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NCHM JEE
NCHM JEE is conducted by the National Testing Agency. Admission to hospitality and hotel-administration degree programmes through the NCHM system. It is used for admission to B.Sc. Hospitality and Hotel Administration. In the last cycle, the exam was held 25 April 2026. Format: a computer-based test; 120 minutes. This page lists the eligibility rule, the exam pattern, the syllabus and the dates, each with its official source.
National Testing Agency / Checked on 2 October 2026
What this route opens
Admission to hospitality and hotel-administration degree programmes through the NCHM system.
- B.Sc. Hospitality and Hotel Administration
Requirements to check
Pass Class 12 or equivalent with English as a passed subject. Appearing candidates may apply provisionally. There is no age limit. At admission, you need a physical fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner, in the prescribed format, showing you can take part in the course's practical classes.
Official source checked / 2026-10-06
Exam format
Computer-based test / 120 minutes
- Numerical ability and analytical aptitude
15 questions / 60 marks
- Reasoning and logical deduction
15 questions / 60 marks
- General knowledge and current affairs
15 questions / 60 marks
- English language
45 questions / 180 marks
- Aptitude for service sector
30 questions / 120 marks
Correct +4; incorrect -1; unanswered 0.
Format note: The 2026 pattern has 120 questions in 120 minutes. Older 200-question formats should not be used for this cycle.
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What is NCHM JEE used for?
Admission to hospitality and hotel-administration degree programmes through the NCHM system.
- B.Sc. Hospitality and Hotel Administration
- Conducted by
- National Testing Agency
- Course areas
- Hospitality and hotel management
Who can take NCHM JEE?
Pass Class 12 or equivalent with English as a passed subject. Appearing candidates may apply provisionally. There is no age limit. At admission, you need a physical fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner, in the prescribed format, showing you can take part in the course's practical classes.
Official source checked. Last checked .
Source: National Testing Agency
What is the NCHM JEE exam pattern?
- Mode
- Computer-based test
- Duration
- 120 minutes
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Numerical ability and analytical aptitude | 15 | 60 |
| Reasoning and logical deduction | 15 | 60 |
| General knowledge and current affairs | 15 | 60 |
| English language | 45 | 180 |
| Aptitude for service sector | 30 | 120 |
Marking: Correct +4; incorrect -1; unanswered 0.
Format note: The 2026 pattern has 120 questions in 120 minutes. Older 200-question formats should not be used for this cycle.
Official source checked. Last checked .
Source: National Testing Agency
What is the NCHM JEE syllabus?
Numerical ability
- Numerical reasoning and analytical aptitude
Logical reasoning
- Deduction from given information
General awareness
- General knowledge and current affairs
English language
- Comprehension and language use
Service aptitude
- Understanding service situations and respectful responses
When are the NCHM JEE dates?
| Step | Date or window | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCHM JEE 2026 | (last cycle) | Official source checked, checked 2 October 2026 | Source: National Testing Agency |
| Next cycle | Last cycle (2026): registration ran from 26 December 2025 to 25 January 2026, and the exam was on 25 April 2026. Registration closed about three months before the exam. Next-cycle dates are not confirmed here yet, so check the NTA website from December. | Official source checked, checked 6 October 2026 | Source: National Testing Agency |
Each date comes from the official notice linked in its row. A date that has passed belongs to the last cycle.
Which careers and board syllabi connect to NCHM JEE?
Careers whose routes use this exam
- Hotel Management Professional
Coordinate guest service, people and operations in hospitality.
Where can I find official NCHM JEE papers?
- Hospitality entrance final answer key, 2026: Answer key, checked 2 October 2026
Where does this information come from?
Needs verification. Last checked .
- NCHM JEE 2026 information bulletin, National Testing Agency, accessed
Prepared by the Disha Stars team from the sources listed here. Check the latest official notice before you apply.