๐จ Hotel Management Entrance
NCHMCT JEE 2026 LIVE
เดนോเด്เดเตฝ เดฎാเดจേเด്เดฎെเดจ്เดฑ്, เดนോเดธ്เดชിเดฑ്เดฑാเดฒിเดฑ്เดฑി & เด്เดฏാเดฑ്เดฑเดฑിംเด് เดെเด്เดจോเดณเดി เดฎേเดเดฒเดฏിเตฝ เดเดฐു เดถോเดญเดจเดฎാเดฏ เดเดฐിเดฏเตผ เดเดฃ്เดാเด്เดാเตป เดเด്เดฐเดนിเด്เดുเดจ്เดจเดตเตผเด്เด് NCHMCT JEE 2026 — เดเดจ്เดค്เดฏเดฏിเดฒെ เดเดฑ്เดฑเดตും เดตเดฒിเดฏ เดนോเด്เดเตฝ เดฎാเดจേเด്เดฎെเดจ്เดฑ് เดช്เดฐเดตേเดถเดจ เดชเดฐീเด്เดท. IGNOU เด
ംเดീเดൃเดค B.Sc. (Hospitality & Hotel Administration) — 3 เดตเตผเดท เดോเดด്เดธ്. 78+ IHMs. 12,000+ Seats. Application Extended: March 25, 2026 เดตเดฐെ. Exam: April 25, 2026.
Registration Extended — Official NTA Notice
NTA has extended NCHM JEE 2026 registration to March 25, 2026. Original deadline was January 25, 2026. Exam date remains April 25, 2026 (Saturday), 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Apply now at exams.nta.nic.in/nchm-jee.
Reg. Started
26 Dec 2025
Last Date
25 Mar 2026
Exam Date
25 Apr 2026
Questions
120 MCQs
Max Marks
480
IHMs
78+ Institutes
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Why Choose Hotel Management via NCHMCT JEE?
Global Career
Work in world-class hotels, airlines, cruise ships, event management & tourism globally after graduation.
Top IHMs
IHM Pusa Delhi, IHM Mumbai, IHM Chennai and 75+ more institutes — centrally funded, world-class facilities.
JNU-Recognized Degree
B.Sc. (HHA) degree is recognized by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) — nationally respected qualification.
100% Placement
Top IHMs offer 100% placement support. ITC, Taj, Marriott, Hyatt, Oberoi & other majors actively recruit.
Growing Industry
India's hospitality sector is among the fastest-growing — expected to reach $250 billion by 2030.
Kerala Advantage
SIHM Kozhikode (Kerala) accepts NCHMCT JEE scores. Tourism industry in Kerala offers direct local career options.
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Course StructureB.Sc. (HHA) is a 3-year (6-semester) programme focused on Food Production, Food & Beverage Service, Rooms Division, Hospitality Marketing, Financial Management, HR and Revenue Management. As per NEP 2020, students may optionally extend to a 4th year for an Honours Degree.
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Important Dates — NCHM JEE 2026
Official NTA๐ NCHM JEE 2026 — Official Schedule
Notification / Registration Started
26 December 2025
Original Last Date (Application)
25 January 2026
๐ด Extended Last Date to Apply (Official)
25 March 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment
25 March 2026 (11:50 PM)
Application Correction Window
To be announced on NTA website
City Intimation Slip
To be announced on NTA website
Admit Card / Hall Ticket Download
To be announced on NTA website
๐ฏ NCHM JEE 2026 Exam (CBT)
25 April 2026 (Saturday)
Exam Timing
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (2 Hours)
Display of Responses & Answer Key
After Exam — on NTA website
Result Declaration
To be announced (May/June 2026)
๐จ Counselling by NCHMCT
Counselling Registration Opens
After Result — nchmcounselling.nic.in
Counselling Rounds
3–4 Rounds + Spot Round
Non-refundable Counselling Registration Fee
₹ 2,000 (All Categories)
Seat Acceptance Fee (on allotment)
₹ 20,000 (Adjustable against tuition)
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Registration Extended — Don't Miss This Final DeadlineNTA officially extended the NCHM JEE 2026 registration to March 25, 2026. This is likely to be the final extension. No further extensions expected. Apply immediately at exams.nta.nic.in/nchm-jee.
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Exam Pattern — NCHM JEE 2026
UpdatedMode
CBT Online
Computer-Based
Questions
120 MCQs
All objective type
Duration
2 Hours
120 minutes
Timing
11 AM–1 PM
IST
Correct
+4 Marks
Per question
Wrong
−1 Mark
Negative marking
| Section | Questions | Marks | Key Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude | 15 | 60 | Basic Maths, Data Interpretation, Percentages, Profit-Loss, Time & Work |
| Reasoning & Logical Deduction | 15 | 60 | Analogies, Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding, Series Completion, Syllogisms |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 15 | 60 | Static GK (Tourism, Hospitality, Food), Current Events (National & International) |
| English Language | 45 | 180 | Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Error Detection, Para Jumbles, Cloze Test |
| Aptitude for Service Sector | 30 | 120 | Communication, Customer Service, Etiquette, Personality, Service Mindset |
| TOTAL | 120 | 480 | — |
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English Section is the Most ImportantWith 45 questions (180 marks out of 480), the English section alone accounts for 37.5% of the total score. Strong reading, grammar and vocabulary skills are key to cracking NCHM JEE. Focus heavily on English in your preparation.
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Bilingual Paper — English & Hindi OnlyThe question paper is in English and Hindi only. Unlike NEET or NCET, no regional language option is available. Candidates opting for English get an English-only paper. Those opting for Hindi get a bilingual paper. English version is final in case of ambiguity.
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Section-wise Syllabus
๐ข Numerical & Analytical
Number System & HCF/LCM
Percentages, Profit & Loss
Ratio & Proportion
Time, Speed & Distance
Simple & Compound Interest
Data Interpretation (Tables, Charts)
๐ง Reasoning & Logical
Analogies & Classification
Blood Relations
Coding-Decoding
Number & Letter Series
Syllogisms & Logical Puzzles
Direction Sense, Ranking
๐ GK & Current Affairs
Indian Tourism & Geography
Famous Hotels & Chefs
National & International Awards
NCHMCT / Ministry of Tourism
Food & Cuisine (Indian & World)
Current Events (last 6 months)
๐ค English Language
Reading Comprehension (2–3 passages)
Synonyms, Antonyms & Analogies
Fill in the blanks (Grammar)
Error Spotting & Sentence Correction
Para Jumbles & Cloze Test
One-word Substitution & Idioms
๐ค Service Sector Aptitude
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Customer Handling & Service Etiquette
Personality Assessment questions
Hospitality Situations & Responses
Grooming, Etiquette & Table Manners
Team Work & Leadership Scenarios
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Eligibility Criteria — NCHM JEE 2026
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Educational Qualification
Candidate must have passed Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent from a recognised board with English as a compulsory subject (core / elective / functional). Candidates currently appearing in Class 12 in 2026 can also apply on provisional basis.
- Any stream — Science, Commerce, Humanities — all eligible
- English must be one of the studied subjects (not just medium of instruction)
- Provisional admissions cancelled if Class 12 pass certificate not produced by September 30, 2026
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Minimum Marks in Class 12
NTA does not fix a minimum percentage for appearing in the exam. However, individual IHMs set their own minimum marks for admission during counselling. General guidance:
- Central IHMs (top tier): Typically 50%+ in qualifying exam
- SC/ST candidates: Relaxation as per institute norms
- English subject marks carry extra weightage at some IHMs
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Age Limit
No age limit as per the New Education Policy (NEP 2020). Candidates of any age who meet the educational qualification can appear in NCHM JEE 2026.
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Physical Fitness
All qualified candidates must submit a Physical Fitness Certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner at the time of admission. The course requires physical capability to carry out practical sessions including:
- Cutting & chopping vegetables, bulk cooking in training kitchens
- Bakery & confectionery work, Food & Beverage service in restaurants
- Bed-making, cleaning, stain-removing, ironing, floor mopping
- Computer operations for reservations, floor care using vacuum & polishing machines
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Equivalent Qualifying Exams Accepted
- 10+2 from any recognised Central / State Board (CBSE, CISCE, State Boards)
- Intermediate / Two-year Pre-University from a recognised Board / University
- GCE Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka) at Advanced (A) level
- NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) with minimum 5 subjects including English
- HSC Vocational Examination approved by NCVT / SCVT
- Any public school / board / university exam recognised as equivalent by AIU / COBSE
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Application Fee — NCHM JEE 2026
| Category | Application Fee | Mode of Payment |
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| General (UR) / OBC-NCL (Central List) | ₹ 1,000 | Online — Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI / Wallet. GST + processing charges extra. |
| General — EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | ₹ 700 | |
| SC / ST / PwBD / PwD / Third Gender | ₹ 450 | |
| Counselling Registration (after result) | ₹ 2,000 |
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Fee Once Paid is Non-RefundableApplication fee, once paid, is strictly non-refundable. Confirmation page is generated only after successful fee payment. Save and print a copy. Fee payment deadline: March 25, 2026 (11:50 PM). Debit/Credit cards except MasterCard/Visa are accepted along with UPI & Net Banking.
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Seat Reservation — Central IHMs
27%
OBC-NCL
Non-Creamy Layer (Central List)
15%
Scheduled Caste
SC Category
7.5%
Scheduled Tribe
ST Category
10%
GEN-EWS
Economically Weaker Section
5%
PwBD
40%+ Disability — each category
1 Seat
Kashmiri Migrants
Supernumerary — per Central IHM
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State IHMs Follow State Reservation PolicyThe above reservation is for Central Government IHMs only. For State Government IHMs (including SIHM Kozhikode, Kerala), the reservation policy of the respective State Government applies. OBC-NCL must be from Central List — State List OBC candidates must apply as General.
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Key Participating IHM Institutes — 78 Institutes
IHM Pusa — Delhi
New Delhi (Top Ranked)
IHM Mumbai
Maharashtra
IHM Chennai
Tamil Nadu
IHM Bengaluru
Karnataka
IHM Kolkata
West Bengal
IHM Hyderabad
Telangana
IHM Ahmedabad
Gujarat
IHM Chandigarh
Punjab
SIHM Kozhikode
Kerala
SIHM Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala
21 Central IHMs
Pan-India
33 State IHMs + 25 Private
Various States
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Kerala InstitutesSIHM Kozhikode and SIHM Thiruvananthapuram are the two main State IHMs in Kerala accepting NCHMCT JEE scores. Tourism being a major industry in Kerala, these institutes offer excellent local career placement opportunities. State reservation norms of Kerala Government apply for these institutes.
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Exam Centres — Kerala & Key Cities
Thiruvananthapuram
Kochi (Ernakulam)
Kozhikode
Thrissur
Kannur
Kottayam
Kollam
Palakkad
Malappuram
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City Selection — 4 Choices MandatoryCandidates must select 4 exam cities in order of preference during form filling. Exam in 75 cities across India. NTA allocates centre based on preference — no manual intervention. City once allotted cannot be changed after correction window. Choose nearest cities to avoid travel issues.
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How to Apply — 3 Simple Steps
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Step 1 — Register Online
Visit exams.nta.nic.in/nchm-jee → Click "Register" → Enter name (as in Class 10 certificate), date of birth, mobile number and email. Note the system-generated Application Number. Create a secure password and remember it for future logins.
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Step 2 — Fill Form & Upload Documents
Fill personal details, academic info, select category, choose exam city preferences (4 cities). Upload: Passport-size photo (JPG, 10–200 KB, white background, 80% face), Signature (JPG, 4–30 KB), PwD Certificate (if applicable, PDF 10–300 KB). Choose question paper medium (English or Hindi).
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Step 3 — Pay Fee & Save Confirmation
Pay fee online via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI or Wallet. Confirmation Page is proof of successful submission — download and print multiple copies. Fee once paid is non-refundable. NTA will NOT accept any document corrections via post/email/WhatsApp after submission.
๐จ Apply for NCHM JEE 2026 — Last Chance!
Extended Deadline: 25 March 2026 · Exam: 25 April 2026 (Saturday) · 78 IHMs · 12,000+ Seats
⚠️ All information sourced from the official NTA NCHM JEE 2026 Information Bulletin (Published: Dec 26, 2025, Last Updated: Mar 2, 2026) and official extension notice. Dates and details are subject to revision by NTA/NCHMCT — always verify at exams.nta.nic.in/nchm-jee before applying. CareerLokam provides this for educational guidance only. Visit careerlokam.blogspot.com for more career updates.