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NCHM JEE

National Testing Agency (NTA), for NCHMCT

NCHM JEE (National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination) is conducted by the National Testing Agency for NCHMCT, Ministry of Tourism, for admission to the 3-year B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration at Central, State and private Institutes of Hotel Management. NCHM JEE 2026 was held on 25 April 2026; NCHM JEE 2027 dates have not been announced yet.

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Last updated: 16 Oct 2026

Counselling and Admission Process

Counselling Registration and Choice Filling

Updated 16 October 2026Published 16 October 2026
NCHM JEE Choice FillingNCHM JEE Reservation

NCHM JEE 2027 status (checked 16 October 2026): NTA has not yet released the NCHM JEE 2027 information bulletin. Wherever this page refers to NCHM JEE 2026, the details are from the previous cycle and are given for reference only. They may change for 2027.

Key Takeaways

  • Counselling is online and run by NCHMCT.

  • Seats are allotted by All India Rank, category and choices.

  • Central IHMs reserve seats for SC (15%), ST (7.5%), OBC-NCL (27%) and Gen-EWS (10%), plus 5% for PwD.

NCHM JEE Counselling Registration and Choice Filling

NCHMCT conducts online counselling using NCHM JEE ranks. Candidates register on the NCHMCT counselling portal, fill their institute choices and take part in seat allotment rounds as per the official schedule.

Typical Counselling Steps

  1. Register on the NCHMCT counselling portal with your NCHM JEE details.

  2. Pay the counselling fee, if prescribed.

  3. Fill and lock choices of institutes in order of preference.

  4. Seat allotment based on rank, category and choices.

  5. Document verification and fee payment as instructed.

  6. Report to the allotted institute.

Exact steps, fees and dates are set by NCHMCT each year. Follow its official counselling notice.

Reservation in central IHMs: SC 15, ST 7.5, OBC-NCL 27, EWS 10 and PwD 5 percent

Reservation in Central IHMs (2026 Bulletin)

Category

Reservation

SC

15%

ST

7.5%

OBC-NCL (Central List)

27%

Gen-EWS

10%

PwD (40% or more disability)

5% within each category

Each Central Institute also has one supernumerary seat for Kashmiri Migrants/Kashmiri Pandits. State IHMs follow their own state's reservation policy.

Choice Filling Tips

  • List institutes in your true order of preference.

  • Include a mix of central, state and private options to improve your chances.

  • Check fees and hostel facilities before locking choices.

Pro Tip: Use previous years' allotment data published by NCHMCT to judge where your rank is likely to fit, then build a balanced choice list.

Source: NCHM JEE 2026 Information Bulletin (NTA) and NTA public notices.

Official Websites

For the latest NCHM JEE information, refer only to official sources:

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