NCHMCT JEE 2026: Result (OUT), Counselling, Dates, Final Answer Key, Scorecard, Question Papers

National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Examination 2026 ( NCHMCT JEE )

Porishmita Paul
Updated on Jun 18, 2026 11:42 IST

By Porishmita Paul, Associate Senior Executive

Overview

NCHMCT JEE 2026 counselling is live now. The second round of seat allotment result released on June 16, 2026. The allottment of students to their respective institutes will be done from June 20 to June 24, 2026. The Candidates are advised to check all important NCHMCT JEE 2026 dates to remain updated. Know all about NCHMCT JEE 2026 like dates, answer key, results, counselling and NCHMCT JEE participating colleges. 

Table of contents
  • NCHMCT JEE 2026 Counselling
  • NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • NCHMCT JEE 2026 Result
  • NCHMCT JEE 2026 Answer Key
  • What is NCHMCT JEE?
  • NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam Analysis
  • NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam Pattern
  • NCHMCT JEE 2026 Preparation Tips
  • NCHMCT JEE 2026 Highlights
  • NCHMCT JEE 2026 Application Form
  • NCHMCT JEE 2026 Syllabus
  • NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam Centres
  • NCHMCT JEE 2026 Admit Card
  • NCHMCT JEE Exam 2026 FAQs
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NCHMCT JEE 2026 Counselling

The NCHMCT JEE 2026 counselling registration is done at nchmcounselling.nic.in. Seats will be allotted to aspirants based on their NCHMCT JEE rank, category and choice of institutes. The online NCHMT JEE 2026 counselling process includes registration, choice filling, choice locking, seat allotment, payment and uploading of documents to confirm the seat. To take admission to any of the following institutes given below, candidates will have to register for NCHM JEE 2026 counselling.

  • 21 central IHMs
  • 25 state IHMs
  • 1 PSU IHM
  • 27 Private IHMs

Students can check Top 10 Central IHM in India & Top IIHM colleges in India

Steps for NCHMCT JEE 2026 Counselling

Candidates can apply for NCHMCT JEE 2026 counselling by following the easy instructions listed below:

  • Register on the official website for NCHMCT JEE 2026 counselling
  • Reservation of seats online
  • Report to the designated organisation
  • Fees for admission at the designated institution
  • Removal from the seat
  • Reimbursement of the entry price in accordance with guidelines
  • Spot round counselling for JEE 2026 at NCHMCT

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Cutoff (Opening and Closing Ranks)

NCHMCT JEE cutoff indicates the last rank at which admission will be closed in any participating institute of NCHM JEE 2026 exam. This will be revealed at the time of counselling. Candidates can check the NCHMCT JEE 2026 Cutoff (Opening and Closing ranks) on NCHMCT website. 

NCHMCT JEE Round 1 Cutoff 

Institute 

Program

Quota 

Category 

Opening Rank 

Closing Rank 

SIHM-Dehradun (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

992

8430

SIHM PONDICHERRY (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

2783

8413

SIHM- Faridabad (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

2767

8192

SIHM-Gangtok (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

7615

7615

SIHM- Hamirpur (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

1488

8370

SIHM-Jodhpur (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

3276

8400

SIHM-Kurukshetra (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

3603

8204

SIHM-Kozhikode (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

1175

8462

DIHM-Lajpat Nagar (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

336

8384

SIHM- Bathinda (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

6294

7866

SIHM-Rohtak (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

5674

7512

SIHM-Silvassa (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

5301

5960

SIHM-Tiruchirapalli (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

2156

8141

SIHM-Tiruchirapalli (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

SC

8276

8438

SIHM-Tiruchirapalli (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

ST

8170

8234

SIHM-Panipat (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

2073

8481

Dr.YSR National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management (State Government IHM) -Hyderabad

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

1637

8020

SIHM-Tirupati (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

3561

8456

SIHM-Indore (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

1763

7406

SIHM- Yamunanagar -Haryana (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

4330

4330

SIHM- Durgapur (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

3943

7537

SIHM- Gaya- Bihar (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

3101

7682

IHM- Ranchi (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

339

8473

IHM Bengaluru (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

OBC

1222

4493

IHM Bengaluru (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

General-EWS

1720

5851

IHM Bengaluru (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Kashmiri Migrant

3183

3183

IHM Bengaluru (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

46

1203

IHM Bengaluru (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open PwD

2150

5743

IHM Bengaluru (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

SC

1620

7306

IHM Bengaluru (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

ST

1440

8442

IHM Bhopal (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

OBC

6713

8425

IHM Bhopal (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

General-EWS

6789

6789

IHM Bhopal (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

787

6375

IHM Bhopal (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open PwD

6605

6605

IHM Bhopal (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

SC

6561

7768

IHM Bhopal (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

ST

6880

6880

IHM Bhubaneswar (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

OBC

5909

8137

IHM Bhubaneswar (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

General-EWS

7372

7372

IHM Bhubaneswar (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

320

5181

IHM Bhubaneswar (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

SC

6624

7402

AIHM Chandigarh (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

OBC

3777

7856

AIHM Chandigarh (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

General-EWS

3781

8288

AIHM Chandigarh (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

89

3754

AIHM Chandigarh (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

SC

4024

7836

IHM Chennai (Chennai Campus) (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

OBC

2500

5465

IHM Chennai (Chennai Campus) (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

General-EWS

3259

8052

IHM Chennai (Chennai Campus) (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

18

2442

IHM Chennai (Chennai Campus) (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open PwD

3925

7816

IHM Chennai (Chennai Campus) (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

SC

3099

8337

IHM Chennai (Chennai Campus) (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

ST

2737

8082

IHM Gandhi Nagar (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

OBC

4916

7909

IHM Gandhi Nagar (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

General-EWS

5768

6593

IHM Gandhi Nagar (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

215

4787

IHM Gandhi Nagar (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open PwD

7870

7870

IHM Gandhi Nagar (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

SC

6231

7923

IHM Goa (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

OBC

3383

8355

IHM Goa (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

General-EWS

3371

8131

IHM Goa (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

197

3179

IHM Goa (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

SC

3310

7695

IHM Goa (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

ST

6140

6794

IHM Gurdaspur (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

1034

8361

IHM Guwahati (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

OBC

8169

8169

IHM Guwahati (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

129

7651

IHM Gwalior (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

1338

8480

IHM Hyderabad (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

OBC

2079

6685

IHM Hyderabad (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

General-EWS

2089

7899

IHM Hyderabad (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Kashmiri Migrant

8233

8233

IHM Hyderabad (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

65

2075

IHM Hyderabad (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open PwD

2556

5414

IHM Hyderabad (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

SC

2384

7915

IHM Hyderabad (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

ST

4411

8080

IHM Hajipur (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

2591

8267

IHM Jaipur (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

OBC

5607

7476

IHM Jaipur (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

720

4997

IHM Jaipur (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

SC

6182

7990

IHM Shimla (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

OBC

6150

8148

IHM Shimla (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

General-EWS

5945

8240

IHM Shimla (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

416

5798

IHM Shimla (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

SC

5944

6695

IHM Kolkata (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

OBC

2181

8210

IHM Kolkata (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

General-EWS

2200

8173

IHM Kolkata (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

13

1888

IHM Kolkata (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open PwD

3491

5195

IHM Kolkata (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

SC

2082

8408

IHM Kolkata (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

ST

3496

4537

IHM Lucknow (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

OBC

3546

8432

IHM Lucknow (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

General-EWS

3508

7480

IHM Lucknow (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Kashmiri Migrant

5265

5265

IHM Lucknow (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

41

3487

IHM Lucknow (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

SC

3518

7776

IHM Lucknow (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

ST

6104

6104

IHM Mumbai (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

OBC

959

3872

IHM Mumbai (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

General-EWS

818

4703

IHM Mumbai (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Kashmiri Migrant

999

999

IHM Mumbai (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

12

776

IHM Mumbai (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open PwD

1081

7579

IHM Mumbai (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

SC

970

4690

IHM Mumbai (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

SC PwD

8467

8467

IHM Mumbai (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

ST

1059

8411

IHM Delhi, Pusa (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

OBC

319

1779

IHM Delhi, Pusa (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

OBC PwD

5413

6519

IHM Delhi, Pusa (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

General-EWS

343

1499

IHM Delhi, Pusa (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Kashmiri Migrant

1179

1179

IHM Delhi, Pusa (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

2

300

IHM Delhi, Pusa (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open PwD

655

4336

IHM Delhi, Pusa (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

SC

350

2858

IHM Delhi, Pusa (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

SC PwD

5529

5898

IHM Delhi, Pusa (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

ST

1326

5582

IHM Shillong (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

1604

7799

IHM Srinagar (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

2146

8290

IHM Thiruvanathapuram (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

OBC

4443

8485

IHM Thiruvanathapuram (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

General-EWS

4418

7302

IHM Thiruvanathapuram (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

108

4371

IHM Thiruvanathapuram (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

SC

4689

8406

IHM Ashok Delhi (Central Government (PSU) IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

OBC

1861

7520

IHM Ashok Delhi (Central Government (PSU) IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

General-EWS

2166

4241

IHM Ashok Delhi (Central Government (PSU) IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

179

1744

IHM Ashok Delhi (Central Government (PSU) IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open PwD

6067

6067

IHM Ashok Delhi (Central Government (PSU) IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

SC

3419

5330

IHM Ashok Delhi (Central Government (PSU) IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

ST

2980

2980

CIHM-Chandigarh (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

338

7894

SIHM- Udaipur (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

4375

5056

Chitkara School of Hospitality (Private IHM)- Rajura (Punjab) (Private IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

1738

5495

Institute of Hotel Management Shrishakti (Private IHM) - Hyderabad (Private IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

2701

7752

Oriental School of Hotel Management (Private IHM) - Wayanad (Private IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

1380

7851

IHM-Meerut (Private IHM) (Private IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

5157

7559

SRM Institute of Hotel Management (Private IHM) - Kancheepuram (Private IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

2727

7315

Munnar Catering College (Private IHM) - Kerala (Private IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

1144

3129

The Lalit Suri Hosp. School (Private IHM) - Faridabad (Private IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

1635

7165

Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management - Kolkata (Private IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

2111

8092

Ambala Institute of Hotel Management (Private IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

7798

7798

IHM Chennai (Tirupati Campus) (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

OBC

4772

7692

IHM Chennai (Tirupati Campus) (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

1729

4521

IHM Chennai (Tirupati Campus) (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

SC

4613

7153

IHM Chennai (Tirupati Campus) (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

ST

8431

8431

FHRAI-Greater Noida (Private IHM) (Private IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

1968

4773

SIHM Raipur (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

1477

7011

SIHM-Dharamshala (HP) (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

1049

8083

St. Francis IHM ( Private IHM) (Private IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

1012

7387

MLRSM IHM ( Private IHM) (Private IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

6172

8339

SIHM Sholapur (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

3413

7879

SIHM Dimapur, Nagaland (Running under PPP Mode) (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

4064

4064

Subhash Bose Institute of Hotel Management Jagannathpur, Kolkata (Private IHM) (Private IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

4281

7250

MIHM Sindhudurg (Private IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

1113

7508

Army IHM, Bangalore (Private IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

1450

6817

NCHM JEE Round 2 Cutoff

Institute

Program 

Quota 

Category

Opening Rank 

Closing Rank 

IHM Bengaluru (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

OBC

2061

8207

IHM Bengaluru (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

General-EWS

6478

8052

IHM Bengaluru (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

317

1977

IHM Bengaluru (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open PwD

2150

2150

IHM Bengaluru (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

SC

4044

7442

IHM Bhopal (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

2301

7971

IHM Bhubaneswar (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

4874

8111

AIHM Chandigarh (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

389

8472

IHM Chennai (Chennai Campus) (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

OBC

6311

8378

IHM Chennai (Chennai Campus) (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

197

6276

IHM Chennai (Chennai Campus) (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

SC

8406

8406

IHM Chennai (Chennai Campus) (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

ST

7650

8271

IHM Gandhi Nagar (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

1404

7923

IHM Goa (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

877

8364

IHM Gurdaspur (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

3340

3367

IHM Guwahati (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

2358

8169

IHM Gwalior (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

5478

7742

IHM Hyderabad (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

OBC

5970

8263

IHM Hyderabad (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

General-EWS

5988

6505

IHM Hyderabad (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

211

5814

IHM Hyderabad (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

SC

6710

7448

IHM Hajipur (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

1921

6638

IHM Jaipur (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

2611

8197

IHM Shimla (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

1775

8240

IHM Kolkata (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

OBC

4670

6779

IHM Kolkata (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

General-EWS

5240

5851

IHM Kolkata (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

175

4382

IHM Kolkata (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

SC

4923

6280

IHM Lucknow (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

467

8416

IHM Mumbai (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

OBC

1412

6047

IHM Mumbai (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

General-EWS

1768

8131

IHM Mumbai (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

165

1118

IHM Mumbai (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open PwD

8467

8467

IHM Mumbai (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

SC

1822

7224

IHM Mumbai (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

ST

3577

3577

IHM Delhi, Pusa (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

OBC

1630

2897

IHM Delhi, Pusa (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

OBC PwD

5950

5950

IHM Delhi, Pusa (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

General-EWS

423

2206

IHM Delhi, Pusa (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

19

370

IHM Delhi, Pusa (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open PwD

1322

1322

IHM Delhi, Pusa (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

SC

1844

3443

IHM Delhi, Pusa (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

ST

1595

5892

IHM Shillong (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

1919

6384

IHM Srinagar (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

3440

8142

IHM Thiruvanathapuram (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

935

8393

IHM Ashok Delhi (Central Government (PSU) IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

698

7769

CIHM-Chandigarh (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

5833

8414

SIHM-Dehradun (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

3947

8388

SIHM- Faridabad (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

6208

7682

SIHM- Hamirpur (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

4973

4973

SIHM-Jodhpur (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

7690

8400

SIHM-Kurukshetra (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

6449

6449

SIHM-Kozhikode (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

2340

7082

DIHM-Lajpat Nagar (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

599

6318

SIHM-Rohtak (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

5287

7512

SIHM-Tiruchirapalli (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

7024

8503

SIHM-Indore (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

6501

6713

SIHM- Durgapur (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

7731

7731

IHM- Ranchi (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

2692

8473

SIHM- Udaipur (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

664

664

Institute of Hotel Management Shrishakti (Private IHM) - Hyderabad (Private IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

6277

6581

Oriental School of Hotel Management (Private IHM) - Wayanad (Private IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

2092

6578

SRM Institute of Hotel Management (Private IHM) - Kancheepuram (Private IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

161

161

The Lalit Suri Hosp. School (Private IHM) - Faridabad (Private IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

6427

6427

Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management - Kolkata (Private IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

5145

6680

Jodhpur Institute of Hotel Management JIET Universe - Jodhpur (Private IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

4093

4093

RIG Institute of Hospitality and Mngt - Greater Noida (Private IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

5461

5461

IHM Chennai (Tirupati Campus) (Central Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

404

7547

SIHM Raipur (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

3331

3331

St. Francis IHM ( Private IHM) (Private IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

3462

4100

SIHM Sholapur (State Government IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

5433

5433

MIHM Sindhudurg (Private IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

1113

1113

Army IHM, Bangalore (Private IHM)

B.Sc in Hotel Management

All India

Open

1836

3476

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Contact Information

NCHMCT JEE 2026 is a national exam for students who want to study hotel management in India. It is conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA). Through this exam, students can get admission to top institutes offering B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration. If you have any questions or need help about exam, you can contact officials using details given below.

Address for Correspondence:
Block C-20/1A/8, Sector 62,
Gautam Buddha Nagar, Noida -201309 (UP)

Website: www.ntanchm.nic.in
Email: nchm-nta@nic.in
Contact No.: 7042399525/7042399526

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Q:   How are seats allotted during NCHMCT JEE 2026 counselling?
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Seats are allotted based on candidate's NCHMCT JEE 2026 rank, category, and choices of institute. After allotment, candidates must pay NCHM JEE admission fee. And upload required documents to confirm their seat.

Q:   Where can I register for NCHMCT JEE 2026 counselling?
A: 

Candidates must complete the counselling registration online at nchmcounselling.nic.in. Only registered candidates will be allowed to fill choices, lock choices and participate in seat allotment.

Q:   When will the NCHMCT JEE 2026 cutoffs be released?
A: 

The opening and closing ranks for all rounds (Round 1 to Round 4) will be published after each counselling round. As of now, cutoff for 2026 is “To be announced.”

Q:   How many rounds of NCHMCT JEE counselling are there?
A: 

Usually, there are 3–4 rounds of NCHMCT JEE counselling, followed by a spot round if seats remain vacant.

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NCHMCT JEE 2026 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
16 Jun ' 26

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Final Merit List

06 Jun ' 26

NCHMCT JEE 2026 First Merit List

22 May ' 26 - 16 Jun ' 26

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Result Download

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NCHMCT JEE 2026 Result

NCHMCT JEE Result 2026 was released on May 22, 2026 by NTA. You can download your NCHMCT JEE 2026 scorecard from the direct link provided on this page. Only students who took the exam will receive a scorecard showing their marks, rank, and qualification status.

After the results, NTA sends all score details to the National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT). NCHMCT then manages the counselling and seat allotment for qualified students. To check your NCHMCT JEE 2026 result, just enter your application number and date of birth, and your result will appear.

Download Link: NCHMCT JEE Scorecard 

 

 

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Q:   What is a good score in NCHMCT JEE?
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A good score in NCHMCT JEE is around 430–450 out of 480 for top IHMs like Delhi, Mumbai, or Bengaluru. Scores between 380–420 are also good for reputed hotel management colleges.

Q:   When will the NCHMCT JEE result be released?
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NCHMCT JEE result is usually released in May, about two to three weeks after exam. Candidates can check their results on official website nchmjee.nta.nic.in by logging in with their application number and date of birth.

Q:   Who can see the NCHMCT JEE Result 2026?
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Only the student who actually wrote the exam can see it, and nobody else can open your scorecard unless they got your login details.

Q:   What happens after the NCHMCT JEE Result 2026 gets released?
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After result day, NTA send all score details to NCHMCT, and then they start all the counselling stuff and seat allotments for the kids who got in.

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NCHMCT JEE 2026 Answer Key

NTA releases NCHMCT JEE answer key in two phases: Provisional Answer Key & Final Answer Key. Candidates can download the final answer key for NCHMCT JEE 2026 from the official website.  

How to Download NCHMCT JEE 2026 Answer Key?

The NCHMCT JEE 2026 answer key is released online by NTA after the exam is conducted. Candidates can use the answer key to compare their responses and estimate their probable score before the official result is declared. It also helps students understand which answers are correct or incorrect.

Steps to download the NCHMCT JEE 2026 answer key:

  • Visit the official website: exams.nta.nic.in/NCHM
  • Click on the “NCHMCT JEE 2026 Answer Key” link.
  • The answer key and question paper PDF will appear on the screen.
  • Download and save the PDF for future reference.
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Q:   When does NTA release the NCHMCT JEE Answer Key?
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NTA puts the NCHMCT JEE Answer Key in two parts, first a Provisional one and then a Final one later. You just wait for both because the final key shows the correct answers sure.

Q:   Where can I find NCHMCT JEE answer key download link?
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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. 

Q:   How to download NCHMCT JEE answer key?
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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. 

Q:   What steps do you follow to get the NCHM JEE answer key?
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You go to the website, then press the NCHMCT JEE 2026 answer key button, and after that you can see the PDF. It takes only few seconds if your internet don't get slow.

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What is NCHMCT JEE?

NCHMCT JEE full form is National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology Joint Entrance Exam. It is a national level hospitality entrance exam for admission in BSc (Hospitality & Hotel Administration). The exam is held annually and it is conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology (NCHMCT). The 3 years BSc (HHA) course is offered by NCHMCT jointly with the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). All the participating Institutes accept the NCHM JEE score for admission to the BSc (HHA) courses offered by their respective institutions.

What's New in NCHMCT JEE 2026?

The NCHMCT JEE Exam Pattern 2026 has changed.

  • The National Testing Agency (NTA) has said that the exam will now have 120 questions instead of more.
  • The marks for each section are also different now.
  • The exam time has been reduced from 3 hours to 120 minutes.
  • The way the exam is held will stay the same. 

Latest News: NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam Pattern Changed

NCHMCT JEE scores are utilized by the Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs) for admission. There are about 21 central IHMs, 33 state IHMs,1 PSU IHM, 2 IHMs run Under PPP, 25 Private IHMs, and 1 PSU owned Institute that are affiliated with NCHMCT and offer BSc (HHA) courses and the admission is based on NCHMCT JEE. 

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Total Seats in IHM

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Q:   How many times has NCHMCT JEE been conducted in a year?
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NCHMCT JEE is conducted once a year. The National Testing Agency (NTA) annually conducts NCHMCT JEE on behalf of the National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology (NCHMCT).

Q:   How to crack NCHMCT JEE in first attempt?
A: 

To crack NCHMCT JEE in first attempt, study daily, understand NCHM JEE syllabus. Practice mock exams, revise, focus on weak areas. Stay confident with time management.

Q:   How many papers are there in the NCHMCT JEE?
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NCHMCT JEE has only one paper consisting of 120 question in five sections: Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude, Reasoning and Logical Deduction, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, English Language and Aptitude for the Service Sector.

Q:   Can I get information on NCHMCT JEE exam on NTA website?
A: 

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 2026 Exam Analysis

As per students, NCHMCT JEE 2026 exam difficulty level was moderate. This year, candidates attempted 120 questions within 120 minutes. Many students shared that the paper was well-balanced, but managing time across all sections remained a major challenge.

  • The English Language section was rated easiest by most students. Questions were focused on grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and sentence correction.
  • The Reasoning and Logical Deduction section was easy to moderate. It included: puzzles, coding-decoding, number and letter series, directions, and logical reasoning.
  • Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude section was also considered easy to moderate. Candidates were asked questions on topics: percentages, profit and loss, averages, ratios, and basic arithmetic calculations.
  • General Knowledge and Current Affairs section was the toughest part of the exam as per students. Many questions were based on recent national and international events, awards, sports, and static general knowledge.
  • The Aptitude for the Service Sector section was of moderate difficulty. It featured situational judgment and hospitality-related questions designed to assess suitability of candidates for the service industry.

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam Analysis Overview

Section

Difficulty Level

Topics Covered

English Language

Easy

Grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, sentence correction

Reasoning and Logical Deduction

Easy to Moderate

Puzzles, coding-decoding, series, directions, logical patterns

Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude

Easy to Moderate

Percentages, profit and loss, averages, ratios, basic arithmetic

General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Moderate to Difficult

Recent events, awards, sports, static GK

Aptitude for the Service Sector

Moderate

Situational questions, hospitality-related scenarios

The NCHM JEE exam analysis gives you a clear idea about how the paper was. This analysis page covers NCHMCT JEE 2025, 2024, and 2023 exams in detail. Watching the video will help you know section-wise trends and exam level.

NCHMCT JEE 2025 Student Analysis

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Check NCHMCT JEE 2023 Student reaction below: 

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Q:   What is included in an NCHM JEE exam analysis?
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An NCHM JEE exam analysis usually covers the difficulty level of each section, question trends, types of topics asked, and overall student feedback.

Q:   Why is the NCHM JEE exam analysis important for students?
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The exam analysis helps students understand which sections were easy or tough, which topics appeared more frequently, and what to expect in future attempts.

Q:   Does the NCHM JEE exam analysis show section-wise difficulty?
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Yes, most NCHM JEE exam analysis reports break down difficulty level for all sections like Numerical Ability, Reasoning, GK, English, and Service Sector Aptitude.

Q:   Can NCHMCT JEE analysis help students for exam preparation?
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Yes, NCHMCT JEE analysis can be helpful for students for their preparation. This can help students understand NCHM JEE question paper standard and difficulty levels for preparing for NHCM entrance exam. 

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NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam Pattern

As per NCHM JEE 2026 exam notification, NCHMCT JEE exam pattern has been changed. Here are the main points you should know:  

  • Exam will be held in online mode this time. 
  • Maximum weightage is given to English language followed by Aptitude for Service Sector.
  • NCHMCT JEE 2026 exam will be held in computer-based mode (CBT).
  • NCHM JEE exam now has only 120 questions. 
  • The total time given for the exam is 2 hours (120 minutes). Earlier, the exam used to be 3 hours long. No extra time will be given after 2 hours.
  • Each question gives 4 marks, and -1 mark for every wrong answer

You can also verify the allotment of questions from table given below.

Type of questions (MCQ)

No. of Questions

Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude

15

Reasoning and Logical Deduction

15

General Knowledge & Current Affairs

15

English Language

45

Aptitude for Service Sector

30

Total

120

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Q:   What are the new changes in NCHMCT JEE 2026 test pattern?
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There is no changes in NCHM JEE 2026 exam pattern. Check official NTA website to get any the latest updates on test format and syllabus.

Q:   What sections come in NCHMCT JEE exam?
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NCHMCT JEE has Numerical Ability, Reasoning, GK & Current Affairs, English Language, and Service Sector Aptitude. Each part got its own number of questions, and all together they make the 120.

Q:   Which subjects do I have to study for NCHMCT JEE exam?
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You have to study Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude, Reasoning and Logical Deduction, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, English Language, and Aptitude for Service Sector for NCHMCT JEE exam.

Q:   What is the exam pattern for NCHMCT JEE 2026?
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NCHMCT JEE 2026 exam pattern includes five components: Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude, Reasoning and Logical Deduction, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, English Language, and Aptitude for Service Sector.

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NCHMCT JEE 2026 Preparation Tips

NCHMCT JEE is considered to be one of the toughest entrance exams, therefore candidates need to follow some smart strategy and preparation plans to crack NCHMCT JEE entrance exam.

  • Candidates should create a well-structured study schedule and adhere to it consistently to achieve their goals. Along with planned study, effective time management is essential for meeting targets.
  • A thorough understanding of the NCHMCT JEE exam pattern and syllabus is crucial.
  • Candidates should choose the right study materials, including books and sample papers, to prepare effectively for the NCHMCT JEE 2026 entrance exam.
  • Regular self-assessment, revision, and mock tests will further strengthen their preparation. 

NCHM JEE 2026 Books

Some important books for NCHM JEE are as follows:

Books

Author / Publisher

NCHMCT JEE Hotel Management Entrance Solved Papers (Year-wise) with 3 Online Practice Tests

LearnX

Guide for Hotel Management 2022-2023

Arihant Experts

NCHMCT-JEE (National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology) Joint Entrance Exam (Previous Years Papers - Solved)

RPH Editorial Board

NCHMCT JEE Latest Entrance Exam Book

Edugorilla Prep Experts and EduGorilla Community Pvt Ltd

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Common Mistakes to Avoid in NCHMCT JEE Preparation

How to Prepare for NCHMCT JEE 2026 in 3 Months

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Q:   What are the best books for NCHM JEE exam preparation?
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Popular NCHM JEE preparation books are Arihant NCHM JEE Guide, R.S. Aggarwal for Quantitative Aptitude, A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning, Lucent's GK, and Word Power Made Easy for English.

Q:   Are mock tests important for NCHM JEE exam preparation?
A: 

Yes. NCHM JEE mock tests help you understand exam pattern, improve speed, and find weak areas. Taking regular mock tests is one of the most effective NCHM JEE preparation strategies.

Q:   How much time is required to prepare for NCHMCT JEE 2026 exam?
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Most students prepare in 3 to 6 months. But it depends on their comfort with Maths, Reasoning, GK, English, and Service Sector Aptitude. Consistent practice matters more than long study hours.

Q:   Which section is difficult to prepare in NCHMCT JEE?
A: 

Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude section is generally considered the most difficult to prepare for in NCHMCT JEE. It includes mathematical concepts from the 10+2 level: percentages, profit and loss, time-speed-distance, and data interpretation. 

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NCHMCT JEE 2026 Highlights

Students can check NCHMCT JEE exam overviewon below table:

Exam Particulars

Exam Details

Exam Name

National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology Joint Entrance Exam

Popular Name

NCHMCT JEE

Conducting Body

National Testing Agency (NTA)

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam Date April 2026

Exam Level

Undergraduate Exam at National level

Exam Frequency

Once a year

Mode of Exam

Computer Based Test

Total Registrations

12,603 (in 2025)

Courses offered through Entrance Exam

BSc (HHA)

Exam Fees (as per 2025)

INR 1000 (General (UR ) / OBC-(NCL))

INR 750 (Gen-EWS)

INR 450 (SC / ST / PWD / Transgenders) 

Exam Duration

2 hours

No. of Papers and Total Marks

1 paper of 800 marks

Total Questions

120

Marking Scheme

  • 4 for each correct response
  • -1 for each incorrect response
  • No marks for unattempted questions
  • No negative marking for Non-MCQ questions

Language/Medium of Exam

English and Hindi

Colleges Accepting NCHMCT JEE score

21 central IHMs, 33 state IHMs,1 PSU IHM, 2 IHMs run Under PPP, 25 Private IHMs, and 1 PSU owned Institute

No. of Test Cities

78

Official Website

nchmjee.nta.nic.in 

Contact Details

nchm@nta.ac.in

0120-6895200

011-40759000

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Q:   What is the official website of NCHMCT JEE 2026?
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The official website of NCHMCT JEE 2026 is nchmjee.nta.nic.in.

Q:   Which colleges accept NCHMCT JEE 2026?
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NCHMCT JEE 2026 is accepted by 21 central IHMs, 25 state IHMs,1 PSU IHM, and 27 Private IHMs that are affiliated to NCHMCT.

Q:   How is NCHMCT JEE exam scored?
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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.

Q:   What is the exam duration of NCHMCT JEE?
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The NCHMCT JEE exam duration is 3 hours. The exam is conducted as a computer-based test in both English and Hindi languages.

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NCHMCT JEE 2026 Application Form

The application form filling process included the below-given steps:

  1. Registration
  2. Filling the form
  3. Uploading scanned images
  4. Payment of the application fee

Application fee: The fee could be paid online using a Credit Card / Debit Card / Net-Banking / UPI / Wallet. The application fee for NCHMCT JEE 2026 is as follows:

Category 

Fee

General (UR ) / OBC-(NCL)

INR 1,000

Gen-EWS

INR 750

SC / ST / PWD / Transgenders

INR 450

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

To fill out the NCHMCT JEE 2026 registration form, candidates must meet the NCHM JEE 2026 eligibility criteria. Check out the eligibility criteria for the NHCMCT JEE below:

Age limit: There is an upper age limit for the candidates. The age limit is a defined category wise, check below:

  • Upper age limit for General, General (EWS) and OBC categories - 25 years as of July 01, 2026, ie, candidates born on or after July 01, 1999, are eligible
  • SC, ST candidates and Physically challenged candidates - 25 years as of July 01, 2026, ie, candidates born on or after July 01, 1997, are eligible

Qualification: There are no minimum marks that candidates need in their qualifying exam. However, they need to fulfil the following conditions:

  • Must have passed or must be appearing in 10+2.
  • English must be a compulsory subject.

List of qualifying exams: The list of qualifying exams are as follows:

  • Central/State Board, such as Central Board of Secondary Education and Council for Indian School Certificate Examination or State Boards of Secondary Education.
  • Intermediate or two-year Pre-University Examination conducted by a recognised university.
  • General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London / Cambridge / Sri Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level.
  • High School Certificate Examination of the Cambridge University
  • Any Public School / Board / University Examination in India or in a foreign country that should be recognised by the Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE) / Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Admission

The admission process of NCHMCT JEE is as follows:

Step 1: Fill the application form for NCHMCT JEE 2026

NTA conducted the application form filling process of NCHMCT JEE 2026 in the online mode only. The candidates could check their eligibility and fill the form in online mode only. The application form filling process included the below-given steps:

  • Registration
  • Filling the form
  • Uploading scanned images
  • Payment of the application fee

Step 2: Download the admit card

Candidates could download the admit card from the official website. Only the registered candidates were issued the NCHMCT JEE admit card.

Step 3: Appear for the exam

Candidates had to appear for the CBT of NCHMCT JEE 2026 as per the date and time given on the admit card.

Step 4: Answer Key, Question Papers, Response Sheet

NTA will release the NCHMCT JEE answer keys. The answer key will have the correct answers to all the questions that are asked in the test. Using the marking scheme of the test, candidates can calculate the probable score they are getting before the results are out. However, this will not be treated as a final score.

With the answer key, NCHMCT JEE 2026 question papers will also be made available. The question papers will have all the questions that were asked on the exam day.

Last 10 years NCHMCT JEE Question Papers With Answers free PDF Download

Step 5: Check result

NTA will announce the result of NCHMCT JEE 2026 likely by May second-week (Tentative). However, before the answer key, response sheet and question papers will also be uploaded on the official website. The result will be made available in the form of a scorecard.

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Result and Merit List

The exam authority will publish a combined merit list with ranked candidates as mentioned in NCHMCT JEE 2026 results. The ranking / merit of the candidates will be decided based on the NTA score. In case, two or more candidates get the same score then, tie-breaking criteria will be applied as given below:

  1. Candidates securing higher marks in the English component of NCHMCT JEE 2026 will rank higher.
  2. In case there is a tie between candidates in NCHM JEE 2026, as well as in the English component of NCHM-JEE 2026 exam, then the candidate securing higher marks in the Service Aptitude Component of NCHM-JEE will rank higher.
  3. If the tie is still there, then the candidate older in age will ranked higher.

Step 6: Counselling

NCHMCT will conduct the counselling for admission to NCHMCT JEE 2026 participating colleges. After the declaration of the Result, the NCHM JEE 2026 Score will be provided by NTA to NCHMCT to conduct the counselling for admission to the BSc (HHA) courses.

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Q:   Is NCHMCT JEE easy or tough?
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NCHMCT JEE is considered moderate in difficulty. Students who regularly practice maths and reasoning find it manageable. Numerical Ability section can be tricky, while English and Aptitude for Service Sector are usually easier.

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria to apply for NCHMCT JEE 2026?
A: 

Candidates must have passed or be appearing in 12 or equivalent examination with English as a compulsory subject to apply for NCHMCT JEE 2026. The exam has no minimum marks requirement.

Q:   What is the application fee for NCHMCT JEE 2026?
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The application fee for NCHMCT JEE 2026 is INR 1,000 for general (UR) / OBC- (NCL), INR 750 for Gen-EWS, and INR 450 for SC / ST / PwD / Transgender students.

Q:   Can the Eligibility for the NCHMCT JEE exam be changed?
A: 

Yes, students can change or correct their eligibility details for NCHMCT JEE 2026 exam, but only during the correction period given by National Testing Agency (NTA).

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NCHMCT JEE 2026 Syllabus

NTA does not give any specific NCHM JEE syllabus. But we have mentioned some important topics for every section based on exam brochure and analysis of previous years' NCHM JEE question papers.

Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude 

  • Compound Interest
  • Profit & Loss
  • Time & Distance
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Fractions & Decimals
  • Square Root
  • Simplification
  • Logarithms
  • Unitary Method
  • HCF & LCM

Reasoning & Logical Deductions

  • Statement Conclusion
  • Symmetry
  • Coding & Decoding
  • Series, Syllogism
  • Blood Relations
  • Data Interpretation
  • Analytical Reasoning
  • Linear & Complex Arrangements
  • 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 Blanks
  • Paragraph/Sentence Completion
  • Idioms & Phrases
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • Analogies
  • Vocabulary
  • Spelling Errors
  • One-Word Substitution, etc.

Aptitude for Service Sector 

This includes questions related to service sector aptitude nation (London / Cambridge / Sri Lanka) at Advanced (A) level.
  - High School Certificate Examination of Cambridge University.
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Q:   What type of reasoning questions appear in NCHM JEE?
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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:   What comes in the English section of NCHM JEE?
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NCHM JEE English section includes questions like fill-in-the-Blanks, simple meanings, spell mistakes, and short sentence type things. You can read small stories or lines and answer what fits best, so its not very scary.

Q:   Where can I check the NCHMCT JEE syllabus?
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You can check the NCHMCT JEE syllabus on the official website nchmjee.nta.nic.in.

Q:   What is the syllabus for NCHMCT JEE 2026?
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There is no officially prescribed syllabus. But questions are usually based on: Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude, Reasoning & Logical Deductions, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, English Language, and Aptitude for Service Sector.

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NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam Centres

NCHMCT JEE exam takes place in 109 cities across India, covering almost all major states and union territories. While filling out application form, candidates can choose their preferred exam city from the official list. It is best to select a centre close to home or easy to reach to save time, money, and avoid stress on exam day. Once the exam city is chosen, it usually cannot be changed, so candidates should choose carefully. Below is the state-wise list of NCHMCT JEE 2026 exam centres.

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam Centres

State City
ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR PORT BLAIR
ANDHRA PRADESH GUNTUR
NELLORE
TIRUPATHI
VISAKHAPATNAM
ARUNACHAL PRADESH ITANAGAR/NAHARLAGUN
ASSAM DIBRUGARH
GUWAHATI
BIHAR BHAGALPUR
DARBHANGA
GAYA
MUZAFFARPUR
PATNA
CHANDIGARH/MOHALI CHANDIGARH/MOHALI
CHHATTISGARH BHILAI NAGAR/DURG
BILASPUR (CHHATTISGARH)
RAIPUR
DELHI DELHI
GOA PANAJI
GUJARAT AHMEDABAD/GANDHINAGAR
ANAND
BHAVNAGAR
BHUJ
JAMNAGAR
RAJKOT
SURAT
VADODARA
HARYANA FARIDABAD
GURUGRAM
HISSAR
HIMACHAL PRADESH BILASPUR(HIMACHAL PRADESH)
HAMIRPUR(HIMACHAL PRADESH)
SHIMLA
SOLAN
JAMMU & KASHMIR JAMMU
SRINAGAR
JHARKHAND DHANBAD
JAMSHEDPUR
RANCHI
KARNATAKA BENGALURU
DHARWAD/HUBBALLI(HUBLI)
MANGALURU(MANGALORE)
MYSURU(MYSORE)
KERALA KOZHIKODE
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
THRISSUR
LADAKH LEH
LAKSHADWEEP KAVARATTI
MADHYA PRADESH BHOPAL
GWALIOR
INDORE
JABALPUR
SAGAR
MAHARASHTRA AURANGABAD (MAHARASHTRA)
KOLHAPUR
MUMBAI/NAVI MUMBAI
NAGPUR
NASHIK
PUNE
MANIPUR IMPHAL
MEGHALAYA SHILLONG
MIZORAM AIZAWL
NAGALAND DIMAPUR
KOHIMA
ODISHA BALASORE (BALESWAR)
BERHAMPUR-GANJAM
BHUBANESWAR
BOLANGIR
SAMBALPUR
PUDUCHERRY PUDUCHERRY
PUNJAB AMRITSAR
BHATINDA
JALANDHAR
LUDHIANA
RAJASTHAN JAIPUR
JODHPUR
KOTA
UDAIPUR
SIKKIM GANGTOK
TAMIL NADU CHENNAI
MADURAI
TIRUCHIRAPPALLI
TELANGANA HYDERABAD
WARANGAL
TRIPURA AGARTALA
UTTAR PRADESH AGRA
ALIGARH
ALLAHABAD/PRAYAGRAJ
BALLIA
BAREILLY
BASTI
FAIZABAD
GHAZIABAD
GORAKHPUR
JHANSI
KANPUR
LUCKNOW
MEERUT
MORADABAD
NOIDA/G NOIDA
RAEBARELI
VARANASI
UTTARAKHAND DEHRADUN
HALDWANI
ROORKEE
WEST BENGAL DURGAPUR
KOLKATA
MALDA
SILIGURI
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Q:   Can I change my NCHMCT JEE exam centre after submitting the form?
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Usually, the NCHM JEE exam centre cannot be changed after the form is submitted. However, if NTA opens a correction window, changes may be allowed in some cases.

Q:   How is NCHMCT JEE centre allocated?
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The NCHMCT JEE exam centre is allocated based on the preferences selected by the candidate while filling out the application form. The National Testing Agency (NTA) tries to assign a centre in the first preferred city, but allocation depends on availability of seats at that location.

Q:   Does NCHMCT JEE have exam centres in all states?
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NCHMCT JEE exam has centres in almost every major state and union territory in India. They are located in Delhi, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, West Bengal, and more.

Q:   How many exam cities are available for NCHMCT JEE?
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NCHMCT JEE is conducted in 120 cities in India. It offers a wide range of choices for exam centre to candidates.

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NCHMCT JEE 2026 Admit Card

The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the NCHMCT JEE admit card on its official website. Candidates who have registered for the National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination can download their hall ticket online.

  • To access the admit card, visit the official website and log in using your application number and date of birth.
  • The admit card includes important details such as the exam date, exam centre, reporting time, and candidate information.
  • Candidates must carry a printed copy of the NCHMCT JEE admit card to the examination centre, as entry will not be permitted without it.
  • It is advised to carefully verify all the details mentioned on the admit card and immediately contact the authorities in case of any discrepancies.

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Q:   Can I choose my preferred NCHMCT JEE exam centre?
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Yes. Students can select their preferred NCHM JEE exam centre. They can choose it from the list of available cities while filling out application form.

Q:   When will NCHMCT JEE exam admit card release?
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NCHMCT JEE admit card was released on 22 April 2026.

Q:   How can candidates download the NCHM JEE hall ticket?
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Candidates who applied for NCHM JEE can download their admit card by visiting the official website: exams.nta.ac.in/NCHM.

Q:   Who will release the NCHM JEE 2026 admit card?
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the NCHM JEE 2026 admit card on its official website.

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NCHMCT JEE Exam 2026 FAQs

Here are the important FAQs for the NCHMCT JEE exam you should check.

Q:   How many rounds are there in NCHMCT JEE counselling?
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NCHMCT JEE counselling has two rounds, followed by a spot round if seats remain vacant.

Q:   How will I know about any updates regarding NCHMCT JEE 2026 dates?
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Candidates should regularly check NCHM JEE official website and their registered email for updates. NTA publishes all important information of the exam dates, admit card release, result announcements, and counselling schedule.

Q:   When will NCHMCT JEE 2026 notification be released?
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The NCHMCT JEE 2026 notification released on the NTA website on December 26, 2025. It has all the information like registration dates, eligibility, exam info, and counselling rules. So keep an eye out.

Q:   What is the mode of NCHMCT JEE 2026 exam?
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NCHMCT JEE 2026 exam is conducted online in a computer-based test (CBT) mode. Candidates will be need tovanswer multiple-choice questions on computer at designated test centres according to exam schedule.

Q:   Is there a separate registration for counselling after NCHMCT JEE 2026?
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Yes, after the results are declared, candidates must register separately for counselling. Counselling registration is online, and candidates must fill their preferences and lock choices to be considered for seat allotment.

Q:   What is the official way to contact the National Council for help?
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You can reach main office at A-34, Sector-62, Noida. you can also contact by using toll free phone no 1800 180 3151. Their official contact time is between 09.00 AM and 05.30 PM weekdays.

Q:   Is there a way to resolve issues with the NCHMCT JEE 2026 registration fees?
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If you have a payment error, you must contacting the Director of A&F, Dr. Sagnik Chowdhury, at 0120 - 2590603. Using the email diraf-nchm [at]nic [dot]in is also a good way to keeps a record of your request for help.

Q:   Can the NCHMCT JEE applications filled offline?
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No, NCHMCT JEE application can only be filled online through official website nchmjee.nta.nic.in. NTA does not accept offline or paper-based application forms for the exam.

Q:   What is NCHMCT JEE qualifying cut-off?
A: 

NCHMCT JEE qualifying cut-off varies based on exam difficulty, number of candidates, and seat availability. Generally, top IHMs require higher ranks, while other institutes have lower cut-offs.

Q:   How to crack NCHMCT JEE in first attempt?
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To crack NCHMCT JEE in first attempt, study daily, focus on English, reasoning, and maths, solve previous papers, take mock tests, manage time, and stay confident during exam.

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