University Institute of Hotel and Tourism Management (UIHTM) Honored with ‘Outstanding Education Institution’ Award at Punjab Education Leadership Awards 2025.
Chandigarh, March 11, 2025
The University Institute of Hotel and Tourism Management (UIHTM), Panjab University Chandigarh has been honored with the prestigious Outstanding Education Institution award at the Punjab Education Leadership Awards 2025, held today at Holiday Inn Chandigarh Zirakpur. The award recognizes UIHTM’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence, leadership in hospitality and tourism education, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and significant contributions to student success. The institute has consistently demonstrated innovation in teaching methodologies, industry-oriented training, and outstanding placement records, cementing its reputation as a premier institution in hospitality and tourism education.
Director of UIHTM, Dr. Jaswinder Kumar, expressed gratitude upon receiving the award, stating, “This recognition is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our faculty, students, and staff. At UIHTM, we are committed to delivering world-class education, fostering industry-relevant skills, and shaping future leaders in the hospitality and tourism sector. This award reaffirms our commitment to excellence and continuous innovation in education.”
The Punjab Education Leadership Awards are based on a rigorous research process, with a distinguished jury panel of senior academicians, researchers, and industry professionals evaluating institutions on parameters such as educational achievements, leadership, infrastructure, student impact, and future orientation. In addition to this prestigious recognition, UIHTM has also been listed in the QS World University Rankings in domain of hospitality and leisure management a. UIHTM has further strengthened its academic portfolio by introducing PhD programs in the last academic session. The institute takes pride in its students’ academic achievements, with several qualifying the UGC-NET examination each year. UIHTM offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including, Four-year programs: Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management (BTTM) & Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT) and Two-year programs: Master of Tourism and Travel Management (MTTM) & Master of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (MHMCT).
This latest accolade, along with UIHTM’s continuous academic advancements, further solidifies its position as a leading institute in hospitality and tourism education. The institution remains dedicated to fostering academic excellence, industry engagement, and innovative learning experiences to shape the future of hospitality and tourism professionals.
