Exam Day Tips for NCHMCT JEE 2026: Last minute prep, important documents, test day schedule

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

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Updated on May 13, 2025 15:51 IST

NCHM JEE 2026 exam date has not been announced yet. Candidates looking forward to appear can check some last minute prep tips and exam day instructions to be ready for the exam day. 

The National Testing Agency (NTA) hasn't announced the NCHMCT JEE Exam Date 2026 yet. The NCHMCT JEE Exam will be held in Computer-Based Test mode. The duration of the examination will be three hours from 11 am to 2 pm. With a year remaining for the exam day, candidates should get ready with their preparation for the exam day. Check here the exam day instructions and last minute tips for NCHM JEE 2026. 

The question paper of NCHMCT JEE will comprise 200 questions from subjects including English Language, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude, Reasoning and Logical Deduction and Aptitude for Service Sector. Among the sections, English subject has the maximum weightage in NCHMCT JEE question paper. To be able to secure admission to top IHMs in India, a candidate has to aim to score highest marks out of 200.

The colleges accepting NCHMCT JEE 2025 scores will be offering admissions to Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Hospitality Administration courses based on NCHM JEE merit list only. 

NCHMCT JEE 2026: Last Minute Tips

Some of the last-minute tips for NCHMCT JEE preparation are given below:

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  • Work on Time Management: Although NCHMCT JEE is not considered to be a very lengthy exam we still advise aspirants to have a rough time management strategy in place. Maximum questions in the exam are asked in the English language section and this part of the exam is also expected to have at least one reading comprehension question which is sure to be time-consuming. So, devote more time to solving questions in this section as this will increase your chances to score high. Another section that can play the deciding factor in the NCHMCT JEE exam is the Aptitude for Service Sector section. A total of 50 questions are asked in this section and there is graded marking in this section, so keep aside extra time to attempt questions in this section.
  • Solve Mock Papers: Since NCHMCT JEE 2026 will be conducted as a computer-based test (CBT), a good way to become better equipped with the format is to solve as many mock tests and previous years’ question papers as possible. This exercise will also help you understand the standard of questions asked in the exam and you can also develop your time management strategy while trying to attempt NCHMCT JEE mock tests.

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  • Beware of Negative Marking: There is a negative marking in the exam and aspirants are advised to be extremely careful while attempting any question whose answer they are not sure of. The marking scheme for NCHMCT JEE 2026 is as follows:

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

-1

Note: No marks will be deducted for any question left unanswered in the paper.

  • Be Up-to-Date on Current Affairs/GK: Try to go through all the important events and happenings that occurred in the past year. Also, go through some GK books to enhance your knowledge base in this sphere.
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NCHMCT JEE 2026: Exam Day Tips

Candidates appearing for NCHM JEE 2026 should check the exam day instructions as under: 

Candidates need to check the exam day schedule beforehand so that they reach the allotted exam centre for NCHM JEE on time, and avoid any last-minute hassles. The exam day schedule for NCHM JEE 2026 is as under: 

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Timings

Candidates start reaching the exam centre 

07:00 am onwards

Exam centre frisking and entry begins

08:00 am onwards

Last entry allowed

08:45 am 

Exam begins

09:00 am onwards

Exam ends

12:00 pm

Leaving the examination begins

12:15 pm onwards

They should carry the documents for taking NHCM JEE 2026 as under: 

  • NCHMCT JEE Admit Card: Aspirants must have their admit card on the exam day of NCHMCT JEE 2026. Any candidate not carrying his/her NCHMCT JEE admit card will not be allowed to take the exam. Candidates need to download their admit card from the official website of NTA and take a clear printout of it. NCHMCT JEE 2026 admit card contains the candidate’s name, roll number, application number, test centre code, test centre address and written test timings.
  • Photo ID Proof: Aspirants must keep at least one photo ID proof with them. The ID proof is needed to verify a candidate's identity at the exam centre. Any candidate not having his/her ID proof will not be allowed to take the NCHMCT JEE 2026 exam. Some IDs that candidates can consider keeping handy are: PAN Card, Driving License, Aadhaar Card (with the photograph), E-Aadhaar, Voter’s ID Card

Note: The official website of the exam informs, "ID Cards issued by Schools/ Colleges/ Universities/ Coaching Centres, AADHAR enrollment receipt without AADHAR number and photocopies or images stored in mobile phones, etc. will not be accepted."

  • PwD Certificate (if applicable): Persons with disabilities, claiming relaxation under PwD category need to have the PwD certificate issued by the competent authority to the exam centre

Candidates must avoid carrying any revision note, book, or mobile phones to the exam centres as it will add to unnecessary hassles. 

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Answered a week ago

NCHMCT JEE 2026 application correction facility will be available shortly before the issue of admit card by the NTA. Candidates will be notified through the official website and emails.

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Answered a week ago

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.

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Porishmita Paul

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Answered a week ago

The age limit for appearing in NCHMCT JEE 2026 is 25 years for General / EWS / OBC candidates and 27 years for SC / ST / PwD students as of July 1, 2026.

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Porishmita Paul

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Answered a week ago

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.

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Porishmita Paul

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Answered 3 weeks ago

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

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Porishmita Paul

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Answered 3 weeks ago

The NCHMCT JEE 2026 exam pattern includes five sections: Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude, Reasoning and Logical Deduction, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, English Language, and Aptitude for Service Sector. There is a total of 200 questions conducted in CBT online.

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Porishmita Paul

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Answered 3 weeks ago

The official website of NCHMCT JEE 2026 is nchmjee.nta.nic.in.

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Porishmita Paul

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Answered 3 weeks ago

NCHMCT JEE 2026 is accepted by 21 central IHMs, 25 state IHMs,1 PSU IHM, and 27 Private IHMs that are affiliated to NCHMCT.

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Porishmita Paul

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Answered 3 weeks ago

In NCHMCT JEE exam, 4 marks are given for each correct response and -1 for each incorrect response. There are no marks for unattempted questions and negative marking for Non-MCQ questions.

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Porishmita Paul

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Answered 3 weeks ago

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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