Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology Faculty Details 2026-27

Pune, Maharashtra

College Type
Private University
Co-Ed Status :
Co-Education
Minority Status :
Non Minority
Affiliated To :
Pune University

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Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology Faculty Details

Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (IHMCT) in Pune employs a team of highly qualified faculty blending academic credentials with extensive industry exposure in hospitality. Most hold PhDs, master's degrees like MHMCT or MSc Hospitality, and years of practical experience from top chains like Taj and Oberoi.

The student-faculty ratio supports personalized mentoring, typically around 15:1 for its 180+ seats across programs.

Faculty Qualifications

Faculty possess advanced degrees: PhDs in Hospitality/Tourism Management from SPPU or DY Patil University, MSc HTS, MBA Tourism, alongside diplomas from IHM institutes.
Many are SPPU-approved guides and researchers publishing in international journals.
Qualifications emphasize core areas like food production, F&B service, accommodation operations.

Industry Experience

Over 80% of staff bring 10-25+ years from industry, including roles as chefs, FOM executives at Taj Group, Marriott, Hyatt, Starwood, and international stints in USA, UK, Canada.
This bridges theory-practice gap, with alumni-turned-faculty sharing global insights.
Experienced members like Dr. Atul Ramgade (PhD, founder since 1997) design curricula aligned to standards.

Student-Faculty Ratio

Favorable ratio of ~15:1 enables hands-on guidance in labs, kitchens, and simulations.
Small batches (60 for BHMCT, 120 for BSc HS) ensure individual attention during practicals and projects.

Teaching Methods

Interactive pedagogy includes practical demos in advanced kitchens/AC classrooms, industry visits, guest lectures, role-plays, case studies, and software for simulations.
Emphasis on skill-building via FOSTAC/FSSAI certifications, research projects, and personality development.
Blended learning with e-resources and flipped classrooms prepares for real-world scenarios.

Faculty Members

Name	Designation	Experience (Years)	Specialization
Dr. Milind Peshave	Principal	25	Hospitality Management
Dr. Atul Ramgade	Founder/Professor	25+	Food Production, PhD Guide
Dr. Girish Deore	Assistant Professor	14 (Industry+Acad)	Culinary, PhD Hospitality
Mr. Atul Ramgade	Assistant Professor	20	Food Production
Ms. Ashwini Talaulikar	Assistant Professor	19	-
Ms. Asmita Patil	Assistant Professor	16	-
Mr. Pralhad Botre	Assistant Professor	25	-
Mr. Chetan Gosavi	Assistant Professor	12	-
Mr. Anup Dumbre	Faculty	Global (Marriott, Starwood)	Operations
Ms. Devika Mutalik	Faculty	IHM Chennai alum	Marketing, Operations

Additional Faculty Insights

Team fosters research (5+ international papers), awards (Best Teacher from Lokmat), and holistic development.
Regular workshops/upskilling keep methods current.
Student feedback drives improvements.

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