The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to open applications for the NCHMCT JEE 2026 exam soon. Students who wish to join the B.Sc. Hospitality and Hotel Administration program should get ready. The official announcement for NCHM JEE 2026 admissions is likely to come in the second week of December .
Last year, the NCHMCT JEE application form and admission notice were released on December 16, 2024 . A similar timeline is expected this year. We will share the direct link to the application form as soon as it is officially released.
What is NCHMCT JEE?
The NCHMCT JEE is a national-level entrance test. It helps students get admission into top hotel management colleges across India. The exam checks a candidate's skills in several areas. These include Numerical Ability, English, Reasoning, General Knowledge, and Service Aptitude .
How to Prepare for NCHMCT JEE 2026
If you have not started preparing for the exam, it is important to begin immediately. A good study plan and the right study materials can greatly help your performance. Experts suggest using specific books to prepare well for each subject.
Here is a list of recommended books for NCHMCT JEE 2026 preparation:
| Subject / Category | Recommended Books |
| General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Scientific Aptitude | Manorama Yearbook 2023–2025, Pratiyogita Darpan 2023–2025, Pearson India Yearbook 2024–2025, Lucent’s GK 2024–2025, Competition Review Yearbook 2023–2025, Arihant General Knowledge 2023 or 2024–2025, General Science by Disha Experts 2024–2025 |
| English Language | English for Competitive Examinations by Wren & Martin, Objective English for Competitive Examinations by Pearson, Arihant General English for All Competitive Examinations, English Grammar by Tata McGraw-Hill |
| Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude | S Chand’s 30 Days Wonder for Maths, Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal |
| Service Aptitude | R. Gupta’s Book for Hotel Management |
| Additional Recommended Books (Overall Preparation) | Arihant Study Package for Hotel Management & Hospitality Administration, Hotel Management Entrance Exam Guide by Gladvin Rego, How to Prepare for the Hotel Management Entrance Examination by Thorpe, Hotel Management Entrance Exam Guide by Dr. R. P. Datason, Ramesh Hotel Management Entrance Exam Guide (RPH Editorial Board), 10 Mock Tests for Hotel Management Entrances by Dharmendra Mittal, Hotel Management Entrance Exam Guide by Jawahar Book Centre, Hotel Management & Catering Technology Entrance Exam Guide by V.V.K. Subburaj |
Besides these books, students should also practice with previous year question papers . Following books recommended by exam toppers and taking NCHM mock tests can also improve preparation speed.
Keep checking the official NTA website for the latest updates. Also, make sure to gather all necessary documents and have the application fee ready. This will help you apply smoothly as soon as the NCHMCT JEE 2026 registrations begin.
