National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Examination or (NCHMCT JEE) (also known as NHCM JEE) is a national-level entrance exam conducted to grant admission to aspirants in hospitality and hotel administration programmes. The National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT) was an autonomous body under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, conducted the NCHMCT JEE exam till the year 2018. From 2019, it came under National Testing Agency (NTA).
OVERVIEW
| Exam Name | National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency |
| Frequency of Conduct | Once a year |
| Exam Level | National Level Exam |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Fee (General) | Rs. 1000 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Mode of Counselling | Online / Offline |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
ELIGIBILITY
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board of education.
- Candidates awaiting their 10+2 result may also appear for the NCHMCT exam.
- The upper age limit for UR and OBC category is 25 years and for SC and ST category is 28 years.
EXAM PATTERN
- NCHMCT JEE is a computer based test (online test).
- NCHMCT paper consists of 200 objectives with a total of 200 marks.
- Question paper is divided into 5 parts namely Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude, Reasoning and Logical Deduction, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, English Language and Aptitude for Service Sector.
- The duration of paper is 3 hours.
- Each correct answer rewards 4 marks whereas 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
- The medium of paper is both English and Hindi.
| SECTIONS | NO. OF QUESTIONS | MARKS |
| Numerical Ability and Scientific Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
| Reasoning and Logical Deduction | 30 | 30 |
| General Language and Current Affairs | 30 | 30 |
| English Language | 60 | 60 |
| Aptitude for Service Sector | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
NCHMCT is an important exam conducted every year and many students appear for this exam. Students are granted admission to HM courses where they are imparted knowledge about each and every aspect of hotel industry. Hotel industry has a great scope as the individuals get the opportunity to work not only domestically but internationally also.
