IIHM Kolkata - International Institute of Hotel Management Kolkata Salt Lake City Answered Questions

No, students who want to get admission to BA at IIHM Kolkata need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria as given by the institute. After that, they need to appear for eCHAT entrance exam, which is a mandatory step for the selection for BA course. The final selection is based on the performance of candidates in the Personal Interview. Hence, the institute does not provide direct admissions.

In order to get admission to BA at IIHM Kolkata, candidates are required to pass Class 12 with English as one of the main subjects. Further, eligible candidates are required to qualify for e-CHAT entrance exam, which is an in-house entrance exam of IIHM Kolkata. Candidates are selected based on a valid score in e-CHAT exam, followed by a Group Discussion and Personal Interview round. 

In order to apply for a BA at IIHM Kolkata, students need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria and fill out an application form that can be filled in both online and offline modes. To fill out an online application form, students can visit the official website of eCHAT by following this link (echat.elink.in). By using the link, students will land on the registration page, they need to make themselves register and fill out the application form with all the appropriate details along with making the fee payment of INR 600. The application fee for both online and offline application processes is the same. 

IIHM Kolkata offers a three-year BA course. The tuition fee for BA at IIHM Kolkata is INR 5.90 lakh. Other than that, candidates also have to pay a security deposit of INR 12,000. However, this fee is taken from unofficial sources and hence, is indicative. Students are requested to visit the official website to get more details on the IIHM fee.

In order to get admission to a three-year BA course at IIHM Kolkata, candidates are required to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria in the first place. As per the minimum educational requirements, candidates who pass Class 12 in any stream from a recognised board with English as one of the core subjects are eligible for BA admission at IIHM Kolkata. Futher, candidates must have an Upper age limit of 22 years as per July 1, 2025.

IIHM Kolkata offers only a three-year course of BA. This course is offered across two specialisations. These are Hospitality Management and Hotel Management & Catering. The institute also offers BA in Tourism Studies. Admission to both courses is done through a valid score in the eCHAT entrance exam which is specifically conducted for IIHM campuses. 

The top recruiters of IIHM Kolkata in 2022 were ITC, The Oberoi, The Leela, and others. As per the latest report available on the official website, 93 students were placed in top companies. Out of the total students placed, 18 students were placed in international brands and hotels. The key highlights of IIHM Kolkata placements 2022 are tabulated below:ParticularsStatistics (2022)Total students placed93International offers18

The modes of IIHM Kolkata admission are offline and online. Admission to various undergraduate courses is based on merit and entrance exam scores. At the undergraduate level, the International Institute of Hotel Management offers BA, BSc and BBA courses to students. The upper age limit for various courses is 22 years. Admissions are open for various undergraduate courses for 2024. Below mentioned are some of the courses offered by the International Institute of Hotel Management and their respective eligibility and IIHM courses and fees:CoursesSelection CriteriaBAIIHM eCHATBScIIHM eCHATBComIIHM eCHAT

International Institute of Hotel Management was established in 1994 and is a part of the IndiSmart Group. IIHM offers some courses in affiliation with the MAKAUT and IGNOU. IIHM is one of the largest hotel schools in India and abroad with campuses in Delhi, Kolkata,  Bangalore,  Jaipur,  Pune,  Ahmedabad,  Goa, and Bangkok. IIHM Kolkata offers AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) approved courses to students. The International Institute of Hotel Management is ranked 42 by India Today 2021 for Hotel/ Hospitality Management. IIHM Kolkata provides undergraduate, diploma, and various other courses to students.

Nowadays a lot of colleges are collaborating with other industries and companies to offer students wide exposure and to increase their knowledge. IIHM Kolkata has collaborated with various universities and organisations. The International Institute of Hotel Management has signed MoUs with several companies and organisations. The below-mentioned table reflects on the IIHM collaborations:CollaborationsAmerican Hotel & Motel AssociationQueen Margaret University College in Edinburgh, UKNapier University Edinburgh, UKKasem Bandit University in BangkokUniversity of West London, London-