The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially commenced the application process for the National Council of Hotel Management (NCHM) Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) 2026. This is a golden opportunity for aspiring candidates seeking admission to the B.Sc. (Hospitality and Hotel Administration) program for the academic year 2026. The online registration for NTA NCHM JEE 2026 began on December 26, 2025, and interested applicants can submit their forms until January 25, 2026.

Candidates must carefully review the full notification to understand all requirements before applying. To be eligible for the NCHM JEE 2026 B.Sc. program, applicants must have passed or be appearing in the 10+2 (Intermediate) examination or an equivalent qualification from any recognized board or institution in India, with English as a compulsory subject. Detailed eligibility criteria are outlined in the official NTA NCHM JEE 2026 Examination Notification.

The application fee structure is as follows: General/OBC category candidates are required to pay ₹1,000/-, EWS candidates ₹700/-, and SC/ST/PH candidates ₹450/-. Payments can be made conveniently through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or other online modes.

Important dates for the NTA NCHM JEE 2026 include the application start and fee payment last date on January 25, 2026. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) examination is scheduled for April 25, 2026, with admit cards expected in April 2026. The selection process primarily involves an Entrance Examination, followed by Document Verification, and finally, the preparation of a Merit List. Aspirants are advised to visit the official NTA NCHM JEE website for comprehensive details and to complete their online application.