Javadekar, Minister for Human Resources & Development, Govt. of India.

Awarded as “Best Tourism Institution – Pvt” by Tamilnadu Tourism Awards 2018.

CAIIHM Students won 27 Medals (6 Gold, 8 Silver, 13 Bronze) in “South Indian Culinary Challenge 2018” conducted by SICA, Bengaluru

CAIIHM expands its Campuses in other states – Bengaluru & Hyderabad Campuses Inauguration

Secured National Excellency Award for Individual Achievement for Social Development & Social Service

CAIIHM Students won 8 Medals (2 Silver, 4 Bronze, 2 Merit) in “Culinary Art India 2019” conducted by Indian Culinary Forum, New Delhi

Third Mega Job Fair was conducted by CAIIHM where 1058 Students got job appointment letters from 80+ Star Hotels through Campus Interviews in 2 days.

CAIIHM Students won 39 Medals (2 Gold, 13 Silver, 24 Bronze) in “Great Indian Culinary Challenge 2019” conducted by SICA, Bengaluru

CAIIHM Students won 2 Medals in International Level Competition “Melaka Culinary Challenge 2019” conducted by Melaka Chef Club, Malaysia

CAIIHM Students won 4 Medals in the “Kedah International Culinary Competition 2019” conducted by KCA, Malaysia

CAIIHM Students won 2 Medals in the “Culinary Art Food Expo International Competition 2019” conducted in Colombo, Srilanka

Individual Achievements for Social Development. Awarded by: Honorable Shri. G. Kishan Reddy, The Minister of State for Home Affairs.

ICON OF THE YEAR 2020-21 FOR THE BEST HOTEL MANAGEMENT INSTITUTION

ICON OF THE YEAR 2021-22 FOR THE BEST HOTEL MANAGEMENT INSTITUTION

CAIIHM Students won 27 Medals 2 out of 5 gold medals in SICA’s Incredible Chef Challenge 2022

After 124 long years, we are India’s 1st Hotel Management Institute to win 10 medals and make history at this global event. The winners were Sreya Aneesh (1 Gold & 2 Silver), Jagan Saravana (1 Gold & 1 Silver), Ankith Kantharaju (2 Silver), Puneeth Jogappa (1 Gold & 1 Silver), and Akash George (1 Bronze).

In a grand event at the Hyatt Regency, Chennai, Vice Chancellor of Alagappa University, Prof. G. Ravi, celebrated the achievements of Chennais Amirta’s culinary stars, Sreya Aneesh and Amritha P. Sadan, for winning 2 gold medals at EXPO CULINAIRE – 27th Edition. Their victories across the IKA/Culinary Olympics in Germany, the Emirates Salon Culinaire in the UAE, and the Malaysia Battle of the Chefs were praised.

Spectacular Performance by CAIIHM. Bagged 40 Medals in 15th Culinary Art India 2023 – Professional Culinary Excellence Challenge was hosted by Indian Culinary Forum

on March 4th 2022, 300+ students have been placed in top companies and received spot offer letters. More than 40 Reputed star hotels like Radisson Blu, marigold, Green Park and lemon tree took part to recruit students for their organizations