Overview Summary
NCHM JEE is the national entrance exam conducted by NTA on behalf of the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT) for admission to the B.Sc Hospitality & Hotel Administration programme at central, state government, PSU and private Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs).
Advisory Note
The NCHM JEE 2027 notification has not been released. Based on previous cycles, registration is expected to open around December 2026 and the exam to be held around April 2027. Confirm on exams.nta.nic.in/nchm-jee.
Official Portal
Official website: https://exams.nta.nic.in/nchm-jee/
NCHM JEE at a Glance
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Full name | NCHM JEE 2027 |
| Conducting body | National Testing Agency (NTA) for NCHMCT, Ministry of Tourism |
| Level | National |
| Mode | Online (CBT) |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Exam date | April 2027 (expected) |
| Registration | Expected from December 2026 |
| Official website | https://exams.nta.nic.in/nchm-jee/ |
NCHM JEE Important Dates
| Event | Date / Timeline | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification & registration start | Expected December 2026 | Not announced |
| Last date to apply | Expected February–March 2027 | Not announced |
| NCHM JEE 2027 exam | Expected April 2027 | Not announced |
| Result | Expected May 2027 | Not announced |
| Counselling | Expected June 2027 onwards | Not announced |
Dates last checked by CollegeDarbar on 16 October 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
NCHM JEE Eligibility Criteria
- Class 12 (or equivalent) passed or appearing, with English as one of the subjects.
- No age limit.
- Candidates appearing in Class 12 in 2027 can apply provisionally.
NCHM JEE Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude | 30 |
| Reasoning & Logical Deduction | 30 |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 30 |
| English Language | 60 |
| Aptitude for Service Sector | 50 |
| Total | 200 questions in 3 hours |
Recent cycles awarded +4 for each correct answer and −1 for each incorrect answer (no negative marking in the Aptitude for Service Sector section). Confirm the 2027 scheme in the bulletin.
NCHM JEE Syllabus
- Numerical ability: arithmetic, percentages, ratios, data interpretation.
- Reasoning: series, analogies, coding-decoding, puzzles.
- GK & current affairs.
- English: grammar, vocabulary, comprehension.
- Aptitude for service sector: situational judgement and customer service attitude.
How to Apply for NCHM JEE
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Step 1: Register on exams.nta.nic.in/nchm-jee.
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Step 2: Fill the form and choose exam cities.
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Step 3: Upload photo, signature and documents.
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Step 4: Pay the fee online.
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Step 5: After the result, register for NCHMCT counselling and fill IHM choices.
NCHM JEE Application Fee
Category-wise fees are notified in the NTA information bulletin.
Colleges Accepting NCHM JEE
IHM Bhubaneswar and other central government IHMs
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State government IHMs
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PSU and private IHMs affiliated to NCHMCT
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NCHM JEE Preparation Tips
- English carries 60 questions — the highest weight.
- Read hospitality and current-affairs news regularly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Official Sources
- [NCHM JEE – NTA portal](https://exams.nta.nic.in/nchm-jee/)
- [NCHMCT – official website](https://nchm.gov.in)