NCHMCT: Exam Pattern, Syllabus, and Calendar!
National Council For Hotel Management And Catering Technology also popularly known as NCHMCT set up in the year 1982 by the Government of India is an autonomous body for coordinated growth and development of hospitality education in India, NCHMCT exam is conducted for admissions into hotel management and catering industry.
NCHMCT Exam: Courses Offered
- Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel AdministrationÂ
The Bachelor of Science program in Hospitality and Hotel Administration is offered jointly by the National Council for Hotel Management and the Indira Gandhi National Open University. The Three-Year (Six Semester) full-time regular course equips students with all the required skills, knowledge and attitude to efficiently discharge supervisory responsibilities in the Hospitality sector.
- Sc. in Hospitality Administration
The M.Sc. Program is offered jointly by NCHMCT and IGNOU at select Institute of Hotel Management. The program provides opportunity to 3 year diploma and 3/ 4 year graduates in hotel management to peruse advanced postgraduate course in Hospitality Administration.
- Several other diploma programs such as Diploma in Food Production, Diploma in Food & Breverage Service, Diploma in Front Office Operation, and more.
NCHMCT: Selection Procedure
Admissions to NCHMCT are strictly be on the basis of the candidate’s performance in the All India (Written Test)i.e.NCHMCT JEE. Based on marks scored by a candidate in NCHMCT JEE, he/she will be allotted an All India Rank (AIR)
NCHMCT JEEÂ
National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology Joint Entrance Exam also known as NCHMCT JEEÂ is an entrance exam conducted by NTA to admit students in the hospitality courses offered by NCHMCT.
NCHMCT JEE: Overview
| Exam Particulars | Exam Details |
| Exam Name | National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology Joint Entrance Exam (NCHMCT JEE) |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test |
| Courses offered through Entrance Exam | BSc (HHA) |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| No. of Papers and Total Marks | 1 paper of 800 marks |
| Total Questions | 200 |
| Marking Scheme | •    4 for each correct response
•    -1 for each incorrect response •    No marks for unattempted questions •    No negative marking for Non-MCQ questions |
| Medium of Exam | English |
NCHMCT JEE: Eligibility Criteria
Given below is the eligibility criteria for NCHMCT JEE
Age: Upper age limit for candidates is – 25 years (2-years of age relaxation is provided to candidates from SC, ST candidates and Physically challenged categories)
Qualification: Must have passed or must be appearing in 10+2.
Note: English must be a compulsory subject.
NCHMCT JEE: Exam pattern
Given below is the eligibility criteria for NCHMCT JEE
Exam duration: 3 hours
Total questions: 200
Total Marks: 800
Marking scheme: 4 for each correct response
- -1 for each incorrect response
- No marks for unattempted questions
- No negative marking for Non-MCQ questions
| Section | No. of Qs |
| Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude | 30 |
| Reasoning and Logical Deduction | 30 |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 30 |
| English Language | 60 |
| Aptitude for Service Sector | 50 |
| Total | 200 |
NCHMCT JEE: Exam Syllabus
- Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude:Â Compound Interest. Profit & Loss, Time & Distance, Ratio & Proportion, Fractions & Decimals, Square Root, Simplification, Logarithm, Unitary Method, HCF & LCM etc.
- Reasoning & Logical Deductions:Â Statement Conclusion, Symmetry, Coding & Decoding, Series, Syllogism, Blood Relation, DI, Analytical reasoning, Linear & Complex arrangement, symbols & notations, statement assumptions etc.
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs:Â Prizes & Awards, World Statistics, Inventions & Discoveries, International Organisations, Sports, Disasters, Currencies, Books etc.
- English Language:Â Fill in the blanks, Paragraph/Sentence completion, Idioms & Phrases, Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies, Vocabulary, Spelling Error, One Word Substitution etc.
- Aptitude for Service Sector:Â Service Sector related aptitude questions
NCHMCT Exam: Reservation Criteria
The following percentage of seats are reserved at NCHMCT for certain categories like:
(i) 15% of the Seats Reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC) Candidates.
(ii) 7.5% of the Seats Reserved for Scheduled Tribe (ST) Candidates.
(iii) 27% Seats for reserved Other Backward Classes (OBC) Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Candidates as Per the Central List.
(iv) 10% of the seats are reserved for General Economically Weaker Sections (General-EWS) Candidates.
(v) Reservation for Kashmiri Migrant / Kashmiri Pandits / Hindus (Non-Migrants) residing in Kashmir Valley (subject to notification from Ministry of Education for Academic Session 2022-23).
NCHMCT: Academic Calendar
 B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration: Academic Calendar
| SEMESTERS | DETAILS | DURATION |
| Semester I | •  Teaching
•  Mid-term Examination •  Teaching •  Vacation •  Teaching •  Preparatory / Practical Examination •  End-term Examination |
•  8 Week(s)
•  1 Week(s) •  5 Week(s) •  2 Week(s) •  2 Week(s) •  1 Week(s) •  2 Week(s) |
| Semester II | •  Teaching
•  Mid-term Examination •  Teaching •  Preparatory / Practical Examination •  End-term Examination |
•  8 Week(s)
•  1 Week(s) •  7 Week(s) •  1 Week(s) •  2 Week(s) |
| Semester III ( Group I ) | •  Industrial Training
•  IT Report Preparation/ IT Shortfall make-good period •  End-term Examination |
•  16 Week(s)
•  2 Week(s) •  1 Week(s) |
| Semester III ( Group II ) | •  Teaching
•  Mid-term Examination •  Teaching •  Preparatory / Practical Examination •  End-term Examination |
•  8 Week(s)
•  1 Week(s) •  7 Week(s) •  1 Week(s) •  2 Week(s) |
| Semester IV ( Group I ) | •  Teaching
•  Vacation •  Teaching •  Mid-term Examination •  Teaching •  Preparatory / Practical Examination •  End-term Examination |
•  2 Week(s)
•  2 Week(s) •  6 Week(s) •  1 Week(s) •  7 Week(s) •  1 Week(s) •  2 Week(s) |
| Semester IV ( Group II ) | •  Industrial Training
•  IT Report Preparation/ IT Shortfall make-good period •  End-term Examination |
•  16 Week(s)
•  2 Week(s) •  1 Week(s) |
| Semester V | •  Teaching
•  Mid-term Examination •  Teaching •  Preparatory / Practical Examination •  End-Term Examination |
•  8 Week(s)
•  1 Week(s) •  8 Week(s) •  1 Week(s) •  2 Week(s) |
| Semester VI | •  Teaching
•  Vacation •  Teaching •  Mid-Term Examination •  Teaching •  Preparatory / Practical Examination •  End-Term Examination |
•  4 Week(s)
•  2 Week(s) •  4 Week(s) •  1 Week(s) •  8 Week(s) •  1 Week(s) •  2 Week(s) |
M.Sc. in Hospitality Administration: Academic Calendar
| SEMESTERS | DETAILS | DURATION |
| Semester I | •  Teaching
•  Winter Break •  Exam Preparatory •  Term End Examinations |
•  15 Week(s)
•  2 Week(s) •  1 Week(s) •  1 Week(s) |
| Semester II | •  Teaching
•  Exam Preparatory •  End Term Examinations •  Pre Research Exposure |
•  15 Week(s)
•  1 Week(s) •  1 Week(s) •  5 Week(s) |
| Semester III | •  Teaching
•  Preparatory Holidays •  Term End Examinations •  Vacation |
•  16 Week(s)
•  1 Week(s) •  1 Week(s) •  2 Week(s) |
| Semester IV | •  Teaching
•  Exam Preparatory •  End Term Examinations |
•  16 Week(s)
•  1 Week(s) •  1 Week(s) |
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