Exam Pattern and Syllabus
Exam Pattern
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
120 multiple-choice questions in 120 minutes (2026).
+4 for each correct answer, −1 for each wrong answer.
English Language has 45 questions — the largest section.
Paper available in English and Hindi.
NCHM JEE Exam Pattern
NCHM JEE is a computer-based test made up of objective multiple-choice questions. The pattern below is from NCHM JEE 2026; NTA will confirm the 2027 pattern in its bulletin.
Section-wise Pattern (2026)
Section | Questions | Maximum marks |
|---|---|---|
Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude | 15 | 60 |
Reasoning and Logical Deduction | 15 | 60 |
General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 15 | 60 |
English Language | 45 | 180 |
Aptitude for Service Sector | 30 | 120 |
Total | 120 | 480 |
Maximum marks are calculated at 4 marks per question.
Key Features
Feature | NCHM JEE 2026 |
|---|---|
Mode | Computer-based test (CBT) |
Duration | 120 minutes (11:00 am – 1:00 pm) |
Marking | +4 correct; −1 incorrect; 0 unanswered |
Medium | English and Hindi (English version final in case of ambiguity) |
Dropped question | Full marks to all candidates |
How Much Time per Question?
With 120 questions in 120 minutes, you have about one minute per question. Because of negative marking, careful elimination matters more than attempting everything.
Next: NCHM JEE Syllabus.
Pro Tip: Start with English and Aptitude for Service Sector. Together they make up 75 of the 120 questions, and English is also the first tie-breaker.
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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