The National Testing Agency (NTA) has finally released the official notification for National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination 2025. This examination is actually a gateway to admission for the B.Sc. Hospitality & Hotel Administration course, which comes under Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs) affiliated to the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHM&CT) for the academic session 2025-26.
Key Dates and Schedule
The examination details and schedule are as follows:
| Event | Date/Time |
| Online Application Submission Start | December 16, 2024 |
| Online Application Submission End | February 15, 2025 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Fee Transaction Deadline | February 15, 2025 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | February 17-20, 2025 |
| Date of Examination | April 27, 2025 (Sunday) |
| Examination Timing | 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
The examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
Eligibility and Application Process
- All aspirants thinking of building a career in hospitality and hotel administration are required to check the eligibility criteria of details that appear in Information Bulletin. Details of such are available on NTA official website.
- All applicants who are applying have to follow up their online application. Online applications for the fee payment will be accepted, either by debit/credit card or through internet banking.
- Fee Details:
| Category | Fee (INR) |
| General/OBC | 1000 |
| General EWS | 700 |
| SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender | 450 |
Examination Details & Pattern
The Information Bulletin gives complete information about the examination scheme, duration, medium of language, fee structure, intake capacity, reservation policies, exam cities, and the admission process.
| Section | No. of Questions |
| English Language | 60 |
| Aptitude for Service Sector | 50 |
| Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude | 30 |
| Reasoning and Logical Deduction | 30 |
Total Marks: 800 (4 marks per correct answer).
Negative Marking: 1 mark deducted for each incorrect answer.
Contact and Support
For any issues or queries related to the NCHM JEE 2025 application, candidates can contact:
- Helpline Number: 011-40759000 / 011-69227700
- Email: nchm@nta.ac.in
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