NCHMCT JEE Rank Wise College List

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

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Updated on Jun 18, 2026 09:45 IST
The NCHMCT JEE Rank Wise College List helps hotel management aspirants know which institute they can get based on their rank. Candidates with ranks below 2,000 usually get admission in top Central IHMs such as IHM Mumbai, IHM Bangalore and IHM Delhi Pusa.

The NCHMCT JEE Rank Wise College List helps hotel management aspirants know which institute they can get based on their rank. Candidates with ranks below 2,000 usually get admission in top Central IHMs such as IHM Mumbai, IHM Bangalore and IHM Delhi Pusa. Students with ranks between 2,000 and 8,000 can get admission in several Central, State and Private IHMs. Read below the complete NCHMCT JEE Rank Wise College List 2026.

NCHMCT JEE cut offs 2026 for top Central IHMs such as IHM Mumbai, IHM Bengaluru, and IHM Delhi (Pusa) are under the 2,000 closing rank mark for General category students. For other leading central institutes like IHM Kolkata, IHM Hyderabad, and IHM Chennai, the NCHMCT JEE 2026 cut offs are around the 4,000 to 6,500 rank range. In top-tier State IHMs and specialized institutes like SIHM Udaipur, SIHM Yamuna Nagar, and State IHM Indore, cut offs generally span from a selective 600 rank up to around 6,700 and above. For other participating private and state hotel management colleges, the closing ranks usually wrap up around 7,500 to 8,500 and above. Read below all about NCHMCT JEE 2026 rank wise college lists and cut offs.

Also Read: 401-450 Marks in NCHMCT JEE 2026

Table of contents
  • NCHMCT JEE Rank Wise College List 2026
  • Top Central IHMs Accepting NCHMCT JEE Scores
  • NCHMCT JEE 2026 Counselling Process
  • NCHMCT JEE 2026 Participating Institutes

NCHMCT JEE Rank Wise College List 2026

Admission through NCHMCT JEE 2026 counselling will be based on candidates' rank, category, seat availability and institute preference. The counselling notification is expected to be released soon at nchmcounselling.nic.in.

NCHMCT JEE Rank Below 2,000

Candidates securing a rank below 2,000 have high chances of getting admission in the top Central IHMs.

College

Closing Rank 2026

IHM Mumbai

1118

IHM Bangalore

1977

NCHMCT JEE Rank 2,000 to 5,000

Students in this rank range can target some of the most popular Central Government IHMs.

College

Closing Rank 2026

IHM Gurdaspur

3367

IHM Kolkata

4382

IHM Yamuna Nagar

4330

NCHMCT JEE Rank 5,000 to 7,000

Candidates with ranks between 5,000 and 7,000 can get admission in many Central, State and Private IHMs.

College

Closing Rank 2026

IHM Hyderabad

5814

IHM Chennai

6276

IHM Hajipur

6638

State Institute of Hotel Management, Udaipur

6644

IHM Shri Shakti

6581

SIHM Indore

6713

NCHMCT JEE Rank 7,000 to 9,000

Many State IHMs and Central IHMs offer admission in this rank range.

College

Closing Rank 2026

SBIHM

7250

SIHM Kozhikode

7082

IHM Rohtak

7512

IHM Gangtok

7615

IHM Gwalior

7742

IHM Ahmedabad

7923

NITHM Hyderabad

8020

IHM Bhubaneswar

8111

IHM Guwahati

8169

IHM Jaipur

8197

IHM Goa

8364

IHM Dehradun

8388

Pondicherry IHM

8413

IHM Ranchi

8473

IHM Panipat

8481

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can students check expected NCHMCT JEE cutoff before the exam?
A: 

Yes, students can check expected NCHMCT JEE cutoff based on last year data. This helps understand safe scores for different categories. Final cutoff may change depending on exam conditions.

Q:   What courses are offered through NCHMCT JEE?
A: 

NCHMCT JEE is mainly for Hotel Management courses. It also offers Diploma programmes through Food Craft Institutes in core hotel and catering areas.

Q:   How to check NCHMCT JEE cutoff?
A: 

You can check NCHMCT JEE cutoff on the official counselling website after each round. It shows opening and closing ranks for colleges.

Q:   Is NCHMCT JEE mandatory for IHM admission?
A: 

Yes, for most IHM admissions, NCHMCT JEE score is required. Without qualifying the exam, candidates cannot participate in counselling.

Top Central IHMs Accepting NCHMCT JEE Scores

The following Central Government IHMs are among the most preferred institutes through NCHMCT JEE counselling:

  • IHM Mumbai

  • IHM Delhi Pusa

  • IHM Bangalore

  • IHM Kolkata

  • IHM Hyderabad

  • IHM Chennai

  • IHM Goa

  • IHM Lucknow

  • IHM Bhopal

  • IHM Bhubaneswar

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Counselling Process

Candidates can participate in counselling by following the steps below:

  • Register online for NCHMCT JEE counselling

  • Fill and lock institute choices

  • Seat allotment based on rank and category

  • Upload required documents

  • Pay admission fee

  • Confirm allotted seat

  • Participate in further rounds if required

  • Attend spot round counselling for vacant seats

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which colleges accept NCHMCT JEE 2026?
A: 

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

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Participating Institutes

NCHMCT JEE scores are accepted by the following institutes:

Institute Type

Number of Institutes

Central IHMs

21

State IHMs

25

PSU IHM

1

Private IHMs

27

A good rank in NCHMCT JEE 2026 increases the chances of getting admission into top hotel management colleges. Candidates should use the NCHMCT JEE Rank Wise College List as a reference while filling their counselling choices.

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