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NCHM JEE (hotel management)

NCHM JEE is the entrance for the B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration (HHA) at the Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs) affiliated to the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT). It is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. Admission is on the All India Rank in NCHM JEE, followed by a centralised web-based online counselling in which seat and institute are allotted on a merit-cum-choice basis.

At a glance
Conducted by National Testing Agency
Programme B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration (HHA) at NCHMCT-affiliated IHMs
Mode Computer Based Test (CBT)
Stages Computer-based test → centralised web-based online counselling (merit-cum-choice)
Marks 200 (five sections)
Duration 3 hours (11:00 AM to 2:00 PM)
Age limit No age bar
Eligibility Pass in the 10+2 (Senior Secondary) system or its equivalent from a recognised board with English as one of the subjects; those appearing in the qualifying exam may apply provisionally
2025 exam date 27 April 2025 (Sunday)

The dates above are from the NCHM JEE 2025 cycle (admission to academic year 2025-26). Dates for each new cycle are announced by NTA in a fresh public notice and Information Bulletin.

Official sources

(Note: The conducting body does not publish previous-year question papers for NCHM JEE on its official website.)

Exam pattern

A single Computer Based Test (CBT) of 200 marks, with five sections:

Section Marks
Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude 30
Reasoning and Logical Deduction 30
General Knowledge and Current Affairs 30
English Language 60
Aptitude for Service Sector 50
Total 200

The NCHM JEE 2025 notice schedules the test for 27 April 2025, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The brochure states the section-wise marks above but does not give the number of questions or the marking scheme; check the Information Bulletin for those.

Syllabus

The NCHM JEE syllabus covers five sections:

  1. Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude: Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data interpretation.
  2. Reasoning and Logical Deduction: Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, coding-decoding, series, and puzzles.
  3. General Knowledge and Current Affairs: National and international events, sports, awards, and static GK.
  4. English Language: Reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, and sentence correction.
  5. Aptitude for Service Sector: Situational judgment, hospitality awareness, and interpersonal skills.

Detailed topics are provided in the NCHM JEE Information Bulletin available on the official NTA/NCHMCT websites.

How to prepare (free, in order)

  1. Work through the shared aptitude modules below, which cover the numerical ability, reasoning, English and general knowledge sections.
  2. Practise the English Language section most, since it carries the highest weight (60 of 200 marks).
  3. For the Aptitude for Service Sector section, read about the hospitality and tourism sector and current affairs.

Free resources