IHM-wise Opening & Closing Ranks 2026

NCHMCT JEE 2026 IHM-wise Opening and Closing Ranks are available for candidates who participated in the NCHMCT JEE counselling process. Check the Round 1 and Round 2 cutoff ranks for Central, State, PSU, and Private IHMs here. Use the ranks to make better choices during NCHMCT JEE counselling.

IHM-wise Opening & Closing Ranks 2026: The NCHMCT JEE 2026 opening and closing ranks have been released after the counselling seat allotment process. Candidates can check the institute-wise and category-wise cutoff ranks to understand which IHM accepted admissions at a particular rank. The opening rank is the first rank at which a seat was allotted in an institute, while the closing rank is the last rank at which admission was offered in that round.

The NCHMCT JEE is conducted for admission to the three-year B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration programme offered by participating Institutes of Hotel Management. Admission is done through centralised online counselling on the basis of the candidate's All India Rank, category, seat availability, and college choices filled during counselling. Candidates can also check the NCHMCT JEE cutoff to understand the expected rank needed for admission to top IHMs.

For 2026, IHM Delhi Pusa, IHM Mumbai, IHM Kolkata, IHM Chennai, IHM Bengaluru, IHM Hyderabad, IHM Goa, and IHM Lucknow remained among the popular choices. However, candidates should not select an IHM only on the basis of its closing rank. They should also check location, fees, hostel availability, placement support, course facilities, and career goals before filling their college preferences.

NCHMCT JEE 2026 IHM-wise Opening and Closing Ranks

The following tables provide the IHM-wise opening and closing ranks 2026 for NCHMCT JEE counselling. These ranks are useful for candidates who want to know the admission range for each participating IHM. Candidates should use these ranks only as a reference because seat allotment can change in every round depending on vacancies, category, and the choices filled by candidates.

NCHMCT JEE Round 1 Cutoff 2026

The NCHMCT JEE Round 1 cutoff shows the opening and closing ranks at which seats were allotted in the first round of counselling. Candidates who did not get their preferred IHM in Round 1 could choose to float their seat or take part in the next counselling round as per the official counselling rules.

NCHMCT JEE Round 2 Cutoff 2026

The Round 2 cutoff was released after considering vacant seats and candidate preferences after Round 1. The closing rank in Round 2 can be higher than Round 1 in some IHMs because more seats become available after candidates withdraw or move to another institute.

How to Use NCHMCT JEE Opening and Closing Ranks?

Candidates should compare their NCHMCT JEE All India Rank with the opening and closing rank of each IHM before filling choices. The rank data helps candidates make a balanced preference list with dream colleges, target colleges, and safer college options. You can also check the NCHMCT JEE participating colleges before finalising your choices.

• Best IHM: The top IHMs have a higher cutoff.

• Target IHM: Check the last ranks of colleges that are closer to your rank.

• Safe IHM: An institute where the previous closing rank is much higher than your rank.

• Category: Always check ranks for your own category, such as Open, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, or PwD.

• Round-wise change: Do not ignore Round 2 ranks, as seats may be available at a higher rank in the next round.

What is Opening Rank and Closing Rank in NCHMCT JEE?

The NCHMCT JEE opening rank is the first rank at which a candidate received an allotment in an IHM for a particular category. The NCHMCT JEE closing rank is the last rank at which the institute offered a seat in that counselling round. These ranks are released institute-wise, category-wise, and round-wise on the counselling portal.

For example, if an IHM has an Open category closing rank of 3,000, candidates with an All India Rank around or better than 3,000 may have a chance of getting admission. However, it does not guarantee a seat because the final allotment depends on choices, seat availability, category, and the ranks of other candidates.

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Counselling and Seat Allotment

The NCHMCT JEE counselling is conducted online for admission to participating IHMs. Students have to register and participate in the counselling after filling their preferences of colleges. Based on the ranking and document verification, the seat allotment for IHM admission will be done.

 Admission is offered on the basis of merit and the choices filled by candidates. Check the official NCHMCT counselling portal for the latest schedule and instructions.

Candidates who receive a seat should carefully check the reporting date, document verification requirements, seat acceptance fee, and willingness option. They should also read the NCHMCT JEE admission process and keep all required documents ready before reporting to the allotted institute.