NCHMCT JEE

Yes, candidates could pay the NCHMCT JEE application fee offline. The application fee could be paid through online payment gateways using debit/credit cards or internet banking. 
The application fee varied by category:

General/OBC-NCL: INR 1,000
EWS: INR 700
SC/ST/PwD: INR 450

No, IHMCT Kovalam BSc admission is entrance-based. The course aspirants have to take the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Examination (NCHMCT JEE). This is conducted every year by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The 3-year long BSc (HHA) course is offered by NCHMCT jointly with the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). The NCHMCT JEE question paper is available in English and Hindi languages. 

As your NCHMCT JEE rank is 2,966, you can take part in the counseling. Counseling for the candidates is conducted by the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT) as per their All India Rank (AIR) in the entrance examination. 

The cutoff for the NCHMCT JEE is different every year based on the difficulty level of the exam, the number of aspirants, and the number of seats available. For the 2024 session, the anticipated cutoff marks for premier Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs) are around 600+ for the General category, 500-600 for OBC, 400-500 for SC, and 300-400 for ST categories. These are indicative values and may differ from year to year. For the most current and precise cutoff information, it is advisable to check the official NCHMCT website or directly contact the respective institutes for accurate details.

With an NCHMCT JEE rank of 5,377, you stand a fair chance of getting admission to a number of well-known IHMs. Although high-profile institutes such as IHM Pusa and IHM Mumbai tend to have higher cutoffs, you could get admission to institutes such as IHM Bhopal, IHM Jaipur, and IHM Gwalior, where last year's closing ranks were approximately 3,481, 2,783, and 5,103, respectively. Cutoffs differ every year depending on seat availability and category reservations. It is suggested to go for counseling, refer to official cutoff lists, and choose colleges as per that to get the best chances of getting a seat.

The table below shows the best IHM colleges in India accepting NCHMCT JEE scores along with their total tuition fees:

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.

For the upcoming NCHMCT JEE 2025, the exam is scheduled for April 27, 2025. The counseling process, during which the cutoff marks will be released, is expected to commence in June 2025. Candidates will be able to check the round-wise and category-wise cutoff marks on the official counseling website: nchmcounselling.nic.in.

In the case of IHM Bangalore and its mention that NRI students can apply directly to the institute, it means that NRI candidates are not required to appear for the NCHM JEE (National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination). Instead, they can apply directly to the institute through a separate admission process set by the institution.

However, NRI students still need to meet the eligibility criteria and provide necessary documentation (like proof of NRI status and academic qualifications) to secure admission.

If you belong to the "Corona batch" of Class 10 with all pass results, you can fill marks in the NHCM JEE application form as shown below: Check the relevant option that indicates you belonged to the "Corona batch" of Class 10 (if available). In case there is an option for marks, do enter the subject-wise marks or total marks, in case you got a "pass" grade. If there is no proper option for the "Corona batch" students, then just give your overall pass status and mention it in the remarks, if applicable. In case, you are in doubt, call on the NHCM JEE helpline.