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NCHMCT JEE 2025: Registration, Exam Date, Syllabus, Pattern, & Preparation

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Updated on Jun 06, 2025

Amrita Das

NCHMCT JEE 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued the NCHMCT JEE 2025 test dates and the NCHMCT JEE Notification. The NCHMCT JEE Exam will be held on 27th April 2025, for applicants seeking admission to the B.Sc (Hospitality & Hotel Administration) Course. The NCHMCT JEE application for 2025 is currently available on the exam's official website, https://exams.nta.ac.in. On 16th December 2024, the NTA released the NCHMCT JEE application form 2025. The deadline to apply online for the exam is 15th February 2025. Candidates who intend to take the NCHMCT JEE Exam must submit their applications by the deadline. The direct NCHMCT JEE application form link is provided below. The NCHMCT JEE form correction 2025 window will be accessible from 17th to 20th February 2025. Candidates are recommended to verify all important NCHMCT JEE Dates to stay current. Learn everything you need to know about the NCHMCT JEE 2025, including dates, answer keys, NCHMCT JEE 2025 Result, counselling, and participating colleges.

 

Table of Contents
  1. What is the NCHMCT JEE?
  2. NCHMCT JEE 2025 Highlights
  3. NCHMCT JEE 2025 Exam Dates
  4. NCHMCT JEE Eligibility Criteria 2025
  5. NCHMCT JEE Application Process 2025
  6. NCHMCT JEE 2025 Exam Pattern
  7. NCHMCT JEE 2025 Syllabus
  8. NCHMCT JEE 2025 Preparation Tips
  9. NCHMCT JEE Admit Card 2025
  10. NCHMCT JEE 2025 Answer Key
  11. How to Download the NCHMCT JEE Answer Key 2025?
  12. NCHMCT JEE Results 2025
  13. NCHMCT JEE 2025 Cutoff
  14. NCHMCT JEE 2025 Counselling
  15. NCHMCT JEE 2025 FAQs

 

What is the NCHMCT JEE?

The National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology Joint Entrance test (NCHMCT JEE) is a national-level hospitality entrance test for admission to BSc (Hospitality & Hotel Administration). The exam is administered annually by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT).NCHMCT and the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) together offer a three-year BSc (HHA) study. All participating institutes recognise the NCHM JEE score for admission to their BSc (HHA) degrees.

 

Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs) use NCHMCT JEE scores to determine admission. There are around 21 central IHMs, 25 state IHMs, one PSU IHM, and 27 private IHMs connected with NCHMCT that provide BSc (HHA) courses, with admission based on NCHMCT JEE.

 

The NCHMCT JEE 2025 Question Paper will be in two languages: English and Hindi. The exam will last 180 minutes and will consist entirely of multiple-choice questions. The 200 questions include Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude, Reasoning and Logical Deduction, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, English Language, and Aptitude for the Service Sector.

 

NCHMCT JEE 2025 Highlights

Here are some key details that every applicant interested in taking the NCHMCT JEE 2025 should be aware of.

Exam Particulars

Exam Details

Exam Name

National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology Joint Entrance Exam (NCHMCT JEE)

Conducting Body

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Exam Level

Undergraduate Exam at National level

Exam Frequency

Once a year

Mode of Exam

Computer Based Test

Total Registrations

32,603 (in 2023)

Courses offered through Entrance Exam

BSc (HHA)

Exam Fees

INR 1000 (General (UR ) / OBC-(NCL))

 

INR 750 (Gen-EWS)

 

INR 450 (SC / ST / PWD / Transgenders)

Exam Duration

3 hours

No. of Papers and Total Marks

1 paper of 800 marks

Total Questions

200

Marking Scheme

4 for each correct response

 

-1 for each incorrect response

 

No marks for unattempted questions

 

No negative marking for Non-MCQ questions

Language/Medium of Exam

English

Colleges Accepting Exam Score

21 central IHMs, 25 state IHMs,1 PSU IHM, and 27 Private IHMs that are affiliated to NCHMCT

No. of Test Cities

78

Official Website

nchmjee.nta.nic.in

Contact Details

nchm@nta.ac.in

 

0120-6895200

 

011-40759000

 

NCHMCT JEE 2025 Exam Dates

Check out the table below for the whole schedule of the NCHMCT JEE 2025 exam.

Upcoming Exam Dates

Dates        

NCHMCT JEE 2025 registration

16th December 2024 - 15th February 2025

NCHMCT JEE 2025 Application Correction Window

17th February 2025 - 20th February 2025

NCHMCT JEE 2025 Advance City Intimation Slip

To Be Notified        

NCHMCT JEE 2025 admit card

To Be Notified        

NCHMCT JEE 2025 exam date

27th April 2025

NCHMCT JEE 2025 answer key (Provisional)

To Be Notified        

NCHMCT JEE 2025 answer key (Final)

To Be Notified        

NCHMCT JEE 2025 result

To Be Notified        

 

NCHMCT JEE Eligibility Criteria 2025

To complete the NCHMCT JEE 2025 registration form, candidates must meet the eligibility requirements. Check out the eligibility requirements for the NHCMCT JEE 2025 below:

 

There is an upper age limit for candidates. The age limit is defined category-wise; see below:

  • The upper age limit for the General, General (EWS), and OBC categories is 25 years as of1st July 2025, which means that candidates born on or after 1st July 1998 are eligible.
  • SC, ST, and physically challenged candidates - 25 years as of1st July 2025, that is, applicants born on or after 1st July 1996, are eligible.

Qualification: There are no minimum marks required in the qualifying exam. However, they must meet the following conditions:

  • Must have passed or be appearing in 10+2.
  • English should be a mandatory topic.

List of qualifying exams: The list of qualifying exams is as follows:

  • Central/state boards of secondary education include the Central Board of Secondary Education, the Council for Indian School Certificate Examination, and the State Boards of Secondary Education.
  • An intermediate or two-year pre-university examination administered by an accredited university.
  • The Advanced (A) level of the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Examination (London, Cambridge, and Sri Lanka).
  • High School Certificate Examination of Cambridge University
  • Any public school, board, or university examination in India or abroad that is recognised by the Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE) or the Association of Indian Universities.

Check NCHMCT JEE 2025 Eligibility

 

NCHMCT JEE Application Process 2025

The registration process for the NCHMCT JEE 2025 commenced on 16th December 2024. The NCHMCT JEE 2025 Application Dates have been announced in conjunction with the official notice. Candidates have been given around two months to complete the application. Candidates can pay the NCHMCT JEE 2025 application fee online using a credit/debit card, net banking, or Paytm. Candidates must submit the NCHMCT JEE Application Form on or before the deadline. Candidates can only apply for NCHMCT JEE 2025 online. The application form filling process involves the following steps:

  • Registration
  • Filling out the form
  • Uploading scanned images
  • Payment for the application fee

Application fee: The fee can be paid online with a credit card, debit card, net banking, UPI, or wallet. The application fees for NCHMCT JEE 2025 are as follows:

Category

Fee

General (UR ) / OBC-(NCL)

INR 1,000

Gen-EWS

INR 750

SC / ST / PWD / Transgenders

INR 450

Direct NCHMCT JEE Application Form 2025 Link: https://nchm2025.ntaonline.in/

 

NCHMCT JEE 2025 Exam Pattern

The exam pattern for NCHMCT JEE can be found below. The exam was held online. Here are some crucial points about the exam pattern:

  • Exam mode: CBT online.
  • Total number of questions: 200.
  • Duration of the exam: 3 hours
  • Marking Scheme: Each question gets 4 marks, and 1 mark will be deducted for incorrect tries.

Check the distribution of the following questions:

Section

No. of Questions

Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude

30

Reasoning and Logical Deduction

30

General Knowledge & Current Affairs

30

English Language

60

Aptitude for Service Sector

50

Total

200

Check NCHMCT JEE 2025 Exam Pattern

 

NCHMCT JEE 2025 Syllabus

NTA and NCHM do not give a standardized syllabus for the NCHM JEE. However, based on the indicated themes provided in the exam booklet and a review of previous years' NCHM JEE question papers, the primary areas from which questions are frequently produced are as follows:

Section

Topics

Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude

Topics covered include compound interest, profit and loss, time and distance, ratio and proportion, fractions and decimals, square root, simplification, logarithms, unitary method, HCF and LCM, and others.

Reasoning and Logical Deductions

This part includes Statement Conclusion, Symmetry, Coding and Decoding, Series, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Data Interpretation, Analytical Reasoning, Linear and Complex Arrangements, Symbols and Notations, Statement Assumptions, and more.

General Knowledge & Current Affairs

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

English Language

This part contains Fill in the Blanks, Paragraph/Sentence Completion, Idioms & Phrases, Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies, Vocabulary, Spelling Errors, One-Word Substitution, and so on.

Aptitude for Service industry

This section covers questions about service industry aptitude.country (London, Cambridge, or Sri Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level.

 

- Cambridge University's High School Certificate Examination. - COBSE or AIU-recognized public school, board, or university exams in India or overseas.

 

NCHMCT JEE 2025 Preparation Tips

NCHMCT JEE is regarded as one of the most difficult entrance tests, so students must employ a clever strategy and study plan in order to pass the exam.

  • To achieve their aim, candidates must design and stick to a well-organised study regimen. Aside from scheduled study, time management will also help students reach their goals.
  • Candidates must thoroughly comprehend the NCHMCT JEE test format and syllabus.
  • Candidates must purchase the appropriate study materials, like books and practice papers, in order to prepare for the NCHMCT JEE entrance examination.
  • Candidates might improve their preparation by analysing, revising, and taking practice examinations.

 

NCHMCT JEE Admit Card 2025

The National Testing Agency will issue the NCHM JEE Admit Card at least 15 days before the exam. Candidates who have applied for the National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination (NCHM JEE) can now receive their hall tickets from the official website, exams.nta.ac.in/NCHM.  

 

How to Obtain the NCHMCT JEE 2025 Admit Card?

 

The applicants can download the NCHMCT JEE 2025 admit card by following the instructions below.

  • Step 1: Go to the official NCHMCT JEE 2025 website, which is nchmjee.nta.nic.in.
  • Step 2: From the homepage, click the link to download the admit card.
  • Step 3: The login box opens, and candidates must provide login information such as their application number and date of birth.
  • Step 4: After logging in, candidates can access the download admit card link on the student dashboard. Click it.
  • Step 5: The admit card is downloaded into the system. Please take at least two reproductions of the admission card.

Check NCHMCT JEE 2025 Admit Card

 

NCHMCT JEE 2025 Answer Key

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the NCHMCT JEE answer key in two parts: provisional and final. The NCHMCT JEE 2025 Final Answer Key will be used to announce the NCHMCT JEE Result 2025. NTA will first make available the provisional answer key for NCHM JEE 2025.

 

Candidates can acquire the official NCHMCT JEE 2025 answer key from the official website by entering their application number, password, and date of birth. The solution key contains the correct answers to all questions posed in the NCHM JEE. However, if candidates find any irregularities, they can file complaints online. Candidates can file objections to the NCHMCT JEE 2025 answer key.

 

How to Download the NCHMCT JEE Answer Key 2025?

Candidates can download their solution keys for the NCHMCT JEE 2025 exam by following the processes outlined below:

  • Step 1: Go to the official website of NCHMT JEE, nchmjee.nta.nic.in.
  • Step 2: Click the 'View/Challenge Answer Key- NCHMCT JEE 2025' link.
  • Step 3: Select the login option: application number and password OR application number and date of birth.
  • Step 4: Sign in using the chosen credentials.
  • Step 5: View and download the NCHMCT JEE Answer Key 2025.
  • Once downloaded, applicants are urged to print the answer key and retain it for future reference (if necessary).

 

NCHMCT JEE Results 2025

NTA will release the NCHMCT JEE Result a few weeks after the exam. Candidates can view and download their NCHMCT JEE scorecard 2025 using the direct link provided on this website. Only applicants who took the NCHMCT JEE 2025 exam will receive scorecards with their marks, rankings, and qualifying status. The NTA will deliver the NCHMCT JEE 2025 scorecards to the National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT) for counselling and seat allocation of qualified candidates. Candidates can view the NCHMCT JEE 2025 results by entering their application number and date of birth.

 

How to Get NCHMCT JEE 2025 Results?

Candidates can check the NCHM JEE result and get the scorecard by following the processes outlined below:

  • Visit the official website of the NCHMCT JEE.
  • Click on the "View NCHM JEE 2025 - NTA Score" link, which will be updated here.
  • Enter the application number, date of birth, and security pin (as displayed on the screen).
  • View the results for the NCHMCT JEE test
  • Download and print the NCHMCT JEE scorecard.

NCHMCT JEE 2025 scorecard is calculated using the formula below:

 

100 X Number of candidates appeared in the Session with raw scores EQUAL TO OR LESS than the candidate/ Total number of the candidates who appeared in the session

 

NCHMCT JEE 2025 Cutoff

NCHMCT Cutoff refers to the opening and closing ranks after NCHM JEE Counselling. NCHMCT JEE 2025 cutoffs are calculated using the minimal qualifying marks and rank attained by an aspirant in the NCHM JEE Exam. The NCHMCT JEE opening and closing ranks have been revealed for each college that takes hotel management entrance exam scores. The NTA will announce the NCHMCT JEE Counselling Schedule 2025, which will serve as the foundation for the counselling procedure.

 

NCHMT JEE 2025 Expected Cutoff Marks

The NCHMT JEE 2025 cutoff marks will be influenced by a variety of factors such as exam difficulty, answer key adjustments, changes in IHM seat intake, and so on. The NCHMCT JEE 2025 cutoff is only expected after the exam has begun. Check NCHMCT JEE 2025 CutoffCandidates can check the estimated cutoff for the exam below:

Category

Expected Cut off Marks

Open

760

Open PWD

620

EWS

600

EWS PWD

600

OBC

600

OBC NCL

611

SC

599

ST

580

 

NCHMCT JEE 2025 Counselling

The NCHMCT JEE Counselling Schedule for 2025 will be released by the NTA once the results are published. NCHMCT JEE Seat Allotment 2025 PDF will be available online. Candidates can see the NCHMCT JEE Counselling Dates in the official release. The NCHM JEE Counselling will take place in four rounds.

 

The NCHMCT JEE Counselling Process consists of three steps: registration, choice filling, and payment of the counselling charge. Candidates will next be invited in for document verification, during which their eligibility and paperwork will be reviewed. Candidates are assigned places in their desired colleges and courses based on their rankings. To make the most of this process and win admission to their selected programs, candidates must come prepared with their relevant documents, fees, and preferences.

 

How to Check the NCHMCT JEE 2025 Seat Allotment Results?

Shortlisted students will be assigned seats in 21 Central Institutes of Hotel Management, 27 State Government Institutes of Hotel Management, 1 Public Sector Undertaking, and 29 Private Institutes of Hotel Management through NCHMCT JEE 2025's centralized online counselling.

 

Candidates are informed that admission to the BSc Hospitality and Hotel Administration course will be based solely on their All India Rank (AIR) in the NCHMCT JEE. There is no separate group discussion or interview process for admissions. NCHMCT JEE cut-offs are determined using the candidate's rank and the minimum qualifying marks.

 

Candidates can follow the methods below to check the NCHMCt JEE 2025 seat allotment results:

  • Step 1: Go to the official website of NCHMCT JEE 2025 counselling.
  • Step 2: Select the 'Seat allotment result for BSc (HHA)' tab.
  • Step 3: Enter the NCHMCT JEE 2025 roll number, password, and security pin.
  • Step 4: Click the 'Sign in' button.
  • Step 5: View the NCHMCT JEE 2025 final seat allotment results.

 

NCHMCT JEE 2025 FAQs

Ques. What is the application period for NCHMCT JEE 2025?

 

Ans. The application window for NCHMCT JEE 2025 opened on December 16, 2024, and will close on February 15, 2025.

 

Ques. When is the NCHMCT JEE 2025 examination scheduled?

 

Ans. The NCHMCT JEE 2025 exam is scheduled to take place on April 27, 2025.

 

Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for NCHMCT JEE 2025?

 

Ans. To be eligible for NCHMCT JEE 2025, candidates must have completed their 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board with English as a subject. There is no age restriction for appearing in the exam as per the New Education Policy.

 

Ques. What is the application fee for NCHMCT JEE 2025?

 

Ans. The application fee for NCHMCT JEE 2025 is ₹1,000 for General (UR) and OBC-(NCL) candidates, ₹700 for General-EWS candidates, and ₹450 for SC/ST/PwD and Third Gender candidates.

 

Ques. What is the exam pattern for NCHMCT JEE 2025?

 

Ans. NCHMCT JEE 2025 is a computer-based test lasting 3 hours, comprising 200 multiple-choice questions across five sections: Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude (30 questions), Reasoning and Logical Deduction (30 questions), General Knowledge & Current Affairs (30 questions), English Language (60 questions), and Aptitude for Service Sector (50 questions).

 

Ques. When will the admit cards for NCHMCT JEE 2025 be released?

 

Ans. The release date for NCHMCT JEE 2025 admit cards has not been announced yet. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official NTA website for updates.

 

Ques. Is there a correction window for the NCHMCT JEE 2025 application form?

 

Ans. Yes, applicants can make corrections to their NCHMCT JEE 2025 application forms from February 17 to February 20, 2025.

 

Ques. What is the marking scheme for NCHMCT JEE 2025?

 

Ans. In NCHMCT JEE 2025, each correct answer awards 4 marks, while each incorrect answer results in a deduction of 1 mark. Unattempted questions do not affect the score.

 

Ques. How can I apply for NCHMCT JEE 2025?

 

Ans. Candidates can apply for NCHMCT JEE 2025 by visiting the official NTA website and completing the online application form before February 15, 2025.

 

Ques. When will the results for NCHMCT JEE 2025 be declared?

 

Ans. The exact date for the declaration of NCHMCT JEE 2025 results has not been announced yet. Candidates should monitor the official NTA website for updates regarding result announcements.

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