IIHM eCHAT

The International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM) will conduct an online Electronic Combined Hospitality Aptitude Test (eCHAT) on March 11, 2023. This hotel management entrance exam is given multiple times a year, recently the January session exams were conducted on January 14, 2023. The online test will be held in a computer-based mode, and the duration of IIHM eCHAT is 60 mins.

The IIHM eCHAT is organised in three stages: an online test, a group discussion, and a personal interview. The final result will be emailed to the candidate within 24 hours. The seats will be allotted for candidates to the B.Sc. Hospitality & Hotel Administration (HHA) programmes. Continue reading the article for more details regarding the IIHM eCHAT 2023 events.

IIHM eCHAT 2023 Brochure

As the 2023 official brochure is released and candidates can go through the below link to check the IIHM eCHAT brochure:

IIHM eCHAT 2023 Notification

• IIHM eCHAT 2023 for the March session will be on March 11, 2023, and the result will be announced in 24 hours. 
• IIHM eCHAT 2023 for the January session was held on January 14, 2023. 

Candidates can go through the following table to get an overview of the IIHM eCHAT 2023:

Features	Details
Exam Name	IIHM Electronic Common Hotel Admission Test (eCHAT)
Conducting Body	International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM)
Exam Level	Institute level
Exam Frequency	More than once a year
Eligibility	Pass in Class 12 examination or its equivalent with English as one of the Subjects. Those are appearing in Class 10+2, or equivalent examinations can also apply. The upper age limit is 22 years on June 1, 2023.
IIHM eCHAT Syllabus	Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, Awareness of the Indian & Global Economy
Mode of the Exam	Online proctored test
Exam Website	echat.elink.in/

Candidates can go through the table below to keep track of the upcoming IIHM eCHAT events:

IIHM eCHAT 2023 Events	Important Dates
Application Form Release	Ongoing
Exam Date	March 11, 2023
Declaration of Result	March 12, 2023 (Tentative)

 

Candidates willing to appear for the exam must be well aware of the eligibility criteria. Any candidate who is not meeting the eligibility requirements will be disqualified from the exam. The following information provides the IIHM eCHAT eligibility criteria:

IIHM eCHAT Age Criteria

Candidates who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for the IIHM eCHAT 2023:

• The candidate must have completed Class 12 or its equivalent with English as one of the core subjects and a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
• Candidates appearing for the 10+2 or equivalent exam can take the eCHAT 2023.
• Candidates must not be over 22 years old as of July 1, 2023.

IIHM eCHAT Education Qualification

A passing grade in Class 12 or its equivalent, with English as one of the subjects. Those taking the Class 10+2 or equivalent examination can also participate in eCHAT 2023. Aspirants in their final year of intermediate studies also meet the IIHM eCHAT eligibility criteria.

Follow the below-mentioned steps to submit the eCHAT application form:

1st Step: Visit the IIHM eCHAT official website. 

2nd Step: On the homepage, click on the register button.

3rd Step: Finish registering for IIHM eCHAT by filling out all the required information.

4th Step: Create a User ID and Password.

5th Step: Return to the home page and log in with the same credentials.

6th Step: Provide the required information and fill out the application form.

7th Step: Pay the application fees and submit the eCHAT 2023 application form.

Candidates must be aware of the IIHM eCHAT exam pattern as it provides the marking scheme, exam duration and other important information. Go through the table below to know the exam pattern:

Particulars	Details
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Test (Online)
Type of Questions	Objective type (MCQs)
Number of Sections	5 Sections
Sections	Language Comprehension Mathematical Skills Data Analysis and Interpretation Intelligence and Critical Reasoning Awareness of the Indian and Global Economy
Number of Questions	50 Questions
Duration of Exam	60 minutes
Medium	English
Negative Marking	None

The IICH eCHAT syllabus is divided into 5 topics, i.e. Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning and Awareness of the Indian and Global Economy. Go through the table below to learn the IIHM eCHAT syllabus:

Language Comprehension		Mathematical Skills		Data Analysis and Interpretation	Intelligence and Critical Reasoning		Awareness of Indian and Global Economy
Rules of Conjunctions	Spelling Rules	Profit and Loss	Numerical Ability	Pie Charts	Alphabets Test	Direction Test	General Awareness	General Science
Spotting Errors	Sentence Improvement	Ratio and Proportion	Simple Interest and Compound Interest	Bar Graphs	Venn Diagram Test	Blood Relation Test	Current Affairs	International Economy
Active and Passive voice	Objective Comprehension	Time and Work	Mixture of Allegations	Tables	Series Test	Inter-object Relation Test	Indian Economy	New Discoveries, International Affairs
Idioms and Phrases	One Word Substitution	Speed and Distance	Mensuration	–	Odd one out, Test	Date and Calendar Test	Indian Politics	Nobel Prize, Books, Authors, Bills, Amendments
Synonyms and Antonyms	Rules of Correct Usage	Percentage	Time, Speed and Distance	–	Cube and Dice Test	Sitting Arrangement Test	History	Geography
Prepositions	Sequence of Words	HCF and LCM	Data Interpretation	–	Decision Making Test	Permutation and Combination Test	–	–
Sentence Completion	–	Number System	Plane Geometry	–	–	–	–
–	–	Average		–	–	–	–	–

To ace the exam with desired marks, candidates must select the best preparation books to boost their preparations. Go through the below-mentioned information to know the best IIHM eCHAT books:

English Books	General Knowledge and Current Affairs Books	Mathematics Books	Intelligence And Critical reasoning Books
Objective General English- S.P Bakshi	Arihant General Awareness by Manohar Pandey	OSWAL Quantitative Aptitude	A modern approach to verbal and non-verbal reasoning by R.S Aggarwal
Arihant General English	Static General Knowledge by AP Bharadwaj	Quantitative Aptitude by R.S Aggarwal	How to prepare for Logical Reasoning by Arun Sharma
Plinth to Paramount by Neetu Singh	Current Affairs Half Yearly 2021	Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by Abhijit Guha	Shortcuts in Reasoning (Verbal, Non-Verbal, Analytical & Critical)
Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis	General Knowledge by Arihant	Objective Arithmetic (SSC & Railway Exam Special) by R.S Aggarwal	Multidimensional Reasoning – Mishra and Kumar Dr Lal – Upkar’s
Objective English for Competitive Examination by Hari Mohan Prasad and Uma Sinha	Rapid General Knowledge 2020 for Competitive Exams by Disha Experts	Arithmetic Subjective and Objective for Competitive Examination	Analytical Reasoning Books by M.K Pandey
General English for All Competitive Course by SC Gupta	R.K. Saxena General Knowledge 2020	Teach Yourself Quantitative Aptitude by Arun Sharma	Reasoning Books for Competitive Examinations by Pearson
Tips and Techniques in English for Competitive Exams by Disha Experts	The Hindu, Times of India newspapers	Handbook of Mathematics by Arihant experts	Lucents Verbal Reasoning
Essays for Civil Services and Other Competitive Exams by Pulkit Khare	Lucent’s General Knowledge	For Competitive Exams Vedic Mathematics by Ramnandan Shastri	A new approach to Reasoning Books By B.S. Sijwali & S. Sijwali Arihant
Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi	–	–	A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning – R.S. Aggarwal – S.Chand
English Grammar and Composition by SC Gupta	–	–	How to Crack Test Of Reasoning – Jaikishan, and Premkishan – Arihant

Previous years’ papers are a great source to help candidates prepare for the exam. The papers help candidates understand the previous year’s trends, such as marking schemes, frequently asked questions, question weightage and important topics.

To access the previous year’s papers click on the below-mentioned link:

IIHM eCHAT Previous Years Papers

Once candidates complete the syllabus, they can regularly analyse their preparation levels by solving mock tests. These tests can help candidates help get a prior experience with the examination, as the IIHM eCHAT mock tests are based on the latest syllabus and exam pattern. 

Ace Your IIHM eCHAT Mock Tests from Embibe!

Mock tests can be your confidence builder while preparing for IIHM eCHAT 2023. These tests are prepared by experts giving you a real-exam-like experience. With IIHM eCHAT mock tests, you can evaluate your level of preparation and mould accordingly. The steps to attempt mock tests are given below:

• 1st Step: Visit Embibe’s official website, i.e., Embibe.
• 2nd Step: Use your mobile number/email to log in.
• 3rd Step: Select your Goal as ‘Hotel Management’ under the Undergraduate College section.
• 4th Step: Click Next and select ‘IIHM eCHAT’.
• 5th Step: Click Next and select your preferred language.
• 6th Step: The test home page will open. Click on the button ‘Start Test’.
• 7th Step: An instructions page will open. Click on the check box next to ‘I have read and understood the instruction’ and click the ‘Start Now’ button on the bottom right.
• 8th Step: The test will start. The time remaining will be shown on the right-hand top of the page. Once you answer the questions, click on ‘Submit Test’.
• 9th Step: A message will appear confirming whether you want to submit the test. Click on ‘Submit Test’ to submit the test, and click on ‘Continue Test’ to continue solving the questions.
• 10th Step: After submitting the exam, click ‘Show Me Feedback‘ to view the test feedback.

Click on the below link to access mock tests at Embibe:
IHM eCHAT Mock Test 2023

Follow the below-mentioned preparation tips to ace the IIHM eCHAT with desired results:

• Know the IIHM eCHAT exam pattern and syllabus.
• Refer to books that are as per the IIHM eCHAT syllabus.
• Create a timetable, and do not forget to make time for revision.
• Prepare section-wise handwritten notes.
• Solve IIHM previous years’ question papers and mock tests regularly.

To know the best preparation tips click on the below-mentioned link:
IIHM eCHAT Preparation Tips

The authorities will send the IIHM eCHAT admit card for March 11, 2023, exam to the candidate’s email ID. Candidates who have registered for the exam at least 4 days before the exam will get the hall ticket to their registered mail IDs. IIHM is conducting eCHAT online in online mode, and candidates can appear for the hospitality entrance exam from the comfort of their homes.

Click on the link mentioned below to learn more about the admit card:
IIHM eCHAT Admit Card

The exam will be conducted online, and candidates can attempt it from their homes. Hence there will be no exam centres for IIHM eCHAT.

The IIHM eCHAT 2023 result will be announced after completing all three rounds: online tests, group discussions, and personal interviews. Candidates can check their results by following the steps below:

• 1st Step: Go to the official website at echat.elink.in.
• 2nd Step: Enter your user ID and password.
• 3rd Step: Click on “Result” and log in using the registration number and password.
• 4th Step: Then you can check the IIHM eCHAT 2023 result.

Click on the below-mentioned link to know more about the results:
IIHM eCHAT Results

After the candidate has cleared the personal interview and group discussion rounds, the IIHM will announce the final eCHAT counselling. The final merit list, and the names on the shortlist, will be released on the official website. The authorities will select candidates based on their performance in the online entrance exam, group discussion, and personal interview rounds.

Candidates who clear the IIHM eCHAT exam are assigned seats in their respective courses offered at various IIHMs based on merit. Go through the below-mentioned information to know the IIHM admissions process:

• Selection letter from IIHM
• Admission form
• Upload documents
• IIHM admission fee payment
• Upload the payment proof
• Document verification
• Welcome letter

List of Participating Institutions for IIHM eCHAT

Candidates can check the table below to know the list of participating institutes for IIHM eCHAT:

Sl.No.	Name of Institutes	Courses Offered
1.	IIHM, New Delhi	Diploma in Hospitality Operations Diploma in Culinary Arts BA (Vocational Studies) Tourism Management
2.	IIHM, Kolkata	Diploma in Hospitality Operations BA (Vocational Studies) Tourism Management Diploma in Culinary Arts Advanced Diploma in International Hospitality Administration
3.	IIHM, Bangalore	BA (Vocational Studies) Tourism Management Diploma in Hospitality Operations Diploma in Culinary Arts
4.	IIHM, Jaipur	Diploma in Hospitality Operations Diploma in Culinary Arts BA (Vocational Studies) Tourism Management
5.	IIHM, Ahmedabad	Diploma in Hospitality Operations BA (Vocational Studies) Tourism Management Diploma in Culinary Arts Advanced Diploma in International Hospitality Administration
6.	IIHM, Pune	BSc in Hospitality & Tourism Studies Diploma in Hospitality Operations Advanced Diploma in International Hospitality Administration BA Hospitality Administration
7.	IIHM Samarkand	BA Hospitality Administration Diploma in Hospitality Operations Diploma in Culinary Arts BA (Vocational Studies) Tourism Management

The following are some of the most frequently asked questions on IIHM eCHAT 2023:

Q.1: What is the full form of IIHM eCHAT?
Ans: IIHM eCHAT stands for International Institute of Hotel Management Electronic Combined Hospitality Admission Test.

Q.2: What is the basic IIHM eCHAT eligibility requirement?
Ans: Any candidate who has completed or is preparing for the 10+2 examination with English as one of the core subjects is eligible for IIHM eCHAT.

Q.3: Who are the top recruiters in IIHM campus interviews?
Ans: Some top recruiters coming to IIHM include, The Park, Hyatt, Oberoi, and the Taj Hotels.

Q.4: What is the upper age limit of IIHM eCHAT 2023?
Ans: The upper age limit of IIHM eCHAT is 22 years as of June 01, 2023.

Q.5: Where can I find the IIHM eCHAT result?
Ans. The IIHM eCHAT result 2023 will be posted on the IIHM website. The website address is https://echat.elink.in/.

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