NTA conducted NCHMCT JEE from 3 pm to 6 pm on August 29, 2020. Take a look at section-wise analysis of NCHMCT JEE exam.
NCHMCT JEE 2020 is one of the first national-level entrance exams that was conducted when COVID-19 pandemic has reached its peak in India. The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted NCHMCT JEE 2020 from 3 pm to 6 pm today, August 29. NTA ensured that all necessary safety measures were in place for conducting NCHMCT JEE 2020 across 86 test cities in the country.
A three-hour duration test, NCHMCT JEE 2020 was conducted as a computer-based test (CBT). The questions asked in NCHMCT JEE 2020 were along expected lines and the test pattern was similar to that of past years’ papers of this hospitality entrance exam. The test paper was not difficult to attempt but most of the students were paranoid about appearing for the exam at their allotted NCHMCT JEE exam centre amid COVID-19 pandemic.
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NCHMCT JEE 2020 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
There were no changes in NCHMCT JEE 2020 exam pattern or marking scheme for the paper as compared to last year. There were a total of 200 questions that aspirants had to attempt in 180 minutes duration. Total weightage for NCHMCT JEE 2020 exam was 800 marks. There was negative marking in the hospitality entrance exam.
| NCHMCT JEE Exam Section |
Marks for Each Correct Answer |
Marks for Each Incorrect Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude |
+4 |
-1 |
| Reasoning and Logical Deduction |
+4 |
-1 |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs |
+4 |
-1 |
| English Language |
+4 |
-1 |
| Aptitude for Service Sector |
+4 (Graded Marking) |
-1 |
| Maximum Marks |
800 |
|
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NCHMCT JEE 2020 Section-Wise Exam Analysis
On the basis of NCHM JEE 2020 scores, aspirants can secure admission to 21 Central Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs), 25 state IHMs, one Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) IHM, 24 private IHMs, and 13 food craft institutes affiliated with NCHMCT. Go through the list of colleges accepting NCHMCT JEE 2020 scores for admission.
The section-wise analysis of questions asked in the hotel management entrance exam is mentioned in the table below.
| NCHMCT JEE 2020 Exam Section |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude |
Moderate |
| Reasoning and Logical Deduction |
Easy to Moderate |
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs |
Easy |
| English Language |
Easy |
| Aptitude for Service Sector |
Easy to Moderate |
NCHMCT JEE 2020 Analysis of Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude Section
Basic school-level Mathematics questions were asked in the Numerical Ability section of NCHMCT JEE 2020. Some of the topics from which questions were asked include Time and Work, Time-Distance-Speed, Work and Wages, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Area of Triangles & Rectangles, Percentage & Laws, HCF, LCM, and Ratios.
NCHMCT JEE 2020 Analysis of Reasoning and Logical Deduction Section
This section of NCHMCT JEE exam consisted of questions that were simple and could be solved by applying basic logic. Questions in this section of the exam were asked equally from almost all the topics. Some topics from which maximum questions were asked were Blood Relations, Number Series, Verbal Reasoning as well as Statement and Assumptions.
NCHMCT JEE 2020 Analysis of General Knowledge & Current Affairs Section
This section comprised questions from static GK from subjects such as History and Science There were also many questions on recent happenings in India and the world.
NCHMCT JEE 2020 Analysis of English Language Section
As is the case every year, the English section of NCHMCT JEE exam consisted of Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary questions. Each Reading Comprehension passage was followed by 4-5 questions. Vocabulary questions were from topics such as Antonyms, Synonyms, Mark the Correct Word/ Sentence, Fill in the Blanks, etc. The questions asked in this section of NCHMCT JEE 2020 were of Class 12 level.
NCHMCT JEE 2020 Analysis of Aptitude for Service Sector Section
This section of NCHMCT JEE exam consists of questions related to the hotel industry. This was the easiest section of the exam but the only thing to keep in mind while attempting the Aptitude for Service Sector section of NCHMCT JEE 2020 is that there is graded marking in this section and students need to justify why they have selected a particular option in each question asked.
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For NCHMCT JEE Reasoning preparation, practice questions on blood relations, syllogisms, coding-decoding, and series.
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For NCHMCT JEE Numerical Ability, study basic maths topics like percentages, profit and loss, averages, and time-speed-distance.
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You should study at least 3–4 hours daily for NCHMCT JEE preparation. Quality study matters more than long hours.
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Yes, students can get information on NCHMCT JEE exam on NTA website. NTA also releases NCHMCT JEE application, eligibility, registration process, fee, and other necessary details.
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NCHMCT JEE General Knowledge and Current Affairs syllabus includes following topics:
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Students can find NCHMCT JEE answer key download link on the official site of NCHMCT and NTA. They can download the answer key once the final answer key is active by the authorities.
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After NCHMCT JEE result is announced, the next step is counselling. NCHMCT will release merit list of selected students for counselling rounds. NCMH JEE counselling is conducted in 4 rounds.
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