NCHM JEE 2026 Exam Scheduled for April 25; NTA Opens Registration For BSc Hospitality and Hotel Management

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially opened the registration process for NCHM JEE 2026, the national-level entrance exam for admission to BSc Hospitality and Hotel Administration programmes.

The entrance test will be conducted in computer-based mode for the academic session 2026-27. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official NTA portal within the given deadline. The exam will be held across multiple cities in India, and the score will be used for admissions to central, state, and private hotel management institutes.

Direct Link: Regist for NCHM(JEE)-2026 Here

NCHM JEE 2026 Exam Date

As per the official schedule released by NTA, the NCHM JEE 2026 exam will be conducted on April 25, 2026, you can verify it from the official notification given below. The entrance test will be held in computer-based test (CBT) mode across 120 exam cities in India.

• Exam date: April 25, 2026
• Exam time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
• Mode of exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Candidates are advised to reach their exam centres well in advance and carry all required documents mentioned in the admit card.

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Institutes Participating Through NCHM JEE 2026

The NCHM JEE 2026 score will be accepted by a wide range of hotel management institutes across the country. Admissions will be offered in the following institutes:

• 21 Central Institutes of Hotel Management (IHM)
• 33 State Government Institutes of Hotel Management
• 1 Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) institute
• 2 PPP-run State Institutes of Hotel Management (SIHM)
• 25 Private Institutes of Hotel Management

These institutes collectively offer thousands of seats for undergraduate hospitality programmes, making NCHM JEE one of the most important exams in this field.

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NCHM JEE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for NCHM JEE 2026 must meet the eligibility requirements set by NTA and NCHMCT.

• Applicants must have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognized board
• English must be one of the subjects in the qualifying examination
• Students who are appearing in Class 12 board exams in 2026 are also eligible to apply
• Such candidates must submit their passing certificate at the time of admission or by September 30, 2026

Failure to meet the eligibility conditions at the time of admission may lead to cancellation of candidature.

The NCHM JEE 2026 application form is available online on the official NTA website. Candidates must complete the registration, fill in personal and academic details, upload documents, and pay the application fee before the deadline.

Application fee details:

• General / OBC-NCL: ₹1,000
• General-EWS: ₹700
• SC / ST / Third Gender: ₹450

The last date to submit the application form is January 25, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted under any circumstances.

NCHM JEE 2026 Exam Pattern and Question Paper Details

The NCHM JEE 2026 question paper will be available in English and Hindi. Candidates must select their preferred language while filling out the application form, as no changes will be allowed later.

Exam pattern overview:

• Type of questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Total number of questions: 120

Section-wise distribution:

• Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude – 15 questions
• Reasoning and Logical Deduction – 15 questions
• General Knowledge and Current Affairs – 15 questions
• English Language – 45 questions
• Aptitude for Service Sector – 30 questions

The exam tests candidates on both academic ability and suitability for the hospitality and service industry.

After the declaration of the NCHM JEE 2026 result, qualified candidates will be called for centralized counselling conducted by the counselling authority. Seat allotment will be done based on rank, category, choice filling, and seat availability.

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