NCHMCT JEE Counselling 2026: Registration, Dates

NCHMCT JEE Counselling 2026:  The National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT) has officially initiated the counselling process for admission into its 3-year Bachelor’s Degree program in Hospitality and Hotel Administration (B.Sc. HHA). The program is offered in collaboration with Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), which acts as the degree-awarding university. Eligible candidates who have qualified in the NCHM-JEE can participate in the seat allotment process through the official portal.

NCHMCT B.Sc. HHA Counselling Schedule 2026

Here is the complete official counseling schedule for the NCHMCT B.Sc. HHA admissions 2026, as detailed in the official documentation:

Note: Candidates are advised to contact their respective allotted Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) before physically reporting.

Registration Process and Seat Allotment

• Candidates are required to register on the official counseling portal at www.nchmcounselling.nic.in.

• During registration, applicants must pay a non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 2,000.

• Institutes are allotted through an online system based on a merit-cum-choice basis, utilizing the candidate’s NCHM JEE All India Rank and reservation category.

• If a seat is allotted in the first round, the candidate must confirm it by uploading the required documents and paying a Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) of Rs. 20,000.

• The SAF of Rs. 20,000 will be adjusted as part of the first-semester fees at the finally allotted institute.

• If an applicant fails to deposit the SAF or complete the document verification process within the specified schedule, their allotted seat will be automatically canceled.

• Candidates who withdraw their accepted seat by the end of the first round are eligible for a 95% refund of the SAF.

Program Details and Career Opportunities

• The B.Sc. HHA is a three-year program designed to develop competencies in key operational areas like Food Production, Housekeeping, Front Office Operations, and Food & Beverage Service.

• A unique feature of the program is the availability of a vegetarian-only option across all affiliated institutes for students who prefer to receive practical training exclusively in vegetarian cuisine.

• The curriculum also covers strong managerial subjects, including Human Resource Management, Financial Management, Hotel Accountancy, and Strategic Management.

• Graduates have extensive career opportunities, with over 95% successfully securing employment in the hospitality and allied sectors through campus and off-campus recruitment.

• Potential professional avenues include management trainee roles in hotels, flight kitchens, hospital catering, hospitality services in the Indian Navy, and opportunities in multinational companies.

First Semester Fee Structure (Government Institutes)

• The total fee for the first semester at government-sponsored institutes is Rs. 72,915.

• This total consists of several components, including a tuition fee of Rs. 46,500, a JNU fee of Rs. 10,215, an NCHM fee of Rs. 3,600, an admission fee of Rs. 1,600, an examination fee of Rs. 3,000, and caution money of Rs. 8,000.

• Institutes located in Category “A” cities (like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru) have the discretion to increase the tuition fee component by up to 40%, while Category “B” cities can increase it by a maximum of 24%.

Important Links

• B.Sc. HHA COUNSELLING SCHEDULE 2026 (Updated on 29-05-2026)
• B.Sc HHA Revised seat Matrix
• Counselling Information Brochure – 2026 (Updated on 29-05-2026)