NCHM JEE
Admission to the BSc Hospitality and Hotel Administration programme at central, state, public sector and private Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs) affiliated to NCHMCT.
Eligibility
Class 12 or equivalent with English as a subject, passed or appearing in 2027. There is no upper age limit. Candidates must meet medical fitness norms at admission.
Age limit: No upper age limit
Exam pattern
Computer-based test of 2 hours with 120 multiple-choice questions, offered in English or Hindi. Sections for 2026: English Language (45 questions), Aptitude for Service Sector (30), Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude (15), Reasoning and Logical Deduction (15), and General Knowledge and Current Affairs (15). Each correct answer earns +4 and each wrong answer costs −1.
Syllabus at a glance
English covers comprehension, grammar and vocabulary. Service-sector aptitude covers situational questions on customer interaction, hospitality etiquette and service attitude. Numerical ability is Class 10-level arithmetic. Reasoning covers series, coding, analogies and arrangements. GK covers current affairs, static GK and tourism-related facts.
Upcoming dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NCHM JEE 2027 notification and registration opens | Dec 2026 - Jan 2027 | expected |
| Registration closes | Mar 2027 | expected |
| NCHM JEE 2027 exam | Late Apr 2027 | expected |
| Result | May 2027 | expected |
| NCHMCT counselling | Jun - Jul 2027 | expected |
Expected dates follow the usual calendar; confirm on the official notification before planning.
Free prep material
Standard books
- NCHMCT JEE Hotel Management Entrance Guide - Arihant Experts
- High School English Grammar and Composition - Wren & Martin
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations - R.S. Aggarwal
- A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning - R.S. Aggarwal
- Lucent's General Knowledge - Lucent Publications
How toppers play it
- English and Service-Sector Aptitude together make up 75 of the 120 questions, so they drive your rank. Prioritise grammar, vocabulary and situational-judgement practice.
- For service-aptitude questions, choose the option that is most customer-centred and professionally calm. The paper consistently rewards guest-first answers.
- With +4/−1 marking, an educated guess after eliminating one option has positive expected value. Pure blind guessing still adds risk.
- Revise tourism GK (UNESCO sites in India, famous cuisines, festivals, tourism schemes) along with routine current affairs.
- Check the IHM list on nchm.gov.in early. Central IHMs such as Pusa, Mumbai and Hyderabad fill at top ranks, so plan a realistic preference order before counselling.