IIHM Kolkata - International Institute of Hotel Management,Kolkata

Yes, admission to the BSc courses is entrance-based. IIHM Kolkata BSc admission is done based on merit in Electronic Common Hospitality Admission Test (eCHAT exam). The entrance examination is conducted in an online mode. It is an objective type test, hence, it includes multiple choice type questions. The question paper includes 50 questions, which have to be answered in 60 minutes. To check out the eCHAT exam pattern,  click here.

IIHM Kolkata offers BSc courses in three specialisations. It offers one BSc (Hons) course and two BSc courses. The duration of these courses is three-years. Admission to the programmes is entrance-based. Mentioned below are the course specialisations:

• BSc (Hons) in International Hospitality Management
• BSc in International Hospitality and Tourism Administration
• BSc in Hospitality Administration

No, International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM) Kolkata has no provision for direct admission. Aspirants are required to fulfil the eligibility requirements and have a valid score of IIHM eCHAT exam. Candidates wanting to take admission in the UG course are required to register and fill out the application form. It is made available in both online and offline modes. Thus, the aspirants must take the entrance exam and meet eligibility criteria for admission to the course.

The aspirants who have passed Class 12 or equivalent exam with English as a core subject can appear for the Electronic Common Hospitality Admission Test (eCHAT). In addition, the applicant must be at least 22 years old as of Jul 1 of the admission year. Students who meet the mentioned criteria can fill out the registration form for the entrance test. The relevant documents for supporting the given details for eligibility also have to be submitted to the institute.

To apply for a three-year BBA programme at IIHM Kolkata, candidates must fill an application form either in online or offline mode. The application must be submitted on or before the prescribed deadline. For application submission, a registration fee of INR 600 has to be paid. Moreover, the fee payment shall be accepted via credit card/debit card/net banking. It must be noted that the mentioned fee is as per the past years' data and hence, is indicative. 

IIHM Kolkata accept applications for BBA course admission via both online and offline modes. To apply online, students can visit the official website and for offline application, form can be collected from the admission office. The students need to register for the eCHAT exam to take the test. Following this, the admission form also has to be filled out. The registration fee to be paid for form submission is INR 600. However, this fee amount is as per the past years' data and hence, is indicative. 

The aspirants should first check out the eligibility criteria before proceeding with admission formalities. Students who have passed Class 12 or equivalent exam from a recognised board with English as one of the main subjects are eligible. In addition, the upper age limit is 22 years as of Jul 1, 2025. 

These students need to take eCHAT exam. Selection for the course is based on exam scores only. Shortlisted students also have to appear for interview round for final selection. Following final selection, documents can be submitted and the fee shall be paid for seat confirmation.

A concise placements report for BBA or an official document is not available as of now. As per the student reviews on Shiksha, 90% placement was achieved by the institute in 2023 (overall). Moreover, the highest and average package offered in the placements stood at INR 2.52 LPA and INR 1.68 LPA, respectively. Some of the top companies that participate in the placements drive are ITC, The Oberoi, Taj Hotel, Tommy Hilfiger, etc.

The eCHAT examination was scheduled on Feb 15 and Mar 1. Aspirants wanting to take the exam can visit the official website to register and apply. The registrations shall be accepted a day before or till the exam date. Moreover, while filling out the exam registration form, the following details have to be provided:

• Email ID
• Password
• Mobile number
• Select campus
• WhatsApp number