NCHMCT JEE Exam Analysis 2026: Question Paper Analysis, Exam Difficulty Level & Students Review

Registration - 26 Dec '25 - 25 Mar '26

Updated on Jan 29, 2026 11:52 IST

By Porishmita Paul, Associate Senior Executive

NCHMCT JEE 2026 paper analysis: The NCHMCT JEE 2026 analysis will be uploaded here soon after the exam. The analysis of NCHMCT JEE 2026 is done based on the reviews given by test-takers. The NTA will release the official NCHMCT JEE answer key and question papers after the exam. The NCHMCT JEE Exam will be conducted in online mode. Candidates can check the analysis for NCHM JEE below.

Latest Update:

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam Pattern Changed

NCHMCT JEE Registration Extended Till March 25, 2026

Table of contents

NCMCHT JEE 2026 Analysis
NCHM JEE Exam Analysis and Student Reaction (Previous Year - 2023)
Best Books for NCHMCT JEE 2026: Reasoning and Logical Deduction Section
NCHM JEE 2022 Paper Analysis by Students
NCHMCT JEE Exam Analysis From Last Year
NCHMCT JEE Exam Analysis 2021 - Exam Pattern
NCHMCT JEE 2021 Online Exam Experience
NCHMCT JEE Exam Analysis from Previous Year
Exam Analysis of NCHMCT JEE from 2015 - 2019

NCMCHT JEE 2026 Analysis

The analysis of the NCHMCT 2026 will be created based on these criteria: Difficulty level of exam, Types of questions asked in the exam, Subjects/topics from which questions will be asked, Exam mode and pattern, and Candidates' personal opinion and experience. We will update NCHM JEE 2026 exam analysis details once the test is over. Students can check analysis of last year to get an idea of the entrance exam.

Candidates can check analysis of NCHMCT JEE 2025 question paper below until NCHMCT JEE 2026 analysis is uploaded:

Section	Difficulty Level	Key Highlights
Numerical Ability	Moderate	Focused on basic mathematics, lengthy
Reasoning and Logical Deduction	Moderate	Difficult Puzzles were time-consuming
General Knowledge & Current Affairs	Difficult	More current events, fewer static GK
English Language	Easy-Moderate	Vocabulary, antonyms, grammar
Aptitude for Service Sector	Easy	Simple situational judgments

Check NCHMCT JEE 2025 Student Reaction & Exam Analysis video below:

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is included in an NCHM JEE exam analysis?

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?

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

NCHM JEE Exam Analysis and Student Reaction (Previous Year - 2023)

The exam analysis of NCHMCT JEE 2023 is available now as the candidates who took examination has shared their experience about the test paper. Check below the student reaction for NCHMCT JEE 2023 exam day:

As per the test-takers, the section-wise analysis of NCHMCT JEE 2023 question paper is as under:

Subject	Exam Analysis
Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude	Difficult
Reasoning and Logical Deduction	Moderate
General Knowledge & Current Affairs	Easy
English Language	Easy
Aptitude for Service Sector	Moderate

Also Read: Tips to Crack NCHM JEE 2026 in 15 Days

Commonly asked questions

Q: Does the NCHM JEE exam analysis show section-wise difficulty?

Yes, most NCHM JEE exam analysis reports break down difficulty level for all sections like Numerical Ability, Reasoning, GK, English, and Service Sector Aptitude.

Q: Can NCHMCT JEE analysis help students for exam preparation?

Yes, NCHMCT JEE analysis can be helpful for students for their preparation. This can help students understand NCHM JEE question paper standard and difficulty levels for preparing for NHCM entrance exam.

Best Books for NCHMCT JEE 2026: Reasoning and Logical Deduction Section

To improve analytical and reasoning skills, candidates can refer to the books for NCHM JEE 2026 as mentioned below:

Subject / Category	Recommended Books
General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Scientific Aptitude	Manorama Yearbook 2023–2025 Pratiyogita Darpan 2023–2025 Pearson India Yearbook 2024–2025 Lucent’s GK 2024–2025 Competition Review Yearbook 2023–2025 Arihant General Knowledge 2023 or 2024–2025 General Science by Disha Experts 2024–2025
Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude	S Chand’s 30 Days Wonder for Maths Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal
English Language	English for Competitive Examinations by Wren & Martin Objective English for Competitive Examinations by Pearson Arihant General English for All Competitive Examinations English Grammar by Tata McGraw-Hill
Service Aptitude	R. Gupta’s Book for Hotel Management
Additional Recommended Books (Overall Preparation)	Arihant Study Package for Hotel Management & Hospitality Administration Hotel Management Entrance Exam Guide by Gladvin Rego How to Prepare for the Hotel Management Entrance Examination by Thorpe Hotel Management Entrance Exam Guide by Dr. R. P. Datason Ramesh Hotel Management Entrance Exam Guide (RPH Editorial Board) 10 Mock Tests for Hotel Management Entrances by Dharmendra Mittal Hotel Management Entrance Exam Guide by Jawahar Book Centre Hotel Management & Catering Technology Entrance Exam Guide by V.V.K. Subburaj

Commonly asked questions

Q: What are the best books for NCHM JEE exam preparation?

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?

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.

NCHM JEE 2022 Paper Analysis by Students

Exam was conducted on June 19, in a CBT mode from 10 am to 1 pm. Test-takers shared that it was an easy exam, and much similar to last year's question paper. They shared paper analysis for NCHMCT JEE 2022 for each section as under:

Subject	Paper Analysis
Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude	Moderate level
Reasoning and Logical Deduction	Moderate level
General Knowledge & Current Affairs	Easy level
English Language	Easy level
Aptitude for Service Sector	Easy level
Overall difficulty	Easy

Therefore, expected cut off for NCHMCT JEE 2022 is as under:

Category	Expected Cut off Marks
Open	190-170
EWS	150-145
OBC	165-150
SC	115-110
ST	110-100

Last year's analysis also gives insights on difficulty level of exam, type of questions asked and nature of test.

Also Read: NCHM JEE 2026 Section-wise preparation tips

Commonly asked questions

Q: How much time is required to prepare for NCHMCT JEE 2026 exam?

Most students prepare in 3 to 6 months. But it depends on their comfort with Maths, Reasoning, GK, English, and Service Sector Aptitude. Consistent practice matters more than long study hours.

Q: What is the official way to contact the National Council for help?

You can reach main office at A-34, Sector-62, Noida. you can also contact by using toll free phone no 1800 180 3151. Their official contact time is between 09.00 AM and 05.30 PM weekdays.

NCHMCT JEE Exam Analysis From Last Year

National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted NCHMCT JEE last year in an online proctored mode. The exam last year was easier than NCHM JEE 2020. Most of the students found the Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude section difficult and the rest of the sections were easy. Candidates said that they could easily attempt 160-180 questions correctly. The total number of questions asked in the exam was 200. Check the detailed analysis of the exam below:

NCHMCT JEE Exam Analysis From last Year: Section-wise difficulty level

Section	Difficulty level
Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude	Difficult
Reasoning and Logical Deduction	Easy
General Knowledge & Current Affairs	Easy
English Language	Easy
Aptitude for Service Sector	Easy
Overall	Moderate and Easier than last year

NCHMCT JEE is conducted to shortlist aspirants for admission in BSc Hospitality & Hotel Administration as well as nine other structured courses of study that are offered at 21 Central Institutes of Hotel Management, 25 State Government Institutes of Hotel Management, one Public Sector Undertaking and 24 Private Institutes of Hotel Management affiliated with NCHMCT.

Commonly asked questions

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

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: When will NCHMCT JEE 2026 notification be released?

The NCHMCT JEE 2026 notification released on the NTA website on December 26, 2025. It has all the information like registration dates, eligibility, exam info, and counselling rules. So keep an eye out.

NCHMCT JEE Exam Analysis 2021 - Exam Pattern

This year the NCHMCT JEE exam pattern was almost same like last year. Only one change was there – the exam was online, not CBT like before. The simple pattern for this year is given below:

Mode of exam: Online (internet-based)

Total questions: 200

Exam duration: 3 hours

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

You can check the question distribution below also.

Section	No. of Qs
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

NCHMCT JEE Exam Analysis from last year: Marking scheme

The marking scheme for each section of NCHMCT JEE 2021 was like this:

NCHMCT JEE Exam Section	Marks for Each Correct Answer	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
Maximum Marks	800

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the exam pattern for NCHMCT JEE 2026?

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?

There will be a total of 15 questions from the Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude.

NCHMCT JEE 2021 Online Exam Experience

Students who got in touch with Shiksha after exam said that exam was glitch-free and they could complete test smoothly. A few students faced difficulty in exam like server error, screen blacking out and freezing, login time expiration and similar issues.

There was a mixed reaction of students for about exam experience.

Also Read: Hotel Management Courses After 10th

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the official website of NCHMCT JEE 2026?

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

Q: What is the exam duration of NCHMCT JEE?

The NCHMCT JEE exam duration is 3 hours. The exam is conducted as a computer-based test in both English and Hindi languages.

NCHMCT JEE Exam Analysis from Previous Year

NCHMCT JEE exam was conducted on August 29 across 86 NCHMCT JEE test centres spread all over the country. There were no changes in NCHMCT JEE exam pattern or marking scheme for the paper as compared to last year. There were a total of 200 questions that aspirants had to attempt in 180 minutes duration. Total weightage for NCHMCT JEE 2020 exam was 800 marks. There was negative marking in the hospitality entrance exam.

Overall, NCHMCT JEE 2020 was easy to attempt and students were able to complete the paper on time. The section-wise analysis of questions asked in the hotel management entrance exam is mentioned in the table below.

NCHMCT JEE 2020 Exam Section	Difficulty Level
Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude	Moderate
Reasoning and Logical Deduction	Easy to Moderate
General Knowledge and Current Affairs	Easy
English Language	Easy
Aptitude for Service Sector	Easy to Moderate

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Commonly asked questions

Q: Are mock tests important for NCHM JEE exam preparation?

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.

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

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.

Exam Analysis of NCHMCT JEE from 2015 - 2019

The NCHMCT JEE exam been changing a lot till now. Before, it was done by National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT), but later NTA started conducting it from 2019. Every year paper looks a little different, sometimes easy, sometimes not so easy. You can see how question pattern, marks and sections keep moving around. Students always talk about which part was tough or simple, so you get an idea of how NCHMCT JEE exam really goes each year.

Year of examination	Detailed paper analysis for NCHMCT JEE 2022
NCHCT JEE 2019	Till 2018, National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHM & CT) used to conduct NCHMCT JEE exam. The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted NCHMCT JEE 2019 for the first time on April 27 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. A three-hour duration test, the paper was conducted in online mode at 49 cities spread across the country. Although the level of the questions asked in NCHMCT JEE 2019 was easy, the introduction of negative marking certainly increased the difficulty level of the paper as candidates were at the risk of losing more marks in the exam on attempting any question, wrong. Similar to previous years, Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude section (commonly referred to as Maths section) was the most difficult as compared to all other sections in the exam. Also, questions asked in General Knowledge & Current Affairs were easy but asked in a tricky way, which required candidates to read each and every question carefully. Rest, Reasoning and Logical Deduction and English Language sections were easy and the Aptitude for Service Sector section was by far, the easiest. Also Read: Detailed NCHMCT JEE 2019 exam analysis NCHMCT JEE Student Reaction 2019
NCHMCT JEE 2018	NCHMCT JEE 2018 exam was held on April 28. A three hours duration exam, NCHMCT JEE was conducted from 10 am to 1 pm across 33 test cities in the country. The questions asked in NCHMCT JEE 2018 were as expected and the test pattern was similar to that of past years’ papers. Right after giving the exam students shared that the questions in the exam were similar to those asked in the past two editions of this hotel management entrance exam. Also Read: Detailed NCHMCT JEE 2018 exam analysis. NCHMCT JEE Student Reaction 2018
NCHMCT JEE 2017	NCHMCT JEE exam was conducted today, April 29, 2017. A three hours duration exam, NCHMCT JEE was conducted from 10 am to 1 pm. But this year, the exam was held from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm across 33 test cities in India. There were no surprises in NCHMCT JEE 2017 exam. The test pattern was similar to that of past years’ papers. In fact, students went to the extent of saying that about 50%-60% of the questions asked were the same as the ones asked in past 10 years of this hotel management entrance exam. Thus, if any student had practiced the past 10 years’ papers of the exam thoroughly they would be able to perform well in the exam. Also Read: Detailed NCHMCT JEE 2017 exam analysis. NCHMCT JEE Student Reaction 2017
NCHMCT JEE 2016	NCHMCT JEE exam was held across 33 test centres in India today, April 30, 2016. The exam was of three hours duration and was conducted from 10 am to 1 pm. Aspirants had to report for NCHMCT JEE 2016 at 9 am. Candidates were not be allowed to enter the exam center once the hotel management entrance test started. Overall, the NCHMCT JEE 2016 exam was simple and so aspirants should expect the cut-off to go high. As per exam analysis of NCHMCT JEE, out of all the sections, the difficulty level of the ‘Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude’ section was the highest. On the other hand, the ‘Aptitude for Service Sector section’ was not only the easiest but also the most scoring. Also Read: Detailed NCHMCT JEE 2016 exam analysis
NCHMCT JEE 2015	NCHMCT JEE 2015 was conducted on April 25, 2015. The exam was of three hours, that is, it was conducted from 10 am to 1 pm. Most of the experts shared that overall the questions asked in NCHMCT JEE 2015 question paper were easy. Maximum questions were asked in the English section. However, the Aptitude for Service Sector section was the easiest. Anyone could attempt the questions in that section. The test paper for NCHMCT JEE 2015 had four sets – A, B, C and D. The questions in all the sets were similar. Basically, the questions were just shuffled. Also Read: Detailed NCHMCT JEE 2015 exam analysis NCHMCT JEE Student Reaction 2015

Commonly asked questions

Q: How many times has NCHMCT JEE been conducted in a year?

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: Can I get information on NCHMCT JEE exam on NTA website?

Yes, students can get information on NCHMCT JEE exam on NTA website. NTA also releases NCHMCT JEE application, eligibility, registration process, fee, and other necessary details.