Hospitality & Services
Official Guide & Assessment Pattern for NCHMCT JEE (National Hotel Management Entrance)
Exam Significance & Admission Purpose
The national entrance examination for admission into the 3-Year B.Sc. in Hospitality & Hotel Administration (HHA) offered jointly by NCHMCT and IGNOU across 75+ premier Central, State, and Private Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs).
Detailed Eligibility Criteria
Class 12 pass from any stream with English as a compulsory core/elective subject (No upper age limit)
Exam Pattern & Test Structure
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude | 30 Questions | 120 Marks (4 Marks each) | Integrated 180 Mins |
| Reasoning & Logical Deduction | 30 Questions | 120 Marks (4 Marks each) | Integrated 120 Mins |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 30 Questions | 120 Marks (4 Marks each) | Integrated 120 Mins |
| English Language | 60 Questions (High Weightage) | 240 Marks (4 Marks each) | Integrated 120 Mins |
| Service Sector Aptitude | 50 Questions (Scenario Decision Testing) | 200 Marks (Graded marks +4 to +1) | Integrated 120 Mins |
Marking Scheme:+4 for Correct, -1 for Incorrect in first 4 sections. Service sector has graded marking (+4, +3, +2, +1). Total 200 Questions (800 Marks).
Recommended Preparation Timeline & Strategy
Focus heavily on English vocabulary, grammar, and reading comprehension (carries 30% of total score).
Study hotel chains, tourism geography, culinary terminologies, and famous chefs for Service Aptitude.
Practice scenario-based ethical decision making in hospitality client interactions.
Cutoff Trends & Score Analysis
To get IHM Pusa Delhi (Open Category), a candidate requires an All India Rank (AIR) under 250 (~680+ out of 800 marks).
Premier Colleges & Universities Accepting Scores
IHM Pusa (New Delhi - #1 Ranked IHM)
IHM Mumbai (Dadar)
IHM Bangalore
IHM Hyderabad
IHM Chennai
IHM Kolkata
IHM Aurangabad (Taj Group)