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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

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Participating Institutes

Updated 16 October 2026Published 16 October 2026
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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

  • NCHM JEE scores are used for admission to institutes affiliated to NCHMCT.

  • The 2026 bulletin lists 21 Central IHMs, 33 State IHMs, 1 PSU, 2 PPP and 25 private institutes.

  • Central IHMs follow central reservation; State IHMs follow state policy.

NCHM JEE Participating Institutes

NCHM JEE is used for admission to the B.Sc. HHA programme at institutes affiliated to NCHMCT. The 2026 Information Bulletin describes the network as follows:

Institutes under NCHMCT: 21 central, 33 state, 25 private, 1 PSU and 2 PPP institutes

Type of institute

Number (2026 bulletin)

Reservation policy

Central Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs)

21

Central Government norms

State Government IHMs

33

Respective state policy

Public Sector Undertaking institute

1

As notified

PPP-run State IHMs

2

As notified

Private institutes

25

As notified

The full list of institutes for each year, with intake, is given in the annexure of the official bulletin. Always check the latest NCHM JEE bulletin and NCHMCT counselling notices before making choices.

Central IHMs vs State and Private Institutes

  • Central IHMs: Run under the Ministry of Tourism; reservation follows central norms.

  • State IHMs: Set up by state governments; reservation follows the state's policy.

  • Private institutes: Affiliated to NCHMCT for the B.Sc. HHA programme.

How to Shortlist Institutes

  • Compare location, fees, hostel availability and campus placements.

  • Look at past counselling rounds published by NCHMCT.

  • Consider the city's hospitality industry for internships.

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Pro Tip: Visit or research campuses before choice filling. Kitchens, training restaurants and industry tie-ups matter a lot in a practical course like hotel management.

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

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