The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced the NCHMCT JEE 2025 results on May 18, 2025 via its official website. Candidates can log in with their application number and date of birth to view, download, or print their NCHMCT Score Card 2025.
The NTA conducted the NCHMCT JEE on April 27, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM as a computer-based test (CBT). The exam took place at 118 centres across 90 cities and was attended by 11,068 registered candidates.
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The NCHMCT JEE is a national-level hospitality entrance test held annually by the NTA for admission to three-year B.Sc. Hospitality programs at 21 central IHMs, 25 state IHMs, 1 PSU institute, and 27 private IHMs. Each year over 32,000 aspirants compete for more than 11,000 seats offered through the NCHMCT JEE.
Read on for live updates, expected cutoffs for 2025, and a detailed overview of the syllabus and exam pattern.
Contents
December 16 to February 15, 2025
February 28, 2025
March 15, 2025
February 17 to February 20, 2025
March 17 to March 20, 2025
The NCHMCT JEE 2025 registration process was entirely online. Registration closed on March 15, 2025, after which a correction window was provided. The step-by-step registration process was as follows:
Application fees are provided below
Note: The NCHMCT JEE registration fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. Payments could be made via Net Banking, UPI, or debit/credit card.
The NCHMCT JEE is conducted as a computer-based test (CBT). The full exam pattern is detailed below.
The eligibility criteria for NCHMCT JEE 2025 are as follows:
Key topics covered across the five sections of NCHMCT JEE are listed below. Refer to the complete NCHMCT JEE 2025 syllabus for full details.
Last-minute preparation tips for NCHMCT JEE 2025 are provided below:
Recommended books for NCHMCT JEE 2025 preparation are listed below along with approximate prices.
The NCHMCT JEE 2025 cutoffs will be published once results are released. Meanwhile, you can consult previous years' cutoffs to track trends and plan your preparation.
The 2024 exam (held on May 11, 2024) was generally rated easy to moderate. Below is a section-wise analysis provided for reference:
Q: What is the purpose of the NCHMCT JEE?
A: NCHMCT JEE, administered by the NTA, is the entrance examination for undergraduate hotel management courses at various IHMs, including institutions like IHM Pusa, IHM Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition, and IHM Hyderabad.
Q: Is NCHMCT JEE difficult?
A: In recent years, the NCHMCT JEE paper has typically been described as easy to moderate in difficulty.
Q: How many seats are available through NCHMCT JEE?
A: Approximately 12,000 seats are available across government and private IHMs. Admission requires qualifying NCHMCT JEE 2025 and participating in the counselling process to select your preferred college and course.
Q: What does NCHMCT JEE stand for?
A: NCHMCT JEE stands for National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Examination.
Q: What are the helpline numbers for NCHMCT JEE 2025?
A: The helpdesk can be reached at 08026599990 and the customer care number is 1800112211. Support is available between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM; you may also consult the official website for more details.
| Check NCHMCT JEE Results 2025 (Direct Link) |
| Contents |
| Exam Particulars | Dates |
|---|---|
| NCHMCT JEE 2025 Registration Process | Dec 16 to
March 15, 2025 |
| NCHMCT JEE 2025 Correction Window |
March 17 to March 20, 2025 |
| NCHMCT JEE 2025 City Intimation Slip Release | April 19, 2025 |
| NCHMCT JEE 2025 Admit Card | April 22, 2025 |
| NCHMCT JEE 2025 Exam Date | April 27, 2025 |
| NCHMCT JEE Result Date | May 18, 2025 |
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | INR 1,000 |
| General EWS | INR 700 |
| SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender | INR 450 |
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | 10+2 with English as a compulsory subject (or equivalent) |
Upper Age Limit | General, EWS and OBC candidates should be 25 years or younger as on July 1, 2025 |
| SC, ST and PwD candidates should be 28 years or younger as on July 1, 2025 |
| Subject Name | Books with Authors | Price |
|---|---|---|
General Knowledge and Current Affairs | Lucent’s General Knowledge — Dr. Binay Karna | INR 171 |
| Pratiyogita Darpan — Upkar Prakashan | INR 94 | |
| Arihant General Knowledge 2025 — Manohar Pandey | INR 143 | |
| General Knowledge for Competitive Exams — Disha Experts | INR 223 | |
Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude | Maths 30 Days Wonder — KJS Khurana & Rajeev Markanday | INR 262 |
| Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations — R.S. Aggarwal | INR 450 | |
Reasoning and Logical Deduction | Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation (Topic-wise Solved Papers) — Disha Experts | INR 277 |
| A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning — R.S. Aggarwal | INR 538 | |
English Language | High School Wren & Martin: English Grammar & Composition — P.C. Wren | INR 499 |
| Objective English for General Competitive Examinations — Thorpe | INR 470 | |
Aptitude for the Service Sector | Hotel Management: NCHMCT-JEE Guide (Popular Master Guide) — RPH Editorial Board | INR 384 |
| Year | Cut-Off |
|---|---|
| 2024 | NCHMCT JEE 2024 cutoff details |
| 2023 | NCHMCT JEE 2023 cutoff PDF |
| 2022 | NCHMCT JEE 2022 cutoff PDF |
| 2021 | NCHMCT JEE 2021 cutoff PDF |
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude Difficulty | Easy to moderate |
| Reasoning and Logical Deduction Difficulty | Moderate |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs Difficulty | Moderate |
| English Language Difficulty | Moderate |
| Aptitude for Service Sector Difficulty | Easy to moderate |
| Overall Difficulty | Easy to moderate |
| Expected Number of Good Attempts | Estimated 140–150 |
