The National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination (NCHM JEE) is a national-level entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency for admission to the B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration programme offered through NCHMCT affiliated Institutes of Hotel Management. Admission is based on NCHM JEE merit followed by centralized online counselling.
| Full Name | National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination |
|---|---|
| Short Name | NCHM JEE |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Admission Authority | National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT) |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test |
| Duration | 180 minutes |
| Total Questions | 200 questions |
| Maximum Marks | 200 marks |
| Medium | English and Hindi |
| Correct Answer | +4 marks |
| Incorrect Answer | -1 mark |
| Official NTA Website | https://exams.nta.nic.in/nchm-jee/ |
| NCHMCT Website | https://nchm.gov.in/ |
| 10+2 Qualification | Candidates must have passed the 10+2 Senior Secondary examination or an equivalent qualifying examination from a recognised board or institution. |
| English | English must have been studied and passed as one of the subjects in the qualifying examination. |
| Appearing Candidates | Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination may apply provisionally subject to submission of proof of qualification within the prescribed deadline. |
| Age Limit | There is no age bar for admission to the B.Sc. Hospitality and Hotel Administration programme. |
| Recognised Boards | Candidates can qualify through recognised Central or State Boards and other examinations recognised as equivalent to 10+2. |
| Photograph | Recent photograph in the format specified by NTA. |
| Signature | Candidate signature in the prescribed digital format. |
| Identity Proof | Valid identity information or proof as specified in the NTA instructions. |
| Class 10 Certificate | Class 10 certificate or marksheet may be required for verification. |
| Class 12 Certificate | Class 12 certificate or marksheet is required to establish qualifying eligibility. |
| Category Certificate | Valid category certificate should be provided where applicable. |
| PwD Certificate | Candidates claiming PwD benefits should provide valid supporting documentation. |
| NCHM JEE Score | NTA publishes the candidate score after evaluation. |
| All India Rank | An All India Merit List is prepared based on marks obtained in NCHM JEE. |
| Tie Breaking | In case of equal marks, higher marks in English are considered first, followed by Service Aptitude and then age according to the applicable rules. |
| Centralized Counselling | Eligible NCHM JEE candidates participate in centralized online counselling conducted for affiliated Institutes of Hotel Management. |
| Institute Choice | Candidates select preferred Institutes of Hotel Management during counselling. |
| Seat Allotment | Seat allotment is based on merit, reservation, seat availability and candidate choices. |
| Counselling Website | https://nchmcounselling.nic.in/ |
| B.Sc. Hospitality & Hotel Administration | The principal programme for which NCHM JEE is conducted is the B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration. |
| Food Production | Students receive practical and theoretical exposure to food production and culinary operations. |
| Food & Beverage Service | The programme includes food and beverage service operations and related hospitality skills. |
| Front Office | Students learn front office operations and guest management. |
| Housekeeping | The programme includes housekeeping operations and hotel facility management. |
| Hotel Management | The programme develops operational and managerial skills for the hospitality industry. |
NTA will announce the official NCHM JEE 2027 notification and schedule.
The NCHM JEE 2027 application form release date will be announced by NTA.
The last date for NCHM JEE 2027 application will be announced officially.
Any correction window will be announced by NTA.
NCHM JEE 2027 admit card release date will be announced by NTA.
The NCHM JEE 2027 examination date will be announced officially.
NTA will announce the answer key and challenge process after the examination.
NCHM JEE 2027 result and All India Rank will be announced after evaluation.
NCHMCT will announce the centralized counselling schedule after declaration of the result.
| Subject | MCQs | Numerical | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude | — | — | 30 |
| Reasoning & Logical Deduction | — | — | 30 |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | — | — | 30 |
| English Language | — | — | 60 |
| Aptitude for Service Sector | — | — | 50 |
| Total | — | — | 200 |
| Duration | — | — | — |
| Correct Answer | — | — | 4 |
| Incorrect Answer | — | — | — |
Visit the official NTA NCHM JEE website and read the information bulletin.
Create an account and register using the required candidate details.
Enter personal, contact and identification details accurately.
Enter Class 10, Class 12 and qualifying examination information.
Select examination city preferences according to the available options.
Upload photograph, signature and other required documents according to NTA specifications.
Pay the applicable examination fee through the online payment gateway.
Verify all information and submit the completed application before the deadline.
Download and retain the confirmation page for future reference.
Download the NCHM JEE admit card from the official NTA website.
Appear for the computer-based examination at the allotted centre.
Check the NCHM JEE score and All India Rank after declaration.
Eligible candidates register for centralized NCHMCT counselling.
Enter preferred Institutes of Hotel Management according to the counselling schedule.
Seats are allotted according to merit, reservation, seat availability and candidate preferences.
Stay updated on dates, admit card and results.
