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The dates of the IIHM eCHAT 2026 exam are most likely set for February 15, 2026, and March 1, 2026. Additionally, all prospective students will soon be able to register, with the IIHM eCHAT 2026 registration deadline anticipated to be in February 2026.

 

The International Institute of Hotel Management administers the IIHM eCHAT, also called the IIHM e-Common Hospitality Admission Test, once a year as a special Management Aptitude Test.

 

The IIHM eCHAT exam 2026 is covered in full in this article, along with information on the exam schedule, courses provided, eligibility requirements, registration, curriculum, exam pattern, test day instructions, exam city centres, participating institutes, and many other topics.

 

 

IIHM eCHAT 2026: Overview

 

The table that follows lists the main features of the IIHM eCHAT 2026:

Particular	IIHM eCHAT Exam 2026 Details
Exam Name	IIHM eCHAT – IIHM e-Common Hospitality Admission Test
Conducting Body	IIHM - International Institute of Hotel Management
Exam Level	National-Level Exam
Category	Undergraduate Programs: B.Sc, B.Sc Hons., B.A, and BBA Diploma Programs Certificate Programs: Certificate, Professional, and Advanced
Exam Mode	Online Remote Proctored Online Centre Based
Exam Frequency	Once a year
IIHM eCHAT 2026 Exam Date (Tentative)	15th February 2026 1st March 2026
Exam Medium / Language	English
Exam Duration	60 Minutes (1 Hour)
IIHM eCHAT Exam Fees	Rs. 600/-
Total Questions in Exam	50 Questions
Official Website	echat.elink.in

 

 

IIHM eCHAT 2026: Courses Offered

 

Students who pass the IIHM eCHAT can enrol in the programs listed below for certificate, diploma, and undergraduate specialisations:

Course	Specialisations
Undergraduate Programs	B.Sc Hons. (International Hospitality Management / International Hospitality & Tourism Administration) B.Sc (Hospitality Administration) B.A (Tourism Studies / Hospitality Management / Hotel & Hospitality Management) BBA (Hospitality)
Diploma Programs	Culinary Arts Cabin Crew Training Hotel & Hospitality Administration Hospitality Studies Hospitality Operations
Certificate Programs	Certificate / Professional Certificate / Advanced Certificate (Hospitality Operations) Certificate (Tourism & Hospitality)

IIHM eCHAT 2026: Exam Dates & Schedule

 

The table below provides the IIHM eCHAT exam schedule:

 

IIHM eCHAT 2026 Important Events	Exam Schedule Details (Tentative)
Start Date of Registration	Ongoing
Last Date of Registration	February 2026 * The IIHM eCHAT Application Form must reach the conducting authority maximum 4 days before the exam date.
IIHM eCHAT Exam Date 2026	15th February 2026 1st March 2026
Admit Card Release Date	15 days before the IIHM eCHAT Exam Date
Exam Results	To be Announced

IIHM eCHAT 2026: Eligibility Criteria

 

Before registering for the IIHM eCHAT 2026, candidates should confirm that they meet the eligibility requirements set forth by the conducting body.

 

Students who have finished or appeared in 10+2 or an equivalent exam with English as one of the topics may apply for the admission examination in compliance with the IIHM eCHAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria. Although there is no minimum age requirement to take the test, applicants must be at least 22 years old.

 

 

IIHM eCHAT 2026: Registration

 

It is anticipated that registration for the IIHM eCHAT 2026 will open shortly. Before the exam's deadline, interested applicants can finish their IIHM eCHAT 2026 registration. All applicants must pay a fee of Rs. 600 for the exam.

 

Both online and offline methods are available for candidates to complete the entrance test form. Candidates may register online by visiting the official website, "echat.elink.in," completing the registration/application form with the required information, and paying the required price. For the offline application process, students can download the form from the official website or pick it up at the IIHM campus, then turn it in in person or by mail.

 

 

IIHM eCHAT 2026: Syllabus

 

If students want to do well on the IIHM eCHAT 2026, they should follow the syllabus. The IIHM eCHAT 2026 syllabus states that in order to pass the admission exam, candidates must study for four subjects and the related topics. The following is a list of topics to be discussed:

 

• English Language

• Mathematical Aptitude

• Reasoning

• General Awareness

 

 

IIHM eCHAT 2026: Exam Pattern

 

The International Institute of Hotel Management, which administers the IIHM eCHAT, created and specifies the exam format. The entrance test will be administered online (remote proctored or centre based) for 60 minutes in accordance with the IIHM eCHAT 2026 Exam Pattern.

 

50 multiple-choice questions in English will be given to the students to respond to. Candidates are also free to respond to the questions in any order. It is recommended that candidates familiarise themselves with the IIHM eCHAT exam format well in advance to prevent any errors on test day.

 

 

IIHM eCHAT 2026: Admit Card

 

Fifteen days prior to the planned exam date, the IIHM eCHAT Admit Card 2026 will be made available. The candidates' registered email address will receive the admission card. By utilising their login credentials to access the exam's official website, "echat.elink.in," applicants can also get the IIHM admission card.

 

The date and timing of the entrance exam are listed on the admit slip or admit card. When taking the IIHM eCHAT 2026, prospective students must be aware that they must have the admit card from the IIHM e-Common Hotel & Hospitality Admission Test. Candidates will not be allowed to take the entrance test if they do not have a valid admit slip.

 

 

IIHM eCHAT 2026: Exam Centres

 

The IIHM eCHAT is administered in several Indian cities by the International Institute of Hotel Management, which is the conducting body. Students can review the table below, which lists the IIHM eCHAT Exam Centres for 2026:

 

State	City Centre
Delhi	New Delhi
Goa	Nuvem
Gujarat	Ahmedabad
Karnataka	Bangalore
Maharashtra	Pune
Rajasthan	Jaipur
Telangana	Hyderabad
West Bengal	Kolkata Siliguri

IIHM eCHAT 2026: Exam Day Guidelines

 

In order to avoid any issues on the day of the IIHM eCHAT exam, the candidates who are appearing are expected to adhere to specific rules. A few of these guidelines are discussed individually for the Center-Based Online Test and the Remote Proctored Online Test below:

 

For Remote Proctored Online Test

 

• To ensure uninterrupted IIHM eCHAT administration, students must ensure that the system they are using to take the IIHM e-Common Hotel & Hospitality Admission Test is connected to a reliable internet source.

• When taking the admission test, stay away from all electronic and Bluetooth gadgets.

• Only before the IIHM eCHA started can mobile phones be used to receive and enter the OTP for login reasons.

• Correctly enter the OTP; the exam won't begin if the OTP is invalid. Change the cellphone number and try again if there is a technical issue.

•  Soon after logging in, the IIHM eCHAT test will start, and the answer sheet window will automatically close after sixty minutes.

• Examinees are advised not to resize or close the window. Students will have to log in again in these situations.

•  The server clock will automatically pause if there is a server fault throughout the exam, allowing candidates to resume answering questions where they left off.

For Centre-Based Online Test

 

• Make sure you get to the testing location at least sixty minutes prior to the test starting time.

• It is expressly forbidden to bring any digital or electronic devices inside the exam room, including cell phones, smart watches, calculators, and other Bluetooth devices.

• Pay close attention to what the invigilators are saying and do as they say.

• During the exam, refrain from talking to other applicants and don't share any articles with them as this could be interpreted as cheating.

 

 

IIHM eCHAT 2026: Participating Institutions

 

Candidates can enrol in undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs offered by various International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM) campuses based on their IIHM eCHAT qualifying score.

 

The following is a list of some of the IIHM eCHAT Participating Colleges & Institutes 2026:

 

• IIHM, Jaipur

• IIHM, Kolkata

• IIHM, Ahmedabad

• IIHM, Bangalore

• IIHM, Hyderabad

• IIHM, New Delhi

• IIHM, Pune

• IIHM, Goa

• IIHM, Siliguri