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NCHMCT JEE 2025 Exam: Everything You Need To Know

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Ridhima Jindal

Updated on 14th October, 2024 , 11 min read

NCHMCT JEE Latest Updates: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the NCHMCT JEE 2025 application form in the first week of February 2025, accessible through the official NCHMCT JEE exam website at nchmjee.nta.nic.in. According to the National Council For Hotel Management And Catering Technology's official website, aspiring candidates can submit their NCHMCT JEE 2025 applications after the form is out and the expected MCHMCT JEE exam date is in the second week of May 2025.

NCHMCT JEE scores play a crucial role in the admission process for Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs). NCHMCT is affiliated with approximately 21 central IHMs, 25 state IHMs, 1 PSU IHM, and 27 Private IHMs, all of which offer BSc (HHA) courses. Admission to these IHMs is contingent upon performance in the NCHMCT Joint Entrance Examination (JEE).

Table of Contents

  1. What is NCHMCT JEE 2025?
  2. NCHMCT JEE 2025 Highlights
  3. NCHMCT JEE 2025 Exam Dates
  4. NCHMCT JEE 2025 Eligibility Criteria
  5. NCHMCT JEE 2025 Application Procedure
  6. NCHMCT JEE 2025 Preparation Tips
  7. NCHMCT JEE 2025 Exam Pattern
  8. NCHMCT JEE 2025 Syllabus
  9. NCHMCT JEE 2025 Mock Test
  10. NCHMCT JEE 2025 Result
  11. NCHMCT JEE 2025 CutOff
  12. NCHMCT JEE 2025 Merit List
  13. NCHMCT JEE 2025 Counselling
  14. NCHMCT JEE 2025 Exam Centers

What is NCHMCT JEE 2025?

The National Testing Agency administers the Joint Entrance Examination on behalf of the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology to candidates seeking admission to various Hotel Management institutes throughout India. The online examination is held annually for the B.Sc Hotel Management course offered by NCHMCT in collaboration with IGNOU. Candidates who want to study Hotel Management and other related courses must take this exam, which is accepted by 21 central IHMs, 23 state IHMs, 1 public sector IHM, and 27 private IHMs. 

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NCHMCT JEE 2025 Highlights

Particulars

Details

Full Exam Name

National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination

Short Exam Name

NCHMCT JEE

Conducting Body

National Testing Agency

Frequency of Conduct

Once a year

Exam Level

National Level Exam

Languages

English

Mode of Application

Online

Application Fee (General)

1000 Rs [Online]

Mode of Exam

Online

Mode of Counselling

Online / Offline

Participating Colleges

39

Exam Duration

3 Hours

NCHMCT JEE 2025 Exam Dates

Candidates can view the official NCHMCT JEE exam date the table below

Events 

Exam Dates

Start Date for NCHMCT JEE Application Form 

February 2025

Closing Date of NCHMCT JEE Registration

 May 2025

Last date for the uploading of scanned images & fee payment

 May 2025

NCHMCT JEE Application Correction

May 2025

Exam city slip released

May 2025

Admit Cards Availability from

 May 2025

NCHMCT JEE Exam Date

May - June 2025

Release of Answer Key

May - June  2025

Answer key Objection Window

May - June 2025

Release Date of NCHMCT JEE 2025 Result

May - June  2025

Start Date for NCHMHCT JEE Counseling

May - June 2025

NCHMCT JEE 2025 Eligibility Criteria

NCHMCT JEE 2025 eligibility requirements are 10+2 with English as a compulsory subject. The following are the exam's detailed criteria:

Age limit: Candidates must be at least 18 years old. The age limit varies by category, as shown below:

  • Candidates born on or after July 1, 1997 are eligible for the General, General (EWS), and OBC categories.
  • SC, ST, and physically challenged candidates must be 25 years old as of July 1, 2025, i.e. born on or after July 1, 1995.

Qualification: There are no minimum marks required in the qualifying exam. They must, however, meet the following requirements:

  • Must have passed or be taking the 10+2 exam.
  • English should be a mandatory subject.

Qualification exams include the following: The list of qualifying exams are as follows:

  • Central/State Boards of Secondary Education, such as the Central Board of Secondary Education and the Council for Indian School Certificate Examination, or State Boards of Secondary Education.
  • A two-year intermediate or pre-university examination administered by a recognized university.
  • Advanced (A) level General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London / Cambridge / Sri Lanka).
  • Cambridge University's High School Certificate Examination
  • Any public school, board, or university examination in India or abroad that is recognized by the Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE) / Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

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NCHMCT JEE 2025 Application Procedure

The NCHMCT JEE admissions procedure will be as follows:

Step 1: Registration

The NCHMCT JEE 2025 application form filling process is only available online through NTA. Candidates must check their eligibility and fill out the form online only. The following steps are involved in the application form filling process:

  • Register online at the NCHMCT's official website. 
  • Enter your login information into the website.
  • Complete the application form with all of the necessary information.
  • Add the scanned images (photograph and signature) to your account.
  • Pay the application fee.
  • Print a copy of the application form for future use.

Read NCHMCT 2025 Application Form for more detailed information.

Step 2: Admit card

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will issue the NCHMCT JEE 2025 admit card online. By entering their application number, date of birth, and security pin, candidates can download their NCHMCT JEE admit card. All of the information on the NCHMCT JEE admit card must be verified by the student, and any discrepancies must be reported to the authorities right away.

How to download NCHMCT JEE admit card?

  • Go to the NCHMCT's official website, nchmjee.nta.nic.in. 
  • Select the 'NCHMCT JEE 2025 admit card' link.
  • Students must enter their application number, date of birth, and password.
  • Insert the security code
  • Press the 'Submit' button.
  • The NCHMCT JEE 2025 admit card will be displayed on the screen.

Step 3: Appear for the exam

Following that, candidates must appear for the NCHMCT JEE 2025 CBT on the date and time specified on their admit card.

Documents Required at Exam

  • NCHMCT JEE Admit Card
  • Aadhaar card
  • PAN card
  • Voter Id card
  • Self Declaration Form

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Step 4: Answer Key

The preliminary NCHMCT JEE 2025 answer key will be released by NTA prior to the announcement of results. Candidates can access the official NCHMCT JEE answer key by logging in to their registered accounts on the official website of the NTA NCHM JEE exam.

What are the steps to Download NCHMCT JEE Answer Key 2025?

  • Step 1: Go to the NCHMCT JEE official website.
  • Step 2: Go to the 'Display Question Paper and Answer Key Challenge NCHM JEE 2025' page and click the link.
  • Step 3: Select the appropriate login method: application number and password or application number and date of birth.
  • Step 4: Log in with your credentials.
  • Step 5: Go through the NCHMCT JEE answer key 2025.

Details Mentioned in NCHMCT JEE 2025 Answer Key

The following is what the NCHMCT JEE 2025 answer key will include:

  • All of the answers to the multiple-choice questions (MCQs) that were asked during the exam, along with the right answers.
  • For each correct response that is marked on the exam, a point is given, and a point is subtracted for each incorrect response.

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Step 5: Result

NTA releases the NCHMCT JEE 2025 exam results following the conclusion of the test. The NCHMCT JEE results will be made public online starting in June 2025. By entering their application number, roll number, and date of birth, candidates can download their NCHMCT JEE results.

Step 6: Counselling

Candidates who are chosen after the written examination will be called in for counseling sessions at various locations. Follow the steps outlined below to register for NCHMCT JEE Counselling. 

  • Navigate to the NCHMCTT's official website.
  • Enter your login information.
  • Complete the counseling registration form.
  • Go over all of the specifics.
  • Press the submit button.

Also Read, NCHMCT JEE 2025 Counselling for more detailed information.

NCHMCT JEE Counselling 2025: Reporting Centers

Candidates must physically appear for the remainder of the admissions process at the designated centers after the seat allocation process is completed online. Do not need to physically present yourself for the fee payment and document verification. Candidates can view the list of reporting centers here for the remaining steps of the process:

List of Reporting Centers

Name of IHMs

Address of IHM

Telephone No/Email ID

AIHM Chandigarh

Dr Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management Sector 42 D, Chandigarh-160036

Tel: 0172-2604833

Email: aihm_chd@yahoo.com

Delhi Institute of Hotel Management, Lajpat Nagar

Delhi Institute of Hotel Management, Behind Lady Sriram College, Lajpat Nagar-IV, New Delhi- 110024

Tel: 011-26214812

Email: principaldihm@yahoo.com

IHM Bhopal

Institute of Hotel Management, 1100 Quarters, Near Academy of Administration, Bhopal-462016

Tel: 0755-2464397

Email: ihmbhopal86@gmail.com

IHM Chennai

Institute of Hotel Management CIT Campus, TTTI-Tharamani, PO, Chennai-600113

Tel: 044-22542029

Email: ihmtaramani@gmail.com

IHM Delhi, Pusa

Institute of Hotel Management, Library Avenue, Pusa Campus, New Delhi – 110012

Tel: 011-25841411

Email: ihmpusa@rediffmail.com

IHM Guwahati

Institute of Hotel Management VIP Road, Upper Hengrabari, Barabari, Guwahati – 781036

Tel: 0361-2337245

Email: principal@ihmctanghy.org.in

IHM Gwalior

Institute of Hotel Management Airport Road, Maharajpura P.O., Gwalior – 474005

Tel: 0751-2471477

Email: ihmgwl@gmail.com

IHM Hajipur

Institute of Hotel Management, Near Ramashish Chowk, Opp. State Circuit House Hajipur, Vaishali- 844102(Bihar)

Tel: 06224-274937

Email: hajipurihm@gmail.com

IHM Hyderabad

Institute of Hotel Management FRow, Durgabai Deshmukh Colony, Vidyanagar, Hyderabad – 500007

Tel: 040-27427569

Email: ihmhyd.principal@gmail.com

IHM Jaipur

Institute of Hotel Management, Sikar Road, Near Bani Park Police Station, Jaipur – 302016

Tel: 0141-2200402

Email: ihm_jpr@rediffmail.com

IHM Kolkata

Institute of Hotel Management, P- 16, Taratala Road, Kolkata – 700 088

Tel: 033-24014218

Email: mail@ihmkolkata.org

IHM Lucknow

Institute of Hotel Management, Seed Farm, Sector -G, Aliganj, Lucknow – 226024

Tel: 0522-4077414

Email: ihmlucknow@gmail.com

IHM Mumbai

Institute of Hotel Management, Veer Savarkar Marg, Dadar (W), Mumbai – 400028

Tel: 022-24457242

Email: info@ihmctan.edu

IHM-Dehradun

Institute of Hotel Management, Near Tapkeshwar Temple, Garhi Cantt. Dehradun -248003

Tel: 0135-2550272

Email: ihmdehradun@gmail.com

IHM Thiruvananthapuram

Institute of Hotel Management, GV Raja Road, P.O. Kovalam,, Thiruvananthapuram-695527

Tel: 0471-2480283, 2481594

Email: principal@ihmctkovalam.org

Institute of Hotel Management, Rajbagh

Institute of Hotel Management, Rajbagh, Srinagar- 190008

Tel: 0194-2312234 

E-Mail: ihm@ihmsrinagar.edu

 NCHMCT JEE 2025 Preparation Tips

To appear and excel in the NCHMCT JEE Exam 2025, candidates must follow the preparation tips provided. 

  • Understand the exam format and syllabus completely.
  • Make a daily routine and stick to it. 
  • Get the books that experts recommend.
  • Examine previous year's question papers to get a sense of the different types of questions that will be asked in the exam. 
  • Make short notes to review before the exam.
  • Read the General Knowledge and Current Affairs sections of daily newspapers.
  • Take regular mock tests to assess your knowledge and exam preparation. 

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NCHMCT JEE 2025 Exam Pattern

NCHMCT JEE 2025 is a three-hour computer-based exam that can be taken in Hindi or English. 

  • The exam paper is divided into five sections: English language, reasoning and logical deduction, numerical ability and analytical aptitude, general knowledge and current affairs, and service sector aptitude
  • Except for the English Language section, the test paper is bilingual, which means that all questions are available in both English and Hindi. 
  • The NCHMCT JEE 2025 exam has 200 multiple-choice questions.
  • Each correct answer is worth four points, while each incorrect answer is worth one point. 

NCHMCT JEE 2025 Exam Pattern: Highlights

Particulars

Details

NCHMCT JEE exam mode

Computer-Based Mode

Duration of the exam

Three hours

Type of questions asked in the exam

Objective

Medium of Exam

English and Hindi

Sectional Breakdown of NCHMCT JEE 2025 Questions

S.No.

Subject

No. of Questions

1

Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude

30

2

Reasoning and Logical Deduction

30

3

General Knowledge and Current Affairs

30

4

English Language

60

5

Aptitude for Service Sector

50

Total

 

200

NCHMCT JEE 2025 Syllabus

The NCHMCT JEE 2025 syllabus is not shared by the NTA or the NCHM). However, based on the key indicative topics mentioned in the exam brochure, as well as previous year question paper analysis, a list of topics from which the questions come up frequently can be drawn. Check below:

Topic

Sub - Topic

Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude

Compound Interest. Profit & Loss, Time & Distance, Ratio & Proportion, Fractions & Decimals, Square Root, Simplification, Logarithm, Unitary Method, HCF & LCM etc.

 

Reasoning & Logical Deductions

 

Statement Conclusion, Symmetry, Coding & Decoding, Series, Syllogism, Blood Relation, DI, Analytical reasoning, Linear & Complex arrangement, symbols & notations, statement assumptions etc.

General Knowledge & Current Affairs

Prizes & Awards, World Statistics, Inventions & Discoveries, International Organisations, Sports, Disasters, Currencies, Books etc.

 

English Language

Fill in the blanks, Paragraph/Sentence completion, Idioms & Phrases, Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies, Vocabulary, Spelling Error, One Word Substitution etc.

 

Aptitude for Service Sector

Service sector-related aptitude questions

 

NCHMCT JEE 2025 Mock Test

NCHMCT JEE mock tests 2025 are based on the actual NCHMCT JEE exam pattern. NCHMCT JEE 2025 consists of 200 questions to be answered in three hours. NCHMCT JEE 2025 mock test familiarizes candidates with the online exam procedure so that they do not encounter any issues on exam day. 

How to Access NCHMCT JEE 2025 Mock Test?

The following are the steps to accessing the NCHMCT JEE mock test:

Step 1: Candidates may take the mock exam at nchm.nta.ac.in.

Step 2: The User ID will be the Roll Number. The site password is given on Page No. 1 and is valid for both the NCHM mock test and the actual exam.

Step 3: Using the user ID and password, candidates can log in to the system at the URL specified at the appointed time on the mock test/exam day.

Step 4: Once logged in, follow the on-screen instructions to take the NCHM JEE mock test.

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NCHMCT JEE 2025 Result

  • The NCHMCT JEE results will be available online beginning in June 2025. The NCHMCT JEE result can be downloaded by entering the application number, roll number, and date of birth. 
  • The All India merit list will be prepared based on the candidate's performance in the entrance examination. Following the release of the scorecard, candidates should print it for use in the admissions process.

Steps to Download NCHMCT JEE Result

  • Go to the official website of NCHMCT JEE
  • Click on the ‘Scorecard of NCHMCT Scorecard’
  • Select on ‘View NCHMCT JEE 2025 - NTA Score’
  • Enter your roll no, application no, D.O.B and security pin
  • Click on the ‘Sign In’ tab
  • NCHMCT JEE scorecard will be displayed on the screen. Download your result

Details Mentioned on NCHMCT JEE Result

NCHMCT JEE Scorecard contains important details of the candidates which are given below:

  • Name of the Candidate
  • Candidate's Category
  • Gender
  • Candidate's Application Number
  • Candidate's Parents name
  • Scores Obtained Section-wise
  • Total Score Obtained by the Candidate
  • Candidate's Rank 

NCHMCT JEE 2025 Cutoff

  • The cut-off will be published online; to pass the JEE exam, candidates must achieve the minimum cut-off marks.
  • The cut-off will be determined by several factors, including the number of candidates taking the exam, the level of the question paper, and the previous year's cut-off trends. Candidates can participate in counseling based on their NCHMCT JEE cut-off scores.
  • The NCHMCT JEE Cutoff is dependent on the following factors:
    • The difficulty of the exam
    • The total no of candidates who took the exam
    • Previous years' cutoff trend
    • The total no of seats available 

Previous Years' NCHMCT Cutoff 2023

No of Rounds

NCHMCT JEE Cutoff 2023

Round No.1

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Previous Years' NCHMCT Cutoff 2022

No of Rounds

NCHMCT JEE Cutoff 2022

NCHMCT JEE Cutoff Round No.1

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NCHMCT JEE Cutoff Round No.2

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NCHMCT JEE Cutoff Round No.3

Check Cutoff

NCHMCT JEE 2025 Merit List

The merit list is not displayed separately; rather, the rank is displayed to candidates via the NCHMCT JEE 2025 scorecard. The NTA score, however, determines the candidates' ranking/merit. If two or more candidates receive the same score, the following tie-breaking criteria are used:

  • Candidates who score higher in the English component of the NCHM JEE will be ranked higher.
  • If two candidates score the same in NCHM-JEE and the English component, the candidate who scores higher in the Service Aptitude Component of NCHM-JEE will be ranked higher.
  • If the tie remains, the candidate who is older in age will be ranked higher.

NCHMCT JEE 2025 Counselling

The NCHMCT JEE Counselling 2025 will take place in August 2025. Candidates are admitted based on their All India Rank (AIR) in the written examination. The counseling process will be divided into rounds.

Candidates must indicate their college preferences during the admissions process. Candidates must also bring their original documents for verification. Allotment of institutions will be made based on merit (AIR) and the institutions selected by the candidates.

For the verification process, candidates must prepare the following documents:

  • 10th class mark sheet and certificate
  • 12th class mark sheet and certificate
  • Medical Certificate
  • NCHMCT JEE 2025 Admit Card
  • Category Certificate
  • NCHMCT JEE 2025 scorecard
  • Transfer Certificate, etc.

NCHMCT JEE 2025 Exam Centers

State

City

Andhra Pradesh

Vijayawada

Visakhapatnam

Guntur

Kurnool

Rajahmundry

Tirupati

Assam

Guwahati

Dibrugarh

Bihar

Muzaffarpur

Patna

Chhattisgarh

Bhilai

Raipur

Delhi

New Delhi

Goa

Panaji

Gujarat

Surat

Anand

Mehsana

Rajkot

Vadodara

Haryana

Gurugram

Ambala

Himachal Pradesh

Hamirpur

Shimla

Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu

Srinagar

Jharkhand

Jamshedpur

Ranchi

Dhanbad

Karnataka

Bangalore

Belagavi

Dharwad

Gulbarga

Mangaluru

Mysore

Udupi

Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram

Ernakulam

Kottayam

Thrissur

Madhya Pradesh

Gwalior

Jabalpur

Indore

Maharashtra

Mumbai

Nagpur

Nashik

Navi Mumbai

Pune

Kolhapur

Nanded

Thane

Meghalaya

Shillong

Odisha

Bhubaneshwar

Ganjam

Sambalpur

Rajasthan

Jaipur

Jodhpur

Sikar

Udaipur

Tamil Nadu

Madurai

Coimbatore

Telangana

Hyderabad

Karimnagar

Uttar Pradesh

Greater Noida

Lucknow

Kanpur

Varanasi

Noida

Agra

Bareilly

Ghaziabad

Gorakhpur

Meerut

West Bengal

Kolkata

Arunachal Pradesh

Naharlagun

Itanagar

Mizoram

Aizawl

Nagaland

Kohima

Punjab

Ludhiana

Uttarakhand

Roorkee

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much rank is required for ihm?

If you are from a general caste, you must obtain a rank of at least 700 or higher in that exam, whereas it is specified by NCHM every year for other categories.

What is a good score for NCHMCT JEE?

Candidates must obtain at least 180 points out of a possible 200 in order to be admitted to top IHMs. Any score above 150 is considered acceptable for NCHMCT JEE admission.

How many seats are there in NCHMCT JEE?

Following the entrance test, the National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct three rounds of NCHMCT 2025 counselling to fill approximately 12,000 seats. All seats will be filled based on the candidates performance in the NCHMCT JEE entrance exam.

In which mode is the NCHMCT JEE exam conducted?

NCHMCT JEE is given as a computer-based test (CBT) online.

What other exams can be taken in place of NCHMCT JEE?

As an alternative to NCHMCT JEE, you can take exams like IIHM eCHAT, AIMA UGAT, and Oberoi

Who is eligible for NCHMCT JEE ?

A full-time Master's Degree in Hospitality Administration/Hotel Management with at least 55% marks from a recognized University/Institute following a full-time Bachelor Degree in Hospitality Administration/Hotel Management with at least 55% marks from a recognized University/Institute.

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