NCHMCT JEE Preparation Tips 2026: Section-wise Strategy, Study Material & Toppers Tips

Candidates can go through the given preparation strategy below to prepare for the NCHMCT JEE entrance exam.

Step 1- Make a preparation plan

A properly organised study schedule is the most important strategy, which should be followed by you to meet your goal. Apart from planned study, time management will also help you in meeting your target.

Step 2- Understand exam pattern and syllabus

Get a thorough understanding of the exam pattern and syllabus of NCHMCT JEE .

Step 3- Gather the right study material

Try to get the right study material like books, sample papers, etc. for preparation for the NCHMCT JEE entrance exam

Step 4- Analysis of your preparation

Analysing your preparation, revising and taking the mock tests can help you in your preparation

Step 5- Improve Exam-Taking Strategy

Learn time management techniques to attempt maximum questions. Start with sections you are confident in to save time.

Step 6- Stay Consistent & Motivated

Avoid long study gaps. Consistency is the key. Stay updated with hospitality-related current affairs.

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After you are all set with the preparation strategy for the NCHMCT JEE exam, the next step should be knowing the structure of the paper such as subjects, marking scheme, types of questions and other similar details. Given below is the exam pattern of NCHMCT JEE.

NCHMCT JEE Features	NCHMCT JEE Pattern Details
Exam mode	Online (remote-proctored)
Test duration	3 hours
Test medium	Bilingual (English and Hindi)
Sections	Five Sections
Type of questions	Objective type of questions
Total marks	200
Negative marking	Yes, for each incorrect attempt 1 mark will be deducted from total marks

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Along with the exam pattern, candidates need to know the syllabus on which the NCHMCT JEE Question Paper will be based. Given below are the subjects and topics that candidates need to prepare for NCHMCT JEE 2026 exam. Check out section-wise highlights for NCHMCT JEE syllabus below:

NCHMCT JEE Sections	NCHMCT JEE Syllabus Highlights
Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude	Topics for this section includes Elementary Mathematics, Percentage Calculation, Logarithms etc.
Reasoning and Logical Deduction	Important topics for the section include Analytical Reasoning, Direction and Distance related questions and Linear Arrangement Questions will be based on blood relations, data interpretation, statements assumptions, statements arguments and statements conclusions
General Knowledge & Current Affairs	Proficiency will be tested based on aspirants’ knowledge about static General Knowledge and Current Affairs Important topics of the sections include national, international events, sports events, inventions and discoveries
English Language	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
Aptitude for Service Sector	Questions to test candidates’ knowledge about aptitude for service sector

The paper analysis from previous years will help in providing thorough information about different aspects of exam such as the type of questions asked, the difficulty level of the exam, changes in the syllabus etc. To get detailed information about the difficulty level of NCHMCT JEE exam held in previous years click on the links given below:

• NCHMCT JEE Student Reaction 2024
• NCHMCT JEE Student Reaction 2023
• NCHMCT JEE Student Reaction 2020
• NCHMCT JEE 2020 Exam Analysis
• NCHMCT JEE Student Reaction 2019
• NCHMCT JEE 2018 Exam Analysis

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Candidates need to study with a proper study plan and strategy in order to prepare for all the sections of NCHMCT JEE. They are expected to give equal time and importance to all the sections of the NCHMCT JEE syllabus. Given below are some tips to prepare for each section of the NCHMCT JEE exam:

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Preparation Tips for English Language Section

English Language section of the NCHMCT JEE is an important section of the NCHMCT JEE exam. The English language section consists of 60 questions. With the questions asked in the English language section of the NCHMCT JEE exam, candidates' reading skills, vocabulary, and grammar is tested.

In order to prepare for this section, candidates need to practice sample/mock questions. Candidates can also refer to books including Wren and Martin, Pearson’s English, Arihant General English for all Competitive Examinations and Tata McGraw-Hill.

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Preparation Tips for General Knowledge & Current Affairs Section

The General Knowledge & Current Affairs Section of NCHMCT JEE carries 30 questions. To obtain good marks in this section, candidates need to be aware of important national and international events, sports events, important awards, history, geography and current affairs.

To score well in this section, candidates need to take GK quizzes. These tests will help candidates get an idea of the types of questions asked in the exam. Candidates should also go through magazines and books to get a better knowledge of GK and current affairs events.

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Preparation Tips for Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude

The Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude section of NCHMCT JEE consists of 30 questions. With the questions in this section, candidate’s knowledge of basic Mathematics and Science is tested. Candidates are advised to study Science and Maths NCERT textbook of Class 9 and Class 10. Given below are some important books suggested for candidates to help in the preparation of this section of NCHMCT JEE:

• S Chand’s 30 days wonder for Maths

• RS Aggarwal (Quantitative Aptitude)

Apart from this, some important topics that candidates are advised to prepare for this section are number system, profit and loss, percentages, averages, simple interest, compound interest, time-speed-distance, geometry and many other.

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Preparation Tips for Reasoning and Logical Deductions

This section of NCHMCT JEE consists of total 30 questions. With questions in this section, candidate's ability to do reasoning and deduction is tested. Important topics of this section include Mathematical Operations, Blood Relations, Codes, Counting of Figures, Completion of Figures, Data Interpretation etc.

Candidates are advised to learn squares, cubes as well as percentage equivalent of fractions and other techniques of approximations. This will help candidates to quickly get the correct answer.

Regular practice of analytics-based questions is advised to candidates. Aspirants should focus on topics like Syllogisms, Statement Assumptions, Logical Consistency and Numerical Series .

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Preparation Tips for Aptitude for Service Sector Section

Aptitude for Service Sector Section is also an important section of NCHMCT JEE exam. With questions in this section, candidates' aptitude for service sector is tested. Aspirants' interpersonal skills are also checked with questions in this section.

The marking system for Aptitude for Service Sector section is graded so there is no scope of wrong answer in this section.