If you are considering a career in the hotel and hospitality industry after 12th grade, Hotel Management is an excellent option. This sector not only offers great job opportunities but also provides opportunities for travel and cultural experiences worldwide. To gain admission, students need to take an entrance exam that assesses their knowledge, skills, and interest in hospitality. This exam includes general knowledge, English, reasoning, and, in some cases, subjects related to hospitality. After passing the exam, students can enroll in BHMCET or other hotel management courses.

NCHM-JEE (NCHM Joint Entrance Exam)

This exam is for admission to the B.Sc. Hospitality and Hotel Administration program. It includes questions on reasoning, English, general knowledge, and the service sector. Applications open in February, and the exam is held in May. Eligibility is 10+2.

IHM-A

This institution is a unit of the Taj Group of Hotels. The selection process includes a profiling assessment, statement of purpose, group discussion, and personal interview. Application forms are released in the first week of January, the last date is in the first week of April, and the exam is held in April-May. The application fee is Rs. 1500.

STEP (Systematic Training & Education Program)

STEP provides admission to a 3-year Bachelor of Tourism Studies program at the Oberoi Group of Hotels. Applications open in February, and the last date is in April. The selection process includes an assessment and an interview. The exam is held in April-May. Eligibility is 10+2 from any stream, and there is no application fee.

BHMCT-CET (127) (Common Entrance Test)

This exam is for admission to a 3-year hotel management course in colleges affiliated with Indraprastha University, Delhi. The exam will be online, and the duration will be 150 minutes. It includes numerical aptitude, reasoning, verbal ability, and reading comprehension. Forms will be available from the third week of March, and the exam will be held in mid-June.

MAH-BHMCT-CET (Common Entrance Test)

There are several entrance exams for admission to Hotel Management programs. MAH-BHMCT-CET is conducted in Maharashtra for admission to a 3-year Hotel Management program. This is a computer-based test, with questions on English, Logical Reasoning, and General Knowledge. The total marks are 100, and the time allotted is 90 minutes. Forms are available in the last week of March and must be submitted by the first week of April. The exam is held in the third week of April. The fee is Rs. 800, and the eligibility is 10+2 in any stream.

EAT (Eligibility Assessment Test)

The Eligibility Assessment Test is for admission to the 3-year Hotel and Culinary Arts program at Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts. This is an online test, followed by a Written Ability Test (WAT) and a Personal Interview (PI). Forms are available in the fourth week of January and can be submitted until the last week of June. The fee is Rs. 1250.

BU-MAT (Undergraduate Management Aptitude Test)

BU-MAT is for the 4-year BHMCT and 3-year B.Sc. (H&HA) programs. It includes questions on Logical Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Scientific Knowledge, General Knowledge, and English Language. The exam is online, and the time allotted is 120 minutes. Forms are available in March, can be submitted until the third week of July, and the exam is held in the last week of July. The fee is Rs. 1500.

UGAT (Under Graduate Aptitude Test)

Various entrance exams are conducted in India for admission to courses like Hotel Management and BHM/BBA. UGAT (Under Graduate Aptitude Test) is for admission to a three-year Hotel Management program. It includes sections on English, Arithmetic and Data Analysis, Logical Reasoning, General Knowledge, Service, and Scientific Aptitude. The exam is 180 minutes long and is conducted in offline mode. The examination fee is Rs. 750. JMI-ET (JMI Entrance Test)

The JMI-ET (Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Test) is conducted for admission to the BTTM and BHM programs. It includes questions on Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, English, and General Awareness. This is an online exam and lasts for 90 minutes. An interview will also be conducted, and the exam fee is ₹700.

NMIMS-NPAT (National Test For Programs After 12th)

The NMIMS-NPAT (National Test for Programs After 12th) is conducted for admission to the BBA in Hospitality Operations and Management program. It includes questions on General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, and English. The exam is online and lasts for approximately 50 minutes. An interview will also be conducted. The exam fee is ₹1500. Students from any stream in 10+2 can apply for all three exams. The application and exam dates vary. Generally, a marking scheme of +1/-0.25 is applied in these exams.

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