NCHMCT JEE Answer Key 2026: Date, Provisional Answer Key PDF, Objection Window

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

Porishmita Paul
Updated on Sep 2, 2025 11:02 IST

By Porishmita Paul, Associate Senior Executive

NCHMCT JEE 2026 answer key: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the NCHMCT JEE Final Answer Key 2026 after the exam is over. The NCHMCT JEE Answer key is likely to be released in two phases, i.e, provisional and final answer key. The NCHMCT JEE result 2026 will be announced based on NCHMCT JEE 2026 final answer key.

Candidates will be able to download the official NCHMCT JEE 2026 answer key from the official website by entering their application number and password/date of birth. The answer key carries the correct answers to all questions asked in NCHMCT JEE 2026. Know all about NCHMCT JEE 2026 answer keys on this page, like how to check the keys, how to challenge, important dates, etc.

Also Read: NCHMCT JEE Exam Analysis 

Table of content
  • How to Download NCHMCT JEE Answer Key?
  • NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • Details on NCHMCT JEE Answer Key 2026
  • NCHMCT JEE Marking Scheme 2026
  • How to Challenge NCHMCT JEE 2026 Answer Key
  • NCHMCT JEE 2026 Answer Key and Response Sheet
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How to Download NCHMCT JEE Answer Key?

Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to download their answer key for NCHMCT JEE 2026 exam:

Step 1: Visit the official website of NCHMT JEE - nchmjee.nta.nic.in 

Step 2: Click on the 'View/ Challenge Answer Key- NCHMCT JEE 2026' link

Step 3: Choose the login option - Application number and password OR Application number and date of birth

Step 4: Sign in with the chosen credentials

Step 5: View and download NCHMCT JEE answer key 2026

Once downloaded, candidates are advised to take a clear print of the answer key and keep it for future reference (if required).

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
May ' 26

NCHMCT JEE 2025 answer key (Provisional)

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May ' 26

NCHMCT JEE 2025 answer key (Final)

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May ' 26

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Result

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May ' 26

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Registration

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May ' 26

NCHMCT JEE 2026 First Merit List

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Jun ' 26

Document uploading and verification by the document verification centre after round 1

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Jun ' 26

Declaration of vacancy after 1st round

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DatesPast Exam Dates
Jun ' 25

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

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Details on NCHMCT JEE Answer Key 2026

DeskCalendarAnswer Key: May ' 26

NCHMCT JEE 2026 answer key will contain the correct answers for all the multiple-choice questions (MCQs) asked in the exam. The answer key for NCHMCT JEE 2026 will contain the following details:

  • Serial number
  • Question ID
  • Correction Option ID
  • Option ID claimed
  • Test section from which each question is asked in the 'Remarks' column
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NCHMCT JEE Marking Scheme 2026

Given below is the marking scheme for the hospitality entrance exam so that candidates can calculate their NCHMCT JEE 2026 scores correctly:

NCHMCT JEE Exam Section

NCHMCT JEE Marks for Each Correct Answer

NCHMCT JEE Marks for Each Incorrect Answer

Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude

+4

-1

Reasoning and Logical Deduction

+4

-1

General Knowledge & Current Affairs

+4

-1

English Language

+4

-1

Aptitude for Service Sector

+4

-1

Note: No marks are deducted for a question left unanswered in the exam.

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How to Challenge NCHMCT JEE 2026 Answer Key

Candidates will be allowed to challenge the answer keys of NCHMCT JEE 2026 on payment of INR 1000 per challenge. This challenge will be refunded if the challenge made by the candidate is accepted. Here is how to challenge the answer keys:

Step 1: Visit the official website of NCHMCT JEE

Step 2: Click on the Answer Key Challenge link

Step 3: Enter the required credentials

Step 4: Fill the online objection form

Step 5: Pay the processing fee of Rs 1000 per question

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Answer Key Challenge: Important Points

Some of the important points that candidates should keep in mind regarding NCHMCT JEE answer key challenges are:

  • The processing fee is refunded if the objection filed by a candidate is accepted. In all other cases, the processing fee once paid is non-refundable
  • NCHMCT JEE results are declared on the basis of the final answer key for the exam
  • Final answer key for NCHMCT JEE is released once the process of raising objections/ challenging the answers is over
  • No challenges are accepted once the result for NCHMCT JEE is declared
  • There is no provision for re-evaluation/ re-checking of the NCHMCT JEE score
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NCHMCT JEE 2026 Answer Key and Response Sheet

With the NCHM JEE answer key, candidates can also check the question papers and the response sheet. The question papers will have all the questions asked on the day of the exam and the response sheet will have the answers marked by the candidates on the exam day. All candidates can check the answer keys, question paper and response sheets under the respective logins.

The question papers, response sheet and the NCHM JEE 2026 answer key remain available for a limited period. Hence, the candidates must check them as soon as they are released on the official website.

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Answered 6 hours ago

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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Porishmita Paul

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Answered 4 days 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 4 days 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 4 days 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

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 2 weeks ago

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

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 2 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

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 2 weeks ago

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

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 2 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

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 2 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

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 2 weeks ago

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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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 8

85 Institutes accepting NCHMCT JEE

IHM Delhi - Institute of Hotel Management, Catering ...

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