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Yes, you can receive direct admission to IIHM Ahmedabad's B.A. in Hospitality Management program, but you must first meet certain eligibility requirements and pass the E-CHAT (Electronic Common Hospitality Aptitude Test). After passing the E-CHAT, you will need to go through a Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) stage before final admission is confirmed.

The annual expenses for undergraduate courses at IIHM Ahmedabad range from around Rs 40,000.

BBA in Hospitality Management students at IIHM Ahmedabad typically earn between Rs 4 and Rs 6 Lacs annually. However, the precise figure may differ depending on the employment role, the recruitment business, and the student's success in the course.

Yes, placements for B.A. in Tourism Studies at IIHM Ahmedabad are generally regarded well. The institute has strong industry contacts and often welcomes leading hospitality and tourism organisations for campus placements. Students frequently land jobs with well-known hotel chains, tourism businesses, and travel agencies.

IIHM Ahmedabad is one of the top hotel management colleges in India, however it is not at the top. According to the 2024 India Today rankings, IIHM Ahmedabad is placed 63rd out of 75 hotel management institutes across India. It is regarded as one of Gujarat's leading hospitality institutions, however other institutes may be ranked higher nationally. If you are contemplating IIHM Ahmedabad for your studies, it provides an excellent platform with international exposure and a well-rounded curriculum, but you should compare it to other possibilities based on your priorities such as faculty, placements, and campus facilities.

Admission to the B.A. in Tourism Studies programme at IIHM Ahmedabad requires applicants to go through a multi-stage selection process that includes:

 1. IIHM eCHAT (Electronic Common Hospitality Aptitude Test): An entrance exam to measure aptitude for hospitality courses. 2. Group Discussion (GD): Assessing communication and teamwork ability.

3. Personal Interview (PI): Used to assess subject knowledge, interests, and programme appropriateness. This comprehensive approach allows IIHM to assess candidates' overall suitability for hospitality-related courses provided on its Indian sites.

No, you cannot be admitted to a B.A. in Hospitality Management at IIHM without IIHM eCHAT. You must have appeared for this exam and interview. To be eligible for the exam, you must have to complete class 12th with at least 50% marks in any stream from any recognized board.

Yes, IIHM Ahmedabad is expensive as compared to other colleges. Its fees in INR is -

B.T.S  -1.7 Lakhs (1st Yr Fees)  

B.Sc {Hons.} - 1.88 Lakhs (1st Yr Fees) 

BA - 1.96 Lakhs (1st Yr Fees) 

B.Sc - 3.2 Lakhs (1st Yr Fees) 

The eligibility criteria for the B.Sc. in International Hospitality and Tourism Administration programme offered by IIHM Ahmedabad are:

10+2 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognised board

English as a compulsory subject

Age not above 22 years

Admission is based on performance in the Electronic Common Admission Test (e-CHAT) conducted by IIHM, followed by a Personal Interview

The tuition fee for a B.A. in Hospitality Management at IIHM Ahmedabad is approximately INR 1.96 Lakh for the first year. So, the total tuition fee is around INR 5.88 lakh. The student may need to pay extra hostel charges and other charges. Hostel facility is not provided by the college.

The cutoff list for IIHM Ahmedabad's 2024 admissions is likely to be revealed following the Common Hospitality Admission Test (eCHAT) and subsequent Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds. Typically, the cutoff and admission lists are released several weeks after the eCHAT results are reported. For particular dates, visit the official IIHM website or contact their admissions office directly.

As IIHM eCHAT is a university-level exam, no centralised cutoff has yet been released. Admission will be made based on the scores obtained in the IIHM eCHAT exam, followed by counseling. To be eligible for admission, the candidate must have passed class 12th in any stream from any recognized board. The candidate must have English as a compulsory subject in class 12th and the maximum age limit is 22 years.

As IIHM eCHAT is a university level exam, so there is no centrelized cutoff released yet. Admission will be done based on the scores obtained in the IIHM eCHAT exam, followed by counselling. To be eligible for admission, the candidate must have passed class 12th in any stream from any recognized board. The candidate must have English as a compulsory subject in class 12th and the maximum age limit is 22 years.

IIHM, Ahmedabad is a tier 1 college for hotel management courses based on their course, infrastructure, etc. It has an average placement rate of 70-80% and the highest package was around INR 3.50 LPA. The teachers there are very good and supportive. It offers internships to 100% of students.

Some of the top recruiters for BBA in Hospitality at IIHM Ahmedabad include Oberoi, Accor, Marriott, Hyatt, etc. The highest package offered for BBA at IIHM Ahmedabad was INR 3.50 LPA, while the average package is INR 1–1.5 LPA. Almost 70–80% of students get placement every year.

After completing a B.A. in Hotel and Hospitality Management from IIHM Ahmedabad, you have various opportunities. You can work in hotels, resorts, food & beverage service, front office, and housekeeping.

Placement in 5-star hotels in India and abroad through IIHM's excellent placement opportunities and international collaborations. Launching careers in renowned hotel chains across Europe, USA, Canada, and South East Asia and pursuing roles as hospitality executives or chefs.

SIHM Indore has better placement records than IIHM Ahmedabad. SIHM Indore has an average placement rate of 90% while the average placement rate of IIHM, Ahmedabad is 70-80%. The highest package offered at SIHM, Indore was INR 3.80 LPA while the highest package offered at was INR 3.50 LPA.