GNIHM JET Exam Dates 2026: Check Exam Schedule Here

Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management Joint Entrance Test 2026 ( GNIHM JET )

Porishmita Paul
Updated on Jul 7, 2025 15:47 IST

By Porishmita Paul, Associate Senior Executive

GNIHM JET 2026 Dates - The Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management has not announced the exam dates of JET 2026 yet. GNIHM JET Exam is likely to be held in January. The GNIHM JET Applications Form will be made available in online mode at gnihm.ac.in. GNIHM JET 2026 will be held in several phases throughout the year. The exam will be held in online mode as well as, at designated test centres. Candidates can register for GNIHM JET 2026 as per the next slot available in a month. 

Q:   GNIHM JET Exam is conducted in online or offline mode?
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GNIHM JET 2026 will be held in several phases throughout the year. The exam will be held in online mode as well as, at designated test centres. The written test is held for those students who are interested to taking admission in Guru Nanak IHM. It is a 60 minutes ( 1 hours) written test with 60 Multiple Choice Questions and five brief descriptive type questions. Total marks are 120. Questions are generally from English, Aptitude, General Knowledge & current affairs. Candidates must note that there is no negative marking on the answers. You can register and appear for the examination at free of cost. 

Q:   How to apply for GNIHM JET 2026?
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Candidates can apply for GNIHM JET 2026 in two ways mentioned below:

GNIHM JET 2026 Application Procedure - A

Students can collect the GNIHM JET application form and prospectus from Guru Nanak IHM campus by paying INR 1000 by cash, cheque or Demand Draft that is drawn in favour of “ Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management“ and is payable at Kolkata. This duly filled application form needs to be submitted by in person or by post at the Guru Nanak IHM Kolkata campus.

GNIHM JET 2026 Application Procedure - B

Students can download the GNIHM JET application form and prospectus from Guru Nanak IHM Website and submit the filled up application form (either by in person or by post) at Guru Nanak IHM Kolkata campus by paying an application fee of Rs 1,000 by cash, cheque or Demand Draft that is drawn in favour of “Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management” such that it is payable at Kolkata.

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  • GNIHM JET 2026 Exam Day Schedule
  • GNIHM JET 2026 Important Dates
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GNIHM JET 2026 Exam Day Schedule

On the exam day, candidates taking GNIHM JET 2026 have to follow the schedule as under: 

Events Timings
Starting the test (if online from home) 30 minutes before the exam timings
Reporting the test centres (if selected exam from test centre option) 60 minutes before the exam timings
Exam duration 90 minutes
Exiting from exam  15 minutes after the exam ends

 

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Q:   Is it compulsory to take the GNIHM JET to get into hotel management?
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No,   it is not compulsory to take the GNIHM JET to get into hotel management. You can appear in any other entrance exam to get into hotel management colleges. You can also pursue Diploma- and degree-level hotel management courses without taking an entrance exam. The following are some of the colleges available to you: 1. Jindal School of Hotel Management 2. Ashok Institute of Hospitality and Tourism Management 3. Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management 4. Amrapali Institute of Hotel Management You can explore these colleges in detail at this link: https://www.shiksha.com/hospitality-travel/hotel-hospitality-management/colleges/colleges-india.

Q:   What are the eligibility criteria for the GNIHM JET Exam?
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The eligibility criteria are different for UG and PG level courses offered at Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management. To secure admission in UG-level hospitality courses candidates should have completed their 10+2 or higher secondary examination. The eligibility criteria for PG courses are such that aspirants should hold a graduation degree from any stream. GNIHM offers a Diploma in Hotel and Hospitality Operation at both the UG and PG level. Thus, the eligibility criteria for this course state that candidates should have cleared their Class 10 or Class 12 or graduated in any stream.

GNIHM JET 2026 Important Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of GNIHM JET 2026 exam

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Answered a week ago

Courses that require the GNIHM JET for admission are BHSM (Bachelor in Hospitality Services & Management), BHMCT (Bachelor in Hotel Management and Catering Technology), BSc in Hospitality & Hotel Management (H), and MSc/MBA in Hospitality and Hotel Management.

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GNIHM JET full form is Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management Joint Entrance Test. GNIHM JET is conducted by Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management for admission to its hospitality and hotel management programs.

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The GNIHM JET General Knowledge syllabus covers questions on books and authors, inventions, awards, currencies, sports, world organisations, and natural events.

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