NCHMCT JEE 2021 Student Reaction; Here is How NTA Conducted Online Remote Proctored Test
National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Examination 2026 ( NCHMCT JEE )
The National Testing Agency conducted NCHMCT JEE 2021 on August 10. The exam was conducted in remote proctored mode and here is what the students have to say about the exam.
Now that NCHMCT JEE 2021 exam is over, Shiksha.com got in touch with some of the candidates who took the exam today. Here is a detailed NCHMCT JEE 2021 student reaction and review. NTA conducted the national level entrance exam from 2 pm to 5 pm on August 10.
As per the candidates, the online exam could not be conducted smoothly. There were problems with login and the candidates who could login were unable to complete the test, as the online exam stopped in the middle. However, many students could complete the exam without any glitches. Students were able to attempt 180-190 questions correctly. Most students found the exam easy to moderate, and there were no changes in the exam pattern. The paper was easier than last year. Many students found Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude difficult. Some students claimed that one question from maths was incorrect.
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- NCHMCT JEE 2021 Online Exam Students Reaction
- NCHMCT JEE 2021 Section Wise Difficulty Level
- Exam Pattern Followed in NCHMCT JEE 2021
- NCHMCT JEE 2021 v/s Last Year
NCHMCT JEE 2021 Online Exam Students Reaction
The issues faced by the students include:
- Many students could not login
- Many students could login but the server showed error
- The screen of the online exam froze
- Login time expired
- Screen going blank a few hours down the exam
Students claimed that despite their system specification being as per NTA’s instructions and internet speed being stable, they faced issues. Many students could not login on time and many could not complete the exam due to glitches. Students have sent the pictures of their online exam screen showing error to NTA, and are now expecting a re-exam for NCHMCT JEE 2021.
However, Shiksha also got in touch with many students who could complete the exam without any problems. Harshit Jain, one of the candidates who appeared for the exam said “many students who faced the issue with the exam, might have a poor internet connection. Also, they might have reported late for the exam. The login time was 12:30. So those who might have reported late, have faced server error.”
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Overall the online mode of the exam was appreciated by many amidst the pandemic situation across the nation.
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NCHMCT JEE 2021 Section Wise Difficulty Level
Students shared with us the difficulty level of the exam. As per most of the students, the section-wise difficulty level is as follows:
| Section |
Difficulty level |
|---|---|
| Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude |
Difficult |
| Reasoning and Logical Deduction |
Easy |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs |
Easy |
| English Language |
Easy |
| Aptitude for Service Sector |
Easy |
| Overall |
Moderate and Easier than last year |
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Exam Pattern Followed in NCHMCT JEE 2021
The exam pattern followed this year was as follows:
- Mode of the exam: Online (internet-based)
- Total number of questions: 200
- Duration of the exam: 3 hours
- Marking scheme: Each question carries 4 marks, 1 mark will be deducted for wrong attempts
Check the distribution of the questions below:
| Section |
No. of Qs |
|---|---|
| Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude |
30 |
| Reasoning and Logical Deduction |
30 |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs |
30 |
| English Language |
60 |
| Aptitude for Service Sector |
50 |
| Total |
200 |
NCHMCT JEE 2021 v/s Last Year
Until last year NCHMCT JEE was held in CBT mode. However, this year NTA took the exam in online proctored mode, given the pandemic situation. The exam was overall moderate in difficulty level this year. Last year too the students found the paper moderate. However, some students felt the exam was slightly easier as compared to last year. Also like last year, this year too many students said that the Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude was difficult.
Most students could complete the exam on time in the last year. However, this year the online mode of the exam gave many students a hard time. Some could not login on time, some faced server errors and thus could not complete the paper on time.
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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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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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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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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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There will be a total of 30 questions from the Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude.
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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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The official website of NCHMCT JEE 2026 is nchmjee.nta.nic.in.
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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.
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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 unattempted questions and negative marking for Non-MCQ questions.
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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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