NCHMCT JEE 2026 Sample Papers: Section-wise Sample questions & Preparation

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

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Practice for NCHMCT JEE 2026 by solving these sample questions. The National Testing Agency will conduct NCHMCT JEE 2026 in April. Candidates who will be appearing for the exam next can go through some sample questions to develop an idea of what to expect on NCHMCT JEE 2026 exam day.

NCHM JEE registration last date 2026 extended. Candidates can fill out application form till April 1, 2026. So, NCHM JEE sample papers are one of the best ways to start preparation for the test. NCHMCT JEE exam date is April 25, 2026. Candidates who will be appearing for the exam next can go through some sample questions to develop an idea of what to expect on NCHMCT JEE 2026 exam day.

NCHM JEE Sample Paper

NCHM JEE Sample Paper

NCHMCT JEE is a popular hotel management entrance exam conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA). NCHMCT JEE Dates announced. The NCHMCT JEE Exam 2026 will be held on April 25. The NCHMCT JEE exam will be conducted in computer-based mode. In NCHMCT JEE 2026, aspirants will have to attempt a total of 200 questions in three hours duration.

NCHMCT JEE exam paper consists of five sections – Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, Reasoning and Logical Deduction, English Language as well as Aptitude for Service Sector.

The maximum weightage in NCHMCT JEE 2026 is given to sections in which questions are asked from English language (60 questions) and Aptitude for Service Sector (50 questions).

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NCHMCT JEE 2026 Section-wise Sample Questions

To help students get acquainted with the type of questions asked in the exam, we have compiled a list of sample questions for NCHMCT JEE 2026.

Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude

Q. The sum of two numbers is 20 and their difference is 10. Find the product of the two numbers.

a)      60

b)      200

c)       80

d)      75

Q. Ramesh crosses a street 600 m long in 5 minutes. His speed in km/hr is:

a)      8.2

b)      7.2

c)       9.2

d)      None of these

Q. The average of the first five prime numbers is

a)      5

b)      5.6

c)       4.5

d)      None of the above

Q. Which of the following is divisible by 11?
निम्नलिखि त में सेकौन-सी संख्या 11 सेविभाज्य है?

  • 901
  • 1001
  • 1101
  • 1201

Q. What is the sum of first 20 odd natural numbers?
प्रथम 20 विषम प्रा कृतिक अंकोंका घनयोग क्या है?

  • 100
  • 200
  • 300
  • 400

Reasoning and Logical Deduction

Q. Sam’s monthly salary is Rs 10,100. His mother’s salary is Rs 8,200. How much should they have so that they are left with 85% of their income to expend?

a)      Rs 2475

b)      Rs 2754

c)       Rs 2645

d)      None of the above

Q. A group of friends are sitting in an arrangement- each one at one corner of a hexagon. Radha is sitting opposite to Radhesh, Jyotsna is sitting next to Sadhna, Neeta is sitting opposite to Sadhna but not next to Radha, Meena has a person sitting between Radhesh and herself.

Who is sitting opposite Jyotsna?

a)      Neeta

b)      Radhesh

c)       Meena

d)      Sadhna

Q. In a group of 36 people, a total of 16 take tea while 9 take tea but not coffee. How many people in this group take coffee but not tea?

a)      27

b)      20

c)       25

d)      11

Q. A is 40 km South-west of B. C is 40 m South-east of B. Then, C is in which direction of A?

a)      East

b)      West

c)       North-east

d)      South

Q. Arun told Rajiv, though I am the son of your father, you are not my brother. How is Arun related

to Rajiv?

अरूण राजीव को कहता है, हालांकि मैं अपनेपिता का इकलौता पुत्र हूँ, आप मेरेभाई नहींहो। अरूण और राजीव का क्या संबंध है?

  1. Brother भाई
  2. Nephew भतीजा
  3. Sister बहन
  4. Niece भतीजी

General Knowledge & Current Affairs

Q. Bubonic and Pneumonic are which type of deadly disease

a)      Cancer

b)      Plague

c)       AIDS

d)      None of the above

Q. Which is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh?

a)      Dispur

b)      Shillong

c)       Imphal

d)      None of these

Q. State the correct chronological order in which the below mentioned occupied the office of the Prime Minister of India:

A. VP Singh

B. Chandra Shekhar

C. Morarji Desai

D. Charan Singh

a)      C,D,B,A

b)      D,C,B,A

c)       C,D,A,B

d)      D,C,A,B

Q. Which among the following countries offers visa to Indians on arrival?

a) Singapore

b)      Oman

c)       Afghanistan

d)      Saudi Arabia

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NCHMCT JEE 2026 section-wise prep tips

Q. Which one of the following has been considered as "Green Fuel": 

a)      CMG 

b)      LPG 

c)       Gobar Gas 

d)      Unleaded petrol

Q. The first woman to become Governor of State in India was:

a)      Sarojini Naidu

b)      Fateema Biwi

c)       Vijayalakshmi Pandit

d)      Sucheta Kriplani

Q. The new name of Yugoslavia is

a)      Serbia

b)      Serbia and Croatia

c)       Serbia and Montenegro

d)      None of the above 

Aptitude for Service Sector

Q. The Luxury hotel chain “Vivanta Hotels & Resorts” is a brand owned by:

a)      Ashok Group

b)      Taj Group

c)       Bharat Hotel

d)      Oberoi Group

Q. If you notice that an efficient subordinate is not performing satisfactorily in the recent past, you would:

a)      Report to your boss to take suitable action against him

b)      Counsel the subordinate and help him, as required

c)       Call him and warn him about his declining performance

d)      Ignore the issue and give him some more time to improve

Q. When you see a cluster of slums in your neighbourhood, what comes to your mind?

a)      Slums should be immediately removed to a far-off place

b)      Slums are a scar on our cities

c)       People living in slums should also have a place to live

d)      Try and ignore the issue

Q. When communicating information on an important company policy change, what sort of medium would you choose?

a)      Oral communication followed by written communication

b)      Oral communication alone

c)       Written communication alone

d)      Written communication followed by oral communication

English Language

Q. What is the antonym for “Illuminate”?

a)      Dim

b)      Heat

c)       Specific

d)      Brighten

Q. Select the word which has been spelled incorrectly:

a)      Flamable

b)      Flamboyance

c)       Flavescent       

d)      Flaxen

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NCHM Sample Paper Answer Table

Question

Answer

The sum of two numbers is 20 and their difference is 10. Find the product of the two numbers.

80

Ramesh crosses a street 600 m long in 5 minutes. His speed in km/hr is:

7.2 km/hr

The average of the first five prime numbers is

5.6

Which of the following is divisible by 11? (901, 1001, 1101, 1201)

1001

What is the sum of first 20 odd natural numbers?

400

Sam’s monthly salary is Rs 10,100. His mother’s salary is Rs 8,200. How much should they have so that they are left with 85% of their income to expend?

Rs 2754

Hexagon seating: Who is sitting opposite Jyotsna?

Neeta

In a group of 36 people, 16 take tea and 9 take tea but not coffee. How many take coffee but not tea?

11

A is 40 km SW of B. C is 40 km SE of B. C is in which direction of A?

North-east

Arun said: “Though I am the son of your father, you are not my brother.” How is Arun related to Rajiv?

Sister

Bubonic and Pneumonic are which type of deadly disease?

Plague

Which is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh?

Itanagar

Chronological order of PMs: VP Singh, Chandra Shekhar, Morarji Desai, Charan Singh

C, D, A, B

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Indians? (Singapore, Oman, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia)

Oman

Which one is considered "Green Fuel"?

Gobar Gas

The first woman to become Governor of a State in India was:

Sarojini Naidu

The new name of Yugoslavia is

Serbia and Montenegro

The luxury hotel chain “Vivanta Hotels & Resorts” is owned by:  

Taj Group

Efficient subordinate not performing—what should you do?

Counsel and help him

Seeing a cluster of slums—what comes to your mind?

People in slums should also have a place to live

Medium for communicating an important company policy change?

Oral communication followed by written

Antonym of “Illuminate”

Dim

Select the incorrectly spelled word (Flamable, Flamboyance, Flavescent, Flaxen)

Flamable

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