International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM) has notified the IIHM eCHAT syllabus 2026 on its official website - echat.elink.in. The syllabus of IIHM eCHAT 2026 lays down the sections covered in the exam which include English, Mathematics, Reasoning, and General Awareness. Although the institute has not specified the exact topics in the syllabus, aspirants can refer to this article, to find out the important topics and complete details of the IIHM eCHAT syllabus 2026 from which questions will be asked in the exam.
The IIM eCHAT exam is conducted in online remote proctored mode in multiple sessions. Through the IIHM e Common Hospitality Admission Test, candidates will be admitted into hotel management programmes of IIHM campuses across India.
Particulars | Details |
Exam name | Common Hospitality Admission Test for IIHM |
Short name | IIHM eCHAT |
Mode | Online remote proctored mode |
Frequency | Multiple sessions |
Type of questions | Multiple Choice Questions |
No. of questions | 50 |
Subjects covered | English, Mathematics, Reasoning, General Awareness |
Duration | 1 Hour |
The syllabus of eCHAT 2026 includes four sections from which questions will be asked. The questions will be multiple choice questions to be answered online. The four sections are English Language, Mathematical Aptitude, Reasoning, and General Awareness. Given below is the detailed section-wise syllabus of IIHM eCHAT.
The english language section in IIHM eCHAT evaluates the candidate’s proficiency in the English language. It will test the candidate’s language comprehension skills, grammar accuracy and vocabulary.
Topics | |
Synonyms and Antonyms | Sentence Completion |
Sentence Correction | Word meanings |
Idioms and Phrases | Reading comprehension |
The mathematical aptitude section in IIHM eCHATsyllabus evaluates the candidate’s numerical and quantitative ability. It will test the candidate’s proficiency with numbers and comfort in working with quantitative data.
Topics | |
Basic arithmetic | Time, Distance and Speed |
Time and Work | Ratio and Proportion |
Profit and Loss | Average and Percentage |
The reasoning section in IIHM eCHATsyllabus is a test of the candidate’s ability to think critically and solve problems by analysing the given question.
Topics | |
Directions | Seating Arrangement |
Blood Relations | Patterns and Series |
Drawing conclusions | Analogies and Syllogism |
Coding and Decoding | Visual/Image based questions |
The general awareness section in IIHM eCHATsyllabus evaluates the candidate’s general knowledge and understanding about contemporary events and socio-economic situations. The section may also evaluate the candidate’s overall awareness about the hospitality and hotel management industry.
Topics | |
Static GK | National and International Events |
Sports | Business |
Culture | Hotel Management and Hospitality Industry |
Given below are a few preparation tips for IIHM eCHAT 2026 syllabus -
Create a study time table allocating enough time as per one’s goals and study requirements
Develop sound conceptual understanding of underlying concepts in english and mathematics through relevant books
Read newspapers and hospitality related magazines to remain abreast of latest developments.
Practise with mock tests and sample papers to develop speed and familiarity with the exam pattern.
Regularly engage in solving puzzles and practical problem solving to improve one’s critical thinking and problem solving skills
On Question asked by student community
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