The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the registration deadline for the National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination (NCHM JEE 2026). Prospective candidates now have until March 25 to submit their applications. This extension provides additional time for students aiming to pursue hospitality and hotel administration courses.
Interested applicants must complete the NCHM JEE 2026 registration process online. The official NTA website for submissions is exams.nta.nic.in/nchm-jee/. Candidates should visit this portal to access the application form and relevant instructions.
NTA will conduct the NCHM JEE 2026 entrance examination on April 25 . The test will be administered in a computer-based format (CBT). It is scheduled from 11 am to 1 pm. The examination will take place in 120 cities across the country, ensuring wide accessibility for candidates.
Exam Purpose and Participating Institutes
The NCHM JEE 2026 exam determines admissions to various hospitality and hotel management programs. It allocates seats across 21 central institutes of hotel management. The examination also serves 33 state government institutes.
Furthermore, the NCHM JEE facilitates entry into one public sector undertaking, two Public-Private Partnership (PPP)-run State Institutes of Hotel Management (SIHMs), and 25 private institutes. These institutions offer Bachelor of Science (BSc) programs in Hospitality and Hotel Administration.
Application Fee Details
Candidates must pay a non-refundable application fee to appear for the NCHM JEE 2026. The fee structure varies by category:
| Category | Application Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| General / OBC-NCL | 1,000 |
| General-EWS | 700 |
| SC / ST / Third Gender | 450 |
NCHM JEE 2026 Exam Pattern
The NCHM JEE 2026 examination will comprise a total of 120 multiple-choice questions. These questions are distributed across five distinct sections, assessing various aptitudes and knowledge areas essential for the hospitality sector. Each correct answer will fetch four marks, while one mark will be deducted for every incorrect response.
The five sections of the exam pattern are:
- English Language
- Aptitude for the Service Sector
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs
- Reasoning & Logical Deduction
- Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude
Candidates should review the detailed syllabus and prepare according to this structure. Early preparation is advised for optimal performance on exam day.