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National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Examination 2026 ( NCHMCT JEE )
NCHMCT JEE 2026 cutoff: The cutoff for NCHMCT JEE 2026 will be out after the exam is conducted. NCHMCT Cutoff means the opening and closing ranks after the NCHM JEE Counselling. These cutoffs are prepared by the official body based on the minimum qualifying marks and rank obtained by an aspirant in NCHM JEE Exam. Students will get NCHM cutoff for each college that accepts scores of the hotel management entrance exam oon NCHM site.
- NCHMT JEE 2026 Cut off Marks
- NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- NCHMCT Cutoff 2025
- NCHMCT JEE 2026 Seat Allotment
- NCHMCT JEE Reservation Criteria 2026
- Factors affecting NCHMCT JEE 2026 Cutoff
- NCHMCT JEE - Past Year's Cutoff Marks
- NCHMCT JEE Cutoff Previous Years' Cutoff
NCHMT JEE 2026 Cut off Marks
The cutoff marks of NCHMT JEE 2026 will be published only after the test is conducted. Students can understand the cutoff pattern by following last year's cutoff score. NCHMCT JEE cutoff is influenced by various factors including exam difficulty level, answer key modifications, change in seat intake of IHMs, etc.
Candidates can check the cutoff for NCHMCT JEE exam below:
| Category |
Expected Cut off Marks |
|---|---|
| Open | 760 |
| Open PWD | 620 |
| EWS | 600 |
| EWS PWD | 600 |
| OBC | 600 |
| OBC NCL | 611 |
| SC | 599 |
| ST | 580 |
NCHMCT JEE is a hotel management entrance exam that is conducted by National Testing Agency. Based on NCHMCT JEE scores, aspirants are offered admission at 21 Central Institutes of Hotel Management, 25 State Government Institutes of Hotel Management, one Public Sector Undertaking and 24 Private Institutes of Hotel Management. Apart from these, 14 Food Craft Institutes are also affiliated to NCHMT, these are located in different parts of the country and offer Diploma programmes in core operational areas.
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Bachelor in Hotel Management (BHM) : NCHMCT JEE 2025 Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
| College | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subhas Bose Institute of Hotel Management [SBIHM] | – / – | 6699 | 5237 |
| SIHM-Jabalpur (State Government IHM) | 7886 | – / – | 7102 |
| Ras Bihari Bose Subharti University | 9428 | – / – | – / – |
B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration in IHM : NCHMCT JEE 2025 Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
| College | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Mumbai | 903 | 1363 | 1234 |
| IHM Gangtok - Institute of Hotel Management | 3206 | 6334 | 2718 |
| Institute of Hotel Management, Bangalore | 2151 | 4939 | 4565 |
| IHM Gwalior - Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition | 10249 | 8263 | 4858 |
| Institute of Hotel Management - Shri Shakti | 9903 | 6725 | 5837 |
B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration in Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition : NCHMCT JEE 2025 Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration in SIHM, NITHM & IHM : NCHMCT JEE 2025 Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
| College | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Institute of Hospitality Management, Kozhikode | 10246 | 9958 | 2895 |
| Institute Of Hotel Management, Rohtak | 9776 | 3640 | 3254 |
| State Institute of Hotel Management, Indore | 9820 | 6199 | 4323 |
| Pondicherry Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology | 6042 | 9273 | 5549 |
| Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition, Yamuna Nagar | 7589 | 6867 | 5676 |
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 |
NCHMCT Cutoff 2025
Candidates can check the cutoff as per the counselling rounds for NCHMCT JEE 2025 below to get an idea of the selection pattern. Cutoffs of NCHM 2026 will be updated soon after it is released.
| NCHMCT JEE Counselling Round |
NCHMCT JEE Cutoff 2025 |
|---|---|
| Round 1 |
NCHMCT JEE 2025 Round 1 Cutoff |
| Round 2 |
NCHMCT JEE 2025 Round 2 Cutoff |
| Round 3 |
NCHMCT JEE 2025 Round 3 Cutoff |
| Round 4 |
NCHMCT JEE 2025 Round 4 Cutoff |
NCHMCT JEE 2026 Seat Allotment
For admissions through the exam, four counselling rounds are conducted as part of the seat allotment process conducted by NCHMCT. All candidates who make it to NCHMCT JEE merit list need to take part in the counselling round to get admission in colleges accepting NCHMCT JEE scores/ranks for admission. For NCHMCT JEE 2026 seat allotment, candidates need to carry all their important documents on the date and time when they are called for the counselling round.
Important Documents for NCHMCT JEE 2026 Seat Allotment
The list of documents that candidates need to carry for NCHMCT JEE seat allotment are mentioned below:
- Class 12 exam certificate
- Reservation certificate (Category certificate/ PwD certificate/ KM certificate)
- Class 10/ Date of Birth certificate
- NCHMCT JEE admit card
- NCHMCT JEE 2024 result/scorecard
- NCHMCT JEE application form
- Medical Certificate
In NCHMCT JEE exam, aspirants are offered admission to fill the below-mentioned seats:
| Types of Seats |
Eligible Candidates |
|---|---|
| Open |
All candidates |
| Open (PwD) |
All PwD candidates |
| EWS |
GEN-EWS candidates |
| EWS (PwD) |
EWS-PwD candidates |
| SC |
All SC candidates |
| SC (PwD) |
All SC-PwD candidates |
| ST |
All ST candidates |
| ST (PwD) |
All ST-PwD candidates |
| OBC (NCL) |
All OBC (NCL) candidates |
| OBC (PwD) |
All OBC-PwD candidates |
| KM |
All KM candidates |
NCHMCT JEE Reservation Criteria 2026
NCHMCT JEE 2026 reservation criteria has not released yet. For the time being, candidates can go through the reservation categories for NCHMCT JEE 2025 in the table below:
| Category |
Reservation Criteria |
|---|---|
| Other Backward Classes- Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) |
27% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
15% |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) |
10% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
7.5% |
| Physically Handicapped/ Disabled (Pwd) |
5% in each category |
| Kashmiri Migrant (KM) |
One seat in each state and central government affiliated IHM |
Commonly asked questions
Yes. One seat per IHM (state and central government affiliated) is reserved for Kashmiri Migrant (KM) candidates.
Yes. Opening and closing ranks of NCHMCT JEE can differ for categories. Each category has separate seat allocation based on the reservation percentage.
Factors affecting NCHMCT JEE 2026 Cutoff
The factors that help determine NCHMCT JEE cutoff 2026 are mentioned below:
- Total number of seats
- Difficulty level of exam
- Number of candidates who took the exam
Commonly asked questions
The NCHMCT JEE cutoffs are released by the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT) after counselling rounds.
No. The opening and closing ranks differ for General, OBC, SC, ST, PwD, and Kashmiri Migrant candidates.
NCHMCT JEE - Past Year's Cutoff Marks
Candidates can view cutoff for NCHMCT JEE 2021 as well as previous years' NCHMCT JEE cutoff below.
| NCHMCT JEE 2021 Counselling Round |
Download Link |
|---|---|
| Round 1 |
NCHMCT JEE 2021 Cutoff Round 1 |
| Round 2 |
NCHMCT JEE 2021 cutoff Round 2 |
| Round 3 |
NCHMCT JEE 2021 cutoff Round 3 |
NCHMCT JEE Cutoff Previous Years' Cutoff
Candidates can check the cutoff as per the counselling rounds for NCHMCT JEE 2023 below. Candidates can also check NCHMCT JEE cutoff for 2022, 2021 too in the table below.
| NCHMCT JEE Counselling Round |
Cutoff 2023 |
Cutoff 2022 |
Cutoff 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 |
NCHMCT JEE 2023 Round 1 Cutoff | NCHMCT JEE 2022 Round 1 Cutoff | NCHMCT JEE Cutoff Round 1 |
| Round 2 |
NCHMCT JEE 2023 Round 2 Cutoff | NCHMCT JEE 2022 Round 2 Cutoff | NCHMCT JEE cutoff Round 2 |
| Round 3 |
NCHMCT JEE 2023 Round 3 Cutoff | NCHMCT JEE 2022 Round 3 Cutoff | NCHMCT JEE cutoff Round 3 |
| Round 4 |
NCHMCT JEE 2023 Round 4 Cutoff | NCHMCT JEE 2022 Round 4 Cutoff | Counselling process over |
NCHMCT JEE Cutoff 2020
All India Ranks (AIRs) are allotted by NTA to candidates who qualify NCHMCT JEE 2020. Candidates are shortlisted for IHM admissions based on their NCHMCT JEE merit/ rank only.
| NCHMCT JEE 2020 Counselling Round |
Download Link |
|---|---|
| Round 1 and 2 |
NCHMCT JEE 2020 Cutoff Round 1 and 2 |
NCHMCT JEE Cutoff 2019
The cutoffs for NCHMCT JEE 2019 contains the opening and closing ranks for all categories such as Open, Open (PwD), OBC (NCL), OBC-NCL (PwD), ST, ST (PwD), SC, SC (PwD) and Kashmiri Migrants.
Click the links below to view Round 1, Round 2 and Spot counselling cutoffs for NCHMCT JEE 2019.
| NCHMCT JEE 2019 Counselling Round |
Download Link |
|---|---|
| Round 1 |
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| Round 2 |
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| Spot Round |
NCHMCT JEE Cutoff 2018
The cutoffs for NCHMCT JEE 2018 contains the opening and closing ranks for all categories such as Open, Open (PwD), OBC-NCL, OBC-NCL (PwD), ST, ST (PwD), SC, SC (PwD) and Kashmiri Migrants.
Click the links below to view Round 1, Round 2 and Spot counselling cutoffs for NCHMCT JEE 2018.
| NCHMCT JEE 2018 Counselling Round |
Download Link |
|---|---|
| Round 1 |
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| Round 2 |
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| Spot Round |
NCHMCT JEE Cutoff 2017
The cutoffs for NCHMCT JEE 2017 contains the opening and closing ranks for all categories such as Open, Open (PwD), OBC-NCL, OBC-NCL (PwD), ST, ST (PwD), SC, SC (PwD) and Kashmiri Migrants.
Click the links below to view Round 1, Round 2 and Spot counselling cutoffs for NCHMCT JEE 2017.
| NCHMCT JEE 2017 Counselling Round |
Download Link |
|---|---|
| Round 1 |
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| Round 2 |
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| Spot Round |
NCHMCT JEE Cutoff 2016
The cutoffs for NCHMCT JEE 2016 contains the opening and closing ranks for all categories such as Open, Open (PwD), OBC-NCL, OBC-NCL (PwD), ST, ST (PwD), SC, SC (PwD) and Kashmiri Migrants.
Click the links below to view Round 1, Round 2 and Spot counselling cutoffs for NCHMCT JEE 2016.
| NCHMCT JEE 2016 Counselling Round |
Download Link |
|---|---|
| Round 1 |
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| Round 2 |
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| Spot Round |
NCHMCT JEE Cutoff 2015
The cutoffs for NCHMCT JEE 2015 contains the opening and closing ranks for all categories such as Open, Open (PwD), OBC-NCL, OBC-NCL (PwD), ST, ST (PwD), SC, SC (PwD) and Kashmiri Migrants.
Click the links below to view Round 1 and Round 2 counselling cutoffs for NCHMCT JEE 2015.
| NCHMCT JEE 2015 Counselling Round |
Download Link |
|---|---|
| Round 1 |
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| Round 2 |
NCHMCT JEE Cutoff 2014
The cutoffs for NCHMCT JEE 2014 contains the opening and closing ranks for all categories such as Open, Open (PwD), OBC-NCL, OBC-NCL (PwD), ST, ST (PwD), SC, SC (PwD) and Kashmiri Migrants.
Click the links below to view Round 1 and Round 2 counselling cutoffs for NCHMCT JEE 2014.
| NCHMCT JEE 2014 Counselling Round |
Download Link |
|---|---|
| Round 1 |
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| Round 2 |
Also Read: List of colleges accepting NCHMCT JEE 2024 scores for admissions & seats available
Commonly asked questions
NCHMCT releases the NCHMCT JEE cutoff based on ranks allotted by NTA.
Usually, there are 3–4 rounds of NCHMCT JEE counselling, followed by a spot round if seats remain vacant.
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Better take 6–8 colored passport photos with white background. Keep them safe, you may need them during form, admission or counselling.
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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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You can pay online using net banking, debit/credit card, UPI, wallet, or Paytm. Pick one, pay, and keep proof safe for future reference.
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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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Yes, there is. General, EWS, OBC – max 25 years as of July 1, 2026. SC, ST, and PwD – also max 25, but different birthdate cutoff. Check category rules carefully before applying.
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You can apply if you passed 10+2 or similar exam. English must be there in your study. Even if you're appearing for 10+2 this year, you can apply, but final admission needs pass certificate.
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Not yet, NTA will announce soon. Keep checking official website. Only then you can fill and submit your form online.
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You need to use only official link to apply online. Don't try anywhere else, cause NTA only accepts forms from official site.
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Fill your category, address with PIN, and choose exam cities. Then pay fee online through card, net banking, UPI, wallet, whatever works. Keep fee receipt safe. After payment, print acknowledgment page for future.
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- 4 years
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