The hospitality sector is one of the fastest growing industries and the success of the hospitality industry is depend on the competent manpower. Hospitality students represent the future of the industry and play a crucial role in its continued success. As such, it is important to understand the perceptions and attitudes of hospitality students towards the hospitality industry. This research paper primary aims to investigate the perception of hospitality students towards the hospitality industry in the National Capital Region (NCR) of India. The second aim of this research to identify the relation of nature of work, social status and pay & benefits with commitment to the hospitality industry. A structured questionnaire was used to collect the data from the students studying in different institutes in National Capital Region of India. Descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation were used to analysis the data. Students have a generally positive perception of the hospitality industry but have concerns about work-life balance, long hours, and stressful work conditions. Social status correlates positively with commitment to the industry, and compensation and benefits influence students' perception. However, there are doubts about long-term commitment and future prospects. Perceptions are shaped by societal beliefs, parental expectations, and personal experiences. The findings have important implications for the industry in terms of addressing concerns and improving the perception of students towards the industry

Keywords : Students, Perception, Hospitality Industry, Education, Perception