The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the application deadline for the National Council of Hospitality Management Joint Entrance Examination (NCHM JEE) 2025. Candidates can now submit their applications until February 28, 2025, through the official website, exams.nta.ac.in/NCHM. Initially set for February 15, 2025, the deadline has been revised to provide applicants with additional time. The registration process began on December 16, 2024.
NTA conducts the NCHM JEE 2025 for admission to the BSc (Hospitality & Hotel Administration) program, offered by the Institutes of Hotel Management (IHM) under the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHM&CT). This year, the exam will take place on April 27, 2025, in a single shift from 11 AM to 2 PM. The test will include 200 questions, and the question paper will be available in both English and Hindi.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for NCHM JEE 2025, candidates must have completed Class 12 or an equivalent qualification in the 10+2 system, with English as a compulsory subject.
Revised Important Dates for NCHM JEE 2025
The official notification states, “The National Testing Agency (NTA) has received multiple requests from candidates to extend the deadline for submitting the online application form for the National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination (NCHM JEE 2025).” Below are the updated important dates:
| Event | Earlier Date | Extended Date |
| Online submission of application form | February 15, 2025 | February 28, 2025 |
| Last date for submission of examination fee (via credit card/debit card/net banking/UPI) | February 15, 2025 | February 28, 2025 |
Steps to Apply for NCHM JEE 2025
Candidates can complete their application process by following these steps:
- Visit the official website: Access exams.nta.ac.in/NCHM.
- Click on the registration link: Select the NCHM JEE 2025 registration option.
- Provide required details: Enter the necessary information to complete the registration.
- Fill out the application form: Log in and submit the required details.
- Upload documents and make payment: Submit the necessary documents and complete the payment process.
Alternatively, candidates can use the direct application link provided on the website.
Application Fees
The application fee for NCHM JEE 2025 varies by category:
- General (Unreserved) & OBC-NCL: INR 1,000
- General-EWS: INR 700
- SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender: INR 450
