NCHMCT JEE 2026 English Language: Syllabus, Preparation Tips, Books, Sample Questions

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

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NCHM JEE 2026 applications started from December 26, 2025. Candidates looking forward to appearing in the NCHM JEE Exam 2026 must start their preparation for the NCHMCT JEE immediately. Know the right way to approach questions in the English Language section of the NCHMCT JEE exam here.

NCHM JEE 2026 exam registration ongoing. Candidates looking forward to appearing in the NCHM JEE Exam 2026 must start their preparation for the NCHMCT JEE immediately. Know the right way to approach questions in the English Language section of the NCHMCT JEE exam here. In this article, we have provided NCHMCT JEE English Questions from previous years' papers, to help candidates prepare for NCHMCT JEE 2026 well in advance.  

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NCHMCT JEE 2026 English Questions: Preparation for English Language Section

NCHMCT JEE 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the NCHMCT JEE Exam Date 2026. NCHMCT JEE Exam 2026 registration is live now. Candidates looking forward to appearing in the NCHM JEE Exam 2026 must start their preparation for the NCHMCT JEE immediately. Know the right way to approach questions in the English Language section of the NCHMCT JEE exam here. In this article, we have provided NCHMCT JEE English Questions from previous years' papers to help candidates prepare for NCHMCT JEE 2026 well in advance. 

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NCHMCT JEE registration last date is January 25, 2026. The exam will be held on April 25, 2026. 

Q:   What comes in the English section of NCHM JEE?
A:

NCHM JEE English section includes questions like fill-in-the-Blanks, simple meanings, spell mistakes, and short sentence type things. You can read small stories or lines and answer what fits best, so its not very scary.

Q:   What are the best books for NCHM JEE exam preparation?
A:

Popular NCHM JEE preparation books are Arihant NCHM JEE Guide, R.S. Aggarwal for Quantitative Aptitude, A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning, Lucent's GK, and Word Power Made Easy for English.

The National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT) JEE question paper will carry English as one of the sections, and the weightage allotted for the section is 60 questions. Candidates taking NCHMCT JEE 2026 must prepare for the English language extraordinarily to score above the cutoff marks in all sections. They also need to do regular reading, interpretation, vocabulary and finding keywords. In this article, we have provided NCHMCT JEE English Questions from the previous years’ papers, so that candidates can prepare well for the upcoming exams in advance. Check NCHC JEE 2026: 3 months prep tips.

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Table of contents
  • NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam Pattern and Sectional Weightage
  • NCHMCT JEE Syllabus 2026 for English Language
  • NCHMCT JEE Preparation 2026 for English Language: Tips & Tricks
  • Books NCHMCT JEE Preparation 2026 for English Language
  • NCHMCT JEE English Questions

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam Pattern and Sectional Weightage

With just a few months left for the NCHMCT JEE exam date, candidates will have to start preparing strategically. To provide insight into the NCHMCT JEE question paper, we have provided details of the NCHMCT JEE exam pattern 2026 and NCHMCT JEE syllabus 2026 below. 

The NCHMCT JEE includes some specific subjects or sections from which questions are asked in the NCHMCT JEE exam. Check out the NCHMCT JEE Exam Pattern and their respective weights below:

Subject

No. of Questions

Marks

Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude

30 questions 

30 marks

Reasoning and Logical Deduction

30 questions

30 marks

General Knowledge & Current Affairs

30 questions 

30 marks 

English Language

60 questions

60 marks

Aptitude for Service Sector

50 questions

50 marks

Total

200 questions

200 marks

English section of NCHM JEE is considered the easiest among all. Therefore, it is always suggested to start your prep with NCHM JEE English section to build confidence better. However, many students leave this section for the last and over the hardest components first. 

Also Read: NCHMCT JEE 2026 Sample Papers: Section-wise Preparation & Sample Questions

NCHMCT JEE Syllabus 2026 for English Language

The English section of the NCHMCT JEE syllabus covers the following topics:

Topics

Vocabulary

Synonyms

Antonyms

Analogies

Spelling mistakes

English proficiency

Idioms and phrases

One word substitution

Sentence formation

Sentence completion

Sentence Reconstruction

Sentence improvement

Rearrangement of words in a sentence

Rearrangement of the sentence in paragraph

Paragraph formation

Paragraph completion

Fill in the blanks

NCHMCT JEE Preparation 2026 for English Language: Tips & Tricks

Deciding one perfect way to prepare for NCHMCT JEE English section is very tricky. As each candidate has unique skills, understanding, and knowledge of the subject. Therefore, one strict study plan does not go well for all. Therefore, it is advisable to work on yourself to decide the standard way for exam prep. Plan your own study-plan through the 15-day study plan for NCHM JEE 2026.

Again, covering all topics before exam is stressful for many students. Hence, all have provided some strategic tips and tricks for NCHMCT JEE 2026 English language preparation. Check out some important tips to ace the NCHMCT JEE exam:

  • Read reputable periodicals and newspapers every day, paying particular attention to the editorial section of the publications since many passages are taken from them.
  • Try talking to other candidates about the same chapter. Try to ask each other questions during the discussion, such as what the author's major purpose is in the passage, what can be inferred from the passage, and what arguments would support or refute the author's claims in the passage.
  • Use any decent grammar book for Class 10 to practice your grammar. Classics like Martin's English Grammar and Wren are excellent preparation tools.
  • To improve your vocabulary, find the meaning of every word you come across in any book, newspaper or TV in the dictionary and try to memorise them
  • Make sure you attempt NCHMCT JEE previous years’ question paper, as it will help you get an idea on what you may witness in the NCHMCT JEE exam ( (in terms of pattern, and difficulty level)

Also Read: NCHMCT JEE Mock Test: Download Free PDFs, Sample Paper with Answer

Books NCHMCT JEE Preparation 2026 for English Language

Check the list of top books to prepare NCHMCT JEE 2026:

  • English for Competitive examinations (including descriptive and objective type questions) by Wren and Martin
  • Objective English for Competitive Examinations by Pearson’s English
  • Arihant General English for all Competitive Examinations
  • English grammar by Tata McGraw-Hill
  • A Mirror of Common Errors by Dr. Ashok Kumar Singh
  • Arihant General English for All Competitive Examinations by Hari Mohan Prashad / S.C. Gupta

NCHMCT JEE English Questions

The questions from previous years' NCHMCT JEE papers for the English section are as under:

Q. In the given Question one part of the sentence has an error and the other parts of the sentence are correct. Find which part of the sentence has an error and choose that part as your answer

out of (1), (2) and (3). If the sentence is free from error then choose your answer as choice (4).

  • Vermin
  • Does much harm
  • to crops
  • No error

Q. In the given Question one part of the sentence has an error and the other parts of the sentence are correct. Find which part of the sentence has an error and choose that part as your answer

out of (1), (2) and (3. If the sentence is free from error then choose your answer as choice (4).

  • I am very anxious
  • to know how are you
  • and your mother doing well
  • No error

 Q. In the given Question one part of the sentence has an error and the other parts of the sentence are correct. Find which part of the sentence has an error and choose that part as your answer

out of (1), (2) and (3). If the sentence is free from error then choose your answer as choice (4).

  • Based on the newspaper reports
  • we can conclude that
  • many accidents caused by reckless driving
  • No error

 Q. In the given Question one part of the sentence has an error and the other parts of the sentence are correct. Find which part of the sentence has an error and choose that part as your answer

out of (1), (2) and (3). If the sentence is free from error then choose your answer as choice (4).

  • He said it was the first time
  • that such a trick
  • is discovered
  • No error

 Q. In the given Question one part of the sentence has an error and the other parts of the sentence are correct. Find which part of the sentence has an error and choose that part as your answer

out of (1), (2) and (3). If the sentence is free from error then choose your answer as choice (4).

  •  He did not go
  • to the temple on foot
  • he went by the car
  • No error

 Q. Direction : In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer to each question out of four alternatives and fill in the

blanks.

  1. The King was __________ while he was addressing his subjects.
  • Murdered
  • Executed
  • Assassinated
  • Exterminated

 Q. Direction : In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer to each question out of four alternatives and fill in the blanks.

  1. He would always be late with submissions because he would __________ whatever he was supposed to do:
  • Prevaricate
  • Procrastinate
  • Interrogate
  • Discriminate

 Q.  Direction : In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer to each question out of four alternatives and fill in the

blanks.

  1. He talked on and on __________.
  • Ad infinitum
  • Voraciously
  • Hesitatingly
  • Ad Interim

Q. It is no doubt true that we cannot go through life without sorrow. There can be no sunshine without shadow, we must not complain that Roses have thorns but rather be grateful that thorns bear flowers. Our existence here is so complex that we must expect much sorrows suffering. Yet it is certain that no man was ever discontented with the world who did his duty in it. The world is like a looking glass : if you smile, it smiles, if you frown, it frowns back . Always try then to look at the bright side of things. There are source persons whose very presence seems like a ray of sunshine & brightens the whole room. Life has been described as a comedy to those who think and a tragedy to those who feel.
Read each of the following passage carefully answer the questions that follow The author says there are some persons whose very presence seems like a ray of sunshine & brightens the whole room. The reason for this is that, they

  • Have the capacity to love
  • Talk more of roses less of thorns
  • are happy & spread happiness
  • look good & behave well

Q. It is no doubt true that we cannot go through life without sorrow. There can be no sunshine without shadow, we must not complain that Roses have thorns but rather be grateful that thorns bear flowers. Our existence here is so complex that we must expect much sorrow and suffering. Yet it is certain that no man was ever discontented with the world who did his duty in it. The world is like a looking glass : if you smile, it smiles, if you frown, it frowns back. Always try then to look at the bright side of things. There are source persons whose very presence seems like a ray of sunshine & brightens the whole room. Life has been described as a comedy to those who think and a tragedy to those who feel.
Read each of the following passages carefully answer the questions that follow:

  • What is the author’s message in their passage?
  • Look at the bright side of things
  • Our existence is so complex
  • The world is a looking glass
  • Expect much sorrow & suffering

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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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