NCHM JEE
Admission to the three-year B.Sc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration — jointly awarded with Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) — at central, state and private Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs) across India.
Eligibility
Passed or appearing in Class 12 in any stream with English as a subject. Upper age is 25 years as on 1 July of the admission year for General/OBC/EWS candidates and 28 years for SC/ST/PwD.
Age limit: 25 years as on 1 July of the admission year (General/OBC/EWS); 28 years for SC/ST/PwD
Exam pattern
Computer-Based Test of 120 minutes with 120 multiple-choice questions for 480 marks — the pattern was slimmed down from the old 200-question, 3-hour format. Marking is +4 for a correct answer and −1 for a wrong one. Five sections: English Language (45 questions), Aptitude for the Service Sector (30), Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude (15), Reasoning and Logical Deduction (15), and General Knowledge and Current Affairs (15). Offered in English and Hindi.
Syllabus at a glance
School-level English (grammar, vocabulary, comprehension); arithmetic and data interpretation; verbal and non-verbal reasoning; static GK and current affairs; and service-sector aptitude — hospitality awareness, hotel brands and situational-judgement questions about customer service.
Upcoming dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NCHM JEE 2027 notification and application | Dec 2026 – Mar 2027 | expected |
| NCHM JEE 2027 exam | Late Apr 2027 (the 2026 exam was held 25 Apr 2026) | expected |
| Result | May 2027 | expected |
| NCHM e-counselling | Jun 2027 | expected |
Expected dates follow the usual calendar; confirm on the official notification before planning.
Free prep material
Standard books
- Study Guide NCHM JEE — Arihant Experts
- Hotel Management Entrance Exam Guide — R. Gupta (Ramesh Publishing)
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations — R.S. Aggarwal
- A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning — R.S. Aggarwal
- Objective General English — S.P. Bakshi
- Manorama Yearbook
How toppers play it
- English alone is 45 of 120 questions — daily vocabulary, grammar and reading-comprehension drills give the highest return of any section.
- For Aptitude for the Service Sector, learn hotel chains, hospitality terms and etiquette, and in situational questions consistently choose the calm, customer-first option — that is what the key rewards.
- The revised paper is 120 questions in 120 minutes: rehearse a one-minute-per-question rhythm so the long English section does not starve the rest.
- With +4/−1 marking, attempt freely once you can eliminate one option, but avoid pure guessing streaks in GK.
- Solve NTA's past NCHM JEE papers (free on the official portal) — question styles repeat, especially in reasoning and service aptitude.