NCHMCT JEE 2026: Official Notification, Exam Date, Registration, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

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

Porishmita Paul
Updated on Dec 5, 2025 15:14 IST

By Porishmita Paul, Associate Senior Executive

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam: The registration notice for NCHMCT JEE 2026 is expected soon. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release NCHM JEE 2026 exam schedule on its official website. NCHMCT JEE 2026 exam registration process is likely to begin in December 15, 2025. In 2025, the admission notice was released on December 16. The exam will be conducted in online mode in a computer-based format. Candidates can register for NCHMCT JEE Exam on the official website for admission to the B.Sc (Hospitality & Hotel Administration) course. Candidates are advised to check all important NCHMCT JEE Dates to remain updated. Know all about NCHMCT JEE 2026 like dates, answer key, results, counselling and NCHMCT JEE participating colleges.

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Table of contents
  • What is NCHMCT JEE?
  • NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • NCHMCT JEE 2026 Highlights
  • NCHMCT JEE 2026 Application Form
  • NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam Pattern
  • NCHMCT JEE 2026 Syllabus
  • NCHMCT JEE 2026 Admit Card
  • NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam Analysis
  • NCHMCT JEE 2026 Answer Key
  • NCHMCT JEE 2026 Result
  • NCHMCT JEE 2026 Counselling
  • NCHMCT JEE 2026 Preparation Tips
  • NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam Centres
  • NCHMCT JEE 2026 FAQs
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What is NCHMCT JEE?

National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology Joint Entrance Exam (NCHMCT JEE) is a national level hospitality entrance exam for admission in BSc (Hospitality & Hotel Administration). The exam is held annually and it is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology (NCHMCT). The 3 years BSc (HHA) course is offered by NCHMCT jointly with the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). All the participating Institutes accept the NCHM JEE score for admission to the BSc (HHA) courses offered by their respective institutions.

NCHMCT JEE scores are utilized by the Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs) for admission. There are about 21 central IHMs, 25 state IHMs,1 PSU IHM, and 27 Private IHMs that are affiliated to NCHMCT and offer BSc (HHA) courses and the admission is based on NCHMCT JEE.

The NCHMCT JEE 2026 Question Paper will be in two languages; i.e. English and Hindi. The total duration of the exam will be 180 minutes and all questions are of Multiple Choice Type. 200 questions are framed from Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude, Reasoning and Logical Deduction, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, English Language, and Aptitude for Service Sector. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many times has NCHMCT JEE been conducted in a year?
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NCHMCT JEE is conducted once a year. The National Testing Agency (NTA) annually conducts NCHMCT JEE on behalf of the National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology (NCHMCT).

Q:   When will NCHMCT JEE 2026 application form be released?
A: 

As per earlier trends, NTA is expected to release NCHMCT JEE 2026 application form in December 2026. Registration details and application form link will be available on the official website once it is released. 

Q:   What is the full form of NCHMCT JEE?
A: 

NCHMCT JEE full form is National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Examination.

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NCHMCT JEE 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Dec ' 25

NCHMCT JEE 2026 registration

TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Advance City Intimation Slip

TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26

NCHMCT JEE 2026 admit card

TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26

NCHMCT JEE 2026 exam date

TENTATIVE
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
DatesPast Exam Dates
Jun ' 25

Document uploading and verification by the document verification centre after round 2

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NCHMCT JEE 2026 Highlights

Here are some important details that every candidate aspiring to appear in NCHMCT JEE 2026 must know.

Exam Particulars

Exam Details

Exam Name

National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology Joint Entrance Exam

Popular Name

NCHMCT JEE

Conducting Body

National Testing Agency (NTA)

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam Date April 2026

Exam Level

Undergraduate Exam at National level

Exam Frequency

Once a year

Mode of Exam

Computer Based Test

Total Registrations

12,603 (in 2025)

Courses offered through Entrance Exam

BSc (HHA)

Exam Fees (as per 2025)

INR 1000 (General (UR ) / OBC-(NCL))

INR 750 (Gen-EWS)

INR 450 (SC / ST / PWD / Transgenders) 

Exam Duration

3 hours

No. of Papers and Total Marks

1 paper of 800 marks

Total Questions

200

Marking Scheme

  • 4 for each correct response
  • -1 for each incorrect response
  • No marks for unattempted questions
  • No negative marking for Non-MCQ questions

Language/Medium of Exam

English

Colleges Accepting NCHMCT JEE score

21 central IHMs, 25 state IHMs,1 PSU IHM, and 27 Private IHMs that are affiliated to NCHMCT

No. of Test Cities

78

Official Website

nchmjee.nta.nic.in 

Contact Details

nchm@nta.ac.in

0120-6895200

011-40759000

Important: The NCHMCT JEE 2026 application form will be available soon; expected in December 2025.

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Q:   Which colleges accept NCHMCT JEE 2026?
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NCHMCT JEE 2026 is accepted by 21 central IHMs, 25 state IHMs,1 PSU IHM, and 27 Private IHMs that are affiliated to NCHMCT.

Q:   How is NCHMCT JEE exam scored?
A: 

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

Q:   What is the exam duration of NCHMCT JEE?
A: 

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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NCHMCT JEE 2026 Application Form

DeskCalendarRegistration: Dec ' 25

The registration process for NCHMCT JEE 2026 will likely to begin on December, 2025. NCHMCT JEE 2026 Application Dates will release along with the official notification. All students who are planning to appear for NCHM JEE 2026 should get familar with NCHM JEE exam guidelines, pattern, eligibility criteria, and othe important details before directly applying for the test. 

Candidates could pay the NCHMCT JEE 2026 application fee online via credit/ debit card/ net banking/ Paytm. Candidates could fill the NCHMCT JEE 2026 Application Form on or before the last date. Candidates could apply for NCHMCT JEE in online mode only. The application form filling process included the below-given steps:

  1. Registration
  2. Filling the form
  3. Uploading scanned images
  4. Payment of the application fee

Application fee: The fee could be paid online using a Credit Card / Debit Card / Net-Banking / UPI / Wallet. The application fee for NCHMCT JEE 2026 is as follows:

Category 

Fee

General (UR ) / OBC-(NCL)

INR 1,000

Gen-EWS

INR 750

SC / ST / PWD / Transgenders

INR 450

Direct NCHMCT JEE 2026 Application Form Link - to be updated

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

To fill out the NCHMCT JEE 2026 registration form, candidates must meet the NCHMCT JEE 2026 eligibility criteria. Check out the eligibility criteria for the NHCMCT JEE below:

Age limit: There is an upper age limit for the candidates. The age limit is a defined category wise, check below:

  • Upper age limit for General, General (EWS) and OBC categories - 25 years as of July 01, 2025, ie, candidates born on or after July 01, 1998, are eligible
  • SC, ST candidates and Physically challenged candidates - 25 years as of July 01, 2025, ie, candidates born on or after July 01, 1996, are eligible

Qualification: There are no minimum marks that candidates need in their qualifying exam. However, they need to fulfil the following conditions:

  • Must have passed or must be appearing in 10+2.
  • English must be a compulsory subject.

List of qualifying exams: The list of qualifying exams are as follows:

  • Central/State Board, such as Central Board of Secondary Education and Council for Indian School Certificate Examination or State Boards of Secondary Education.
  • Intermediate or two-year Pre-University Examination conducted by a recognised university.
  • General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London / Cambridge / Sri Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level.
  • High School Certificate Examination of the Cambridge University
  • Any Public School / Board / University Examination in India or in a foreign country that should be recognised by the Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE) / Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Admission

The admission process of NCHMCT JEE is as follows:

Step 1: Fill the application form for NCHMCT JEE 2026

NTA conducted the application form filling process of NCHMCT JEE 2026 in the online mode only. The candidates could check their eligibility and fill the form in online mode only. The application form filling process included the below-given steps:

  • Registration
  • Filling the form
  • Uploading scanned images
  • Payment of the application fee

Step 2: Download the admit card

Candidates could download the admit card from the official website. Only the registered candidates were issued the admit card for NCHMCT JEE.

Step 3: Appear for the exam

Candidates had to appear for the CBT of NCHMCT JEE 2026 as per the date and time given on the admit card.

Step 4: Answer Key, Question Papers, Response Sheet

NTA will release the answer keys of NCHMCT JEE. The answer key will have the correct answers to all the questions that are asked in the test. Using the marking scheme of the test, candidates can calculate the probable score they are getting before the results are out. However, this will not be treated as a final score.

With the answer key, NCHMCT JEE 2026 question papers will also be made available. The question papers will have all the questions that were asked on the exam day.

Step 5: Check result

NTA will announce the result of NCHMCT JEE 2026 likely by May second-week (Tentative). However, before the answer key, response sheet and question papers will also be uploaded on the official website. The result will be made available in the form of a scorecard.

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Result and Merit List

The exam authority will publish a combined merit list with ranked candidates as mentioned in NCHMCT JEE 2026 results. The ranking / merit of the candidates will be decided based on the NTA score. In case, two or more candidates get the same score then, tie-breaking criteria will be applied that is given below:

  1. Candidates securing higher marks in the English component of NCHMCT JEE 2026 will rank higher.
  2. In case there is a tie between candidates in NCHM-JEE 2026, as well as in the English component of NCHM-JEE 2026, then the candidate securing higher marks in the Service Aptitude Component of NCHM-JEE will rank higher.
  3. If the tie is still there, then the candidate older in age will ranked higher.

Step 6: Counselling

NCHMCT will conduct the counselling for admission to NCHMCT JEE 2026 participating colleges. After the declaration of the Result, the NCHM JEE 2026 Score will be provided by NTA to NCHMCT to conduct the counselling for admission to the BSc (HHA) courses.

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Q:   What is the eligibility criteria to apply for NCHMCT JEE 2026?
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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.

Q:   What is the age limit for appearing in NCHMCT JEE 2026?
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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.

Q:   What is the application fee for NCHMCT JEE 2026?
A: 

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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NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam Pattern

NCHMCT JEE exam pattern can be checked from the details given below. The exam was held in online mode this time. Here are the main points you should know:

Mode: CBT Online

Total questions: 200

Time: 3 hours

Marking scheme: Each question gives 4 marks, and -1 mark is cut for every wrong answer

You can also verify the allotment of questions from the table given below.

Section

No. of Questions

Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude

30

Reasoning and Logical Deduction

30

General Knowledge & Current Affairs

30

English Language

60

Aptitude for Service Sector

50

Total

200

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Q:   What is the exam pattern for NCHMCT JEE 2026?
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NCHMCT JEE 2026 exam pattern includes five components: Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude, Reasoning and Logical Deduction, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, English Language, and Aptitude for Service Sector.

Q:   How many questions will be asked from NCHMCT JEE Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude?
A: 

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

Q:   What sections come in NCHMCT JEE exam?
A: 

NCHMCT JEE has Numerical Ability, Reasoning, GK & Current Affairs, English Language, and Service Sector Aptitude. Each part got its own number of questions, and all together they make the 200.

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NCHMCT JEE 2026 Syllabus

There is no specific syllabus for NCHM JEE provided by NTA or NCHM. However, based on indicative topics mentioned in exam brochure and analysis of previous years' NCHM JEE question papers, key areas from which questions are typically derived are listed below:

Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude

  • Compound Interest
  • Profit & Loss
  • Time & Distance
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Fractions & Decimals
  • Square Root
  • Simplification
  • Logarithms
  • Unitary Method
  • HCF & LCM

Reasoning & Logical Deductions

  • Statement Conclusion
  • Symmetry
  • Coding & Decoding
  • Series, Syllogism
  • Blood Relations
  • Data Interpretation
  • Analytical Reasoning
  • Linear & Complex Arrangements
  • Symbols & Notations
  • Statement Assumptions, etc.

General Knowledge & Current Affairs

  • Prizes & Awards
  • World Statistics
  • Inventions & Discoveries
  • International Organisations
  • Sports, Disasters
  • Currencies
  • Books, etc.

English Language

  • Fill in Blanks
  • Paragraph/Sentence Completion
  • Idioms & Phrases
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • Analogies
  • Vocabulary
  • Spelling Errors
  • One-Word Substitution, etc.

Aptitude for Service Sector: This includes questions related to service sector aptitude.nation (London / Cambridge / Sri Lanka) at Advanced (A) level.
  - High School Certificate Examination of Cambridge University.
  - Any Public School, Board, or University Examination in India or abroad that is recognized by Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE) or Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

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Q:   What is the syllabus for NCHMCT JEE 2026?
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There is no officially prescribed syllabus, but questions are usually based on: Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude, Reasoning & Logical Deductions, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, English Language, and Aptitude for Service Sector.

Q:   What type of reasoning questions appear in NCHM JEE?
A: 

You get puzzles like Coding-Decoding, Patterns, Syllogism, and things about relations between people in NCHM JEE reasoning section. Some questions feel twisty, and you just try look careful and go step by step.

Q:   What comes in the English section of NCHM JEE?
A: 

NCHM JEE English section includes questions like fill-in-the-Blanks, simple meanings, spell mistakes, and short sentence type things. You can read small stories or lines and answer what fits best, so its not very scary.

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NCHMCT JEE 2026 Admit Card

DeskCalendarAdmit Card: Apr ' 26

The National Testing Agency will release the NCHM JEE 2026 Admit Card on its official website. Candidates who have applied for the National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination can now download their hall ticket for NCHM JEE by visiting the official website; i.e. exams.nta.ac.in/NCHM. 

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Q:   Who will release the NCHM JEE 2026 admit card?
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the NCHM JEE 2026 admit card on its official website.

Q:   How can candidates download the NCHM JEE 2026 hall ticket?
A: 

Candidates who applied for NCHM JEE 2026 can download their admit card by visiting the official website: exams.nta.ac.in/NCHM.

Q:   What should you check on your NCHM JEE admit card?
A: 

Candidates should check their name, exam time, photo, and the center address on NCHM JEE admit card. If any information doesn't match, you should contact NTA as soon as possible.

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NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam Analysis

The student reaction and paper analysis for NCHM JEE have been uploaded below. Watch the video below for a detailed exam analysis of NCHMCT JEE 2025, 2024, and 2023.

NCHMCT JEE 2025 Student Analysis

 NCHMCT JEE 2024 Student Analysis

 NCHMCT JEE 2023 Student analysis 

Check NCHMCT JEE 2023 Student reaction below: 

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Q:   What is included in an NCHM JEE exam analysis?
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An NCHM JEE exam analysis usually covers the difficulty level of each section, question trends, types of topics asked, and overall student feedback.

Q:   Why is the NCHM JEE exam analysis important for students?
A: 

The exam analysis helps students understand which sections were easy or tough, which topics appeared more frequently, and what to expect in future attempts.

Q:   Does the NCHM JEE exam analysis show section-wise difficulty?
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Yes, most NCHM JEE exam analysis reports break down difficulty level for all sections like Numerical Ability, Reasoning, GK, English, and Service Sector Aptitude.

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NCHMCT JEE 2026 Answer Key

DeskCalendarAnswer Key: May ' 26

NTA releases NCHMCT JEE Answer Key in two phases: Provisional Answer Key & Final Answer Key. Candidates can download the final answer key for NCHMCT JEE 2026 from the official website.  

How to Download NCHMCT JEE 2026 Answer Key?

Candidates can download the NCHMCT JEE 2026 answer key by following the steps below:

  • Visit official website; i.e. exams.nta.nic.in/NCHM
  • Click on NCHMCT JEE 2026 answer key link present on the official website.
  • View, download and save answer key and question paper PDF.

Link to download NCHMCT JEE 2026 answer key will be provided here.

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Q:   When does NTA release the NCHMCT JEE Answer Key?
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NTA puts the NCHMCT JEE Answer Key in two parts, first a Provisional one and then a Final one later. You just wait for both because the final key shows the correct answers sure.

Q:   What steps do you follow to get the NCHM JEE answer key?
A: 

You go to the website, then press the NCHMCT JEE 2026 answer key button, and after that you can see the PDF. It takes only few seconds if your internet don't get slow.

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NCHMCT JEE 2026 Result

DeskCalendarResult: May ' 26

NTA is expected to share the NCHMCT JEE Result 2026 around May 2026, though the date can still change so you should keep checking often. You can just download your NCHMCT JEE 2026 scorecard from the direct link that will be given on this page, it’s really easy to do. Only students who actually wrote the exam will get the scorecard, and it shows your marks, your rank, and if you qualified or not.

After the result comes out, NTA sends all the NCHMCT JEE 2026 score details to the National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT), and they handle the counselling and seat allotment for the students who got selected. To see your NCHMCT JEE 2026 result, you only need your application number and date of birth, once you enter that the result opens without trouble. 

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Q:   When will the NCHMCT JEE 2026 result be declared?
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The NCHMCT JEE 2026 result is expected to be released by May 2026 (tentative). Candidates will able to check their results online using their application number and date of birth once the result link is activated by NTA.

Q:   What happens after the NCHMCT JEE Result 2026 gets released?
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After result day, NTA send all score details to NCHMCT, and then they start all the counselling stuff and seat allotments for the kids who got in.

Q:   Who can see the NCHMCT JEE Result 2026?
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Only the student who actually wrote the exam can see it, and nobody else can open your scorecard unless they got your login details.

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NCHMCT JEE 2026 Counselling

DeskCalendarCounselling: May ' 26

The NCHMCT JEE 2026 counselling registration is done at nchmcounselling.nic.in. Seats will be allotted to aspirants based on their NCHMCT JEE rank, category and choice of institutes. The online NCHMT JEE 2026 counselling process will include registration, choice filling, choice locking, seat allotment, payment and uploading of documents to confirm the seat. To take admission in any of the following institutes given below, candidates will have to register for NCHM JEE 2026 counselling.

  • 21 Central Institutes of Hotel Management
  • 27 State Government Institutes of Hotel Management
  • 01 Public Sector Undertaking
  • 29 Private Institutes of Hotel Management

Steps for NCHMCT JEE 2026 Counselling

Candidates can apply for NCHMCT JEE 2026 counselling by following the easy instructions listed below:

  • Register on the official website for NCHMCT JEE 2026 counselling.
  • selecting, locking, and filling in the online mode
  • Reservation of seats online
  • Report to the designated organisation
  • Fees for admission at the designated institution
  • Removal from the seat
  • reimbursement of the entry price in accordance with guidelines
  • Spot round counselling for JEE 2026 at NCHMCT

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Cutoff (Opening and Closing Ranks)

The cutoff of NCHMCT JEE indicates the last rank at which admission will be closed in any participating institute of NCHM JEE 2026. This will be revealed at the time of counselling. Candidates can check the NCHMCT JEE 2026 Cutoff (Opening and Closing ranks) below once released:

NCHMCT JEE Counselling Round

Cutoff 2026

Round 1

To be announced

Round 2

To be announced

Round 3

To be announced

Round 4

To be announced

Institutes Accepting NCHM JEE 2026 Scores and Seats Offered

As mentioned earlier, the scores of NCHMCT JEE are accepted by the hotel management colleges at central, state and private level. The list of institutes accepting NCHMCT JEE scores will be announced soon. Check the list of institutions accepting NCHMCT JEE 2025 scores along with the number of seats available:

IHMs under Central Government

Institute

TotalSeats

AIHM Chandigarh (Central Government IHM)

303

IHM Bengaluru (Central Government IHM)

300

IHM Bhopal (Central Government IHM)

360

IHM Bhubaneswar (Central Government IHM)

303

IHM Chennai (Central Government IHM)

365

IHM Delhi, Pusa (Central Government IHM)

321

IHM Gandhi Nagar (Central Government IHM)

353

IHM Goa (Central Government IHM)

444

IHM Gurdaspur (Central Government IHM)

247

IHM Guwahati (Central Government IHM)

243

IHM Gwalior (Central Government IHM)

316

IHM Hajipur (Central Government IHM)

300

IHM Hyderabad (Central Government IHM)

300

IHM Jaipur (Central Government IHM)

243

IHM Kolkata (Central Government IHM)

400

IHM Lucknow (Central Government IHM)

360

IHM Mumbai (Central Government IHM)

480

IHM Shillong (Central Government IHM)

169

IHM Shimla (Central Government IHM)

400

IHM Srinagar (Central Government IHM)

213

IHM Thiruvananthapuram (Central Government IHM)

314

Total

6734

IHMs under State Government

Institute

TotalSeats

CIHM-Chandigarh (State Government IHM)

127

DIHM-Lajpat Nagar (State Government IHM)

127

Dr YSR National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management (State Government IHM) -Hyderabad

127

SIHM PONDICHERRY (State Government IHM)

127

SIHM Raipur

64

SIHM- Balangir (State Government IHM)

64

SIHM- Bathinda (State Government IHM)

127

SIHM- Durgapur (State Government IHM)

127

SIHM- Faridabad (State Government IHM)

148

SIHM- Gaya- Bihar (State Government IHM)

64

SIHM- Hamirpur (State Government IHM)

127

SIHM- Medak-Telangana (State Government IHM)

64

SIHM- Ranchi (State Government IHM)

127

SIHM- Udaipur (State Government IHM)

64

SIHM- Yamunanagar -Haryana (State Government IHM)

106

SIHM-Dehradun (State Government IHM)

148

SIHM-Gangtok (State Government IHM)

85

SIHM-Indore (State Government IHM)

127

SIHM-Jabalpur (State Government IHM)

64

SIHM-Jodhpur (State Government IHM)

127

SIHM-Kozhikode (State Government IHM)

96

SIHM-Kurukshetra (State Government IHM)

138

SIHM-Panipat (State Government IHM)

127

SIHM-Rohtak (State Government IHM)

169

SIHM-Silvassa (State Government IHM)

106

SIHM-Tiruchirapalli (State Government IHM)

96

SIHM-Tirupati (State Government IHM)

64

Total

2937

Private IHMs

Institute

TotalSeats

Ambala Institute of Hotel Management

126

C T Institute of Hotel Management (Private IHM) - Jalandhar (Punjab)

63

CCHM -Landran,Mohali (Private IHM)

126

Chitkara School of Hospitality (Private IHM)- Rajura (Punjab)

158

Dev Bhoomi IHM Dehradun

126

Dewan VS IHM (MEERUT)

63

FHRAI-Greater Noida (Private IHM)

105

Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management - Kolkata

95

Heritage Institute of Hotel and Tourism -Agra

189

IHM Hisar OSGU (Private IHM)

63

IHM-Meerut (Private IHM)

189

Institute of Hotel Management Chandigarh University - Chandigarh

126

Institute of Hotel Management Shrishakti (Private IHM) - Hyderabad

126

Jodhpur Institute of Hotel Management JIET Universe - Jodhpur

126

Kukreja Institute of Hotel Management, Dehradun

126

Leo Academy of Hosp. Trsm and Management, Hyderabad

105

Munnar Catering College (Private IHM) - Kerala

126

Oriental School of Hotel Management (Private IHM) - Wayanad

126

Peoples IHM Bhopal

105

Poornima Institute of Hotel Mngt, Poornima University, Jaipur

84

Preston IHM Gwalior (Private IHM)

63

Ranjita Institute of Hotel Management & Catering (Private IHM)- Bhubneswar

126

RIG Institute of Hospitality and Mngt - Greater Noida

126

SRM Institute of Catering Technology and Hotel Mngt - Modinagar, Ghaziabad

63

SRM Institute of Hotel Management (Private IHM) - Kancheepuram

126

SRM Institute of Hotel Mngt- Sonepat (Haryana)

63

St. Soldier Institute of Hotel Management (Private IHM) - Jalandhar

53

Sunder Deep College of Hotel Management - Dasna, Ghaziabad

126

The Lalit Suri Hosp. School (Private IHM) - Faridabad

252

V.M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education

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PSU IHM

Institute

Total Seats

Ashok Institute of Hospitality & Tourism Management (PSU IHM) Delhi

96

Total

96

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Contact Information

Address for Correspondence:
Block C-20/1A/8, Sector 62,
Gautam Buddha Nagar, Noida -201309 (UP)

Website: www.ntanchm.nic.in
Email: nchm-nta@nic.in
Contact No.: 7042399525/7042399526

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Q:   How many rounds of NCHMCT JEE counselling are there?
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Usually, there are 3–4 rounds of NCHMCT JEE counselling, followed by a spot round if seats remain vacant.

Q:   Where can I register for NCHMCT JEE 2026 counselling?
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Candidates must complete the counselling registration online at nchmcounselling.nic.in. Only registered candidates will be allowed to fill choices, lock choices and participate in seat allotment.

Q:   How are seats allotted during NCHMCT JEE 2026 counselling?
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Seats are allotted based on the candidate's NCHMCT JEE 2026 rank, category, and institute choices. After allotment, candidates must pay the admission fee and upload required documents to confirm their seat.

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NCHMCT JEE 2026 Preparation Tips

NCHMCT JEE is considered to be one of the toughest entrance exams, therefore candidates need to follow some smart strategy and preparation plans to crack NCHMCT JEE entrance examination.

  • Candidates must create a proper organised study schedule and follow the same in order to meet their goal. Apart from planned study, time management will also help them in meeting the target.
  • Candidates must get a thorough understanding of the exam pattern and syllabus of NCHMCT JEE.
  • Candidates must bought the right study material like books, sample papers etc for preparation for the NCHMCT JEE 2026 entrance exam.
  • Analysing one's preparation, revising and taking the mock tests can help candidates in their preparation.

NCHM JEE 2026 Books

Some important books to refer NHMCT JEE are as follows:

Books

Author / Publisher

NCHMCT JEE Hotel Management Entrance Solved Papers (Year-wise) with 3 Online Practice Tests

LearnX

Guide for Hotel Management 2022-2023

Arihant Experts

NCHMCT-JEE (National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology) Joint Entrance Exam (Previous Years Papers - Solved)

RPH Editorial Board

NCHMCT JEE Latest Entrance Exam Book

Edugorilla Prep Experts and EduGorilla Community Pvt Ltd

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Q:   What are the best books for NCHM JEE exam preparation?
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Popular NCHM JEE preparation books are Arihant NCHM JEE Guide, R.S. Aggarwal for Quantitative Aptitude, A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning, Lucent's GK, and Word Power Made Easy for English.

Q:   How should I start my NCHM JEE preparation?
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Start by understanding NCHM JEE syllabus and pattern, then make a study plan covering all five sections. Always start from basic concepts then complex topics. Solve chapter-wise questions, NCHM JEE previous year question paper, and sit for full-length mock tests.

Q:   Are mock tests important for NCHM JEE exam preparation?
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Yes. NCHM JEE mock tests help you understand exam pattern, improve speed, and find weak areas. Taking regular mock tests is one of the most effective NCHM JEE preparation strategies.

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NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam Centres

The NCHMCT JEE test is conducted across 109 cities in India. Candidates can choose their preferred exam centre from the listed cities.

State City
ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR PORT BLAIR
ANDHRA PRADESH GUNTUR
NELLORE
TIRUPATHI
VISAKHAPATNAM
ARUNACHAL PRADESH ITANAGAR/NAHARLAGUN
ASSAM DIBRUGARH
GUWAHATI
BIHAR BHAGALPUR
DARBHANGA
GAYA
MUZAFFARPUR
PATNA
CHANDIGARH/MOHALI CHANDIGARH/MOHALI
CHHATTISGARH BHILAI NAGAR/DURG
BILASPUR (CHHATTISGARH)
RAIPUR
DELHI DELHI
GOA PANAJI
GUJARAT AHMEDABAD/GANDHINAGAR
ANAND
BHAVNAGAR
BHUJ
JAMNAGAR
RAJKOT
SURAT
VADODARA
HARYANA FARIDABAD
GURUGRAM
HISSAR
HIMACHAL PRADESH BILASPUR(HIMACHAL PRADESH)
HAMIRPUR(HIMACHAL PRADESH)
SHIMLA
SOLAN
JAMMU & KASHMIR JAMMU
SRINAGAR
JHARKHAND DHANBAD
JAMSHEDPUR
RANCHI
KARNATAKA BENGALURU
DHARWAD/HUBBALLI(HUBLI)
MANGALURU(MANGALORE)
MYSURU(MYSORE)
KERALA KOZHIKODE
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
THRISSUR
LADAKH LEH
LAKSHADWEEP KAVARATTI
MADHYA PRADESH BHOPAL
GWALIOR
INDORE
JABALPUR
SAGAR
MAHARASHTRA AURANGABAD (MAHARASHTRA)
KOLHAPUR
MUMBAI/NAVI MUMBAI
NAGPUR
NASHIK
PUNE
MANIPUR IMPHAL
MEGHALAYA SHILLONG
MIZORAM AIZAWL
NAGALAND DIMAPUR
KOHIMA
ODISHA BALASORE (BALESWAR)
BERHAMPUR-GANJAM
BHUBANESWAR
BOLANGIR
SAMBALPUR
PUDUCHERRY PUDUCHERRY
PUNJAB AMRITSAR
BHATINDA
JALANDHAR
LUDHIANA
RAJASTHAN JAIPUR
JODHPUR
KOTA
UDAIPUR
SIKKIM GANGTOK
TAMIL NADU CHENNAI
MADURAI
TIRUCHIRAPPALLI
TELANGANA HYDERABAD
WARANGAL
TRIPURA AGARTALA
UTTAR PRADESH AGRA
ALIGARH
ALLAHABAD/PRAYAGRAJ
BALLIA
BAREILLY
BASTI
FAIZABAD
GHAZIABAD
GORAKHPUR
JHANSI
KANPUR
LUCKNOW
MEERUT
MORADABAD
NOIDA/G NOIDA
RAEBARELI
VARANASI
UTTARAKHAND DEHRADUN
HALDWANI
ROORKEE
WEST BENGAL DURGAPUR
KOLKATA
MALDA
SILIGURI
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Q:   How many exam cities are available for NCHMCT JEE?
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NCHMCT JEE is conducted in 109 cities in India. It offers a wide range of choices for exam centre to candidates.

Q:   Can I choose my preferred NCHMCT JEE exam centre?
A: 

Yes. Students can select their preferred NCHM JEE exam centre. They can choose it from the list of available cities while filling out application form.

Q:   Does NCHMCT JEE have exam centres in all states?
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NCHMCT JEE exam has centres in almost every major state and union territory in India. They are located in Delhi, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, West Bengal, and more.

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NCHMCT JEE 2026 FAQs

Candidates can check the FAQs related to the NCHMCT JEE Exam below.

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Q:   When will NCHMCT JEE 2026 notification be released?
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The NCHMCT JEE 2026 notification should come out soon on the NTA website. It has all the information like registration dates, eligibility, exam info, and counselling rules. So keep an eye out.

Q:   What is the mode of NCHMCT JEE 2026 exam?
A: 

NCHMCT JEE 2026 exam is conducted online in a computer-based test (CBT) mode. Candidates will be need tovanswer multiple-choice questions on computer at designated test centres according to exam schedule.

Q:   How will I know about any updates regarding NCHMCT JEE 2026 dates?
A: 

Candidates should regularly check NCHM JEE official website and their registered email for updates. NTA publishes all important information of the exam dates, admit card release, result announcements, and counselling schedule.

Q:   Is there a separate registration for counselling after NCHMCT JEE 2026?
A: 

Yes, after the results are declared, candidates must register separately for counselling. Counselling registration is online, and candidates must fill their preferences and lock choices to be considered for seat allotment.

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After submitting, take at least 4 printouts of the confirmation page. Also print proof of fee paid and keep extra photos same as uploaded. Keep them safe for future.

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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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