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National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Examination 2026 ( NCHMCT JEE )
NCHMCT JEE 2026 answer key: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the NCHMCT JEE Final Answer Key 2026 after the exam is over. The NCHMCT JEE Answer key is likely to be released in two phases, i.e, provisional and final answer key. The NCHMCT JEE result 2026 will be announced based on NCHMCT JEE 2026 final answer key.
Candidates will be able to download the official NCHMCT JEE 2026 answer key from the official website by entering their application number and password/date of birth. The answer key carries the correct answers to all questions asked in NCHMCT JEE 2026. Know all about NCHMCT JEE 2026 answer keys on this page, like how to check the keys, how to challenge, important dates, etc.
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- How to Download NCHMCT JEE Answer Key?
- NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- Details on NCHMCT JEE Answer Key 2026
- NCHMCT JEE Marking Scheme 2026
- How to Challenge NCHMCT JEE 2026 Answer Key
- NCHMCT JEE 2026 Answer Key and Response Sheet
How to Download NCHMCT JEE Answer Key?
NCHMT JEE answer key download process:
- Browse to the NCHMT JEE website - nchmjee.nta.nic.in
- Click on 'View/ Challenge Answer Key- NCHMCT JEE 2026' link
- Choose login option: Application number and password OR Application number and DOB.
- Sign in with chosen credentials
- View and download the NCHMCT JEE answer key 2026
- Please take a clear print of the answer key for future use.
NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NCHMCT JEE 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| May ' 26 | NCHMCT JEE 2025 answer key (Provisional) TENTATIVE |
| May ' 26 | NCHMCT JEE 2025 answer key (Final) TENTATIVE |
| May ' 26 | NCHMCT JEE 2026 Result TENTATIVE |
| May ' 26 | NCHMCT JEE 2026 Counselling Registration TENTATIVE |
| May ' 26 | NCHMCT JEE 2026 First Merit List TENTATIVE |
| Jun ' 26 | Document uploading and verification by the document verification centre after round 1 TENTATIVE |
| Jun ' 26 | Declaration of vacancy after 1st round TENTATIVE |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Jun ' 25 | Document uploading and verification by the document verification centre after round 2 |
Details on NCHMCT JEE Answer Key 2026
Answer Key: May ' 26
NCHMCT JEE 2026 answer key will contain following details:
- Serial number
- Question ID
- Correction Option ID
- Option ID claimed
- Test section from which each question is asked in 'Remarks' column
NCHMCT JEE Marking Scheme 2026
Given below is marking scheme for hospitality entrance exam so that candidates can calculate their NCHMCT JEE 2026 scores correctly:
| NCHMCT JEE Exam Section |
NCHMCT JEE Marks for Each Correct Answer |
NCHMCT JEE Marks for Each Incorrect Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude |
+4 |
-1 |
| Reasoning and Logical Deduction |
+4 |
-1 |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs |
+4 |
-1 |
| English Language |
+4 |
-1 |
| Aptitude for Service Sector |
+4 |
-1 |
Note: No marks are deducted for a question left unanswered in exam.
How to Challenge NCHMCT JEE 2026 Answer Key
Candidates will be allowed to challenge the answer keys of NCHMCT JEE 2026 on payment of INR 1000 per challenge. This challenge will be refunded if the challenge made by the candidate is accepted. Here is how to challenge the answer keys:
Visit official website of NCHMCT JEE
Click on Answer Key Challenge link
Enter required credentials
Fill online objection form
Pay processing fee of Rs 1000 per question
NCHMCT JEE 2026 Answer Key Challenge: Important Points
Some of the important points that candidates should keep in mind regarding NCHMCT JEE answer key challenges are:
- Processing fee is refunded if the objection filed by a candidate is accepted. In all other cases, the processing fee once paid is non-refundable
- NCHMCT JEE results are declared on the basis of the final answer key for the exam
- Final answer key for NCHMCT JEE is released once the process of raising objections/ challenging the answers is over
- No challenges are accepted once the result for NCHMCT JEE is declared
- There is no provision for re-evaluation/ re-checking of the NCHMCT JEE score
NCHMCT JEE 2026 Answer Key and Response Sheet
With the NCHM JEE answer key, candidates can also check the question papers and the response sheet. The question papers will have all the questions asked on the day of the exam and the response sheet will have the answers marked by the candidates on the exam day. All candidates can check the answer keys, question paper and response sheets under the respective logins.
The question papers, response sheet and the NCHM JEE 2026 answer key remain available for a limited period. Hence, the candidates must check them as soon as they are released on the official website.
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You must scan your passport photo and signature. Photo 10–200 KB, signature 4–30 KB, jpg/jpeg only. Photo should show 80% of face, no mask, white background.
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It depends on your category. General and OBC Non-Creamy Layer – ₹1000, EWS – ₹700, SC/ST and PwD – ₹450, Transgender – ₹450. Check carefully before paying.
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