The NCHMCT JEE cutoff 2026 is the opening and closing rank from each counselling round at participating IHMs. NTA declared the NCHMCT JEE 2026 result on May 22, 2026. Both Round 1 and Round 2 (Final) cutoffs are now out at nchmcounselling.nic.in for B.Sc. H&HA and M.Sc. HA programmes.
IHM Pusa, New Delhi closed at rank 370 (General, Round 2 Final). It is the most competitive closing rank in 2026 counselling.
Key facts about NCHMCT JEE cutoff 2026 that you need to know:
- The IHM Pusa (New Delhi) General category closing rank is 300 in Round 1 and 370 in Round 2 (Final) for 2026.
- You need a rank below 1,118 in the General category to secure IHM Mumbai in the final round.
- The M.Sc. HA Round 2 (Final) cutoff for 2026 is available on nchmcounselling.nic.in.
- Around 1.5 lakh candidates registered for NCHMCT JEE 2026 this year.
- OBC-NCL candidates can get IHM Pusa with a Round 1 closing rank up to 1,779.
- SC category candidates need a rank under 2,858 to get IHM Pusa in Round 1.
- Physical reporting at allotted IHMs continues until July 24, 2026; the academic session begins on July 27, 2026.
Key Summary
- NCHMCT JEE 2026 counselling is complete. Round 1 and Round 2 (Final) cutoffs for both B.Sc. H&HA and M.Sc. HA are out at nchmcounselling.nic.in.
- IHM Pusa, New Delhi closed at rank 370 (General category, Round 2 Final) – the most competitive IHM in 2026.
- IHM Mumbai closed at 1,118 in General (Round 2 Final), easing by 116 ranks compared to 2025’s 1,234.
- SC and ST candidates can secure IHM Pusa with Round 1 closing ranks up to 2,858 and 5,582 respectively.
- Physical reporting continues until July 24, 2026; the academic session begins July 27, 2026.
What is NCHMCT JEE Cutoff 2026?
The NCHMCT JEE cutoff 2026 is the closing rank where the last seat at an IHM fills during counselling. NCHMCT determines this rank based on seat availability, candidate count, and category-wise reservation. NTA conducts the exam; NCHMCT manages the counselling and seat allotment process at nchmcounselling.nic.in.
You need to understand two distinct types of cutoffs for this exam. The qualifying cutoff is the minimum marks you must score to be eligible for counselling. The admission cutoff is the closing rank at your target IHM in a given round. Clearing the qualifying cutoff only puts you in the counselling process. Your rank must also fall within the closing rank of your target IHM for you to get a seat there.
Previous Year Official NCHMCT JEE Cutoff
The table below shows official General category closing ranks at top IHMs. It covers the final counselling round of each year, sourced from OR-CR reports at nchmcounselling.nic.in.
| Year | IHM Pusa, New Delhi | IHM Mumbai | IHM Bengaluru | IHM Kolkata | IHM Hyderabad |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (Round 2 Final) | 370 | 1,118 | 1,977 | 4,382 | 5,814 |
| 2025 | 387 | 1,234 | – | – | – |
| 2024 | 382 | 1,363 | – | – | – |
| 2023 | 329 | 903 | 2,151 | 2,987 | 4,466 |
| 2022 | 244 | 617 | 1,086 | 2,172 | – |
Source: NCHMCT Counselling OR-CR Official Portal
IHM Pusa tightened by 143 ranks between 2022 and 2025. In 2026, the cutoff eased by 17 ranks, pointing to a slight stabilisation. IHM Mumbai moved from 617 in 2022 to 1,363 in 2024. It then relaxed by 245 ranks by 2026. Competition at metro IHMs rose sharply from 2022 to 2024 and is now settling.
Ques. Will the NCHMCT JEE cutoff get tighter in future years?
Ans. Top IHMs like Pusa and Mumbai saw closing ranks tighten from 2022 to 2024. In 2025 and 2026, they eased slightly. If candidate registrations stay stable, cutoffs may remain near current levels. IHM Pusa will remain the most competitive, with General category closing ranks staying below 400.
Ques. Is the qualifying cutoff different from the IHM closing rank?
Ans. Yes, they are different. The qualifying cutoff is the minimum marks to enter counselling. The IHM closing rank is the last rank that got a seat at that IHM in a given round. Clearing qualifying marks only gets you into counselling – your rank must also beat the IHM’s closing rank for admission.
NCHMCT JEE Cutoff 2026: Important Dates
The table below lists key events in the NCHMCT JEE 2026 counselling and cutoff calendar. Upcoming events appear first, followed by past events in chronological order.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Reporting at Allotted IHM (Last Date) | July 24, 2026 | Ongoing |
| Academic Session Begins | July 27, 2026 | Upcoming |
| NCHMCT JEE 2026 Result Declaration | May 22, 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 – Registration and Choice Filling | June 1 – 4, 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 – Seat Allotment Result | June 6, 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 – Document Verification and Fee Payment | June 7 – 9, 2026 | Over |
| Round 2 (Final) – Re-Registration and Choice Filling | June 12 – 14, 2026 | Over |
| Round 2 (Final) – Seat Allotment Result | June 16, 2026 | Over |
| Round 2 – Document Verification and Fee Payment | June 17 – 19, 2026 | Over |
| Physical Reporting Begins | June 20, 2026 | Over |
Factors Affecting NCHMCT JEE Cutoff 2026
The NCHMCT JEE cutoff is not fixed. It shifts every year based on several factors. Knowing what drives these changes helps you predict your chances at a target IHM.
- Number of candidates appearing: More students in the exam means more competition. A larger candidate pool generally pushes closing ranks higher (making it harder to get in).
- Total seats in each IHM: Each IHM has a fixed intake per category. If NCHMCT changes the seat count, the closing rank shifts accordingly.
- Exam difficulty: A harder paper leads to lower scores for everyone. This can slightly ease closing ranks at mid-tier IHMs. Top-IHM cutoffs tend to stay tight regardless of paper difficulty.
- IHM reputation and placement record: Top IHMs like Pusa and Mumbai attract more students during choice filling. Their closing ranks are consistently low (competitive).
- Category-wise reservations: Each IHM allocates fixed seats per category (General, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, PwD). The closing rank depends on reserved seats and the number of competing candidates in that category.
- Candidate choice-filling patterns: If most students prefer a few metro IHMs, those fill up fast in Round 1. Less-preferred IHMs carry vacant seats into Round 2, with much higher closing ranks.
- Round number: Round 1 always has a stricter (lower) closing rank than Round 2. Vacancies from Round 1 flow into Round 2, opening up more options for candidates with weaker ranks.
NCHMCT JEE 2026 Cutoff: Round-Wise Closing Ranks
NCHMCT JEE 2026 counselling ran in two rounds. Round 1 closing ranks were tighter because fewer seats were available. Round 2 absorbed vacancies from Round 1 and opened significantly at most IHMs outside the top tier.
| IHM | Round 1 Opening Rank | Round 1 Closing Rank | Round 2 (Final) Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| IHM Pusa, New Delhi | 2 | 300 | 370 |
| IHM Mumbai | 12 | 776 | 1,118 |
| IHM Bengaluru | 46 | 1,203 | 1,977 |
| IHM Kolkata | 13 | 1,888 | 4,382 |
| IHM Hyderabad | 65 | 2,075 | 5,814 |
| IHM Chennai | 18 | 2,442 | – |
Source: NCHMCT Official OR-CR Data, 2026
The Round 2 closing rank at IHM Kolkata shifted by 2,494 ranks from Round 1. At IHM Pusa, the shift was just 70 ranks. Top IHMs remain almost as competitive in Round 2. Mid-tier IHMs open up considerably. If you miss your target IHM in Round 1, try Round 2. It helps most for IHMs outside the top tier.
If you miss Round 1 at your target IHM, always participate in Round 2. Closing ranks at IHMs outside the top tier can shift by thousands of ranks between rounds.
NCHMCT JEE Cutoff 2026: Category-Wise Closing Ranks
The NCHMCT JEE cutoff 2026 varies significantly by category. General (Open) candidates face the tightest competition. SC, ST, and EWS candidates benefit from reservation. But your rank must still fall within the closing rank of your target IHM.
The tables below show Round 1 category-wise closing ranks at IHM Pusa and IHM Mumbai.
IHM Pusa, New Delhi – Round 1 Category-Wise Closing Ranks (2026)
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Open (General) – All India | 2 | 300 |
| OBC-NCL – All India | 319 | 1,779 |
| EWS – All India | 343 | 1,499 |
| SC – All India | 350 | 2,858 |
| ST – All India | 1,326 | 5,582 |
IHM Mumbai – Round 1 Category-Wise Closing Ranks (2026)
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Open (General) – All India | 12 | 776 |
| OBC-NCL – All India | 959 | 3,872 |
| EWS – All India | 818 | 4,703 |
| SC – All India | 970 | 4,690 |
| ST – All India | 1,059 | 8,411 |
Source: NCHMCT Official OR-CR Data, Round 1, 2026
The gap between Open and OBC-NCL closing ranks at IHM Pusa is 1,479 ranks. The EWS closing rank (1,499) sits just 20 ranks above the OBC-NCL closing rank. EWS reservation at top IHMs is competitive – not an easy route. SC and ST closing ranks are wider because fewer candidates compete in those categories, giving a larger rank window.
Ques. Can an OBC-NCL candidate fill choices under the Open category too?
Ans. Yes. OBC-NCL candidates can fill choices under both Open and OBC quota during choice filling. If their rank qualifies for a seat under the Open quota, they can get that allotment. This can sometimes give access to a better IHM than what the OBC closing rank alone would allow.
NCHMCT JEE Cutoff 2026: Top IHM-Wise Closing Ranks
The table below shows Round 1 General category closing ranks at major IHMs in 2026. Use this to compare how competitive your target IHM is against others in the same counselling round.
| IHM | Location | Type | Round 1 Closing Rank (General – AI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| IHM Pusa (Delhi) | New Delhi | Central Government | 300 |
| IHM Mumbai | Mumbai | Central Government | 776 |
| IHM Bengaluru | Bengaluru | Central Government | 1,203 |
| IHM Kolkata | Kolkata | Central Government | 1,888 |
| IHM Hyderabad | Hyderabad | Central Government | 2,075 |
| IHM Chennai | Chennai | Central Government | 2,442 |
IHM Pusa remains the hardest to get into, closing at 300 in Round 1. Ranks between 800 and 2,000 open up IHM Bengaluru, IHM Kolkata, and IHM Hyderabad. All three are central government IHMs. Ranks beyond 3,000 open up state government IHMs and private institutes under NCHMCT JEE counselling.
NCHMCT JEE Cutoff 2026: M.Sc. HA Programme
The M.Sc. Hotel Administration (M.Sc. HA) is a two-year postgraduate programme at select central IHMs. NCHMCT runs a separate counselling process for M.Sc. HA under NCHMCT JEE. Both Round 1 and Round 2 (Final) allotment results for M.Sc. HA are now available at nchmcounselling.nic.in.
Only candidates who hold a recognised hotel management degree are eligible for M.Sc. HA counselling. Total M.Sc. HA seats across all central IHMs are far fewer than B.Sc. H&HA seats. This makes M.Sc. HA closing ranks much tighter, even for reserved categories. A rank that qualifies you for B.Sc. H&HA at IHM Pusa may not clear the M.Sc. HA cutoff at the same institute.
The M.Sc. HA counselling for 2026 follows the same two-round structure as B.Sc. H&HA. Round 2 allotment for M.Sc. HA is complete. Programme-wise and category-wise closing ranks for both M.Sc. HA rounds are available at nchmcounselling.nic.in – select the M.Sc. HA filter in the OR-CR section to view the data.
NCHMCT JEE Previous Year Cutoff Trends
The table below tracks General category closing ranks at top IHMs over five years. All figures are from each year’s final round.
| Year | IHM Pusa | IHM Mumbai | IHM Bengaluru | IHM Kolkata |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (Round 2 Final) | 370 | 1,118 | 1,977 | 4,382 |
| 2025 | 387 | 1,234 | – | – |
| 2024 | 382 | 1,363 | – | – |
| 2023 | 329 | 903 | 2,151 | 2,987 |
| 2022 | 244 | 617 | 1,086 | 2,172 |
IHM Pusa tightened by 143 ranks from 2022 to 2025, then eased by 17 ranks in 2026. IHM Mumbai moved by 746 ranks between 2022 and 2024, then relaxed by 245 ranks by 2026. IHM Bengaluru’s closing rank shifted by 891 ranks between 2022 and 2026. IHM Kolkata moved by 2,210 ranks over the same period. Competition at metro and major IHMs surged from 2022 to 2024. It has stabilised in 2025 and 2026.
Ques. Why is IHM Kolkata’s Round 2 closing rank (4,382) so much higher than Round 1 (1,888)?
Ans. A large Round 2 swing at IHM Kolkata means many seats remained vacant after Round 1. Candidates allotted IHM Kolkata in Round 1 may have floated to a better IHM in Round 2, freeing up seats. This gave candidates with ranks between 1,888 and 4,382 a second chance in Round 2. This pattern is normal for IHMs outside the top tier.
NCHMCT JEE Cutoff 2026: Marks vs Rank
Your marks in NCHMCT JEE determine your rank. A higher score gives you a lower (better) rank and a stronger chance at top IHMs. The table below shows approximate score bands and their rank ranges in 2026. It is based on counselling outcomes and historical scoring.
| Score Range (out of 200) | Approximate Rank Range | Likely IHM (General Category) |
|---|---|---|
| 150 and above | 1 – 300 | IHM Pusa, New Delhi |
| 130 – 149 | 301 – 800 | IHM Mumbai |
| 115 – 129 | 801 – 2,000 | IHM Bengaluru, IHM Kolkata (Round 1) |
| 100 – 114 | 2,001 – 4,500 | IHM Hyderabad, IHM Chennai |
| 80 – 99 | 4,501 – 8,500 | State government IHMs |
| Below 80 | 8,501 and above | Private IHMs under NCHMCT JEE counselling |
These ranges are approximate, based on previous year counselling outcomes. Paper difficulty changes every year, which shifts the score-rank curve. Target a score of at least 150 to have a realistic shot at IHM Pusa in the General category. A score around 130 puts IHM Mumbai within reach.
Your rank – not just your marks – determines your allotment. Even a score of 130 does not guarantee IHM Mumbai. It depends on how many others score similarly or better. Always check the actual OR-CR data after the result to plan your choice-filling preferences.
How to Check NCHMCT JEE Cutoff 2026
The official NCHMCT JEE cutoff 2026 is available as OR-CR (Opening and Closing Rank) reports on the NCHMCT counselling portal. You do not need to log in to view this data – it is publicly accessible.
Follow these steps:
- Go to nchmcounselling.nic.in.
- Click on the OR-CR section from the main navigation menu.
- Select the year as 2026 and the programme as B.Sc. H&HA or M.Sc. HA.
- Choose the round – Round 1 or Round 2 (Final).
- View or download the OR-CR list for your preferred IHM, category, and quota.
It shows opening rank (first allotted) and closing rank (last allotted) for each IHM, round, and category. Compare your rank to the closing rank in your category at your target IHM. If your rank is lower than the closing rank, you would have qualified for that seat in that round.
For future admissions, use the 2026 OR-CR data with past year data to set a realistic target rank. Top IHMs rarely shift by more than 100 – 150 ranks between consecutive years at the General category level.
FAQs on NCHMCT JEE Cutoff 2026
Ques. What is the NCHMCT JEE cutoff for IHM Pusa in 2026?
Ans. For the General category, IHM Pusa closed at 300 in Round 1 and 370 in Round 2 (Final). OBC-NCL closing rank in Round 1 was 1,779. SC category closed at 2,858 and ST at 5,582 in Round 1.
Ques. Which IHM has the lowest closing rank in NCHMCT JEE 2026?
Ans. IHM Pusa, New Delhi has the lowest General category closing rank among all IHMs. It closed at 300 in Round 1 and 370 in Round 2 (Final). This makes it the most competitive IHM to secure through NCHMCT JEE 2026 counselling.
Ques. Are Round 1 and Round 2 closing ranks different for NCHMCT JEE 2026?
Ans. Yes. Round 2 always has a higher closing rank than Round 1 at most IHMs. Vacancies from Round 1 float into Round 2. IHM Kolkata closing rank moved from 1,888 (Round 1) to 4,382 (Round 2) – a shift of 2,494 ranks. At IHM Pusa, the shift was just 70 ranks.
Ques. What are the qualifying marks for NCHMCT JEE 2026?
Ans. The qualifying cutoff is the minimum score to enter counselling. General category candidates typically need around 35 – 40 marks out of 200. SC and ST candidates have a lower threshold. Clearing qualifying marks does not guarantee a seat. Your rank must also beat the closing rank of your target IHM.
Ques. What rank do I need for IHM Mumbai in NCHMCT JEE 2026?
Ans. For the General category, IHM Mumbai closed at 776 in Round 1 and 1,118 in Round 2 (Final). OBC-NCL candidates needed a rank below 3,872 in Round 1. EWS candidates could secure IHM Mumbai with a rank up to 4,703 in Round 1.
Ques. Is the M.Sc. HA cutoff tighter than B.Sc. H&HA at the same IHM?
Ans. Yes. M.Sc. HA has far fewer seats and the competing pool consists of hotel management graduates. The closing ranks for M.Sc. HA are significantly lower (more competitive) than for B.Sc. H&HA at the same IHM. Both 2026 rounds for M.Sc. HA are now complete, and the OR-CR data is available at nchmcounselling.nic.in.
Ques. Can I get IHM Bengaluru or IHM Kolkata if I missed Round 1?
Ans. Yes. IHM Bengaluru moved from 1,203 in Round 1 to 1,977 in Round 2 (Final) – a shift of 774 ranks. IHM Kolkata moved from 1,888 to 4,382 – a shift of 2,494 ranks. Candidates in those rank bands who missed Round 1 had a strong second chance in Round 2. Always participate in Round 2 if your rank falls in the expanded range.
Ques. How is the NCHMCT JEE cutoff different from the IHM admission cutoff?
Ans. The NCHMCT JEE qualifying cutoff is the minimum exam score NTA requires for counselling eligibility. The IHM admission cutoff is the closing rank at a specific institute during NCHMCT counselling. You need both: qualifying marks to enter counselling, and the closing rank at your target IHM for a seat.
Ques. What score should I target to get IHM Bengaluru in the General category?
Ans. In 2026, IHM Bengaluru closed at 1,203 in Round 1 and 1,977 in Round 2 (Final) for General category. A score of 115 – 125 typically puts you in the 800 – 2,000 rank range. Aim for at least 115 to be competitive for IHM Bengaluru.
Ques. Where can I find the official NCHMCT JEE 2026 cutoff data?
Ans. The official OR-CR (Opening and Closing Rank) data for all 2026 rounds is at nchmcounselling.nic.in under the OR-CR section. Filter by year (2026), programme (B.Sc. H&HA or M.Sc. HA), round, and category. No login is required to view the data.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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