NCHMCT JEE 2020 Student Reaction & Review

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

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NCHMCT JEE 2020 was conducted today, August 29. Know what students had to say about the difficulty level and test pattern of NCHMCT JEE exam.

NCHMCT JEE 2020 was conducted today, August 29. Know what students had to say about the difficulty level and test pattern of NCHMCT JEE exam.

NCHMCT JEE 2020 Exam Day Student Reaction

NCHMCT JEE 2020 was conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) from 3 PM to 6 PM on August 29. The exam was conducted at 86 test cities spread across 28 states of the country.

NCHMCT JEE 2020 was conducted as a computer-based test (CBT). NTA ensured that all the safety measures were in place at every NCHMCT JEE test centre. It was also ensured that all students wore masks at the test centre and their seats were thoroughly sanitised. All invigilators were wearing masks as well as gloves throughout the exam.

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NCHMCT JEE 2020 exam pattern was such that aspirants had to attempt 200 questions from subjects such as Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, Reasoning and Logical Deduction, English Language, and Aptitude for Service Sector. On the basis of a candidate’s score in this hospitality entrance exam, s/he can secure admission in any of the colleges accepting NCHMCT JEE scores.

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Shiksha reported live from iON Digital Zone where 350 students took NCHMCT JEE 2020 paper. Most of the candidates that we spoke to shared that the exam was easy and the questions asked were very similar to the ones asked over the years in this national level hospitality entrance exam.

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However, since the exam was easy to attempt, candidates had to ensure that they avoided negative marking at all possible places in order to score high in the exam as NCHMCT JEE 2020 cutoffs are also expected to be high.

Also Read: NCHMCT JEE 2020 section-wise exam analysis

NCHMCT JEE 2020: The COVID-19 Exam Experience

Most of the students shared that the questions asked in the exam were not as scary as the atmosphere of their test centre. Neelam shared that, “This was the first time I stepped out of my house since the lockdown. I was very scared to touch anything even my computer. But the centre had everything in place and lots of sanitizers were readily available. But I used my own sanitizer only”.

Along same lines, Shweta who gave NCHMCT JEE exam in Kolkata said, “I was really nervous of giving the exam at a test centre. Till the very last moment I was in two minds whether to give the test or not. But I did not want to miss a year of studies, so I went ahead”. She further added, “But once I reached the test centre, I saw everyone was maintaining distance from each other and enough arrangements were done to ensure that everyone was safe”.

“There were sanitizers at the test centre but I was so worried of using the rough sheets that were given. How can anyone sanitize those? By the time I reached my exam hall, half of the bottle of sanitizer provided there was over. Luckily I was carrying my own sanitizer and used that”, shared Shaleen from Jharkhand.

On the other hand, Nitya who took the exam in Noida said, “What has to happen will happen. I did not let COVID-19 take the better of me. I gave the exam thinking I am living in a COVID free world and that helped raise my spirit while attempting NCHMCT JEE exam”.

NCHMCT JEE 2020 Test Pattern & Difficulty Level

Most of the students felt that the Reading Comprehension passages were a bit long and they struggled a bit to complete the paper on time. But all the students were able to complete their NCHMCT JEE 2020 exam on time.

Talking about his exam, Atul shared, “It was good, kind of easy. GK section was a bit tough because one has to be very regular with it and study a lot. Rest all exam sections were easy. Aptitude for Service Sector section was a bit tricky but I always find its questions to be this way. Since there is graded marks for this section, one really needs to think through and score maximum marks. Other than this section, the difficulty level of all other exam sections was mediocre for me”.

Neelam said, “My exam went good but I found it to be too long. I just managed to finish the paper in the nick of time. The Maths section was good, Logical Reasoning section was a bit difficult and Aptitude section was ok. Rest all the sections were good for me”.

“The paper was nice but I faced difficulty while solving the Mathematics questions as they were tricky. All the other sections were very easy”, shared Nitin Madan.

Elaborating about the difficulty level of NCHMCT JEE 2020, Yash Dogra was quoted as saying, “Overall the exam was fine. But I felt that the Numerical Ability section was tough. There were long calculations to be done in questions asked in this section. The Logical Reasoning section was good. My reading speed is good so the English section was easy for me”.

Wanting to secure admission at IHM Delhi, Vartika said that NCHMCT exam was easy but the “Comprehension questions were a bit lengthy. Maths was not that difficult but time consuming. Logical reasoning was easy. GK was a little tricky”.

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Study daily, revise formulas, read English newspapers, practice GK, solve mock tests, and analyse mistakes regularly.

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Porishmita Paul

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Answered a week ago

Around 4 to 6 months of regular study is enough for NCHMCT JEE preparation. If basics are strong, even 2–3 months focused preparation can work.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Most students find Numerical Ability and Reasoning difficult in NCHMCT JEE. These sections need regular practice and clear basics.

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Porishmita Paul

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Answered a week ago

You can download the NCHMCT JEE syllabus PDF from the official website or education portals. Search “NCHMCT JEE syllabus PDF” online.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

There is no fixed passing mark in NCHMCT JEE. Admission depends on your rank and college cutoff, not just minimum marks.

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Porishmita Paul

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Answered a week ago

You need the following documents for NCHMCT JEE counselling:

  • Class 10 & 12 marksheets

  • Admit card

  • Rank card

  • ID proof

  • Category certificate (if any)

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

You can check NCHMCT JEE cutoff on the official counselling website after each round. It shows opening and closing ranks for colleges.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Usually, there are 3 to 5 rounds of counselling in NCHMCT JEE. Additional spot rounds may be conducted if seats remain vacant.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

A rank below 5000 is considered very good rank in NCHMCT JEE. Ranks up to 8000–10000 can still get decent colleges depending on category and availability.

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Porishmita Paul

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Answered a week ago

The NCHMCT JEE expected result date is usually in June. However, it may change depending on exam schedules.

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Porishmita Paul

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