Hotel Management Entrance Exam

While preparing for IIHM e CHAT -
Students can use various reference books. (Check this link for books for preparing IIHM eCHAT exam -
https://www.shiksha.com/hospitality-travel/hotel-hospitality-management/articles/books-to-read-for-iihm-echat-2015-blogId-10109)
Join good coaching centers, there are several good centers which give coaching to the students to clear the exam.
Take as many mock tests as possible. Mock Tests are undertaken by the students to identify the weak sections. Make more effort for such topics.
Make a study plan and follow it strictly. You will definitely clear the exam.
Students should develop a realistic plan that is established according to the needs and the schedule, and supports the way he/she learns.
Students should stick to the study plan and learn at a comfortable pace.

The IIHM eCHAT for the IIHM centers across the country is a national exam.
It is a little different than other exam as it is computerized base exam that has multiple choice questions.
There is no special eligibility criteria apart from being 12th pass with 50% pass marks and English as a main subject.
There is no negative marking hence one can relax and attempt as many questions as you wish and time allows you.
The number of question are 60 to be completed in 45 mins and as it is computerized one must practice a lot of question papers to be able to attempt maximum questions.
Focus on the easy scoring sections such as English (practice grammar, true false and fill the blanks type of questions, general knowledge (the current affairs and newspapers will be a great source to score well in these sections), other sections will require specific concept application based preparation.

Those appearing in Class 10+2 or equivalent examination can also appear in E-CHAT followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview of the shortlisted candidates to be held in all major cities of the country. Group discussion and interview of eCHAT 2018 admission process will be listed in IIHM eCHAT 2018 Merit List. The Merit List will be prepared based on the marks scored in accordance with their ranks. Candidates will be called for counseling and seat allotment on the basis of eCHAT Merit List. The counseling is tentatively scheduled for the last week of June/first week of July. IIHM eCHAT Counselling will be conducted by Indian Institute of Hotel Management for admissions to hotel management courses
Programmes into which candidates can secure admissions on the basis of their IIHM eCHAT scores are:
BA in Hospitality Management
Advanced Diploma in International Hospitality Administration
B.Sc in Hotel Management, Catering & Tourism