NCHMCT JEE 2026 Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude: Syllabus, Topics, Preparation, Marking Scheme, Sample Papers

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As per the exam pattern for NCHM JEE, the NCHMCT JEE Question Paper 2026 will carry 30 questions. Candidates have to prepare strategically to make this 30 percent weightage help them score well. NCHMCT JEE Exam 2026 date has not been announced yet. Check important NCHM JEE preparation tips, syllabus, negative marking and more in this article.

As per the exam pattern for NCHM JEE, the Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude section will carry 30 per cent weightage in the NCHMCT JEE exam. Candidates must prepare strategically to make this 30 percent weightage help them score well. NCHMCT JEE Exam 2026 registration is live now. Check important NCHM JEE preparation tips, syllabus, negative marking and more to crack the Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude section in the exam.

NCHM JEE 2026 Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude Section: Syllabus, Topics, Marking Scheme, Prep Tips, Important Questions

NCHMCT JEE 2026: The Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude section carries only 30 per cent weightage in the NCHMCT JEE exam, yet it can prove to be a deciding factor for those aiming for the best Institute of Hotel Management (IHMs) in the country. As per the exam pattern for NCHM JEE, the NCHMCT JEE Question Paper will carry 30 questions. Therefore, not preparing for the Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude section can result in loss of marks in NCHM JEE exam. 

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the NCHMCT JEE Exam date 2026 and NCHM JEE exam pattern on December 26, 2025. NCHMCT JEE exam date 2026 is April 25, 2026. Candidates must prepare strategically to make this 30 percent weightage help them score well. The Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude section is considered to be one of the easiest among all sections; however, candidates must prepare a proper strategy to cover the complete syllabus. The questions in this section are based on the Class 10 standard. Applicants will have to relearn all the tricks in Mathematics to master the section. Students can also practice different mock tests to overcome any gap in their preparation for the NHCM JEE Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude.

Q:   How many questions will be asked from NCHMCT JEE Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude?
A:

There will be a total of 30 questions from the Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude. 

Q:   What type of reasoning questions appear in NCHM JEE?
A:

You get puzzles like Coding-Decoding, Patterns, Syllogism, and things about relations between people in NCHM JEE reasoning section. Some questions feel twisty, and you just try look careful and go step by step.

Q:   How does the NCHMCT JEE question paper with solutions help candidates?
A:

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.

Table of contents
  • NCHMCT JEE Syllabus 2026: Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude
  • NCHMCT JEE Exam Pattern 2026: Section-wise Weightage
  • NCHMCT JEE Marking Scheme 2026
  • NCHM JEE Previous Years Sample Papers
  • NCHM JEE Preparation Tips: Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude Section
  • NCHMCT JEE Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude Questions

NCHMCT JEE Syllabus 2026: Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude

Candidates can check the syllabus for NCHM JEE 2026 Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude section below:

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Topics

Elementary Mathematics

Number Systems

Arithmetic (Number Theory)

Square Roots

Cube Roots

Fractions and Decimals

HCF and LCM

Simplification

Variation

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Ratio and Proportion

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Compound Interest

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Work and Wage related questions

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NCHMCT JEE Exam Pattern 2026: Section-wise Weightage

Candidates can check the complete NCHMCT JEE 2026 exam pattern below:

Subject

No. of Questions

Marks

Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude

30 questions 

30 marks

Reasoning and Logical Deduction

30 questions

30 marks

General Knowledge & Current Affairs

30 questions 

30 marks 

English Language

60 questions

60 marks

Aplitude for Service Sector

50 questions

50 marks

Total

200 questions

200 marks

NCHMCT JEE Marking Scheme 2026

To prepare well for NCHM JEE 2026, candidates must understand the NCHMCT JEE Marking Scheme 2026:

Exam Section

Marks for Each Correct Answer

Marks for Each Incorrect Answer

Marks for Unanswered Question

Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude

+4

-1

0

Reasoning and Logical Deduction

+4

-1

0

General Knowledge & Current Affairs

+4

-1

0

English Language

+4

-1

0

Aptitude for Service Sector

+4

-1

0

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Q:   Why should candidates solve previous years’ NCHMCT JEE papers?
A:

Solving previous years' NCHMCT JEE papers helps candidates understand topic weightage and exam pattern. It also shows how questions are distributed across sections and how much time each section usually requires in the exam.

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NCHM JEE Preparation Tips: Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude Section

Candidates must keep the following things in mind while preparing for the Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude section for the NCHMCT JEE exam:

Clear your basics: Clearing the basics is the first step of NCHMCT JEE exam preparation for Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude section. If candidates feel that they do not have conceptual clarity on some topics, they must refer to their Class 8-10 NCERT books and clear their basics.  

Regular practice: Regular practice is the key to success in the NCHMCT JEE Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude section. Candidates should devote at least an hour every day to solving the Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude section of Class 10 difficulty level.

NCHMCT JEE question papers: Once candidates have practiced enough questions from each topic of Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude, they should attempt previous years’ NCHM JEE question papers and sample papers.

Learn shortcuts: When it comes to Mathematics, learning shortcuts to solve questions and calculations becomes extremely important. By using shortcuts, candidates will be able to solve the questions much more quickly than before, thereby saving ample time to attempt other sections.

Focus on accuracy: Candidates must ensure that all the calculations they do in the exam are 100 per cent accurate. Since there is a negative marking of one marks, making silly calculation errors can cost a lot.

NCHMCT JEE Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude Questions

Candidates can practice the NCHMCT JEE Numerical Ability questions from below:

Q. Which of the following is divisible by 13.
निम्नलिखि त में सेकौन-सी संख्या 13 सेविभाज्य है?

  • 91
  • 94
  • 96
  • 99

Q. Simplify : 7777 + 777 + 77 + 7
सरलीकरण करें : 7777 + 777 + 77 + 7 :

  • 8368
  • 8638
  • 8748
  • 8858

Q. Find the average of the following set of scores : 105, 235, 326, 422
निम्नलिखि त अंकोंके समूह का औसत बताइए : 105, 235, 326, 422

  • 222
  • 232
  • 252
  • 272

Q. Ramesh brought 15 magazines for Rs. 30 from one shop and 25 magazines for Rs. 38 from another. What is the average price he paid per magazine ?
रमेश नेएक दुकान से 30 रुपए की 15 पत्रि काएं खरीदींऔर दूसरी दुकान से 25 रुपए की 38 प्रत्रि काएं खरीदीं। उसके द्वा रा भुगतान की गई प्रति पत्रि का का औसत मूल्य क्या है?

  • INR 3
    3 रुपए
  • INR 33
    33 रुपए
  • INR 35
    35 रुपए
  • INR 37
    37 रुपए

Q. Find a number such that when 7 is subtracted from 3 times the number, the result is 9 more than twice.
ऐसी संख्या बताएं, जिसके 3 गुना में से 7 को घटानेपर परि णाम उस संख्या के दुगनेसे 9 अधिक होता है।

  • 10
  • 12
  • 14
  • 16

Q. The sum of the squares of two positive integers is 130 and the difference of their squares is 32.
The sum of the number is
दो धनात्मक पूर्णांकोंके वर्गों का योगफल 130 हैऔर उसके वर्गों का अंतर 32 है। इन अंकोंका योगफल क्या होगा?

  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16

Q. Evaluate : 80% of 480 + 25% of 640
मूल्यांकन करें : 480 का 80% + 640 का 25% :

  • 444
  • 544
  • 644
  • 744

Q. The present population of the villages is 6200. If the number of males increases by 12% and the number of female increases by 16%, then the population will become 7072. What is the present
population of females in the village ?
एक गांव की वर्तमान जनसंख्या 6200 है। यदि पुरुर्षों की संख्या में 12 प्रतिशत की वृद्धि होती हैऔर महिलाओंकी संख्या में 16 प्रतिशत की वृद्धि होती है, तो जनसंख्या 7072 हो जाएगी। उस गांव में महिलाओंकी वर्तमान जनसंख्या क्या है?

  • 3200
  • 3300
  • 3400
  • 3500

Q. Sarla invests Rs. 97,200 which is 18% of her annual income, in fixed deposits. What is her monthly income ?
सरला नेसावधि जमा खातेमें 97,200 रुपए का निवेश किया है, जो उसकी वार्षिक आय का 18 प्रतिशत है। उसकी मासिक आय क्या है?

  • INR 50,000
    50,000 रुपए
  • INR 45,000
    45,000 रुपए
  • INR 40,000
    40,000 रुपए
  • INR 35,000
    35,000 रुपए

Q. 100 bananas are bought at rate of Rs. 400 and sold at the rate of Rs. 60 per dozen. The percentage of profit or loss is
100 केले 400 रुपए मूल्य पर खरीदेजातेहैं और उन्हें 60 रुपए प्रति दर्जन की दर सेबेचा जाता है। इसमें लाभ या हानि का प्रतिशत क्या है?

  • 10% gain
    10% प्रतिशत लाभ
  • 25% gain
    25% प्रतिशत लाभ
  • 10% loss
    10% प्रतिशत हानि
  • 25% loss
    25% प्रतिशत हानि

Q. Which of the following is divisible by 11?
निम्नलिखि त में सेकौन-सी संख्या 11 सेविभाज्य है?

  • 901
  • 1001
  • 1101
  • 1201

Q. What is the sum of first 20 odd natural numbers?
प्रथम 20 विषम प्रा कृतिक अंकोंका घनयोग क्या है?

  • 100
  • 200
  • 300
  • 400

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