Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
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
Candidates need 10+2 or equivalent with English as a subject.
Class 12 students appearing in the board exam can apply provisionally.
There is no age limit for NCHM JEE.
A physical fitness certificate is required at admission.
NCHM JEE Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility rules below are from the NCHM JEE 2026 Information Bulletin. NCHM JEE 2027 rules will be confirmed in the new bulletin.
NCHM JEE Eligibility: Overview
Criterion | Requirement (NCHM JEE 2026) |
|---|---|
Qualifying exam | Passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board |
English | English must have been passed as a subject of study (core, elective or functional) |
Appearing candidates | Eligible provisionally; proof of passing needed at counselling/admission, latest by 30 September 2026 |
Open schooling | NIOS or State Open School with at least five subjects, including English |
Age limit | No age restriction |
Physical fitness | Certificate from a registered medical practitioner, in the prescribed format, at admission |
Equivalent Qualifications
The 2026 bulletin accepted qualifications such as GCE A-level, Cambridge Higher School Certificate, boards recognised by COBSE or AIU, and NCVT/SCVT Higher Secondary Vocational certificates, subject to the conditions stated in the bulletin.
Is There Any Stream Requirement?
No particular stream is required. Students from science, commerce or arts can apply, as long as English was a subject in 10+2.
Eligibility for Candidates with Disabilities
PwD candidates are eligible, but the bulletin requires that they can carry out the programme's practical work, such as cutting and chopping, cooking, bakery, food and beverage service, housekeeping, and computer and room reservation tasks. Scribe or compensatory time of not less than 20 minutes per hour was available as per rules.
Important Points
Check that your 10+2 mark sheet shows English as a passed subject.
Keep your fitness certificate ready in the prescribed format for admission.
Eligibility is verified by NCHMCT and institutes at the admission stage.
Pro Tip: Since there is no age limit, gap-year students and those who have already started another course can also take NCHM JEE.
Source: NCHM JEE 2026 Information Bulletin (NTA) and NTA public notices.
Official Websites
For the latest NCHM JEE information, refer only to official sources:
NCHM JEE (NTA): exams.nta.nic.in/nchm-jee
National Testing Agency: www.nta.ac.in
NCHMCT (admissions and counselling): www.nchm.gov.in
NCHM JEE 2026 Information Bulletin: Download PDF
NTA helpline: 011-40759000 · nchm@nta.ac.in
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