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IAM Kolkata BA Courses & Fees 2024: Eligibility & Highlights, Placements, Admission, Scholarships, Ranking, Application Process

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IAM Kolkata BA Eligibility & Highlights 2024

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    Q:   Can I get B.A. at IAM Kolkata with 75 percentile in IIHM eCHAT?

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    Absolutely yes, if you receive a 75 percentile on the IIHM eCHAT entrance exam, you will be granted a seat in the BA UG degree programmes at Institute of Advanced Management, Kolkata. IIHM e CHAT is an exclusive online proctored management aptitude entrance test for admission to various BA course. Admission to several hotel management courses given by IIHM campuses located in Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Jaipur, New Delhi, Pune, Goa, Samarkand, and Bangkok is determined by this IIHM eCHAT admission test. For the eCHAT exam, a minimum qualifying score of 60% is required. The exam lasts for 60 minutes.

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    Q:   When is the next IIHM eCHAT exam for B.A admission at IAM Kolkata?

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    The exact date for the next IIHM eCHAT (electronic Common Hospitality Admission Test) exam for BA admission at the IAM Kolkata may vary each year. IIHM eCHAT 2024 exam is being held multiple times this year. Now, the exam date for IIHM eCHAT 2024 is September 14, 2024. 

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    Q:   How many students can do B.A. at IAM Kolkata?

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    For its Undergraduate Diploma in Hotel Management, the Institute of Advanced Management in Kolkata is now enrolling 60 students. The total seat intake is not yet made public. The prerequisite for admission is a validated board certificate in 10+2. The university offers two specialisations: the Bachelor of Arts in Tourism Studies (BTS) course and the Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management (BA). The undergraduate programme lasts for three years. Three years of Bachelor of Arts courses cost INR 4.5 lacs in tuition in total. A variety of hospitality specialisations are available through undergraduate, UG diploma, and Diploma degrees offered by the Institute of Advanced Management in Kolkata.

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    Q:   What is the seat intake for B.A. at IAM Kolkata?

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    The Institute of Advanced Management in Kolkata is accepting 60 students for its UG Diploma programme in Hotel Management. Candidates must have passed 10+2 from recognised board as an entry requirement. The institution offers two specialisations: a Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management (BA) and a Bachelor of Arts in Tourism Studies (BTS) programme. The duration of the UG course is three years. The total cost of tuition for three years of Bachelor of Arts courses is INR 4.5 lacs. The Institute of Advanced Management in Kolkata offers undergraduate, UG diploma, and Diploma programmes in a range of specialisations of hospitality.

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    Q:   What is the fee at Institute of Advanced Management, Kolkata for B.A course?

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    The total tuition fee for the Bachelor of Art courses (Bachelor in Tourism Studies (BTS) and B.A. in Hospitality Management) is INR 4.5 Lacs (for 3 years). The duration of the course is three years. The actual fee may vary. The fees might include components other than tuition fees. 

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    IAM Kolkata BA Admission Dates 2024

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    Q:   What are the important dates for admission to B.A at IAM Kolkata?

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    To grant admission to candidates for hotel management programmes, the International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM) administers the Electronic Common Hotel Admission Test (eCHAT). The Combined Hospitality Aptitude Test (also known as the IIHM eCHAT entrance exam) is a nationwide exam. IIHM eCHAT 2024 exam is being held multiple times this year. Now, the exam date for IIHM eCHAT 2024 is September 14, 2024. Hence, candidates can apply for the programme and entrance exam before this prescribed deadline. 

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    Q:   What are the cutoff marks required for B.A.?

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    The minimum score needed for a BA varies based on the college and the particular BA curriculum. Generally speaking, nevertheless, the majority of BA programmes demand a minimum CUET score. The cutoff may be greater for more popular BA programmes, like History or English. Popular BA courses usually have a higher cutoff. The aggregate CUET performance of the students in the particular year has an impact on the cutoff as well. The cutoff will be influenced by the number of students. The cutoff is also influenced by the number of seats available for each course. Lower cutoff indicate more available seats.

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    Q:   Is pursuing BA at IAM Kolkata expensive?

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    Yes it is very expensive to pursue BA at IAM Kolkata.The institution offers two specialisations: a Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management (BA) and a Bachelor of Arts in Tourism Studies (BTS) programme. The duration of the UG course is three years.

     IAM Kolkata offers a three-year Bachelor of Arts (BA) programme in Tourism Studies. The total tuition cost is around 4.5 lacs INR for three year program.

    The BA degree helps students to gain profound knowledge and skills that will help them to tackle the real world challenges. IAM Kolkata BA course fees is Rs 1,33,333 INR (Yearly). The curriculum of IAM Kolkata BA courses is meticulously crafted that not only provides theoretical learning but also hands-on experiential learning.
     
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    Q:   Can I take admission to B.A course at IAM Kolkata without any entrance exam?

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    No, admissions are not possible in the IAM Kolkata BA course without any entrance exams. The college accepts the scores of IIHM eCHAT for admissions. For students willing to get admission to various courses, first visit the official website of the college. Then appear for the entrance exams, Then with valid scores apply on the official website of the college. 

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    IAM Kolkata BA Placements 2024

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    Q:   How are B.A. placements at IAM Kolkata?

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    IAM Kolkata guarantees 100% placement and provides a curriculum certified by the UGC. It is renowned for enhancing its students' academic foundations while also giving them a lot of exposure to the industry. In addition to final placements, the institute provides a one-year foreign internship opportunity and a six-month international industrial training curriculum. Reputable businesses that provide industrial training, student recruitment, and advice include Mayfair Groups, Amazon, Grand Hyatt, JioMart, Fairmont Jaipur, JW Marriott, Oberoi Udai Vilas, and ITC Kolkata. The minimum compensation package was 15 L per year, and the maximum wage offered was 45 L. An annual wage of 30 L was the average that was offered.

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    IAM Kolkata BA Ranking 2024

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    Q:   What is the IAM Kolkata ranking for B.A course?

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    Based on the India Today ranking 2023, IAM Kolkata got the #64 rank in the 'Hotel Management' category. It competes with Nehru Arts and Science College, and IIHM Ahmedabad - International Institute of Hotel Management for the India Today 'Hotel Management' category rankings. Check the year-wise India Today comparison analysis below: 

    Category202220232024
    Hotel / Hospitality Management576468

    The mentioned ranking is not only for one course offered at IAM Kolkata. Instead, this ranking is counted as per the overall performance of the institute and its courses. 

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    IAM Kolkata B.A.
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    4.5/5
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    Placement Review IconPlacements5
    Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.5
    Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.5
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    Money Review IconValue for Money4.5
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    Nihal JaiswalVerified Icon
    B.A. in Hospitality Management - Batch of 2019
    4.8
    5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    The placement record of the college is good.
    Placements: The placement record of the college is very appreciable as every student got placed somewhere. Some students got placed in India as well as outside India like in USA, UK, Singapore, Canada, Australia, Malta and in many European countries, etc.
    Infrastructure: The college has a faculty room, computer lab, library and canteen, which serves good foods and the same food is served in the hostel. There is a games room for students, dinning room for faculty and playground. The hostel has 25 rooms with 4 beds in each room for boys, and also 20 rooms with 4 beds in each room for girls.
    Faculty: The environment in the college is nice as faculty members are strict and grooming standards are maintained in college premises. Students get new and effective things to learn in college. Faculty members are helpful. Industrial training provided by the college was very helpful.
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    B.A. in Hospitality Management - Batch of 2018
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    5Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
    Our college provides high quality of teaching and 100% placement.
    Placements: The placement was 100% for the batch 2014-17 and it's get repeated with 2015-18 batch when our batch got 100% placement I would like to thank my college for allowing me to sit for the campus placement and I am also thankful to the Leela palace Bangalore for selecting me as the hotel operational trainee.
    Infrastructure: Our college provides us with free Wi-Fi so that we can learn more. We are previliged with practical labs, high-tech classrooms, modern library with sports facilities. We are also provided with a well established canteen where u can have different type of dishes everyday.
    Faculty: We are having a highly qualified team of faculty members which provides us with great teaching quality. We use modern methods of teaching such as ppts. We had also got industrial explosive with Hyatt regency hotel and ITC sonar Bangla. We have also done some casual training in other 5 star rating hotels of Kolkata.
    Other: We had done 'n' numbers of event in our college and outside our college campus. The biggest event of ours is the "khaddyoutsav" which takes place every year in the month of Dec or Jan in the wet o wild Kolkata.
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    B.A. in Hospitality Management - Batch of 2016
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    5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    The best faculty members used to teach us.
    Placements: I joined this college in 2013 with lots of dreams and nervousness. But, gradually I came to know that I am in the right place and since then, I started gaining confidence in me. The best courses are offered with very nominal and reasonable fees. I was very excited about the day when I saw my seniors getting prepared for first campusing. It was ITC hotels and I started dreaming about the same in near future. Best companies are coming for campus interviews to date offering the best salary as per the industry standards.
    Infrastructure: All the world-class facilities are provided. Very well-equipped classrooms with the latest technologies are used where a layman will understand everything whatever the skilled teachers are teaching. We used to have a common room with all indoor gaming equipment and a huge gym to keep us fit. I used to stay in a hostel which was like my home. The hostel is well maintained and there was a common canteen. The hostel warden was like my mother.
    Faculty: The best faculty members used to teach us. They all are very experienced and skilled in all the subjects. The affection and care they have towards pupil was something which used to attract us to attend their classes. Everyday they used to come up with new ideas to take classes. It was altogether a different and wonderful classroom experience which made us ready for the industry.
    Other: I chose this course because I wanted to make a difference in life. This college gave me the opportunity to fulfill my dreams. I was very excited when I started seeing my dreams getting fulfilled one after the other.
    Reviewed on 8 Oct 2020Read More
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    Anshay SinhaVerified Icon
    B.A. in Hospitality Management - Batch of 2020
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    5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
    All about my college, and placement.
    Placements: Our college provides us 100% placement in India. The top company like Taj, Oberoi, ITC came for recruitment with packages of 25k. Even they provide a 5-star hotel for an internship. They also provide internship from outside India for all the departments, in the United States, Malaysia etc.
    Infrastructure: Every room have centralised AC, with facilities of all departments lab, library and Internet facilities all the faculty are very helpful and they will guide you at every moment they will make us understand about all the activities which every five star hotel perform.
    Faculty: The teachers are helpful they guide you, support you and teach you everything. They make the students ready for the industry, there are many faculty for every department like for practical class there will be different faculty and for theory, there will be different.
    Other: This industry is india's most growing industry which give many jobs to the students as campared to All industries.
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    IAM Kolkata BA Scholarships 2024

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    Q:   Is there any scholarship programme offered to BA courses at IHM Kolkata?

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    Yes, IAM Kolkata facilitates merit-based scholarships to the students. Students who have secured 80% or above in Class 12 become eligible for the scholarship. The relevant documents have to be submitted for the same as well. Moreover, the students who get this scholarship become eligible for some concession in the tuition fee amount. For more details regarding the scholarship scheme, aspirants can also get in touch with the admission office.

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    IAM Kolkata BA FAQs 2024

    Q:   Can I get a seat for B.A at IAM Kolkata with 80 percentile in IIHM eCHAT?

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    Yes, there are chances to get admission to IAM Kolkata with an 80 percentile score, candidates will be granted a seat in the BA UG degree programmes at the Institute of Advanced Management, Kolkata. However, there are different factors too that can impact candidates' admission: 

    • The cutoff score also varies on the basis of the candidates' category.
    • Each year the cutoff mark fluctuates.
    • The number of seats, mainly decides how much percentile is required by the applicant to get admission. Hence, definitely, a student can get a seat in the BA programme at IAM Kolkata with a score of 80%. Yet, there is no guarantee. 
     
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    Q:   What is the duration of IIHM eCHAT exam for admission to B.A course at IAM Kolkata?

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    IIHM eCHAT exam pattern is such that aspirants need to attempt 50 questions in a duration of 60 minutes. In IIHM eCHAT exam candidates are evaluated on various parameters. The test paper for IAM Kolkata contains different types of questions in order to evaluate aspirants on the basis of their aptitude and skills.

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    Q:   What subjects are included in the first semester of B.A in Hospitality Management?

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    The first semester of the BA in Hospitality Management at IAM Kolkata covers foundational subjects that introduce students to the hospitality industry. These subjects include:

    • Food Production and Patisserie
    • Food and Beverage Service Operations
    • Front Office Operations and Tourism
    • Accommodations Operations
    • French
    • Communications, Soft Skills and Social Etiquettes (Part I)
    • Hospitality Accounts
    • Hotel Operational Training
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    Q:   What is the fee for B.A at Institute of Advanced Management, Kolkata?

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    The total tuition fee for the Bachelor of Art courses (Bachelor in Tourism Studies (BTS) and BA in Hospitality Management) is INR 4.5 Lacs (for three- years). The duration of the course is three years. The actual fee may vary. The fees might include components other than tuition fees. The fee amount mentioned is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body and is subject to changeTherefore, it is indicative. 

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    Q:   What is the selection process for B.A. and what is the minimum IIHM eCHAT score required?

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    A bachelor's degree in arts, or BA, is a three-year undergraduate programme. Most crucially, students have the option to take online or distance learning. In order to pursue a BA in a variety of areas, candidates must have passed a recognised board's 10+2 exam. Admission to BA programmes is determined by a merit list or admission exams. CUET is a centralised entrance exam for admission to bachelor's degree programmes, and it allows students to get into some of the best universities. An additional admission exam for the management profession is the IIHM eCHAT. For the eCHAT exam, a minimum qualifying score of 60% is required. 

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    Q:   Is B.A available at IAM Kolkata?

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    Yes, IAM Kolkata does offer BA courses for a three-year undergraduate degree. The institute provides two specialisations in BA courses i.e., BA in Tourism Studies and BA in Hospitality Management. The admission process for both the courses is similar in that candidates are required to complete the basic eligibility criteria i.e., candidates must qualify their Class 12 with English as one of the main subjects and after qualifying for the basic eligibility criteria, students are required to appear in the entrance exam followed by Group discussion and personal interview. 

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    Q:   What is the eligibility criteria to get admission to B.A course at IAM Kolkata?

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    For admission to a three-year BA course at IAM Kolkata, candidates must have fulfilled the minimum eligibility criteria as per the course requirement. Those who passed Class 12 in any stream from a recognised board with English as one of the core subjects are eligible to apply for AM Kolkata BA admission. 

     
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    Q:   Can I get direct admission to BA at IAM Kolkata?

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    No, BA admissions at Institute of Advanced Management, Kolkata are based on a merit-based selection process. Candidates applying for the BA program must meet specific eligibility criteria, including passing 10+2/Class 12th examinations from a recognized board and having good communication skills in English. The selection process involves an entrance exam called the Common Hospitality Aptitude Test, conducted online by IAM Kolkata. Qualified candidates from the entrance test proceed to the Group Discussion and Interview rounds held at various centers across India for final admission decisions

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    Q:   What is the fee for B.A programme at IAM Kolkata?

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    The course fee for a BA at IAM Kolkata is INR 4.5 lakh. Students can either pay their fees by semester or by one go. IAM Kolkatai offers two specialisations in BA courses i.e., BA in Hospitality Management and BA in Tourism Studies. The selection process for this course is based on the Electronic Common Hospitality Admission Test (IIHM eCHAT) and Online Admission test (Common Hospitality Aptitude Test), followed by the GD and PI.  

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    Q:   Which one is better for B.A., IAM Kolkata or IHM Aurangabad?

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    I can give you some broad information about both institutions in a thorough analysis that can help you select the best one. Two real, verified students have given the IAM Kolkata B.A. in Hospitality Management course a rating of 4.5 out of 5, while two students have given the IHM Aurangabad course a rating of 4.8 out of 5 at Shiksha. Founded in 1989, both universities are privately owned. Both IAM and IHM provide a total of eight distinct course options. The cost structure of the course offered at IHM is slightly more than that of IAM because it is a 4-year programme. Both colleges have issued placement offers that are essentially the same.

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    Candidates willing to get admission must take part in the IAM Kolkata admission process before the last date of application. Candidates must know their IAM Kolkata eligibility criteria and apply accordingly. Follow the IAM Kolkata application process mentioned below:

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    BA is one of the flagship courses offered at IAM Kolkata, hence it is worthing pursuing. IAM Kolkata students are placed in top companies such as Oberois, Taj, Hilton,  and others. These students can become Managers, Consultants,  or can even join careers such as Banking, Marketing, Telecommunicatio

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    AM Kolkata offers undergraduate and Diploma courses to students. These courses are provided across Hospitality Management and various other streams. The college offers an Advanced programme in Hospitality Administration (NSDC supported) and also a Bachelor in Tourism Studies (IGNOU) with the option

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    Some common challenges faced by the students of IAM Kolkata are mentioned below:

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    The Institute of Advanced Management (IAM) in Kolkata is renowned for its hospitality management programs. Among the courses offered, the Bachelor in Tourism Studies (BTS), B.A. in Hospitality Management, and Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Technology are considered some of the best1. IAM K

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