How to Prepare for NCHMCT JEE 2025 in 2 Months: Strategy, Plan and Important Topics
National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Examination 2026 ( NCHMCT JEE )
Registration - 26 Dec '25 - 25 Jan '26
NCHMCT JEE is a national level entrance test for admission to BSc (Hospitality & Hotel Administration) courses offered at top hotel management colleges in India. Check here how to prepare for NCHMCT JEE 2025 in just two months with an effective strategy.
The hotel management entrance exam, NCHMCT JEE will be held on April 27, 2025. NCHMCT JEE Dates were announced in the official notification. It is the correct time to follow a two-monthly preparation strategy for NCHMCT JEE 2025 as only a few months are left. To make sure that the last two months before NCHMCT JEE 2025 are utilised efficiently, candidates must have a plan of action. Read the article to know how to prepare for NCHM JEE 2025 in 2 months.
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NCHMCT JEE 2025 will be held from 10 am to 1 pm. As per the NCHMCT JEE Exam Pattern, there will be 200 MCQs each carrying 4 marks. Thus, the total marks in the exam are 800, but there will be a negative marking of 1 mark for any wrong attempt. The exam will be held in CBT mode across 78 cities in India.
Here are the ways to prepare for NCHMCT JEE 2025 in 2 months:
- Two-month Preparation Strategy for NCHMCT JEE 2025
- Know your strengths and prepare accordingly
- Prepare as per the weightage
- Take mock tests
- Know the topics to study
- Prepare using the appropriate books
- Maintaining the mindset for the exam
Two-month Preparation Strategy for NCHMCT JEE 2025
The last months must be utilised strategically. The days left before the exam must be divided into four cycles:
- Cycle 1: Prepare the topics that are important and have not yet been started
- Cycle 2: Revise the important topics
- Cycle 3: Review the preparation by taking mock tests
- Cycle 4: Prepare the topics that need more attention
Know your strengths and prepare accordingly
Not all topics need equal attention. Some of us are good with GK and some are good with maths, while others have a stronghold over English. Hence know what section of NCHMCT JEE you are most confident about. The sections that are not much under your expertise must be prepared with full attention. The exam has negative marking, therefore, candidates cannot play guessing games on the paper. Therefore make sure that all sections of the exam are well prepared. Pay attention to sections you are weak at and try to perfect them.
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Prepare as per the weightage
The last 2 months are crucial and candidates can waste any day on irrelevant topics. Therefore candidates must utilise the time left wisely and prepare the topics that carry maximum marks in the exam. The English language section has the maximum weightage in NCHMCT JEE 2025, hence make sure to prepare all topics from this section. Aptitude for Service Sector is the next section with the most weightage, prepare this section with diligently.
Take mock tests
Since NCHMCT JEE is held in CBT mode, candidates must practise mock tests. Taking NCHMCT JEE mock tests will help the candidates with the following:
- Time management
- Get accustomed to the online exam format
- Plan and implement different strategies for the exam
- Reduce the exam nervousness
- Keep track of progress
Know the topics to study
The sections in the NCHMCT JEE 2025 exam includes Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude, Reasoning & Logical Deductions, General Knowledge & Current Affair, English Language and Aptitude for Service Sector. However, the candidates must know what are the topics to study under each of these sections for focused preparation. Check below what are the topics asked in each of the sections of NCHMCT JEE:
| Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude |
Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Time & Distance, Ratio & Proportion, Fractions & Decimals, Square Root, Simplification, Logarithm, Unitary Method, HCF & LCM etc. |
| Reasoning & Logical Deductions |
Statement Conclusion, Symmetry, Coding & Decoding, Series, Syllogism, Blood Relation, DI, Analytical reasoning, Linear & Complex arrangement, symbols & notations, statement assumptions etc. |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs |
Prizes & Awards, World Statistics, Inventions & Discoveries, International Organisations, Sports, Disasters, Currencies, Books etc. |
| English Language |
Fill in the blanks, Paragraph/Sentence completion, Idioms & Phrases, Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies, Vocabulary, Spelling Error, One Word Substitution etc. |
| Aptitude for Service Sector |
English Language: Aptitude for Service Sector: Service Sector related aptitude questions |
Prepare using the appropriate books
To prepare for the exam, appropriate books must be referred. Not all books will have the topics from which questions are framed in NCHMCT JEE. Here are some books that have the topics from which NTA frames questions in the exam:
- The Ultimate Guide For Hotel Management by “Arihant Publishers” - most recommended
- Pearson’s English
- Lucent’s GK
- Pratiyogita Darpan
- Quantitative Aptitude by RS Aggarwal
- R Gupta’s book for Hotel Management
Maintaining the mindset for the exam
Appear for the exam with a cool mindset. Candidates are advised to not get over-excited or have anxiety while appearing for the exam or while preparing. The exam can be cracked with a confident mindset easily.
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NCHMCT JEE question paper with solutions helps you understand which topics are important. It also gives clarity on question types and helps improve problem-solving approach through regular practice.
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Yes, taking NCHMCT JEE mock tests help you understand how much time to spend on each question. Regular practice of NCHMCT JEE mock tests improves time management skills. It also helps students complete exam within given time.
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National Testing Agency provides free NCHMCT JEE mock tests for candidates. These practice tests help students understand the real exam pattern and question style before appearing for the actual exam.
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During NCHMCT JEE mock test, candidates can see a live timer on the screen. They can move between questions using the previous and next buttons, just like in the real computer-based exam.
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NCHM JEE mock tests help candidates improve their speed and accuracy. They also make students familiar with exam interface, reduce exam fear, and help build confidence before actual NCHMCT JEE exam.
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Candidates need to register first by entering basic details to access NCHMCT JEE mock exam. After successful registration, they can log in and start the NCHMCT JEE 2026 mock test from the official platform.
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Candidates need to register first by entering basic details to access NCHMCT JEE mock exam. After successful registration, they can log in and start NCHMCT JEE 2026 mock test from the official platform.
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You can download NCHMCT JEE answer key on NCHMCT official page. Authorities will release it after the test. Keep a copy saved with you for future reference.
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In NCHMCT JEE exam, 4 marks are given for each correct response. And -1 for each incorrect response. There are no marks for un attempted questions and negative marking for Non MCQ questions.