NCHMCT JEE 2023 Student Reaction, Paper Difficulty Level, Exam Analysis, and Expected Cut off Marks
National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Examination 2026 ( NCHMCT JEE )
Registration - 26 Dec '25 - 25 Mar '26
NCHMCT and NTA conducted NCHM JEE 2023 today on May 14, 2023 from 9 am to 12 pm, in a Computer-Based Test mode. Read here to know more about NCHM JEE 2023 Student Reaction, Paper Analysis, and Difficulty level of exam.
The National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT) and National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted NCHM JEE 2023 today on May 14, 2023. The entrance exam was held from 9 am to 12 pm in a Computer-Based Test mode. The exam was held for lakhs of candidates in more than 75 test cities where mutliple centres for online exam were facilitated. Shiksha covered NCHMCT JEE 2023 from a test centre in Delhi NCR to get feedback of test-takers about question paper difficulty level. Read here to know more about NCHM JEE 2023 Student Reaction, Paper Analysis, and Difficulty level of exam.
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- NCHMCT JEE 2023 Student Reaction
- NCHMCT JEE 2023 Expected Cutoff by Test-Takers
- Factors influencing NCHMCT JEE 2023 Cutoff Marks
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NCHMCT JEE 2023 Student Reaction
The candidates who appeared for NCHMCT JEE 2023 exam shared their experience as under:
Mansi, a candidate who appeared for NCHM JEE 2023 at a test centre in Noida, shared that the question paper was overall good, however, there were some difficult questions in Mathematics section. The sections like English and General Knowledge were easiest of all. She shared that the cutoff marks for NCHMCT JEE 2023 will be unexpected.
Ishan Rawat shared that the question paper was moderately difficult as there were some tricky questions in General Knowledge, Mathematics, and Logical Reasoning. The questions asked in English and Service Aptitude were easiest of all. He added that there were no technical glitches and the exam started well in time, and they did not face any difficulty while giving the examination. The cutoff marks for NCHMCT JEE 2023 is expected to go higher this year, and IHM Pusa, IHM Bangalore are his preferred colleges.
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Another candidate, Devanshu Purohit shared that the question paper was difficult but only moderately. The overall paper was easy with only few tricks in Mathematics and Logical Reasoning section. He agreed with other candidates that the cut off marks will be higher for NCHMCT JEE 2023 top colleges.
Sakshi Srivastava shared that except for Mathematics the question paper was easier than previous years, which she has practised for NCHMCT JEE 2023 preparation. There were some tricky questions, but she could attempt all the sections successfully. The cutoff marks are expected to go higher this year, given the difficulty level was lower than previous years.
Jai Nanda, another test taker shared that Mathematics was toughest, Logical Reasoning was moderately difficult, and remaining sections like English and Service Aptitude section were easiest of all. The cutoff marks of NCHMCT JEE 2023 is expected to be above 150 marks.
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NCHMCT JEE 2023 Expected Cutoff by Test-Takers
The tentative cutoff marks as shared by candidates who attempted NCHMCT JEE 2023 today are as under:
| Subject |
Marks |
Expected Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude |
30 marks |
20+ |
| Reasoning and Logical Deduction |
30 marks |
23+ |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs |
30 marks |
27+ |
| English Language |
60 marks |
28+ |
| Aptitude for Service Sector |
50 marks |
35+ |
| Total |
200 marks |
130 - 170 marks expected cutoff |
Therefore, the category-wise cutoff marks for NCHMCT JEE 2023 for top IHMs can be expected as under:
| Category | Expected Cut off Marks |
|---|---|
| Open | 190 -150 marks |
| Open PWD | 165 - 130 marks |
| EWS | 150 - 145 marks |
| EWS PWD | 150 - 140 marks |
| OBC | 165 - 150 marks |
| OBC NCL | 155 - 150 marks |
| SC | 115 - 110 marks |
| ST | 110 - 100 marks |
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Factors influencing NCHMCT JEE 2023 Cutoff Marks
Some of the key factors involved in deciding the cutoff marks are:
Question paper difficulty level - If the question paper is easy, then the cut off marks are expected to be high. On the other hand, if the question paper difficulty is high then the cut off marks are relaxed.
Discrepancies on Answer key - If there are any discrepancies found in the answer key, the exam authority will take corrective measures, and also remove the question or allot extra marks to all those who attempted it. This will ultimately affect the cut off marks of NCHMCT JEE 2023 for merit list and admission process.
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.
What next?
As the next step of NCHMCT JEE 2023 selection process, the exam authority will publish the answer key (provisional) so that candidates can raise their concerns/ discrepancies/ objections. Thereafter, a final answer key and results will be declared for NCHMCT JEE 2023. The counselling and seat allotment process is expected to be held in July 2023.
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For NCHMCT JEE Reasoning preparation, practice questions on blood relations, syllogisms, coding-decoding, and series.
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For NCHMCT JEE Numerical Ability, study basic maths topics like percentages, profit and loss, averages, and time-speed-distance.
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You should study at least 3–4 hours daily for NCHMCT JEE preparation. Quality study matters more than long hours.
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To start NCHMCT JEE 2026 preparation, first understand exam pattern and syllabus. Make a daily study plan and give time to all sections. Start with basics and revise.
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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 General Knowledge and Current Affairs syllabus includes following topics:
Prizes & Awards
World Statistics
Inventions & Discoveries
International Organisations
Sports, Disasters
Currencies
Books, etc.
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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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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.
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After NCHMCT JEE result is announced, the next step is counselling. NCHMCT will release merit list of selected students for counselling rounds. NCMH JEE counselling is conducted in 4 rounds.
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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.
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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.