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NTA NCHM JEE Answer Key 2026 Out — Hotel Management Entrance, Final Key + Result Awaited at exams.nta.ac.in — Highlights
| Recruiting Body | National Testing Agency |
|---|---|
| Application Mode | Online |
| Eligibility |
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| Important Dates | Released 07 May 2026 |
| Official Website | exams.nta.ac.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NCHM JEE 2026 Notification | February 2026 NTA Information Bulletin |
| NCHM JEE 2026 CBT | |
| Provisional Answer Key + Response Sheet | |
| Objection Window Closed | 9 May 2026 at 11:50 PM |
| Final Answer Key Release | Mid-late May 2026 |
| NCHM JEE Result | Late May 2026 (with merit list) |
| Counselling Registration | Immediately after result, on nchmjee.nta.nic.in |
| B.Sc Hospitality Admission | Academic session July-August 2026 at allotted IHM / affiliated institute |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Answer key + Response sheet download | ₹0 | Free at exams.nta.ac.in/NCHM/. |
| Per-question challenge fee | ₹200 | ₹200 per disputed question — non-refundable per the NTA NCHM JEE notice. Window closed 9 May 2026. |
Eligibility & Age Limit
Educational Qualification:
- NCHM JEE eligibility: 10+2 pass with English as a compulsory subject from a recognised board. Candidates appearing in 2026 Class 12 can also apply provisionally.
- Admission to B.Sc Hospitality programmes: Final selection based on NCHM JEE marks + 10+2 marks (per the institute's admission policy). Programme available at 21 Central + State IHMs, 25 affiliated private IHMs and IIQM Bangalore.
Nationality: Indian citizens. Limited foreign-national / OCI quota seats at select institutes per the official notification.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official portal of NTA (linked in Important Links below).
- Register with a valid email and mobile number to generate login credentials.
- Fill the application form with personal, educational, and contact details exactly as on official documents.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee through the prescribed payment mode (see Application Fee table above).
- Review all entries carefully, then submit the form.
- Download and print a copy of the submitted application for your records.
Match against your response sheet. Provisional keys allow objections — final keys are used for scoring.
Important Links
- NCHM JEE 2026 Provisional Answer Key + Response Sheet
- NTA NCHM JEE Candidate Login
- NCHM JEE Official Portal
- NCHM JEE 2026 Information Bulletin (NTA)
- NCHM JEE Syllabus + Section Weightage
- NCHM JEE Previous Year Papers
- NCHM JEE Final Answer Key + Result + Counselling Tracker
- NTA NSSNET 2026 (sister NTA school-entrance result)
Frequently Asked Questions
NCHM JEE Answer Key 2026 kab release hui?
NTA released the NCHM JEE 2026 provisional answer key on 7 May 2026 at exams.nta.ac.in/NCHM/ for the 25 April 2026 Computer-Based Test.
NCHM JEE Answer Key kaise download kare?
Visit exams.nta.ac.in/NCHM/ → click "NCHM JEE 2026 Answer Key + Response Sheet" → login with Application Number + Date of Birth → download the answer key, question paper and your response sheet.
Objection window kab tak open tha aur fee kitni thi?
The objection window closed on 9 May 2026 at 11:50 PM. Per-question challenge fee was ₹200, non-refundable, per the NTA NCHM JEE notice — different from most other NTA exams where the fee is refundable on accepted challenges.
NCHM JEE ka exam pattern aur marking kya hai?
Computer-Based Test of 200 questions / 3 hours. Four objective sections (30 questions each, +1 / -0.25) covering Numerical Ability, Reasoning, English and General Knowledge, plus Aptitude for Service Sector (50 questions, +4 / -1). The Service Aptitude section is the deciding part for all-India ranking.
NCHM JEE clear karne ke baad admission kahan milta hai?
NCHM JEE qualifies you for admission to the 3-year B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration programme at 21 Central + State Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs), 25 affiliated private IHMs, and the Indian Institute of Quantity Management, Bangalore. Top choices include IHM Pusa Delhi, IHM Bangalore and IHM Mumbai.
NCHM JEE 2026 ka final answer key aur result kab aayega?
The final answer key and All India Rank list are expected in mid-to-late May 2026. Counselling registration begins immediately after on nchmjee.nta.nic.in.
NCHM JEE ke baad counselling kaise hoti hai?
Centralised online counselling on nchmjee.nta.nic.in. Candidates rank-fill IHM preferences. Multiple rounds of seat allocation based on CRL rank + preference + reservation matrix. Selected candidates report to the allotted IHM in July-August 2026.
NCHM JEE me age limit hai kya?
No age limit for NCHM JEE. Anyone with a 10+2 pass (English compulsory) can apply, regardless of age. Class 12 appearing candidates can also apply provisionally.
NTA NCHM JEE Answer Key 2026 Out — Hotel Management Entrance, Final Key + Result Awaited at exams.nta.ac.in — Analysis & Trends
What NCHM JEE is
NCHMCT JEE is the national Joint Entrance Exam for the 3-year B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration programme. Conducted by NTA on behalf of the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (under the Ministry of Tourism). Successful candidates get admission to 21 Central + State Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs), 25 affiliated private institutes, and the Indian Institute of Quantity Management, Bangalore.
Exam pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks per Q | Total marks | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numerical Ability | 30 | +1 | 30 | -0.25 |
| Reasoning & Logical Deduction | 30 | +1 | 30 | -0.25 |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 30 | +1 | 30 | -0.25 |
| English Language | 30 | +1 | 30 | -0.25 |
| Aptitude for Service Sector | 50 | +4 | 200 (weighted) | -1 |
| Total | 200 | — | ~200 marks (weighted) | — |
The Aptitude for Service Sector section carries the highest weight — each correct answer is worth 4 marks. This drives the all-India ranking more than any other section.
How to download your response sheet
- Open exams.nta.ac.in/NCHM/.
- Click "NCHM JEE 2026 Answer Key + Response Sheet".
- Login with your Application Number + Date of Birth.
- Download the provisional answer key, question paper and your response sheet PDFs.
- Estimate your score using the weighted marking — Service Aptitude is the deciding section.
Expected cut-off for IHM Pusa / Delhi (top choices)
Based on past NCHM JEE cycles, the IHM Pusa Delhi typically closes around All India Rank (CRL) 50-100 for general category. IHM Bangalore and IHM Mumbai close around CRL 100-200. IHM Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad close around CRL 200-400. State IHMs and private affiliated institutes have higher cut-off ranks. Counselling round-2 typically opens up additional movement.
What happens next
- Final answer key: Mid-late May 2026 on nchmjee.nta.nic.in.
- Result + All India Rank: Published with the final key. Candidates download their rank card.
- Counselling registration: Centralised online process. Candidates rank-fill IHM preferences nationwide.
- Seat allocation: Multiple rounds based on CRL rank + preference order + reservation matrix.
- Admission: Report to the allotted IHM in July-August 2026 with originals.
For other NTA-conducted entrance cycles, see our JEE Main 2026 page (different programme — engineering UG) and the NSSNET Result 2026 page (NTA Class VI / VII school entrance).