The NCHMCT JEE (National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Examination) is a national-level entrance exam conducted in India for admission to B.Sc. (Hospitality & Hotel Administration) programs offered by institutions affiliated with NCHMCT.
The exam is managed by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of NCHMCT.
Eligibility:
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed or are appearing in the 10+2 or equivalent examination with English as one of the subjects.
Age Limit:
For General and OBC categories, the upper age limit is 25 years.
For SC/ST and physically disabled candidates, the upper age limit is 28 years.
Nationality: Indian nationals can apply.
Exam Pattern:
Mode of Examination: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Duration: 3 hours
Total Questions: 200
Subjects:
Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude (30 questions)
Reasoning and Logical Deduction (30 questions)
General Knowledge and Current Affairs (30 questions)
English Language (60 questions)
Aptitude for Service Sector (50 questions)
Marking Scheme:
4 marks for each correct answer.
1 mark deducted for each incorrect answer.
Application Process:
Candidates must apply online through the official NTA website.
The application typically opens in January, and the exam is usually held in April or May.
Syllabus:
Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude: Basic arithmetic, data interpretation, algebra, and geometry.
Reasoning & Logical Deduction: Puzzles, coding-decoding, direction tests, series, etc.
General Knowledge & Current Affairs: Questions from recent events, history, geography, sports, and culture.
English Language: Reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, sentence correction.
Aptitude for Service Sector: Questions to assess the candidate’s suitability for the hospitality industry.
Institutions Accepting NCHMCT JEE:
Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs), including the prestigious Central and State IHMs, and other private hotel management schools.
