NCHMCT JEE 2026: Registration (OPEN till April 1st), Exam Date (OUT), Syllabus, Question Papers

NCHMCT JEE full form is National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology Joint Entrance Exam. It is a national level hospitality entrance exam for admission in BSc (Hospitality & Hotel Administration). The exam is held annually and it is conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology (NCHMCT). The 3 years BSc (HHA) course is offered by NCHMCT jointly with the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). All the participating Institutes accept the NCHM JEE score for admission to the BSc (HHA) courses offered by their respective institutions.

What's New in NCHMCT JEE 2026?

The NCHMCT JEE Exam Pattern 2026 has changed. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has said that the exam will now have 120 questions instead of more. The marks for each section are also different now. The exam time has been reduced from 3 hours to 120 minutes. The way the exam is held will stay the same. Check all details related to the new NCHMCT JEE pattern 2026 below.

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NCHMCT JEE scores are utilized by the Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs) for admission. There are about 21 central IHMs, 33 state IHMs,1 PSU IHM, 2 IHMs run Under PPP, 25 Private IHMs, and 1 PSU owned Institute that are affiliated to NCHMCT and offer BSc (HHA) courses and the admission is based on NCHMCT JEE. 

The NCHMCT JEE 2026 Question Paper will be in two languages; i.e. English and Hindi. The exam will last 180 minutes, and all questions will be multiple-choice. 200 questions are framed from Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude, Reasoning and Logical Deduction, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, English Language, and Aptitude for Service Sector. 

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Before applying for NCHMCT JEE 2026, you should know basic details. This entrance exam is for students who want to study hotel management.
NCHMCT JEE entrance exam is a national-level test conducted once a year. Exam is held in online mode. Knowing exam pattern, fees, and dates helps you plan better.

NCHMCT JEE 2026 application form is now available. Students who want to take the NCHM JEE 2026 exam should first read and understand the exam guidelines, pattern, eligibility rules, and other important details before filling out the form.

Link for NCHM JEE Registration 2026: Register Now

Candidates could pay NCHMCT JEE 2026 application fee online via credit/ debit card/ net banking/ Paytm. Candidates could fill NCHMCT JEE 2026 application form on or before the last date. Candidates could apply for NTA NCHMCT JEE in online mode only. The application form filling process included the below-given steps:

1. Registration
2. Filling the form
3. Uploading scanned images
4. Payment of the application fee

Application fee: The fee could be paid online using a Credit Card / Debit Card / Net-Banking / UPI / Wallet. The application fee for NCHMCT JEE 2026 is as follows:

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The admission process of NCHMCT JEE is as follows:

Step 1: Fill the application form for NCHMCT JEE 2026

NTA conducted the application form filling process of NCHMCT JEE 2026 in the online mode only. The candidates could check their eligibility and fill the form in online mode only. The application form filling process included the below-given steps:

• Registration
• Filling the form
• Uploading scanned images
• Payment of the application fee

Step 2: Download the admit card

Candidates could download the admit card from the official website. Only the registered candidates were issued the NCHMCT JEE admit card.

Step 3: Appear for the exam

Candidates had to appear for the CBT of NCHMCT JEE 2026 as per the date and time given on the admit card.

Step 4: Answer Key, Question Papers, Response Sheet

NTA will release the NCHMCT JEE answer keys. The answer key will have the correct answers to all the questions that are asked in the test. Using the marking scheme of the test, candidates can calculate the probable score they are getting before the results are out. However, this will not be treated as a final score.

With the answer key, NCHMCT JEE 2026 question papers will also be made available. The question papers will have all the questions that were asked on the exam day.

Last 10 years NCHMCT JEE Question Papers With Answers free PDF Download

Step 5: Check result

NTA will announce the result of NCHMCT JEE 2026 likely by May second-week (Tentative). However, before the answer key, response sheet and question papers will also be uploaded on the official website. The result will be made available in the form of a scorecard.

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Result and Merit List

The exam authority will publish a combined merit list with ranked candidates as mentioned in NCHMCT JEE 2026 results. The ranking / merit of the candidates will be decided based on the NTA score. In case, two or more candidates get the same score then, tie-breaking criteria will be applied that is given below:

1. Candidates securing higher marks in the English component of NCHMCT JEE 2026 will rank higher.
2. In case there is a tie between candidates in NCHM JEE 2026, as well as in the English component of NCHM-JEE 2026 exam, then the candidate securing higher marks in the Service Aptitude Component of NCHM-JEE will rank higher.
3. If the tie is still there, then the candidate older in age will ranked higher.

Step 6: Counselling

NCHMCT will conduct the counselling for admission to NCHMCT JEE 2026 participating colleges. After the declaration of the Result, the NCHM JEE 2026 Score will be provided by NTA to NCHMCT to conduct the counselling for admission to the BSc (HHA) courses.

As per NCHM JEE 2026 exam notification, NCHMCT JEE exam patternn has been changed. Many changes have been made in exam duration, total questions, sectional-weightage, and other information. NCHM JEE exam now has only 120 questions. Maximum weightage is given to English language followed by Aptitude for Service Sector.  

NCHMCT JEE pattern can be checked from the details given below. Exam will be held in online mode this time. Here are the main points you should know:

NCHMCT JEE 2026 exam will be held in computer-based mode (CBT). Students must prepare for the test online. There will be no offline exam. The total time given for the exam is 2 hours (120 minutes). Earlier, the exam used to be 3 hours long. No extra time will be given after 2 hours. The marking scheme will remain the same as before.

Mode: CBT Online

Total questions: 120

Time: 2 hours

Marking scheme: Each question gives 4 marks, and -1 mark for every wrong answer

You can also verify the allotment of questions from table given below.

There is no specific NCHM JEE syllabus provided by NTA or NCHMCT. However, based on indicative topics mentioned in exam brochure and analysis of previous years' NCHM JEE question papers, key areas from which questions are typically derived are listed below:

Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude

• Compound Interest
• Profit & Loss
• Time & Distance
• Ratio & Proportion
• Fractions & Decimals
• Square Root
• Simplification
• Logarithms
• Unitary Method
• HCF & LCM

Reasoning & Logical Deductions

• Statement Conclusion
• Symmetry
• Coding & Decoding
• Series, Syllogism
• Blood Relations
• Data Interpretation
• Analytical Reasoning
• Linear & Complex Arrangements
• Symbols & Notations
• Statement Assumptions, etc.

General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Prizes & Awards
• World Statistics
• Inventions & Discoveries
• International Organisations
• Sports, Disasters
• Currencies
• Books, etc.

English Language

• Fill in Blanks
• Paragraph/Sentence Completion
• Idioms & Phrases
• Synonyms
• Antonyms
• Analogies
• Vocabulary
• Spelling Errors
• One-Word Substitution, etc.

Aptitude for Service Sector 

This includes questions related to service sector aptitude.nation (London / Cambridge / Sri Lanka) at Advanced (A) level.
  - High School Certificate Examination of Cambridge University.
  - Any Public School, Board, or University Examination in India or abroad that is recognized by Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE) or Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

NCHMCT JEE exam is held across many exam centres to make it convenient for students from different regions. It takes place in 109 cities across India, covering almost all major states and union territories. While filling out application form, candidates can choose their preferred exam city from the official list. It is best to select a centre close to home or easy to reach to save time, money, and avoid stress on exam day. Once the exam city is chosen, it usually cannot be changed, so candidates should choose carefully. Below is the state-wise list of NCHMCT JEE 2026 exam centres.

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam Centres