NTA NCHM JEE 2026 Entrance Exam Answer Key Details

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the answer key for the National Council of Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination (NCHM JEE) 2026. This entrance exam is the gateway for students seeking admission into the prestigious B.Sc. (Hospitality & Hotel Administration) course across various Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs) in India. The computer-based test was conducted on April 25, 2026, across various centers nationwide.

Candidates who participated in the examination can now download their response sheets and the provisional answer key from the official NTA portal. The NCHM JEE 2026 answer key allows candidates to cross-verify their responses and estimate their probable scores before the final results are announced. If a candidate finds any discrepancy in the provisional key, they have the opportunity to challenge it within the stipulated time frame by paying the required processing fee per question.

Eligibility and Admission Process

To be eligible for NCHM JEE 2026, candidates must have passed or appeared in the 10+2 Intermediate examination with English as a core/compulsory subject. The admission is strictly based on the merit rank obtained in the NCHM JEE entrance exam followed by a counseling process. This session's application process began on December 26, 2025, and concluded on March 25, 2026. For more updates on the merit list and counseling dates, candidates are advised to stay connected with the official NTA NCHM website.