NCHMCT JEE 2026: Official Notification, Registration, Exam Date, Syllabus, Results

The NCHMCT JEE 2026 (National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Examination) is the mandatory national-level entrance test for admission to the prestigious B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration (B.Sc. HHA) program. This degree is awarded by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi.

The exam is conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode by the National Testing Agency (NTA), an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Admission to the program is based solely on the All India Rank (AIR) obtained in the NCHM JEE, followed by centralized online counseling for seat allotment.

Key Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for the NCHM JEE 2026 must meet the following criteria:

● Educational Qualification: Must have passed, or be appearing for, the 10+2 Senior Secondary Examination or equivalent from a recognized board/institution.

● Mandatory Subject: English must be included as a subject in the qualifying examination.

● Provisional Admission: Candidates appearing for the qualifying exam can apply provisionally. Admission will be canceled if proof of qualification is not submitted by 30th September of the admission year.

Age Limit: No upper age limit to appear for NCHM JEE.

The NCHM JEE 2026 examination will be conducted online in CBT mode. The exam carries a total of 120 marks and consists of five sections.

Section-wise Marks Distribution

The B.Sc. HHA program is offered through a nationwide network of Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs) affiliated with NCHMCT. The network includes:

● 21 Central Government IHMs

● 33 State Government IHMs

● 25 Private IHMs

● 2 IHMs under Public-Private Partnership (PPP)

● 1 PSU-owned IHM

Fee Structure (Select Components)

The fee for the B.Sc. HHA program includes several one-time and recurring charges:

● Admission Fee: ₹1,600 (one-time)

● JNU Fee: ₹10,215 (one-time)

● NCHMCT Enrollment Fee: ₹3,600 (one-time)

● Caution Money: ₹8,000 (one-time, refundable)

● Examination Fee: ₹3,000 (per semester)

Tuition Fee: Varies by institute, typically ranging from ₹3–5 lakh for the full 6-semester program.

The B.Sc. HHA program prepares students with the professional skills, knowledge, and attitude required for supervisory and managerial roles in the hospitality sector.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue careers in:

● Management Trainee roles in hotels and hospitality organizations

● Flight kitchens and on-board airline services

● Guest relations and customer service roles

● Teaching positions in Hotel Management / Food Craft Institutes

● Railway hospitality and onboard catering

● Cruise lines, shipping companies, and amusement parks

Scholarship Opportunities

Students enrolled in IHMs can apply for a variety of national scholarship schemes through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), including:

● Scholarships for students with benchmark disabilities

● Scholarships for SC / ST / Minority students

● Scholarships for wards of Armed Police Forces and Railway personnel