Senior Content Strategist | MBA Professional | Updated On - Apr 27, 2026
NCHMCT JEE 2026 was successfully conducted by NTA on 25 April 2026, in CBT mode across multiple centres. Check detailed exam analysis and student reactions.
The NTA has successfully conducted the NCHMCT JEE 2026 exam on 25 April 2026 in a single shift from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in CBT mode.
As per the previous year's trends, the official answer key is expected to be released in 5-6 days.
The NCHMCT JEE 2026 exam was of 120 minutes with 120 MCQs divided into 5 sections:
- English Language - 45 marks
- Aptitude for the Service Sector - 30 marks
- Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude - 15 marks
- Reasoning and Logical Deduction - 15 marks
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs - 15 marks
As per the marking scheme, you will get 4 marks for each correct answer and -1 for each incorrect answer.
In this article, we will provide the NCHMCT Question paper PDF and a detailed exam analysis, based on feedback from students and experts.
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NCHM JEE 2026 Question Paper with Solution PDF
| Exam Date | Question Paper PDF | Solution PDF |
|---|---|---|
| April 25, 2026 | Download PDF | Check Here |
| Institute Name | Category | Expected Closing Rank | Expected Cutoff (Marks / 480) |
| IHM Pusa, New Delhi | General | 1 – 250 | 445+ |
| OBC-NCL | 1500 – 1800 | 385+ | |
| EWS | 1000 – 1100 | 405+ | |
| IHM Mumbai | General | 4 – 550 | 425+ |
| OBC-NCL | 2500 – 3000 | 355+ | |
| IHM Bangalore | General | 100 – 900 | 410+ |
| IHM Hyderabad | General | 500 – 1700 | 390+ |
| IHM Chennai | General | 200 – 2200 | 375+ |
| IHM Kolkata | General | 700 – 2800 | 360+ |
| IHM Lucknow | General | 300 – 2600 | 365+ |
Here is the complete paper analysis for NCHM JEE 2026:
| Section | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level | Key Topics & Feedback | Good Attempts |
| English Language | 45 | Easy | Reading Comprehension (Direct), Vocabulary, Synonyms/Antonyms. High scoring. | 38 - 42 |
| Aptitude for the Service Sector | 30 | Easy | Situational judgment, common-sense hospitality scenarios. No partial marking this year. | 26 - 28 |
| Numerical Ability | 15 | Moderate to Difficult | Lengthy calculations. Focus on Profit & Loss, Averages, and Percentages. | 10 - 12 |
| Reasoning & Logical Deduction | 15 | Moderate | Puzzles, Coding-Decoding, and Blood Relations. Some questions were time-consuming. | 11 - 13 |
| GK & Current Affairs | 15 | Moderate to Difficult | Heavy on Current Affairs (Sports, Awards, Science). Static GK was minimal. | 9 - 11 |
| OVERALL | 120 | Easy to Moderate | Balanced paper but required quick decision-making due to the new 2-hour format. | 95 - 105 |
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Central IHMs: 21 (Most sought after)
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State IHMs: 29
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Private/PSU IHMs: 25+
The NTA has successfully conducted the NCHM JEE Exam for 2026. The answer key for the exam is expected to be released in 7-10 days.
For 2026, the seat distribution follows the central government mandate:
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OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 27%
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Scheduled Caste (SC): 15%
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General-EWS: 10%
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Scheduled Tribe (ST): 7.5%
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PwD (in each category): 5%
Reports suggest over 35,000+ candidates appeared today for seats in 75+ participating IHMs (Central, State, and Private), which is higher compared to previous years, due to which the competition is expected to be high.
| Institute | Closing Rank (Approx) |
| IHM Pusa, Delhi | 300 - 350 |
| IHM Mumbai | 650 - 700 |
| IHM Bangalore | 900 - 1000 |
The NCHMCT JEE 2026 exam has officially commenced at various centers across India. The 180-minute test will assess candidates across 5 sections.
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Total Duration: 2 Hours
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Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
| Year | Registered Candidates | Appeared Candidates | Total Seats Available | Number of Participating IHMs |
| 2025 | ~38,000 | 11,068* | 11,965 | 75 |
| 2024 | ~36,500 | 32,800 | 11,500 | 73 |
| 2023 | ~35,200 | 30,500 | 11,000 | 71 |
| 2022 | ~33,000 | 28,000 | 10,800 | 68 |
| 2021 | ~31,000 | 25,500 | 10,500 | 65 |
Source: NTA
| Section | Number of Questions | Max Marks | Weightage |
| English Language | 45 | 180 | 37.5% |
| Aptitude for the Service Sector | 30 | 120 | 25% |
| Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude | 15 | 60 | 12.5% |
| Reasoning & Logical Deduction | 15 | 60 | 12.5% |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 15 | 60 | 12.5% |
| Total | 120 | 480 | 100% |
Admit Card (Hall Ticket)
- You must carry a printed copy of your NCHMCT JEE 2026 admit card.
- Without it, entry to the exam centre will be denied.
Valid Photo ID Proof (Original): Carry any one government-issued ID for verification:
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Voter ID
- Passport
- Driving Licence
The NTA has set some Exam Day Guidelines for the NCHMCT JEE 2026 exam. Candidates must obey them to avoid any kind of delay and disqualification.
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