NCHMCT JEE 2025: Registration (Ongoing Till Feb 15), Exam (April 27)

Paras Attri
Paras Attri

Updated on - Jan 30, 2025

NCHMCT JEE 2025 application form was released on Dec 16, 2024. The deadline to fill out the NCHMCT JEE application form 2025 is February 15, 2025. Candidates who intend to take the NCHMCT JEE Exam must submit their applications by the deadline.

The NCHMCT JEE form correction window will be open from February 17 to 20, 2025. The exam will be held on April 27, 2025, for applicants seeking admission to the B.Sc. (Hospitality & Hotel Administration).

NCHMCT JEE Application Form 2025

The registration process for the NCHMCT JEE 2025 commenced on December 16, 2024. The NCHMCT JEE 2025 Application Dates have been announced with the official notice.  The last date to fill out the application form is Feb 15, 2025.

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:

  1. Registration
  2. Form Filling
  3. Uploading scanned images
  4. Payment of 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:

NCHMCT Application Fee 2025
Category Registration Fee
General/ OBC INR 1,000
EWS INR 700
SC/ ST/ PH INR 450

About NCHMCT JEE 2025

National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology Joint Entrance Examination (NCHMCT JEE) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for admissions into the Hotel Administration program and B.Sc Hospitality.

Candidates who wish to pursue a career in Hospitality must appear for NCHMCT JEE to get admission into these programs. Applicants must ensure they satisfy the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. The candidates can apply for the exam by registering on the official website. NCHMCT JEE result will be declared soon after the exam is conducted.

NCHMCT JEE 2025 Exam Highlights
Particulars Details
Exam Name NCHMCT JEE 
Full Form National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology Joint Entrance Examination
Conducting Body National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Level National
Category Undergraduate
Frequency Once a Year
Course Offered B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration
Exam Mode Online (Computer Based Test)
Question Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ's)
Exam Duration 3 Hours i.e. 180 Minutes
Number of NCHMCT JEE 2025 Accepting Colleges 71
Helpdesk 011 4075 9000/011 6922 7700
nchm@nta.ac.in
Official Website nchmjee.nta.nic.in

NCHMCT JEE Exam Dates 2025

National Testing Agency (NTA) released the NCHMCT JEE exam dates 2025 on the official website. NCHMCT JEE exam 2025 will be conducted on April 27, 2025. All NCHMCT JEE 2025 important dates are tabulated below.

NCHMCT JEE Exam Dates 2025
NCHMCT JEE Events Date
    NCHMCT JEE registration 2025 16 Dec '24 - 15 Feb '25
NCHMCT JEE 2025 Application Correction Window 17 Feb '25 - 20 Feb '25
NCHMCT JEE Advance City Intimation Slip 2025 To be updated
NCHMCT JEE Admit Card 2025 To be updated
NCHMCT JEE Exam 2025 27 Apr '25
NCHMCT JEE answer key (Provisional) 2025 To be updated
NCHMCT JEE answer key (Final) 2025 To be updated

NCHMCT JEE Eligibility 2025

Aspirants must ensure they fulfill NCHMCT JEE eligibility criteria 2025 before completing the application form. According to NCHMCT eligibility criteria, candidates must meet the age limit and the minimum required academic qualification.

  • NCHMCT JEE Qualifications Required: Candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination with English as a mandatory subject from a recognized Board of Education.
  • Final Class: Candidates pursuing their final exam of class 12 are also eligible to apply for NCHMCT JEE with a valid certificate for proof.
  • Age Limit: For the candidates from the General and O.B.C. categories, the upper age limit is 25 years as of Jul 1, 2025. Candidates born on or after Jul 1, 1998, are eligible. The upper age limit for candidates in the ST/SC categories is 28 years.
  • Physical Fitness: The candidates must produce a physical fitness certificate during admission.

NCHMCT 2025 Seat Reservation

Candidates from certain categories applying for the NCHMCT JEE 2025 exam will be provided with some specific relaxation by the conducting authorities. The seat reservation for different categories for the NCHMCT JEE exam is mentioned in the table below.

NCHMCT JEE Reservation 2025
Category Reservation
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 7.5%
Scheduled Caste (SC) 15%
Other Backward Caste (OBC- NCL) 27%
Kashmiri Migrant 1%
Physically Disabled (PD) 5%

Also Read: Top Hotel Management Colleges in Delhi NCR Accepting NCHMCT JEE Score

NCHMCT JEE Admit Card 2025

The National Council For Hotel Management and Catering Technology will distribute the NCHMCT JEE Admit Card 2025 at least 15 days before the exam date. The National Testing Agency (NTA) plans to conduct the NCHMCT JEE Exam in the second week of May.

Candidates can get the NCHM JEE 2025 admit card by providing their login information, which includes their application number and date of birth, at nchmctjee.nta.nic.in. 

Steps to Download NCHMCT JEE Admit Card 2025

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.

Also Read: Top Hotel Management Colleges in Hyderabad Accepting NCHMCT JEE Score

NCHMCT JEE Preparation Tips 2025

Here are a few tips and tricks to help you prepare well for the NCHMCT JEE 2025.

  • Try to Build General Knowledge: Keep your general knowledge up to date. As the General Knowledge and Current Affairs section is a crucial part of the NCHMCT JEE 2025 syllabus, most candidates often end up clueless about preparing for it. The best way to keep your GK current is by reading newspapers and general guidebooks.
  • Practice Well for Exams: Make sure you practice well enough for the NCHMCT JEE 2025 exam. The best way to practice is by solving previous year's papers and taking mock tests. This will help you get familiarised with the NCHMCT syllabus and exam pattern.
  • Master Time Management: You need to master time management. You can do this by setting a deadline to solve several questions. Try to solve NCHMCT JEE 2025 questions within the set time frame.

NCHMCT JEE Exam Centre 2025

NCHMCT JEE 2025 exam city intimation slip will be released on the official website before the exam. Candidates registered for the exam can download the city intimation slip using the login credentials, such as their application number and date of birth. They can make travel preparations to the city where the exam centres are allotted beforehand.

NCHMCT JEE 2025 will be conducted at 86 centres in 33 major cities across India. The candidates must choose one NCHMCT JEE exam centre 2025 as their choice of location. In addition, NTA will issue an advance intimation slip about the allotted exam city. 

Availability: The conducting authority will allot test centres according to the candidates' selection. However, if that is not possible, the candidates will be allotted the nearest test location.

NCHMCT JEE 2025 Exam Centre Important Instructions

Candidates must follow the following important instructions and obey them at NCHMCT JEE 2025 exam centre.

  • Candidates must bring an Undertaking Form (Self Declared) printed on an A4 Size Paper. They can download it from the official NTA website.
  • NCHMCT JEE candidates failing to carry a valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID Card) with hall ticket/admit card to the exam centre will not be allowed inside the exam hall.
  • PwD candidates must bring their certificates to avail the benefits and relaxation under the category.
  • Candidates must drop the duly filled NCHMCT JEE 2025 admit cards into a dropbox available at the exam centre. Failing to do so will result in the voiding of the examination.
  • NTA has set special rules regarding NCHMCT JEE 2025 exam centres, available in an Instruction Bulletin.

Also Read: Top Hotel Management Colleges in Tamil Nadu Accepting NCHMCT JEE Score

NCHMCT JEE Exam Pattern 2025

NCHMCT JEE 2025 will be conducted online as a computer-based test (CBT). The candidates need to know NCHMCT JEE exam pattern 2025 to perform well.

  • Question Type: The question paper will have 200 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ).
  • Topics: The NCHMCT JEE 2025 question paper comprises five parts, i.e., Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude, Reasoning and Logical Deduction, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, English Language, and Aptitude for the Service Sector.
  • Exam Duration: NCHMCT JEE 2025 time to complete the examination is 3 hours, i.e., 180 minutes.
  • Language: NCHMCT JEE 2025 question paper will be available in English and Hindi. The candidates can choose the medium they would like to attend the exam.
NCHMCT 2025 Exam Pattern
Subject Number of Questions
Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude 30
Reasoning and Logical Deduction 30
General Knowledge & Current Affairs 30
Language - English 60
Aptitude for the Service Sector 50
Total Marks 200

NCHMCT JEE Syllabus 2025

NCHMCT JEE syllabus 2025 will be based on subjects from classes 11 and 12. NCHMCT JEE 2025 syllabus comprises Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude, Reasoning and Logical Deduction, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, English Language, and Aptitude for the Service Sector. Candidates can refer to the books prescribed by the conducting authority to prepare NCHMCT JEE 2025.

NCHMCT JEE Exam Analysis 2025

NCHMCT JEE 2025 paper analysis will be released after the exams. The paper analysis will be prepared by experts and coaching institutions. NCHMCT JEE 2025 paper analysis will cover the exam's overall analysis and the analysis of each component separately. 

Candidates can examine the NCHM JEE 2025 question paper's difficulty level and the allocation of the exam's questions per section. It is based on feedback from students who took the exam and from tutoring facilities. Candidates will be able to assess their percentile and determine whether or not they had a successful trial in the NCHMCT JEE 2025 by studying the exam analysis.

NCHMCT JEE Reference Books 2025

Go through the list of important NCHMCT JEE reference books 2025 below to prepare for the exam. Candidates can start preparing for the exam by reviewing the reference books, mock tests, and previous year's question papers.

NCHMCT JEE 2025 Reference Books
NCHMCT JEE Books Author/Publications
Objective General English S.P. Bakshi
Arihant General English for all Competitive Examinations (English) Hari Mohan Prashad
Pearson’s English Pearson
English – From Plinth to Paramount (Vol 1 and 2) Neetu Singh
High School English Grammar & Composition Revised Edition (English) 1st Edition  Wren and Martin

NCHMCT JEE 2025 Answer Key

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the NCHMCT JEE answer key 2025 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. 

Steps to Download NCHMCT JEE 2025 Answer Key

When the NTA releases the answer key, candidates can download it from the official website. Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to download the NCHMCT JEE answer key.

  • Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website
  • Step 2: Click the Homepage's 'Display Question Paper and Answer Key Challenge' button.
  • Step 3: Select the option for logging in, and enter the application number and date of birth/password.
  • Step 4: Click the 'Sign In' button after entering the credentials.
  • Step 5: Check and download the answer key.

Steps to Challenge NCHMCT JEE 2025 Answer Key

Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to download the NCHMCT JEE 2025 answer key.

  • Step 1: Candidates must head to the official website of NTA.
  • Step 2: Click the Homepage's 'Display Question Paper and Answer Key Challenge' button.
  • Step 3: Select the option for logging in, and enter the application number and date of birth/password.
  • Step 4: Click the 'Sign In' button after entering the credentials.
  • Step 5: Follow the instructions, and select the 'Answers' to challenge and submit all related documents.
  • Step 6: Pay the required objection fee.
  • Step 7: Hit on the 'Submit' button.

NCHMCT JEE Results 2025

The exam authority will publish a composite merit list that includes the rated candidates from the NCHMCT JEE results 2025. The candidates' ranking/merit will be determined based on their NTA score. If two or more candidates have the same score, the tie-breaking criteria outlined below will be applied.

  • Candidates with higher scores in the English component of the NCHMCT JEE 2025 will be ranked higher.
  • If two candidates achieve the same marks in NCHM-JEE 2025 and the English component, the individual who scores higher in the Service Aptitude Component of NCHM-JEE would be ranked higher.
  • If the tie remains, the candidate with the older age will be placed higher.

Steps to Check NCHMCT JEE 2025 Results

Follow the steps mentioned below to check the result of the NCHMCT JEE 2025.

  • Step 1: Visit the official website of NCHMCT JEE.
  • Step 2: Click the 'NCHMCT JEE 2025 - NTA Score' option.
  • Step 3: Click the 'View NCHMCT JEE 2025 - NTA Score' link next.
  • Step 4: Enter the login credentials like the application number, roll number, date of birth, and security pin.
  • Step 5: Click 'Sign in' to check out NCHMCT JEE result 2025.

NCHMCT JEE 2025 Expected Cut Off

The cut off will differ from category to category, and all candidates must have fair knowledge before the counselling sessions. Below is the expected NCHMCT JEE 2025 cut off based on which the results will be declared, and the candidates will be shortlisted for the counselling process.

Expected NCHMCT JEE Cut Off 2025
Category Expected CHMCT JEE Cut Off 2025
SC 115 - 110
ST 110 - 100
Open 190 - 170
Open - PWD 165 - 150
OBC 165 - 150
OBC - NCL 155 - 150
EWS 150 - 145
EWS - PWD 150 - 140

NCHMCT JEE 2025 Tie-Breaking Criteria

In case of a tie in the NCHMCT JEE 2025 scores of the candidates, the following criteria will be followed.

  • If an NCHMCT JEE candidate has scored higher marks in the English section, they will be ranked higher.
  • In case of a further tie, the marks in the Service Aptitude section will be considered. High-scoring candidates in the section will have a higher rank.
  • If there is still a tie after that, the older candidate will be ranked higher.

Colleges Accepting NCHMCT JEE 2025 Score

The ultimate benefit for students taking this exam is that they can get admission into the B.Sc Hospitality & Hotel Administration courses offered in various colleges accepting NCHMCT JEE scores. The list of the relevant colleges is provided here below for reference.

NCHMCT JEE Counselling 2025

The NCHMCT JEE Counselling Schedule will be announced by the NTA. The NCHMCT JEE counselling 2025 registration will take place at nchmcounselling.nic.in. Seats are allocated to hopefuls based on their NCHMCT JEE rank, category, and preferred institute.

The online NCHMT JEE 2025 counselling process will involve registration, choice filling, option locking, seat allocation, payment, and document uploading to confirm the seat. To take admission in any of the following institutes given below, candidates will have to register for NCHM JEE 2025 counselling.

  • Rounds: There are three rounds of counselling based on merit and an additional round before the admission process is closed.
  • Admission Fee: There is no fee for the registration of NCHMCT JEE 2025 counselling for the first round. However, the candidate must deposit a Seat Acceptance Fee of INR 20,000, including part of the first semester fee.
  • Transfer/ Migration: The National Council does not allow inter-institute transfer or migration on any ground during the entire duration since the institute's allotment is done on merit-cum-choice only.

Also Read: Advantages of Solving NCHMCT JEE Previous Year Papers

NCHMCT JEE Contact Details 2025

Candidates can contact the conducting body through the following means for any query.

Address:
National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology,
A-34, Sector-62, Noida -201309

Phone Number: 011 4075 9000 or 011 6922 7700

Email ID: nchm@nta.ac.in

Official Website : nchmjee.nta.nic.in

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