The Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM) under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, has officially released the operational schedule for the IITTM Admission Entrance Test (IIAT) 2026 – Second Round. This admission cycle regulates seat allocation for the flagship MBA (Tourism & Travel Management) and BBA (Tourism & Travel) programs for the academic session 2026–27.
If you are looking to secure a seat at IITTM Gwalior, Noida, Bhubaneswar, Nellore, or Goa, this second round represents the final major intake channel for this academic year. Below is the verified schedule, eligibility criteria, and the mandatory action steps required to sit for the evaluation.
1. IIAT 2026 Second Round Examination Schedule
The entrance channel is split into two mandatory qualifying phases: the proctor-based written test and the face-to-face evaluation cycle.
| Milestone Component | Event Date | Mode / Venue Matrix |
| IIAT Written Exam (Round 2) | 07 June 2026 | Online Proctor-Based (Home) |
| Written Exam Duration | 1 Hour (60 Minutes) | Dedicated Student Login Slot |
| GD, PI & Counselling Cycle | 10 June 2026 | Designated Regional Campuses |
| Mandatory Confirmation Form | Active Now | Online Submission Node |
📌 Important Security Note: Login credentials, specific time slots, and access codes for the online proctored exam will be pushed directly to registered applicants via their verified Email IDs and WhatsApp numbers prior to the test date. Ensure you monitor your spam folder.
2. Designated GD/PI Center Locations
Candidates must report physically for the Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds on June 10, 2026. The evaluation will be hosted across the following five official institutional hubs:
- IITTM Gwalior (Main Campus, Madhya Pradesh)
- IITTM Noida (Delhi NCR Region)
- IITTM Bhubaneswar (Odisha)
- IITTM Nellore (Andhra Pradesh)
- NIWS Goa (National Institute of Water Sports / IITTM Goa Campus)
3. Eligibility Matrix & Written Test Exemptions
Admission tracking follows two separate entry tracks. Only candidates meeting the following criteria can access the GD/PI counseling floors:
Track 1: IIAT Exam Takers
Candidates appearing for the 1-hour online proctor-based IIAT exam on 07 June 2026.
Track 2: National Exam Exemption Channel
Candidates who possess a valid scorecard from recognized national-level testing agencies generated between 01 June 2025 and 31 May 2026.
- Approved National Exams: CUET-UG, CUET-PG, MAT, CAT, CMAT, XAT, GMAT, or ATMA.
- Exemption Policy: Applicants holding these valid scores are exempted from the IIAT written exam and are cleared to jump straight to the GD/PI rounds on June 10.
4. IITTM Selection & Weightage Criteria
The final institutional merit list calculation depends entirely on your entry channel:
For IIAT 2026 Test Takers
- Written Entrance Examination (IIAT): 70% total weightage
- Group Discussion, Personal Interview & Counselling: 30% total weightage
For National Scorecard Holders
- Selection Base: Normalized score rank from your submitted scorecard (CAT/MAT/CUET) + Performance evaluation during the physical GD/PI session.
5. Mandatory Action: GD/PI Confirmation Form
Participation in the GD/PI round is strictly mandatory to unlock final seat allocation. To register your slot and select your center, you must submit the official confirmation tracker immediately.
- Official Slot Registration Link: IITTM 2026 Slot Booking Portal
FAQs
When is the IITTM IIAT 2026 Second Round Exam date?
The IITTM Admission Entrance Test (IIAT) 2026 Second Round written exam is scheduled for 07 June 2026. It is a 1-hour online proctor-based test.
What is the date for IITTM GD/PI and Counselling 2026?
The physical Group Discussion (GD), Personal Interview (PI), and document counseling process will take place on 10 June 2026 across all regional IITTM campuses.
Who is exempted from the IIAT 2026 written exam?
Students who hold valid scorecards from CUET-UG, CUET-PG, CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, GMAT, or ATMA conducted between June 1, 2025, and May 31, 2026, do not need to take the written IIAT. They can directly fill out the confirmation form for the GD/PI round.
Where are the IIAT 2026 GD/PI centers located?
The physical evaluation rounds will be held at five distinct institutional campuses: IITTM Gwalior, IITTM Noida, IITTM Bhubaneswar, IITTM Nellore, and NIWS Goa.
