NCHMCT JEE 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualification, Age Limit

NCHMCT conducts NCHMCT JEE every year for admission to the BSc Hospitality and Hotel Administration (BSc HHA) programme. NCHMCT has released the official NCHMCT JEE 2026 eligibility criteria. Check details below.

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Eligibility Criteria: NCHMCT has published an admission notice for NCHMCT JEE exam on its official website. Students can check its website regularly to stay updated. Check details of NCHM JEE 2026 eligibility criteria below.

Latest Update: NCHMCT JEE Registration 2026 (OUT Soon) LIVE Updates: Application Date, Fees & Link to Apply

NCHMCT JEE 2026 exam date is April 11, 2026 (tentative). According to the official announcement, the exam will be held on second week of April 2026. NCHMCT JEE 2026 registration date is December 12, 2025 (tentative). 

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Educational Qualifications

To apply for NCHMCT JEE 2026, candidates must have:

• Passed or be appearing in Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent from a recognised Central/State board.
• English as one of the subjects in Class 12.

Students appearing for Class 12 exams in 2026 can apply provisionally. But they must submit proof of passing during counselling. Failure to do so will lead to cancellation of admission.

Eligible examinations also include:

• CBSE, ISC, and State Board Senior Secondary exams
• Two-year Pre-University/Intermediate exams
• GCE (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka) Advanced Level
• Cambridge High School Certificate
• 10+2 equivalent exams recognised by COBSE/AIU
• HSC Vocational exams (NCVT/SCVT approved)
• NIOS Senior Secondary exam with 5 subjects, including English

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Age Limit

The official age criteria for 2026 are not released yet. As per 2025 rules

• General & OBC: Maximum age 25 years (born on or after July 1, 1997)
• SC/ST & PwD: Maximum age 28 years (born on or after July 1, 1995)

The Date of Birth on the candidate’s Class 10/Pre-University certificate will be accepted as valid proof.

Physical Fitness Requirement for NCHMCT JEE 2026

Selected candidates must submit a Physical Fitness Certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner at the time of admission.

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Reservation Policy

Seats are reserved as per government norms:

• SC – 15%
• ST – 7.5%
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) – 27%
• EWS – 10%
• PwD – 5% (across all categories)

Reservations for Kashmiri Migrants apply as per Ministry of Education notifications.

Documents Required for Reservation

Candidates must provide a valid caste certificate issued by authorised officials such as:

• District Magistrate, Additional District Magistrate
• Collector, Deputy Commissioner
• Sub-Divisional Magistrate
• Tehsildar-level Revenue Officer, etc.

Only certificates from approved authorities will be accepted. Original documents must be produced during counselling.