The National Testing Agency confirmed the entrance exam details for admission to the B.Sc (Hospitality & Hotel Administration) programme. Online registration is expected to open in the second week of December 2025, and the Computer-Based Test is likely to be held in the second week of April 2026.
NCHMCT JEE 2026 Registration and Exam Schedule
The NCHMCT JEE 2026 exam serves as the national-level entrance for admission to IHMs affiliated with the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology. Candidates who have completed Class 12 with English as a subject may apply provisionally once the application form is activated.
All dates mentioned in the schedule are tentative and will be confirmed through the official notification released by NTA. The timeline below summarises the expected exam process:
Event | Tentative Timeline |
Registration opens | 2nd week of December 2025 |
Last date to apply | February–March 2026 |
Application correction | March 2026 |
Admit card release | April 2026 |
Exam date | 2nd week of April 2026 |
Result declaration | May 2026 |
Counselling | Post result |
Key Features of NCHMCT JEE 2026
The exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency on behalf of NCHMCT. It is accepted for admissions to Central, State, Private and PPP IHMs across India. The degree is awarded through Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, as per the official brochure.
Highlights of the entrance exam include the Computer-Based Test mode, bilingual question paper (English and Hindi except English section), and a total of 200 questions for 200 marks.
NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The question paper consists of five sections. The exam evaluates numerical aptitude, reasoning skills, general awareness, English proficiency and service-sector aptitude.
Section | No. of Questions | Marks |
Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
Reasoning & Logical Deduction | 30 | 30 |
General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 30 | 30 |
English Language | 60 | 60 |
Aptitude for Service Sector | 50 | 50 |
Total | 200 | 200 |
The marking scheme awards +4 marks for every correct answer and deducts 1 mark for every incorrect response.
Eligibility Criteria and Admission Process
Candidates must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 from a recognised board with English as a compulsory subject. There is no age limit for appearing in the exam. Admission is based on the All India Rank followed by centralized counselling. Seats are allotted according to merit and preference.
Programme Fees and Important Financial Details
Fee amounts vary by institute, and tuition fees differ widely across Central, State and Private IHMs.
Item | Amount (INR) |
Admission Fee | INR 1,600 |
NCHMCT Enrollment Fee | INR 3,600 |
JNU Fee | INR 10,215 |
Examination Fee (per semester) | INR 3,000 |
Caution Money (one time) | INR 8,000 |
Tuition Fee | Varies (approx. INR 3–5 lakh for full programme) |
What Candidates Should Focus on Now?
Candidates should keep documents ready, monitor official portals for the application link and begin preparation for the five tested sections. Early preparation will help cover arithmetic, reasoning, English grammar, GK and hospitality-based situational questions effectively.
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