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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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Counselling and Admission Process

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Counselling Schedule

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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

  • NTA conducts the exam; NCHMCT conducts counselling and admissions.

  • NCHMCT announces the counselling schedule on its own website.

  • In 2026, NCHMCT also ran Online Entrance Test (OET) rounds to fill residual seats, starting 3 July 2026.

NCHM JEE Counselling Schedule

After the result, NTA shares NCHM JEE scores with NCHMCT, which conducts counselling for admission to the B.Sc. HHA programme. The counselling schedule is published by NCHMCT, not NTA. NCHM JEE 2027 counselling dates have not been announced.

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NCHM JEE 2026 Counselling: What Happened

Stage

2026

Result shared with NCHMCT

After 22 May 2026

NCHM JEE counselling

Conducted by NCHMCT (schedule on nchm.gov.in)

Online Entrance Test (OET) Round 1 for residual seats

3 July 2026, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon (registration till 1 July 2026)

OET Round 2 (if seats remained)

10 July 2026

Seat vacancy position published

As on 17 August 2026, after OET Round 4 allotment

What Is the NCHMCT Online Entrance Test (OET)?

In 2026, NCHMCT announced an Online Entrance Test to fill seats that stayed vacant after the NCHM JEE counselling process. Registration was through the NCHMCT portal, and further rounds were held only if seats remained.

Where to Check Counselling Updates

Next: Counselling Registration and Choice Filling.

Pro Tip: Check the NCHMCT website daily once results are out. Counselling deadlines are strict, and missing a round can cost you a seat.

Sources: NTA result notice (22 May 2026); NCHMCT OET notice (25 June 2026) and seat vacancy notice on nchm.gov.in.

Official Websites

For the latest NCHM JEE information, refer only to official sources:

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Counselling Registration and Choice Filling

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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

  • Counselling is online and run by NCHMCT.

  • Seats are allotted by All India Rank, category and choices.

  • Central IHMs reserve seats for SC (15%), ST (7.5%), OBC-NCL (27%) and Gen-EWS (10%), plus 5% for PwD.

NCHM JEE Counselling Registration and Choice Filling

NCHMCT conducts online counselling using NCHM JEE ranks. Candidates register on the NCHMCT counselling portal, fill their institute choices and take part in seat allotment rounds as per the official schedule.

Typical Counselling Steps

  1. Register on the NCHMCT counselling portal with your NCHM JEE details.

  2. Pay the counselling fee, if prescribed.

  3. Fill and lock choices of institutes in order of preference.

  4. Seat allotment based on rank, category and choices.

  5. Document verification and fee payment as instructed.

  6. Report to the allotted institute.

Exact steps, fees and dates are set by NCHMCT each year. Follow its official counselling notice.

Reservation in central IHMs: SC 15, ST 7.5, OBC-NCL 27, EWS 10 and PwD 5 percent

Reservation in Central IHMs (2026 Bulletin)

Category

Reservation

SC

15%

ST

7.5%

OBC-NCL (Central List)

27%

Gen-EWS

10%

PwD (40% or more disability)

5% within each category

Each Central Institute also has one supernumerary seat for Kashmiri Migrants/Kashmiri Pandits. State IHMs follow their own state's reservation policy.

Choice Filling Tips

  • List institutes in your true order of preference.

  • Include a mix of central, state and private options to improve your chances.

  • Check fees and hostel facilities before locking choices.

Pro Tip: Use previous years' allotment data published by NCHMCT to judge where your rank is likely to fit, then build a balanced choice list.

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

Official Websites

For the latest NCHM JEE information, refer only to official sources:

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Seat Allotment and Reporting

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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

  • Seats are allotted in rounds by NCHMCT.

  • Candidates must accept the seat, pay fees and report on time.

  • A physical fitness certificate and original documents are checked at admission.

NCHM JEE Seat Allotment and Reporting

After choice filling, NCHMCT allots seats based on All India Rank, category and the order of choices. Candidates must complete the next steps within the given deadlines to confirm admission.

After a Seat Is Allotted

  1. Check the allotment result on the NCHMCT portal.

  2. Accept the seat and pay the required fee within the deadline.

  3. Report to the allotted institute with original documents.

  4. Complete document verification and admission formalities.

Documents Commonly Required

Document

Why it is needed

NCHM JEE scorecard and admit card

Proof of rank and identity

Class 10 and 12 mark sheets/certificates

Age and eligibility, including English as a subject

Physical fitness certificate

Required at admission, in the prescribed format

Category / EWS / PwD certificates

To claim reservation, where applicable

Photo ID and photographs

Identity and records

Appearing candidates had to submit proof of passing 10+2 by 30 September 2026, as per the 2026 bulletin.

Vacant Seats

In 2026, NCHMCT filled seats that remained vacant after counselling through Online Entrance Test (OET) rounds, and published seat vacancy positions on its website.

Pro Tip: Get your physical fitness certificate made in the prescribed format before counselling starts, so it does not delay your admission.

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

Official Websites

For the latest NCHM JEE information, refer only to official sources:

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