NCHM JEE 2026 Registration Extended: New Deadline & How to Apply
NTA has extended the NCHM JEE 2026 application deadline to March 25, 2026. The move aims to increase participation after adding new exam cities. The exam remains scheduled for April 25. Candidates can register at exams.nta.nic.in/nchm-jee. Fees: ₹1000 (Gen/OBC) | ₹700 (EWS) | ₹450 (SC/ST).
Varnika Srivastava16 Jan, 2026
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially extended the registration deadline for the National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination (NCHM JEE) 2026. This decision comes after a series of requests from candidates seeking more time to complete their applications and following the addition of new examination cities.
NCHM JEE 2026: Important Revised Dates
Candidates must take note of the new schedule to avoid missing the application window.
| NCHM JEE 2026: Important Revised Dates | ||
| Event | Original Date | Revised Date |
| Application Deadline | Januar y 25, 2026 |
March 25, 2026 (Up to 5:00 PM) |
| Fee Payment Deadline | January 25, 2026 | March 26, 2026 (Up to 11:50 PM) |
| Exam Date | April 25, 2026 | April 25, 2026 (No Change) |
| Official Website | exams.nta.nic.in/nchm-jee | exams.nta.nic.in/nchm-jee |
Why did NTA extend the NCHM JEE 2026 deadline?
The NTA extended the deadline to ensure wider participation from across the country. Key reasons include:
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Addition of Exam Cities: New examination centers were added, and the extension allows students in those regions to apply.
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Candidate Requests: Multiple representations were received by the NTA from students requesting an extension to complete their forms and arrange documents.
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NCHMCT Request: The National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology also formally requested the extension to accommodate more aspirants.
NCHM JEE 2026 Application Fees
The fee depends on the candidate's category and is non-refundable.
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General (UR) / OBC-(NCL): ₹1,000
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General-EWS: ₹700
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SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender: ₹450
Payment Modes: You can pay using Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or Wallets.
How to Register for NCHM JEE 2026 (Step-by-Step)
Follow these steps to ensure your application is submitted successfully:
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Visit the Website: Go to the official NTA NCHM JEE portal at exams.nta.nic.in/nchm-jee.
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New Registration: Click on the "Registration" link and enter your basic details (Name, Email, Phone Number).
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Login: Use the system-generated Application Number and password to log in.
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Fill Application: Carefully enter your personal, academic, and contact details.
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Choose Exam Cities: Select your preferred test centers from the list.
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Upload Documents: Upload a scanned copy of your photograph (10kb–200kb) and signature (4kb–30kb) in JPG/JPEG format.
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Pay Fee: Complete the transaction using the online payment gateway.
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Confirmation Page: Download and print the confirmation page. Note: Your application is not final until this page is generated.
NCHM JEE 2026 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
The exam is a Computer-Based Test (CBT) consisting of objective-type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
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Total Questions: 200 (Note: Some official notifications specify a total of 800 marks for 200 questions across 5 sections).
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Marking Scheme:
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Correct Answer: +4 Marks
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Incorrect Answer: -1 Mark (Negative Marking)
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Unanswered: 0 Marks
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Language: The question paper will be available in English and Hindi.
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Duration: 180 minutes (3 hours).