NCHMCT JEE 2026
[National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Examination]
conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA)
Admission to B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration (B.Sc. HHA) and M.Sc. in Hospitality Administration (M.Sc. HA) Program 2026-27
The National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Examination (NCHMCT JEE 2026) has been offering a 3-year Bachelor’s degree program in Hospitality and Hotel Administration (B.Sc. HHA) and a 2-year Master’s degree program in Hospitality Administration (M.Sc. HA). These programs are recognized by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, and are conducted through affiliated institutes.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | NCHMCT JEE 2026 (National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination) |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of NCHMCT |
| Level of Exam | National Level |
| Courses Offered | B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration + Other Diploma/PG Programs |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Official Website | www.nchm.gov.in (Expected Update for 2026) |
| Event | Dates (Expected) |
|---|---|
| Release of Notification | December 2025 |
| Start of Online Application | January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | March 2026 |
| Correction Window | March 2026 |
| Release of Admit Card | April 2026 |
| NCHMCT JEE 2026 Exam Date | May 2026 |
| Result Announcement | June 2026 |
| Counselling & Seat Allotment | June-July 2026 |
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board with English as a compulsory subject (core/elective/functional). Candidates appearing in 10+2 in 2026 are also eligible provisionally. |
| Age Limit | Upper age limit is 25 years for General/OBC categories and 28 years for SC/ST/PwD as of July 1, 2026. No minimum age limit. |
| Nationality | Indian citizens only. |
| Physical Fitness | Candidates must submit a physical fitness certificate at the time of admission. |
| Category | Application Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| General / Non-Creamy Layer OBC | 1,000/- |
| EWS | 700/- |
| SC / ST / PwD | 450/- |
| Transgender | 450/- |
| Section | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude | 30 |
| Reasoning & Logical Deduction | 30 |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 30 |
| English Language | 60 |
| Aptitude for the Service Sector | 50 |
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