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AIHM Entrance Exam

Overview

Ahmedabad Institute of Hospitality Management (AIHM) is an AICTE recognized B-school established in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It is a place where knowledge is experiential and a place where curiosity is rewarded. AIHM offers the following 2 years full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programs. 

 

  • PGDM in Financial Management
  • PGDM in Marketing & Sales Management
  • PGDM in Hospitality Management 

 

Candidates aspiring for Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) in AIHM need to appear for the AIHM Entrance Exam (AEE) which is conducted in online.  

AEE Last date for Exam registration
AEE merit declaration 
AEE exam  date
2 hours online exam.

Eligibility Criteria: 

  • Passed Bachelors (any stream) with 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 and obtained at least 45% marks (5% relaxation for reserved category) in graduation.
  • Those who are studying in final semester of graduation are also eligible for provisional admission.
  • CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, MAT, GMAT or the common entrance examinations (if any) conducted by the respective state government with last 1 year result from the date of application will be considered valid.
  • The fulfilment of minimum eligibility criteria does not ensure short-listing for PGDM at AIHM.

Structure of AIHM Entrance Examination (AEE):

AEE is aimed to test the aptitude ability, logical thinking, knowledge of business world and English language of the candidates. It consists of four sections namely Quantitative Aptitude (QA), Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation (LR&DI), Business Affairs (BA) and English Comprehension (EC). There will be 100 questions and each question carries 1 mark.

Sr No. Section No. of Questions / Weighatge
1 Quantitative Aptitude (QA) 30
2 Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation (LR&DI) 30
3 Business Affairs (BA) 20
4 English Comprehension (EC) 20
  • In AEE all questions are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) type.
  • Exam duration is 2 hours.
  • There is no negative marking for wrong answer.
  • The results declared by AIHM for AEE will be final and subjected to no revaluation / recounting.
  • Any malpractices or unfair means of practices in AEE will lead to disqualification hence not eligible for further admission process.

Selection Process at AIHM:

Candidates are selected for admissions at AIHM based on their performance in entrance examination, group discussions, personal interview, previous academic performance and participation in extra-curricular activities.

1. Entrance Exam

CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, MAT, GMAT or the common entrance examinations (if any) conducted by the respective state government with last 1 year result from the date of application will be considered valid. If student has not appeared/qualified in any of the above mentioned entrance examinations, then he/she must appear for AIHM entrance examination (AEE).

2. Group Discussion & Personal Interview

Candidates have to undergo group discussion and personal interview for the second stage of admission process.

3. Previous Academic Performance

Candidates who have participated at district/state/national/international level in sports/extra-curricular activities are encouraged in the admissions at AIHM.  

The weightage for selection at AIHM is mentioned in below table.

4. Extra-curricular Activities

Candidates are selected for admissions at AIHM based on their performance in entrance examination, group discussions, personal interview, previous academic performance and participation in extra-curricular activities.

Sr No. Section Criteria Weighatge
1 Qualifying Rank in CAT / MAT / XAT / ATMA / CMAT /GMAT or AEE 35%
2 Group Discussion & Personal Interview 40%
3 Academic Performance 20%
4 Sports, Extra-curricular Activities 5%

Students will get selected for AIHM admissions based on their merit. The merit list and waiting list of the selected candidates will be displayed on AIHM website only.  

The seat allocation for PGDM program of AIHM is subjected to fees payment and submission of original documents before due date.

Terms and Conditions:

  • AEE examination is mandatory for all those who have not appeared/qualified in CAT / MAT / XAT / ATMA / CMAT / GMAT.  

  • Registration for AEE is mandatory.
  • Candidates who are waiting for the results of any of the above mentioned examinations are advised to appear in AEE.
  • Hall tickets will be issued to those candidates only who have paid AEE registration fees and meet the eligibility criteria.
  • Fee is not refundable in any circumstances.
  • Candidates must provide valid email id and mobile number in the registration form which should be maintained throughout the process.
  • Any incorrect information / document produced / violation of selection process at any stage by any candidate will lead to disqualification of candidature for admission in to PGDM at AIHM.
  • AIHM will not encourage shifting from online to offline mode or vice-a-versa.
  • The decision of AIHM is final regarding date and time of the AEE, change of mode of exam and result declaration.
  • Candidates have to reach to the exam centre 30 minutes before the commencement of the examination. Late appearance (more than 10 minutes) for AEE will lead to disqualification.
  • AIHM Examination committee decision will be final for any cause.
  • The examination will be valid for particular year admission cycle only.
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Those applicants who have not taken any competitive examination can opt for taking 'AIHM Entrance Test'.