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International Institute of Hotel Management Electronic Common Hotel Admission Test 2026 ( IIHM eCHAT )
Registration - 1 Feb '26 - 16 Feb '26
IIHM eCHAT 2025 exam pattern includes five major components: Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis & Interpretation, Intelligence & Critical Reasoning, and Awareness of Indian & Global Economy. Aspirants need to attempt 50 questions in a duration of 60 minutes. The test paper for IIHM contains different types of questions in order to evaluate aspirants on the basis of their aptitude and skills.
Earlier, IIHM eCHAT was conducted online in such a way that aspirants had to appear at the web centre mentioned on their IIHM eCHAT admit card for the hospitality entrance exam. However, due to COVID-19 and the resulting social distancing norms specified by the Government, International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM) has decided that it would allow students to appear for IIHM eCHAT exam from the comfort of their homes. Candidates who pass the written entrance exam need to participate in an interview round via video call.
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- IIHM eCHAT Question Topics
IIHM eCHAT Question Format
Question types in IIHM eCHAT exam are:
| Multiple-choice questions |
Text fill-in-the-blank |
| True/False questions |
Numeric fill-in-the-blank |
| Multiple selections |
Picture-click multiple choice |
IIHM eCHAT Question Topics
IIHM eCHAT exam pattern is such that it contains objective type multiple-choice questions. Topics from which questions are asked in the exam include:
| Language Comprehension | Mathematical Skills |
| Data Analysis and Interpretation | Intelligence and Critical Reasoning |
| Awareness of Indian & Global Economy | |
Candidates will receive their IIHM eCHAT scorecard within 24 hours of them appearing for the entrance test.
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IIHM eCHAT Exam
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 days ago
The maximum age limit is 22 years as of 1st July 2026. Candidates older than this are not eligible to apply.
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Answered 4 days ago
You must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent exam with English as one of the subjects. Students appearing for their Class 12 board exams in 2026 can also apply.
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You must upload email address, mobile number, and campus choice during IIHM eCHAT registration. One must upload their photo, signature, and proof of date of birth.
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You can fill out the IIHM eCHAT 2026 application form online only at the official website echat.elink.in.
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Answered 4 days ago
The exam checks your skills in Language Comprehension, Mathematics, Data Analysis & Interpretation, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, and Awareness of Indian and Global Economy.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
IIHM eCHAT is an online Management Aptitude Test for students who want to join hotel management courses at IIHM campuses. It is a proctored test that you can take from home using a computer with internet access.
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Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, you must carry a clear printout of your IIHM eCHAT admit card on the exam day. It serves as your entry pass to the test.
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If you haven't received email, check your spam or junk folder. If it's still missing, contact IIHM admission helpdesk with your registered email ID and application details.
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IIHM eCHAT admit card will include your exam date, time, and other important exam day instructions. Make sure to read all the details carefully before the test day.
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IIHM eCHAT admit card is sent directly to your registered email ID. You won't need to download it from any portal. Just check your inbox and spam folder for official email from IIHM.
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12 Institutes accepting IIHM eCHAT
IIHM Bangalore - International Institute of Hotel Ma...
Indiranagar, Bangalore • Private
4.1- ₹ 6.75 Lakh
- 3 years
- |
- Full Time
IIHM Kolkata - International Institute of Hotel Mana...
Salt Lake City, Kolkata • Private
- ₹ 6.75 Lakh
- 3 years
- |
- Full Time
IIHM Delhi - International Institute of Hotel Manage...
Badarpur, Delhi • Private
- ₹ 6.75 Lakh
- 3 years
- |
- Full Time
International Institute of Hotel Management, Pune
Viman Nagar, Pune • Private
- ₹ 6.75 Lakh
- 3 years
- |
- Full Time
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