NCHMCT JEE 2021 Exam: Counselling Dates, Result, Syllabus, Admissions

What is NCHMCT JEE?

National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Examination or NCHMCT JEE (also known as NHCM JEE) is a national-level entrance exam conducted to offer admission to aspirants in hospitality and hotel administration programmes. Till 2018, the National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHM & CT), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, conducted the NCHMCT JEE exam. However, from 2019 onwards, National Testing Agency (NTA) took over the charge to conduct the NCHMT JEE exam.  Last year, NCHMCT JEE had 32,603 applicants. NCHMCT JEE 2021 will be conducted on June 12 and the admission notification was released on February 3. The last date to apply for NCHMCT JEE 2021 is May 10.

NCHMCT JEE 2021 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates meet the eligibility criteria for NCHMCT JEE if they have completed their Class 12 from a recognised board with passing marks. The age limit criteria that aspirants need to fulfill for this hotel management entrance exam is mentioned in the table below:

Aspirants can go through detailed NCHMCT JEE 2021 eligibility criteria here.

NCHMCT JEE 2021 Highlights

Refer to the table below to know the highlights for NCHMT JEE 2021 exam

Important NCHMCT JEE 2021 Dates

Refer to the table below to know the important dates for NCHMCT JEE 2021.

Top Colleges Accepting NCHMCT JEE Scores

The list of colleges accepting NCHMCT JEE 2021 scores for admission has been released. In 2021, a total of 21 central Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs), 25 state IHMs, one Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) IHM, 24 private IHMs, and 13 food craft institutes will accept NCHMCT JEE scores for admissions. The seats on offer for admission through NCHMCT JEE have been increasing over the years.

Given below is the list of 21 central IHMs that accept NCHMCT JEE scores for admission.

Also Read: Colleges accepting NCHMCT JEE 2021 scores/ranks for admission & seats available

NCHMCT JEE 2021 Admission Process

Admission through NCHMCT JEE will strictly be on the basis of the candidate’s performance in the All India JEE (Written Test). Based on marks scored by a candidate in NCHMCT JEE, he/she will be allotted an All India Rank (AIR). No group discussion or personal interview round is conducted for shortlisting candidates. So, admission is offered only on the basis of NCHMCT JEE merit and rank.

Check out the video below to know how to fill the NCHMCT JEE 2021 application form:

NCHMCT JEE 2021 Exam Analysis

NCHMCT JEE 2021 has not been conducted yet. However, aspirants can go through last year's exam analysis for NCHMCT JEE below.

NCHMCT JEE 2020 was conducted on August 29. Overall, NCHMCT JEE 2020 pattern was similar to last year's test paper. Students shared that the exam easy to attempt and they were able to complete the paper on time. There were no changes in NCHMCT JEE 2020 exam pattern or marking scheme for the paper as compared to last year. There were a total of 200 questions that aspirants had to attempt in 180 minutes duration. Total weightage for NCHMCT JEE 2020 exam was 800 marks. There was negative marking in the hospitality entrance exam.  

Go through complete NCHMCT JEE 2020 Exam Analysis.

NCHMCT JEE 2019 Exam Analysis

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted NCHMCT JEE 2019 on April 27 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM. A three-hour duration test, the paper was conducted in online mode in 49 cities across the country. Soon after the exam got over, Shiksha got in touch with few candidates to analyse the NCHMCT JEE paper. There were no surprises in NCHMCT JEE 2019 question paper. Overall, the exam was easy and test pattern (except the marking scheme) was similar to that of last years’ papers. Go through complete NCHMCT JEE 2019 exam analysis. 

Last year, NCHMCT JEE 2018 exam was held on April 28.  Right after giving the exam students shared that the questions asked were similar to those asked in the past two editions of this hotel management entrance exam. Go through NCHMCT JEE 2018 Exam Analysis.

NCHMCT JEE 2021 Student Reaction

NCHMCT JEE 2021 has not been conducted yet. However, aspirants can go through last year's student reaction for NCHMCT JEE below.

NCHMCT JEE 2020 was conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) from 3 PM to 6 PM on August 29. The exam was conducted at 86 test cities spread across 28 states of the country. Most of the candidates who took the exam shared that it was easy and the questions asked were very similar to the ones asked over the years in this national level hospitality entrance exam. However, since the exam was easy to attempt, candidates had to ensure that they avoided negative marking at all possible places in order to score high in the exam as NCHMCT JEE 2020 cutoffs are also expected to be high.

View detailed NCHMCT JEE 2020 student reaction.

NCHMCT JEE 2019 was conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for the first time on April 27 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM. The exam was conducted in a total of 49 test cities across the country. Shiksha reported live from Noble Exam Centre, Rohini, New Delhi, where total 479 students took the NCHMCT JEE 2019 paper. Most of the candidates that we spoke with shared that the exam was easy and its test pattern was similar to that of last years’ question papers. View the detailed NCHMCT JEE 2019 student reaction.

Last year, NCHMCT JEE 2018 was conducted on April 28 from 10 am to 1 pm across 33 test centres in India. Shiksha reported for the exam live from Harcourt Butler Senior Secondary School, where 800 students took NCHMCT JEE 2018. Most of the students we spoke to shared that the exam was good, the only difference being that the questions asked were a bit tricky. View the detailed NCHMCT JEE 2018 student reaction.

Important FAQs regarding NCHMCT JEE Exam

Q: Who will conduct NCHNCT JEE 2021?

A: NCHMCT JEE 2021 exam dates have been announced. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the NCHMCT JEE 2021 exam on June 12.

Q: In which mode will NCHMCT JEE 2021 be conducted?

A: NCHMCT JEE 2021 will be conducted in online mode as a centre based computer-based test (CBT). Till 2018, NCHMCT JEE was held in offline mode.

Q: How many times is NCHMCT JEE conducted in a year?

A: NCHM JEE is conducted once a year. This year, NCHMCT JEE 2021 exam will be held on June 12 after board exams have been conducted. 

Q. Is there any age limit to appear for NCHMCT JEE 2021?

Q. Is NCHMCT JEE 2021 easy?

A. The difficulty level of the NCHMCT JEE exam usually ranges from easy to moderately difficult. Most of the candidates who follow a structured preparation plan for NCHMCT JEE 2021 find it easy.