NCHMCT JEE 2026: Exam Date, Online Registration Process, Eligibility & Exam Pattern
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The National Testing Agency has released the NCHMCT JEE 2026 Notification along with the announcement of the registration process. The NCHMCT JEE Exam is scheduled on 25 April 2026. The exam will be computer-based for a duration of three hours. Candidates can register for the NCHMCT JEE Exam on the official website to gain admission to the B.Sc. (Hospitality & Hotel Administration) program. Candidates intending to appear in the exam must fill out the NCHMCT JEE Application Form 2026 online at exams.nta.ac.in/NCHM. The NCHMCT JEE 2026 Registration Last date is
Candidates must check their eligibility requirements before applying for the NCHMCT JEE test. Read the entire article to learn about NCHMCT JEE 2026, including dates, eligibility requirements, application forms, admission procedures, and more.
What is NCHMCT JEE?
The National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT JEE 2026) is a national-level entrance exam for undergraduate programs in hospitality and management. The National Testing Agency (NTA) administers the exam annually on behalf of the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT). Students are admitted to B.Sc. (Hospitality & Hotel Administration) programs based on their NCHM JEE scores. There are about 21 central IHMs, 33 state IHMs, one PSU IHM, two IHMs run under PPP, 25 private IHMs, and one PSU-owned Institute that collaborates with NCHMCT and offers BSc (HHA) courses, with admission based on NCHMCT JEE.
NCHMCT JEE 2026 Notification
The short press release of NCHMCT Notification 2026 has been released. The NCHM JEE notification outlines exam dates, application form start and last dates, eligibility criteria, Process, exam patterns, and syllabus. NCHMCT will shortly provide full guidance for students, informing them about NCHMCT JEE registration details, application form dates, application processes, registration papers, application submission fee, and other relevant information. Candidates can access the NCHMCT JEE notification PDF below
Download NTA Official Notification PDF
NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam Date
The National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT JEE) exam is going to take place on 25 April 2026. The admit card for the NCHMCT JEE exam will be available in online mode tentatively in April 2025.
The NCHMCT JEE 2026 Question Paper includes a total of 200 questions, including Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude, Reasoning and Logical Deduction, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, English Language, and Aptitude for the Service Sector. The paper will be in two languages: English and Hindi. The exam will last 180 minutes and will consist entirely of multiple-choice questions. Students who intend to appear in the exam must begin their preparation in line with the Syllabus and question paper.
NCHMCT JEE Hotel Management Exam Highlights
Check out the key highlights of the NCHMCT JEE Exam given in the table.
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of Examination | National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology Joint Entrance Exam (NCHMCT JEE) |
| Exam Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Level | Undergraduate Exam at National level |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Courses offered through the Entrance Exam | BSc (Hospitality & Hotel Administration) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| No. of Papers and Total Marks | 1 paper of 800 marks |
| Total Questions | 200 |
| Marking Scheme |
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| Medium of Exam | English |
| Colleges Accepting Exam Scores | All central, state and Private IHMs affiliated with NCHMCT |
| Official Website | nchmjee.nta.nic.in |
NCHMCT JEE Eligibility
Before applying for the exam, make sure you meet the requirements specified by the exam conducting authority. Check the eligibility criteria for the NCHM JEE. The criteria must be met to be eligible for the exam.
| Eligibility for NCHMCT JEE | Details |
| Educational Qualification | Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised board or university with English as a core subject Those appearing in 10+2 or equivalent examination can also appear in NCHM JEE on a provisional basis. Provisional admission will stand cancelled if proof of having passed the qualifying examination (10+2 or it's equivalent) is not submitted at the time of counselling or at the time of admission or, at the latest, by 30.09.2026 |
| Age Limit | There is no age restriction for appearing in NCHMJEE as per the New Education Policy. |
| Physical Fitness | All qualified candidates will have to submit a physical fitness certificate at the time of admission from a Registered Medical Practitioner in the prescribed format. |
| Reservation Criteria | As per Government regulations, reserved categories have specific quota allocations |
| Attempts | There are no restrictions on the number of attempts |
NCHMCT JEE Registration 2026
The registration process for NCHMCT JEE 2026 commences on December 26 and continues until 25 January 2026 (up to 5 PM). Eligible applicants can submit the NCHMCT JEE 2026 application form online on the official website, exams.nta.ac.in/NCHM. Candidates must finish their application procedure before the last date. The application process consists primarily of these four stages.
- Registration
- Filling the form
- Uploading scanned images
- Payment of the application fee
NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam- Important Dates
The NCHMCT JEE Exam dates along with their crucial dates released to the examination is mentioned in the notification PDF. Candidates should carefully check the NCHMCT JEE Exam 2026 Schedule in the table below.
| Events | Tentative Dates |
| Release of NCHMCT JEE 2026 registration date | 26 December 2025 |
| NCHMCT JEE 2026 application form last date | 25 January 2026 (up to 5 PM) |
| Last Date of Payment for NCHMCT JEE 2026 registration fees | 25 January 2026 (up to 5 PM) |
| NCHMCT JEE 2026 Correction window | 17 March 2026 to 20 March 2026 |
| NCHMCT JEE 2026 admit card | April 2026 |
| NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam Date | 25 April 26 (Saturday) |
| NCHMCT JEE 2026 answer key (Provisional) | May 2026 |
| NCHMCT JEE 2026 answer key (Final) | May 2026 |
| NCHMCT JEE 2026 Result | May 2026 |
How to fill NCHMCT JEE 2026 Application form?
Follow the steps below to submit the NCHMCT JEE application hassle-free.
Step 1: Visit the official website of NTA NCHMCT JEE.
Step 2: Register for Online Registration using your own Email ID and Mobile No. and note down system-generated Application Numbers. Complete the Online Application
Form and note down the system-generated Application Number.
Step 3: Now, again log in using the application number and password and start filling out the application.
Step 4: Fill out the NCHMCT JEE application form carefully with the required details, such as your address, educational details, exam centre details, and so on.
Step 3: Upload the legible scanned images of the prescribed documents.
Step 4: Pay the fee using Payment Gateway through a Credit Card / Debit Card (except Master/Visa Card) / Net-Banking / UPI / Wallet) and keep proof of fee paid.
Step 5: After successful payment of the application fee, the Confirmation Page of the Application Form should be downloaded, and a printout of the same may be retained for future reference.
It must be noted that the confirmation page of the online application form could be generated only after successful payment by the candidate. In case the confirmation page is not generated after payment of the prescribed Fee, then the candidate should approach the concerned Bank/Payment Gateway integrator.
Documents required in NCHMCT JEE Application
The following documents should be uploaded in the prescribed format and size while filling the application form
- A recent photograph (in jpg file, size: 10Kb200Kb), either in colour or black & white, with 80% face (without mask) visibl,e including ear,s against a white background.
- Candidate’s signature (file size: 4kb30kb in jpg file);
- PwD Certificate, if applicable (file size 50kb-300kb in PDF);
- Category Certificate, if applicable (file size: 50KB to 300KB)
NCHMCT JEE Application Fee
The NCHMCT JEE application fee will be paid online only via Debit card, credit card, UPI, wallet, and net banking. The category-wise application fee for NCHMCT JEE 2026 is listed as follows:
| Category | Application Fee |
| Admission Fee | Rs 1,600 |
| Enrollment Fee for NCHMCT | Rs 3,600 |
| JNU Fee | Rs 10,215 |
| Examination Fee (per semester) | Rs 3,000 |
| Caution Money (Academic only) | Rs 8,000 |
| Tuition Fee | Approx. Rs 3.00 lakh to Rs 5.00 lakh for the entire program |
NCHMCT JEE Exam Pattern
The NCHMCT JEE exam will be a computer-based test. The NCHMCT JEE question paper will be multilingual, available in both English and Hindi. The exam will last three hours. Check the section-wise Question paper pattern below.
| Section | No. of Questions |
| Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude | 30 |
| Reasoning and Logical Deduction | 30 |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 30 |
| English Language | 60 |
| Aptitude for the Service Sector | 50 |
| Total | 200 |
NCHMCT JEE Exam Syllabus
Candidates who intend to appear in the NCHMCT JEE test should review the NCHMCT JEE Exam Syllabus and begin their preparation. The NCHMCT JEE syllabus covers subjects and concepts on which aspirants will be tested in the final exam. Candidates can see the weightage of different segments
| Subject | Sub-Topics |
| Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude | Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Time & Distance, Ratio & Proportion, Fractions & Decimals, Square Root, Simplification, Logarithm, Unitary Method, HCF & LCM |
| Reasoning & Logical Deductions | Statement Conclusion, Symmetry, Coding & Decoding, Series, Syllogism, Blood Relation, DI, Analytical reasoning, Linear & Complex arrangement, symbols & notations, statement assumptions |
| English Language | Fill in the blanks, Paragraph/Sentence completion, Idioms & Phrases, Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies, Vocabulary, Spelling Errors, One Word Substitution |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | Prizes & Awards, World Statistics, Inventions & Discoveries, International Organisations, Sports, Disasters, Currencies, Books |
| Aptitude for the Service Sector | Service-related aptitude questions |
NCHMCT JEE Exam Centers
As the nature of the exam is all-India Level, the conducting body allotted the exam centres in 109 cities in India. Students can choose the exam city at their convenience while filling out the application form. Check out the state-wide NCHMCT Exam cities in the table below.
| State | City |
| ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR | PORT BLAIR |
| ANDHRA PRADESH | GUNTUR |
| NELLORE | |
| TIRUPATHI | |
| VISAKHAPATNAM | |
| ARUNACHAL PRADESH | ITANAGAR/NAHARLAGUN |
| ASSAM | DIBRUGARH |
| GUWAHATI | |
| BIHAR | BHAGALPUR |
| DARBHANGA | |
| GAYA | |
| MUZAFFARPUR | |
| PATNA | |
| CHANDIGARH/MOHALI | CHANDIGARH/MOHALI |
| CHHATTISGARH | BHILAI NAGAR/DURG |
| BILASPUR (CHHATTISGARH) | |
| RAIPUR | |
| DELHI | DELHI |
| GOA | PANAJI |
| GUJARAT | AHMEDABAD/GANDHINAGAR |
| ANAND | |
| BHAVNAGAR | |
| BHUJ | |
| JAMNAGAR | |
| RAJKOT | |
| SURAT | |
| VADODARA | |
| HARYANA | FARIDABAD |
| GURUGRAM | |
| HISSAR | |
| HIMACHAL PRADESH | BILASPUR(HIMACHAL PRADESH) |
| HAMIRPUR(HIMACHAL PRADESH) | |
| SHIMLA | |
| SOLAN | |
| JAMMU & KASHMIR | JAMMU |
| SRINAGAR | |
| JHARKHAND | DHANBAD |
| JAMSHEDPUR | |
| RANCHI | |
| KARNATAKA | BENGALURU |
| DHARWAD/HUBBALLI(HUBLI) | |
| MANGALURU(MANGALORE) | |
| MYSURU(MYSORE) | |
| KERALA | KOZHIKODE |
| THIRUVANANTHAPURAM | |
| THRISSUR | |
| LADAKH | LEH |
| LAKSHADWEEP | KAVARATTI |
| MADHYA PRADESH | BHOPAL |
| GWALIOR | |
| INDORE | |
| JABALPUR | |
| SAGAR | |
| MAHARASHTRA | AURANGABAD (MAHARASHTRA) |
| KOLHAPUR | |
| MUMBAI/NAVI MUMBAI | |
| NAGPUR | |
| NASHIK | |
| PUNE | |
| MANIPUR | IMPHAL |
| MEGHALAYA | SHILLONG |
| MIZORAM | AIZAWL |
| NAGALAND | DIMAPUR |
| KOHIMA | |
| ODISHA | BALASORE (BALESWAR) |
| BERHAMPUR-GANJAM | |
| BHUBANESWAR | |
| BOLANGIR | |
| SAMBALPUR | |
| PUDUCHERRY | PUDUCHERRY |
| PUNJAB | AMRITSAR |
| BHATINDA | |
| JALANDHAR | |
| LUDHIANA | |
| RAJASTHAN | JAIPUR |
| JODHPUR | |
| KOTA | |
| UDAIPUR | |
| SIKKIM | GANGTOK |
| TAMIL NADU | CHENNAI |
| MADURAI | |
| TIRUCHIRAPPALLI | |
| TELANGANA | HYDERABAD |
| WARANGAL | |
| TRIPURA | AGARTALA |
| UTTAR PRADESH | AGRA |
| ALIGARH | |
| ALLAHABAD/PRAYAGRAJ | |
| BALLIA | |
| BAREILLY | |
| BASTI | |
| FAIZABAD | |
| GHAZIABAD | |
| GORAKHPUR | |
| JHANSI | |
| KANPUR | |
| LUCKNOW | |
| MEERUT | |
| MORADABAD | |
| NOIDA/G NOIDA | |
| RAEBARELI | |
| VARANASI | |
| UTTARAKHAND | DEHRADUN |
| HALDWANI | |
| ROORKEE | |
| WEST BENGAL | DURGAPUR |
| KOLKATA | |
| MALDA | |
| SILIGURI |
NCHMCT JEE Preparation Tips
Aspirants' plans to appear in this entrance exam should start from now to do well in the examination. NCHMCT JEE is regarded as one of the most difficult entrance tests, so students must employ a complete strategy and study plan in order to pass the exam. Here are some NCHMCET JEE Preparation Tips that should be implemented in your student plan.
- To achieve their aim, candidates must design and stick to a well-organised study regimen. Aside from scheduled study, time management will also help students reach their goals.
- Candidates must thoroughly comprehend the NCHMCT JEE test format and syllabus.
- Candidates must purchase the appropriate study materials, such as books and practice papers, in order to prepare for the NCHMCT JEE entrance examination.
- Candidates might improve their preparation by analysing, revising, and taking practice examinations.