NCHMCT JEE 2022 Student Reaction, Exam Difficulty Level, Paper Analysis, and Expected Cut off Marks
National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Examination 2026 ( NCHMCT JEE )
NCHMCT JEE 2026 Result Download
22 May '26 - 16 Jun '26
NCHM JEE 2022 has been conducted from 10 am to 1 pm on June 18. Read here NCHMCT JEE 2022 student reaction and paper analysis from the candidates who took the examination.
NCHMCT JEE 2022 Student Reaction and Paper Analysis
The hospitality entrance exam, NCHM JEE 2022 was held in a Computer-Based Test mode across various test centres across India. Around 30,000 candidates appeared for NCHMCT JEE 2022 as per the guidelines of the exam authority. The test began at 10 am onwards, and the completion of exam was intimated with a long bell at 2 pm sharp. Candidates were asked to report at NCHMCT JEE 2022 centres at least an hour before the exam timings, and those who reached the exam centre after 10 am were denied entry. All the COVID-19 safety protocols were followed at the exam centres, as the candidates were frisked and guided about seating arrangements.
After the examination, candidates started exiting the examination hall from 1:05 pm onwards. As per the test-takers, NCHM JEE 2022 question paper was easy, with only a few tricky questions in the Reasoning and Logical Deduction and Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude sections. The students shared there were no technical errors while taking the exam. Shiksha reached out to students who appeared for NCHM JEE 2022 from various test centres in India.
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Ayush, who took the exam at a test centre in Bihar, shared that NCHM JEE 2022 was easy, and he did not find any tricky/ tough questions in the paper. He added that the exam centre facilties were fine, and he was smoothly directed towards his assigned test system. He did not face any technical errors while taking the examination.
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A decent rank in NCHMCT JEE 2025 depends on your aimed college to get in. When you score 180+ out of 200 (720/800), that typically secures a top 100 rank, ideal for premier IHMs like Pusa, Mumbai, and even Bengaluru. A score often makes for a rank below 1,000 from 150–180 (600–720), good for the famed IHMs. IHMs for mid-tier are generally expected for candidates with scores of 110–150 (440–600). A general category has a minimum qualifying range considered as 90–100 marks. There exist but few choices under 90. Aim toward top colleges through 180+. Rank cut-offs do vary during each of the years because of the specific competitions. These rank cut-offs do also vary upon the difficulty.
Shubh B. appeared for NCHM JEE 2022 at a test centre in West Bengal. He told Shiksha.com that he prepared for NCHM JEE 2022 with help of previous years question papers, and the exam was easy accordingly. He only faced difficulty while attempting Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude section, but he could do it. He is confident that he'll score between 170-190 marks.
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Mahir, who took the exam at a test centre in Jharkhand, shared that, the question paper was moderately diffcult for him as she had less time to prepare. He mentioned that he's appearing for other entrance exams as well besides, NCHMCT JEE 2022.
Indranil, who also appeared for NCHM JEE 2022 at a test-centre in Jharkhand said that the question paper was similar to last years, as many questions were tweaked around. Moreover, he said that only a few months of preparation was sufficient for him to attempt the maximum questions. Talking about the exam pattern, he shared that the MCQs type questions are easier to attempt in the CBT mode, as filling the OMR answer sheet consumes more time.
Another candidate, Vishwajeet, shared that he could not attempt the exam properly as he applied for NCHM JEE 2022 at the last minute, and did not prepare sufficiently. He is hoping that he secures a rank at least to get admission in Private Hotel Management Colleges.
NCHM JEE 2022 paper analysis from students indicates high cut-off marks. The expected cut off for NCHMCT 2022 is as under:
| Category | Expected Cut off Marks |
|---|---|
| Open | 190-170 |
| Open PWD | 165-150 |
| EWS | 150-145 |
| EWS PWD | 150-140 |
| OBC | 165-150 |
| OBC NCL | 155-150 |
| SC | 115-110 |
| ST | 110-100 |
How is cut off for NCHMCT JEE 2022 deteremined?
There are various factors affecting NCHM JEE 2022 cut off marks, some of the common factors are:
Difficulty level of question paper - If the question paper is easy, then the cut off marks are expected to be high. Whereas, if the question paper difficulty is high then the cut off marks are relaxed.
Answer key discrepancies and review - The exam authority publishes answer keys and responses of the test-takers online. And if there are any discrepancies as reported by the candidates, then the exam authority takes corrective measures and removes the question or allot extra marks to all those who attempted it. This ultimately affects the cut off marks.
Total number of seats - The infrastructre and seat intake at IHMs in India is revised every now and then. Therefore, if the total seat intake is reduced or increased, then the cut off marks are increased or reduced respectively.
The answer key of NCHMCT 2022 along with the question paper is expected to be out soon. NCHMCT will publish results of NCHM JEE 2022 in July tentatively.
Prior to examination, some aspirants requested NCHMCT and NTA to cancel or reschedule NCHM JEE 2022 due to ongoing student protests against Agneepath Recruitment Policy. They reached out to the authorities on Twitter sharing their concerns of not being able to reach the exam centre as the protesters are on the road.
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