NCHMCT JEE Exam Pattern 2026: Exam Mode, Marking Scheme, No. of Questions & Duration

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

Porishmita Paul
Updated on Sep 12, 2025 09:28 IST

By Porishmita Paul, Associate Senior Executive

NCHMCT JEE Exam Pattern 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the NCHM JEE Exam Pattern 2026 along with the official notification. The NTA conducts the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT) Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) for admissions to BSc Hotel Administration course offered at 71 Institutes of Hotel Management in India (IHMs). All India Hospitality Entrance Exam, NCHMCT JEE will be conducted in online mode. The exam duration of NCHMCT JEE 2026 will be for three hours.

The NCHMCT JEE question paper is conducted in both English and Hindi languages. Read further to know more about NCHM JEE 2026 paper pattern, marking scheme and other details. 

Also Read: NCHMCT JEE Syllabus 2026

Table of content
  • NCHMCT JEE Exam Pattern 2026: Sectional-Weightage
  • NCHMCT JEE Syllabus 2026
  • NCHMCT JEE Marking Scheme 2026
  • NCHMCT JEE Books 2026
  • NCHMCT JEE 2026 Sample Papers
  • NCHMCT JEE Preparation Tips 2026
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NCHMCT JEE Exam Pattern 2026: Sectional-Weightage

Candidates can view the detailed NCHMCT JEE 2026 exam pattern below:

Subject

No. of Questions

Marks

Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude

30 questions 

30 marks

Reasoning and Logical Deduction

30 questions

30 marks

General Knowledge & Current Affairs

30 questions 

30 marks 

English Language

60 questions

60 marks

Aptitude for Service Sector

50 questions

50 marks

Total

200 questions

200 marks

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NCHMCT JEE Syllabus 2026

The NCHM JEE exam syllabus 2026 carries all the subjects and topics from where the questions will be asked in the NCHMCT JEE Exam 2026. Candidates must check the NCHM JEE 2026 syllabus thoroughly before starting their NCHMCT JEE Preparation. Candidates must include solving mock tests, and previous years' question papers too to get familiar with the NCHM JEE Exam Pattern 2026 and the sections they need to work more on. 

The five sections in the NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam are Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude, Reasoning and Logical Deductions, English language, Aptitude for the service sector, General Knowledge and Current affairs. Check the complete NCHMCT JEE Syllabus before beginning your preparation.

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NCHMCT JEE Marking Scheme 2026

For every correct answer in the Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude, Reasoning & Logical Deduction, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, and English Language section, candidates will be awarded four marks. However, for every incorrect answer, one mark will be deducted from their total.

Exam Section Marks for Each Correct Answer Marks for Each Incorrect Answer Marks for Unanswered Question
Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude +4 -1 0
Reasoning and Logical Deduction +4 -1 0
General Knowledge & Current Affairs +4 -1 0
English Language +4 -1 0
Aptitude for Service Sector +4 -1 0

At the test centre, each candidate will be seated at a desk with a computer terminal and he/she will be provided with rough papers for calculations and a Pen/Pencil. After the test, the candidate must leave the rough papers at the desk. Rough work cannot be done on any other paper/sheet, as nothing will be allowed inside the examination room/hall.

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NCHMCT JEE Books 2026

Candidates can refer to the section-wise list of books they can refer to below:

     
NCHMCT JEE Exam: Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude 30 day’s wonder Maths S CHAND
Quantitative Aptitude RS Aggarwal
NCHMCT JEE Exam: Reasoning and Logical Deduction Section Quantitative Aptitude question papers  -
Verbal and Non-Verbal reasoning -
Quantitative Aptitude E-book RS Aggarwal
Verbal Reasoning Book RS Aggarwal
501 Challenging Logical Reasoning Practice Book M K Pandey
NCHMCT JEE Exam: General Knowledge and Scientific Aptitude section Manorama Year Book 2024 K.M Mathew and M. Mathew
Pratiyogita Darpan Upkar Prakashan
Pearson India Yearbook Thrope
Lucent’s GK Vinay Karana
Competition Review Yearbook Disha Experts
Arihant General Knowledge Manohar Pandey
NCHMCT JEE Exam: English Section Wren and Martin P.C Wren

Pearson’s English

Thrope
Arihant General English for all Competitive Exams S.C. Gupta
TATA McGraw-Hill Rajiv Mehrish
NCHMCT JEE Exam: Aptitude for Service Sector Section

R Gupta’s Book for Hotel Management

RPH Editorial Board
Arihant study package for Hotel Management and Hospitality Administration Arihant Experts
Hotel Management Entrance exam Guide Gladwin Rego
How to prepare for the Hotel Management Entrance Examination
Thrope
Hotel Management Entrance Exam Guide Dr R P Datson

Ramesh hotel management entrance exam guide

RPH Editorial

 

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NCHMCT JEE 2026 Sample Papers

Based on the NCHMCT JEE exam pattern, the sample papers for NCHMCT JEE will assist applicants in gaining a general understanding of the kinds of questions that are anticipated to be asked during the entrance exam. Through the solution of NCHMCT JEE sample papers, aspirants can gauge the level of difficulty of the entrance exam. The amount of time needed to finish each component will be disclosed to candidates. Thus, the sample paper will help in comprehending the general format of NCHMCT JEE 2026. 

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NCHMCT JEE Preparation Tips 2026

Developing an effective preparation plan is crucial for acing in NCHMCET JEE 2026. Check different tips and tricks one can implement in their NCHMCT JEE Preparation 2026 below to clear the exam in one go. 

Understand the Exam Pattern

Candidates must understand the NCHMCT JEE Exam Pattern 2026 before beginning their preparation. Check the number of questions, marking scheme, and the time they should be allocated in each section. This will, in turn, help you to build a base for your preparation. Get a thorough understanding of the exam pattern and syllabus of NCHMCT JEE.

Section-wise Preparation

Candidates must plan their preparation as per the sections of the exam. Check tips below:

  • NCHMCT JEE 2026: Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude Section

For this, candidates must brush up their arithmetic skills. Candidates must practice regularly for this section, especially focusing on percentages, ratios, and profit and loss. Candidates must check the list of books mentioned above. 

  • NCHMCT JEE 2025: Reasoning and Logical Deduction

To crack this section, candidates must develop logical thinking. To do that, candidates can solve puzzles, practice coding and decoding, and enhance their series completion skills. Some of the important topics for the section include Analytical Reasoning, Direction and Distance and Linear Arrangement related questions. In the question paper, the questions is expected to be based on blood relations, data interpretation, statements, assumptions, statements, arguments, and statements conclusions.

  • NCHMCT JEE 2026: General Knowledge & Current Affairs

Preparing for this section is quite simple, as the only mantra to score well in this exam is to stay updated on current events/news. Now, to achieve this, candidates must read newspapers, follow news websites, and explore industry-specific knowledge. Candidates can read the Hindu newspaper or TOI daily. They can also refer to Lucent's General Knowledge or Manorama Yearbook for static GK.

  • NCHMCT JEE 2026: English Language

This section will not only help candidates to ace in NCHMCT JEE Exam but also their 12th board exam. Candidates must work on their language skills. Proficiency will be tested based on questions related to grammar and comprehension passages. There will be a passage of around 160 words to check the knowledge of English and grammar.

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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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Porishmita Paul

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Answered a week ago

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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Porishmita Paul

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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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Porishmita Paul

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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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Porishmita Paul

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Answered 3 weeks ago

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

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Porishmita Paul

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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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Porishmita Paul

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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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85 Institutes accepting NCHMCT JEE

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