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NCHM JEE 2026 Online Application Form Released
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Important DatesApplication Fee
  • Notification Released : 22 December 2025
  • Online Application Start : 22 December 2025
  • Online Application Last Date : 15 June 2026
  • Last Date for Fee Payment : 15 June 2026
  • Application Correction : 17-20 June 2026
  • Admit Card : 20 June 2026
  • Exam Date : 28 June 2026 (Saturday)
  • Result : July 2026 (Tentative)
  • General / Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL : Rs.1000/-
  • SC / ST / PwD / Transgender : Rs.700/-
  • Payment Mode : Online (Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI)
  • Processing charges + GST as applicable
Age Limit
  • Minimum Age : 17 Years as on 31 July 2026
  • Maximum Age : 25 Years (for General / Gen-EWS / OBC)
  • Age Relaxation : SC/ST +5 Years (max 30 years)
  • As per NCHM JEE 2026 notification rules
Total PostEligibility
Various
  • 10+2 (Intermediate) Passed or Appearing from a recognised board
  • English as one of the subjects in 12th mandatory
  • Minimum 50% marks in 12th (45% for SC/ST/PwD)
  • Indian citizen with valid photo identity proof
  • Should meet age criteria as on 31 July 2026
Selection Process
  • NCHM JEE 2026 Computer Based Test (CBT)
  • Result and Merit List based on NCHM JEE Score
  • Online Counselling by NCHMCT
  • Choice Filling and Seat Allotment
  • Document Verification at allotted institute
  • Admission to B.Sc Hospitality & Hotel Administration
Exam Pattern / Other Details
  • Mode : Computer Based Test (CBT)
  • Total Questions : 200
  • Total Marks : 200
  • Duration : 3 Hours (180 Minutes)
  • Marking : +4 for correct, -1 for wrong (negative marking)
  • Sections : Numerical Ability, Reasoning, General Knowledge, English, Aptitude
  • Each section has 30-50 questions of varying weightage
Important Links
Download NCHM JEE 2026 Notification PDFClick Here
Download Information Bulletin PDFClick Here
Download Affiliated Institution List PDFClick Here
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NTA NCHM JEE 2026 Online Application Form Released

National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the online application form for the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Examination (NCHM JEE) 2026 on 22 December 2025. Eligible candidates who wish to pursue B.Sc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration at the 75 affiliated institutes of NCHMCT across India can apply online through the official website at nchmjee.nta.ac.in. The NCHM JEE 2026 examination is scheduled to be conducted on 28 June 2026 in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.

The NCHM JEE is the national-level entrance examination conducted annually by NTA for admission to the 3-year B.Sc program in Hospitality and Hotel Administration at the Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs) affiliated to the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT). The program is offered at 21 Central Institutes of Hotel Management, 27 State Institutes of Hotel Management, 1 Public Sector Undertaking IHM, and 26 Private Institutes of Hotel Management across India. The total intake is approximately 12000 seats across all affiliated institutes.

To be eligible for NCHM JEE 2026, candidates must have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) or equivalent examination from a recognised board with English as one of the subjects. The minimum marks required are 50% for General/EWS/OBC (45% for SC/ST/PwD) in the qualifying examination. Candidates appearing in 12th in 2026 are also eligible to apply provisionally. The age limit is 17 to 25 years as on 31 July 2026 for General/EWS/OBC candidates, with a 5-year relaxation for SC/ST candidates (maximum 30 years). The application fee is Rs.1000 for General/EWS/OBC and Rs.700 for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender categories.

Sarkari Notice 247 advises all aspiring hotel management students to apply for NCHM JEE 2026 as it offers direct admission to prestigious IHMs across India. The exam will have 200 objective type questions of 200 marks in a 3-hour session, with each correct answer carrying 4 marks and each wrong answer carrying a penalty of 1 mark (negative marking). The exam covers five sections — Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude (30 questions), Reasoning and Logical Deduction (30 questions), General Knowledge and Current Affairs (30 questions), English Language (60 questions), and Aptitude for Service Sector (50 questions). After qualifying NCHM JEE, candidates will be eligible for admission to B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration based on their rank and choice filling during counselling.

How to Apply Online for NCHM JEE 2026

  • Visit the official NCHM JEE website at nchmjee.nta.ac.in
  • Or visit the NTA exams portal at examinationservices.nic.in/examsys2026/
  • Click on "Online Application Form for NCHM JEE 2026"
  • Register with your email ID, mobile number, and create password
  • Fill in the application form with personal and educational details
  • Upload scanned photograph, signature, and category certificate (if applicable)
  • Pay the application fee online and download the confirmation page

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. When was NCHM JEE 2026 online form released?
NTA released the NCHM JEE 2026 online application form on 22 December 2025 at nchmjee.nta.ac.in.
Q2. What is the exam date for NCHM JEE 2026?
The NCHM JEE 2026 examination is scheduled to be conducted on 28 June 2026 (Saturday) in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
Q3. What is the eligibility for NCHM JEE 2026?
12th passed with English as one of the subjects, minimum 50% (45% for SC/ST/PwD). Age 17-25 years as on 31 July 2026 (5-year relaxation for SC/ST).
Q4. What is the application fee for NCHM JEE 2026?
General/EWS/OBC: Rs.1000, SC/ST/PwD/Transgender: Rs.700. Pay online via Card, UPI, or Net Banking.
Q5. What is the marking scheme for NCHM JEE 2026?
Each correct answer carries +4 marks, each wrong answer carries -1 mark (negative marking). Total 200 questions, 200 marks, 3 hours.
Q6. How many institutes participate in NCHM JEE counselling?
A total of 75 affiliated institutes (21 Central IHMs, 27 State IHMs, 1 PSU IHM, 26 Private IHMs) participate with approximately 12000 seats.