NCHMCT JEE Exam 2026: Registration (Open), Exam Date, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation
About NCHM JEE 2026
The National Testing Authority has opened the NCHMCT JEE 2026 application form on December 26, 2025. Aspirants interested in can apply for NCHM JEE 2026 through the official website - exams.nta.nic.in/nchm-jee till March 25, 2026. NTA will conduct the NCHM JEE 2026 exam on April 25, 2026. Before proceeding to apply, candidates should check their eligibility criteria for NCHMCT JEE exam 2026. The NCHMCT JEE 2026 application fee is Rs 1000 for general/OBC, Rs 700 for EWS, and Rs 450 for SC/ST/PwD. The successfully registered candidates will be issued with the NCHMCT JEE 2026 admit card to appear for the entrance exam.
The NCHMCT JEE result will be declared tentatively in May 2026. The mode of the NCHM JEE exam 2026 will be a computer-based test (CBT). The shortlisted candidates need to appear for the NCHM JEE counselling and seat allocation process for which the schedule will be released online.
About NCHM JEE Exam
The NCHM JEE is the national-level hotel management entrance exam conducted by NTA to offer admission into the hotel management courses such as the B.Sc.Course in Hospitality and Hotel Administration (B.Sc.HHA). The National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Tourism to centrally run and regulate the academics for the B.Sc. in Hospitality & Hotel Administration and ten other structured courses. The various programmes offered are the certificate programmes, diploma, postgraduate diploma, bachelor's degree, and master's degree.
The institutes affiliated with NCHMCT offer a B.Sc. (Hospitality & Hotel Administration), which is recognized by the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, for awarding the degree. Till 2018, the National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHM & CT), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, conducted the NCHMCT JEE exam.
However, from 2019 onwards, the National Testing Agency (NTA) took over the charge to conduct the NCHM JEE exam. The council centrally runs and regulates academics for the B.Sc. in Hospitality & Hotel Administration, and other structured courses of study are imparted at the affiliated institutes.
NTA NCHMCT JEE Helpline
In case of any queries, candidates can reach out at the following contact details:
Email: nchm@nta.ac.in
Phone No.: 011-40759000 / 011-69227700
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NCHM JEE 2026 Highlights
| Full Exam Name | National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination |
| Short Exam Name | NCHM JEE |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency |
| Frequency Of Conduct | Once a year |
| Exam Level | National Level Exam |
| Participating Colleges | 61 |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| No Of Seats | 12635 |
NCHM JEE Important Dates
NCHM JEE National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination (session 2026)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the mode of conduct of the exam?
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NCHM JEE exam 2024 was of three hours duration and conducted in an online computer-based mode.
Q: When will NCHMCT JEE 2024 exam be conducted?
A:
NCHMCT JEE 2024 exam was conducted on May 11.
Q: What is the application form fee of NCHM JEE 2024?
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Candidates could fill out the NCHMCT JEE 2024 online form by paying a registration fee of Rs 1000 (General and OBC) and Rs 450 for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender. The options through which application fee to be paid were debit and credit card.
Q: Is there any age limit criteria while appearing for NCHM JEE 2024?
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No, as per New Education Policy, there’s no age limit for the NCHM JEE exam.
Q: How many institutes will accept admission through NCHM JEE 2024?
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There are a total of 78 NCHM JEE score accepting colleges that offer admission based on NCHM JEE 2024.
Q: What is the duration of BSc. HHA offered at IHM's?
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The course of BSc. HHA is for three years.
Q: How many times is NCHMCT JEE conducted in a year?
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NCHM JEE is conducted once in a year.
Q: Who is the conducting body of NCHMCT JEE 2024?
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the NCHMCT JEE exam 2024.
Q: What are the different sections from which questions will be asked in NCHM JEE 2024?
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The different sections on which candidates tested are - Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude, Reasoning and Logical Deduction, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, English Language, Aptitude for Service Sector.
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Hello John,
With an AIR of 586 in NCHM-JEE, you have a reasonable chance of getting into IHM Pusa, especially if the past cutoffs were around 200-400. Your rank is competitive, and while IHM Pusa is one of the top institutes, there might still be a possibility of admission depending
Hello Aspirant,
For different sections, books of NCHM JEE are enlisted below :-
@English Language
Arihant General English for all Competitive Examinations (English) by Hari Mohan Prashad
Pearson’s English
High School English Grammar & Composition Revised Edition (English) 1st Edition by Wren and Martin
@Numerical Ability & Scientific Aptitude
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