NCHMCT JEE Books 2026: Subject-wise NCHMCT JEE Preparation Books

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

Porishmita Paul
Updated on Sep 3, 2025 10:37 IST

By Porishmita Paul, Associate Senior Executive

NCHM JEE Books 2026: Those planning to appear for NCHMCT Joint Entrance Exam 2026 should know about the preparation books. Such candidates must refer to only best books for NCHM JEE 2026 that are based on the exam pattern and syllabus. NCHM JEE will be held in a Computer-based test mode. The candidates will get three hours to attempt 200 questions based on five subjects. Candidates can refer to the books for NCHMJEE 2026 as mentioned on this page, as these are the recommended books that will help them gain the required skills to score well in the examination.

Also Read: NCHMCT JEE Question Papers 2026

Table of content
  • NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam Pattern Overview
  • Best Books for NCHMCT JEE 2025 General Knowledge and Scientific Aptitude Section
  • Besk Books for NCHMCT JEE 2026: Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude Section
  • Best Books for NCHMCT JEE 2026: Reasoning and Logical Deduction Section
  • Best Books for NCHMCT JEE 2026: English Language Section
  • NCHMCT JEE 2026: Books for Service Aptitude Section
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NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam Pattern Overview

According to the exam pattern of NCHMCT JEE 2026: 

  • The NCHM JEE paper will carry multiple-choice based questions

  • The exam timings will be from  9 am to 12 pm.
  • NCHMCT JEE exam is divided into different sections which are: Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude, Reasoning and Logical Deduction, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, English Language, and Aptitude for Service Sector
  • Four marks will be awarded for each correct answer, and 1 mark per incorrect answer will be deducted from the total scores.

Since, the syllabus for NCHMCT JEE is so diverse, Shiksha advises aspirants to go through some reference books/ material so that they can fare well in the entrance exam. Candidates should also make an effort to access NCHMCT JEE previous year question papers and attempt the questions asked so that they can develop a better understanding of the exam pattern and type of questions that are asked in the exam.

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Best Books for NCHMCT JEE 2025 General Knowledge and Scientific Aptitude Section

GK, Current Affairs and Scientific Aptitude is one such section where candidates need to prepare recent events. They should cover past one year events to score well. Candidates can refer to the following books as recommended by the experts for this section:

  • Manorama Yearbook 2023-2025
  • Pratiyogita Darpan 2023-2025
  • Pearson India Yearbook 2024-2025
  • Lucent’s GK 2024-2025
  • Competition Review Yearbook 2023-2025
  • Arihant General Knowledge 2023 or 2024-2025
  • General Science by Disha Experts 2024-2025

Also Read: NCHM JEE 2026 Section-wise preparation tips

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Besk Books for NCHMCT JEE 2026: Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude Section

The numerical ability and analytical aptitude is one such section where candidates need to practice frequently in order to score well in NCHM JEE 2026. Therefore, they should refer the NCHM JEE books for practice that provide ample sample questions based on syllabus of this section. The best books for NCHMCT JEE 2026 Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude section are as under:

  • S Chand’s 30 days wonder for Maths
  • RS Aggarwal (Quantitative Aptitude)
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Best Books for NCHMCT JEE 2026: Reasoning and Logical Deduction Section

To improve analytical and reasoning skills, candidates can refer to the books for NCHMJEE 2026 Reasoning and Logical Deduction section as mentioned below:

  • Quantitative Aptitude Question Papers for Banks and others Govt. entrance exam
  • Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
  • Quantitative Aptitude ebook (ALL Parts Solved) by R S Agarwal
  • MK Pandey
  • Verbal Reasoning Book by R S Agarwal
  • 501 Challenging Logical reasoning Practice Book 
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Best Books for NCHMCT JEE 2026: English Language Section

When it comes to scoring in English section of any competitive exam, candidates should rely on the best books of all time. Therefore, best books for NCHM JEE 2026 English section are as under:

  • 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
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NCHMCT JEE 2026: Books for Service Aptitude Section

For NCHM JEE 2026, the recommended books for Service Aptitude section are as under:

  • R Gupta’s book for Hotel Management

Other books that candidates should consider going through for NCHMCT JEE preparation are:

  • Arihant Study Package for Hotel Management and Hospitality Administration
  • Hotel Management Entrance Exam Guide by Gladvin Rego
  • How to Prepare For the Hotel Management Entrance Examination by Thorpe
  • Hotel Management Entrance Exam Guide by Dr R P Datason
  • Ramesh Hotel Management Entrance Exam Guide by RPH Editorial Board
  • Dharmendra Mittal’s 10 Mock Tests For Hotel Management Entrances
  • Hotel Management Entrance Exam Guide By Jawahar Book Centre
  • Hotel Management Catering Technology: Entrance Exam, Guide by VVK Subburaj

Apart from going through the above-mentioned books, students are also advised to go through sample questions and mock tests for NCHMCT JEE 2026.

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Answered a week ago

NCHMCT JEE 2026 application correction facility will be available shortly before the issue of admit card by the NTA. Candidates will be notified through the official website and emails.

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Answered a week ago

Candidates must have passed or be appearing in 12 or equivalent examination with English as a compulsory subject to apply for NCHMCT JEE 2026. The exam has no minimum marks requirement.

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The age limit for appearing in NCHMCT JEE 2026 is 25 years for General / EWS / OBC candidates and 27 years for SC / ST / PwD students as of July 1, 2026.

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Answered a week ago

The application fee for NCHMCT JEE 2026 is INR 1,000 for general (UR) / OBC- (NCL), INR 750 for Gen-EWS, and INR 450 for SC / ST / PwD / Transgender students.

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Porishmita Paul

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Answered 3 weeks ago

There will be a total of 30 questions from the Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude. 

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Answered 3 weeks ago

The NCHMCT JEE 2026 exam pattern includes five sections: Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude, Reasoning and Logical Deduction, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, English Language, and Aptitude for Service Sector. There is a total of 200 questions conducted in CBT online.

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Answered 3 weeks ago

The official website of NCHMCT JEE 2026 is nchmjee.nta.nic.in.

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Answered 3 weeks ago

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

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Porishmita Paul

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Answered 3 weeks ago

In NCHMCT JEE exam, 4 marks are given for each correct response and -1 for each incorrect response. There are no marks for unattempted questions and negative marking for Non-MCQ questions.

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The NCHMCT JEE exam duration is 3 hours. The exam is conducted as a computer-based test in both English and Hindi languages.

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