Colleges accepting NCHMCT JEE 2026 Scores/ Ranks: Check Admission Process and Seat Intake
National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Examination 2026 ( NCHMCT JEE )
NCHMCT JEE 2026 Result
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NCHMCT JEE application process is ongoing. Students can start NCHMCT JEE registration 2026 @exams.nta.nic.in. The National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology will release the NCHMCT JEE Seat Allotment 2026 college-wise after the exam is over. Check here for the list of colleges accepting NCHMCT JEE 2026 scores for the academic year 2026-27. The NCHMCT JEE is held for admission to the BSc (HHA) course offered jointly by NCHMCT and IGNOU.
NCHMCT JEE Seat Allotment 2026: In 2025, the first NCHM JEE seat allotment list was released on May 31 by the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology. Based on the previous year's schedule, the NCHMCT JEE 2026 first seat allotment result is expected to be announced around the same period, most likely between the end of May and June 2026. The allotment list will include seats offered by approximately 21 Central IHMs, 25 State IHMs, one PSU IHM, and 27 Private IHMs affiliated with NCHMCT.
The number of seats available for admission to Institutes of Hotel Management (IHM) through NCHMCT JEE exam has been going up each year. For 2025, the NCHMCT JEE counselling website announced that a total of 12,707 seats are available. Students can check the table below to see the seat details for admission through the NCHMCT JEE exam.
Seats on offer for admission at Institutes of Hotel Management (IHM) through NCHMCT JEE scores have been increasing over the years. In 2025, the NCHMCT JEE counselling website has informed that 12,707 seats are up for grabs based on performance in this national-level hospitality entrance exam. Candidates can go through the seats available for admission through NCHMCT JEE exam in the table below:
| Year of NCHMCT JEE Exam |
No. of Seats Available for Admission |
|---|---|
| 2017 |
8,124 seats |
| 2018 |
8,738 seats |
| 2019
|
8,684 [BSc Hospitality and Hotel Administration (BSc HHA)] seats |
| 158 [BSc HHA course with vegetarian cooking option] seats |
|
| 2020 |
12,695 seats |
| 2022 |
12,045 seats |
| 2023 |
12,695 seats (until revised) |
| 2024 |
12,707 (revised) |
| 2025 |
12,627 |
Candidates can check the list of participating colleges and the number of seats available for admission through NCHMCT JEE. Earlier, only six Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs) offered the BSc Hospitality and Hotel Administration course with a vegetarian practical option. However, this option is now available at all affiliated IHMs across India.
According to the official information, the BSc HHA programme is offered in both Generic and Vegetarian formats. Candidates who opt for the vegetarian stream will attend only vegetarian practical classes, while all theory classes will be the same as those attended by students in the regular programme.
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NCHMCT JEE 2026: Seats on offer at Colleges Accepting Scores
Candidates can go through seats in BSc Hospitality Management course offered at colleges accepting NCHMCT JEE 2025 scores for admission. You can expect a similar pattern in admission for NCHM JEE 2026 too.
Seats offered by the Central Government-aided IHMs
| Name of the institute | Number of seats |
|---|---|
| IHM New Delhi, Est 1962 | 321 |
| IHM Hyderabad | 300 |
| IHM Lucknow, Est 1969 | 360 |
| IHM Gwalior, Est 1987 | 315 |
| IHM Kolkata, Est 1963 | 400 |
| IHM Chandigarh, Est 1990 | 303 |
| IHM Goa, Est 1968 | 443 |
| IHM Gurdaspur, Est 1994 | 247 |
| IHM Guwahati, Est 1984 | 242 |
| IHM Hajipur, Est 1998 | 300 |
| IHM Jaipur, Est 1989 | 316 |
| IHM Shillong, Est 2002 | 169 |
| IHM Shimla, Est 1984 | 400 |
| IHM Srinagar, Est 1982 | 213 |
| IHM Kovalam, Est 1990 | 298 |
Seats offered by the State Government aided IHMs
Seats offered by State Government-aided IHMs are allocated to candidates through NCHMCT JEE counselling process. These institutes operate under the guidance of respective state governments. They follow same academic standards as central and private IHMs. The number of seats may vary from one institute to another, depending on their capacity and state policies. Admission of students is based on merit and reservation rules set by government.
| Name of the institute | Number of seats |
|---|---|
| Chandigarh Institute of Hotel Management, Est 1973 | 137 |
| Delhi Institute of Hotel Management, Est 1983 | 96 |
| IHM Dehradun, Est 2006 | 147 |
| IHM Faridabad, Est 1989 | 140 |
| SIHM Gangtok, Est 1990 | 84 |
| SIHM Jodhpur, Est 1996 | 120 |
| SIHM Kozhikode, Est 1981 | 126 |
| IHM Kurukshetra, Est 2008 | 130 |
| IHM Bathinda, Est 2009 | 120 |
| SIHM Hamirpur, Est 2009 | 120 |
| IHM Silvassa, Est 2010 | 105 |
| SIHM Tiruchirapalli, Est 1981 | 90 |
| SIHM Rohtak, Est 2009 | 160 |
| SIHM Pondicherry, Est 1991 | 120 |
| SIHM Panipat, Est 1973 | 120 |
| Dr YSR NITHM, Est 2004 | 120 |
| SIHM Indore, Est 2012 | 120 |
| SIHM Tirupati, Est 2009 | 60 |
| SIHM Yamuna Nagar, Est 2015 | 100 |
| Telangana State Institute of Hotel Management, Est 2011 | 60 |
| SIHM Durgapur | 120 |
| SIHM Balangir, Est 2004 | 60 |
| SIHM Gaya, Est 2009 | 60 |
| SIHM Ranchi, Est 2019 | 60 |
| SIHM Udaipur, Est 1989 | 60 |
Seats offered by the Private IHMs
Candidates can also seek admission to several private Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs) that accept NCHMCT JEE scores for the BSc Hospitality and Hotel Administration programme. The table below lists the participating private IHMs along with the number of seats available for admission.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
Dear reader,
You should register for the online counseling process as soon as the NCHMCT JEE 2026 results are out, fill up your chosen college choices, and lock them before the deadlines. To guarantee your seat at an IHM after seat allocation, finish the document verification process and pay the acc
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Dear reader,
Since central IHMs usually close at significantly higher scores, it is difficult for the General category to get an IHM seat with less than 100 marks. Nonetheless, there can still be openings in State IHMs or during subsequent counseling rounds.
In a similar vein, LPU provides top-notch
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Dear reader,
An excellent substitute is the top-notch Hotel Management programme offered by LPU. With a dedicated on-campus hotel, foreign internship opportunities, and a remarkable placement record with luxury worldwide businesses, LPU guarantees that students, regardless of their entrance rank, ha
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Dear reader,
LPU is a top option for students who want to work in the hospitality industry but have an NCHMCT JEE score below 100. The university offers a top-notch Hotel Management programme with an operational hotel on campus, a variety of international internship opportunities, and a stellar plac
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
No, admission through NCHMCT JEE is mainly conducted via the official counselling process.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The NCHMCT JEE counselling process is conducted online based on AIR, category, seat availability, and candidate preferences.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Many students assume this section is easy and skip preparation for it. That is a mistake. Revise hospitality basics, food and beverage service, front office operations, and general etiquette to score well.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
You should give at least 10 to 12 full mock tests in the last month. Space them out across four weeks. Always review your mistakes after every mock test.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
No. Last month is for revision only. Starting new topics at this stage creates confusion and wastes time. Focus only on topics you have already studied and improve accuracy
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
You should study 6 to 8 hours daily in last month. Divide time across all sections. Give extra time to your weak areas. Avoid studying more than 9 hours.
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