Hotel Management After Plus Two — NCHM JEE, Pattern and Kerala Institutes

Hotel management is open to Plus Two students from any stream: Science, Commerce or Humanities. The main national route is the NCHM JEE, the entrance test for the B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration at institutes affiliated to the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT).

This guide is based on the official NCHM JEE 2026 Information Bulletin from NTA. The 2027 bulletin was not out as of 6 November 2026; in 2026, registration opened in late December.

Who can apply

Students who have passed or are appearing in Plus Two (10+2) in any stream, with English as a subject.
There is no age limit for NCHM JEE.
The course is a three-year (six-semester) B.Sc. Hospitality and Hotel Administration, recognised by JNU, with lab work in food production, food and beverage service and rooms division, plus management subjects; a fourth year for an honours degree may be offered under NEP 2020.

NCHM JEE 2026: dates and fee

Online registration ran from 26 December 2025 to 25 January 2026, and the exam was on 25 April 2026, from 11 am to 1 pm. Results came out in May.
The fee was ₹1,000 (General, OBC-NCL), ₹700 (Gen-EWS) and ₹450 (SC, ST, PwD, third gender).
For 2027, watch exams.nta.nic.in/nchm-jee from December 2026.

The exam pattern

A computer-based test of 2 hours with 120 multiple-choice questions, in English or Hindi.
Sections: English Language 45, Aptitude for Service Sector 30, Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude 15, Reasoning and Logical Deduction 15, and General Knowledge and Current Affairs 15.
Each correct answer gets 4 marks and each wrong answer loses 1 mark. English carries the most questions, so reading and grammar practice pays off.

Institutes and exam cities in Kerala

The 2026 bulletin lists IHM Thiruvananthapuram (a central institute), SIHM Kozhikode (a state institute) and two private institutes in Kerala: Oriental School of Hotel Management and Munnar Catering College. Across India, NCHM JEE is used by central, state, PSU, PPP and private institutes.
Exam cities in Kerala in 2026: Ernakulam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Thiruvananthapuram and Thrissur.

How to prepare

Read an English newspaper daily for vocabulary, comprehension and current affairs together.
Practise reasoning and basic numerical questions (percentages, ratios, averages) for 15 minutes a day.
For the service sector section, learn about hotels, tourism and customer service, and practise situation-based questions.
Keep your Plus Two exam in March as the priority; switch to mock tests after it, before the April exam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I do hotel management after Plus Two Commerce or Humanities?

Yes. NCHM JEE is open to Plus Two students from any stream, as long as English was a subject. There is no age limit.

What is the NCHM JEE exam pattern?

It is a 2-hour computer-based test with 120 multiple-choice questions: English Language 45, Aptitude for Service Sector 30, and Numerical Ability, Reasoning, and General Knowledge and Current Affairs 15 each. Each correct answer gets 4 marks and each wrong answer loses 1 mark.

When is NCHM JEE 2027?

The 2027 dates had not been announced as of 6 November 2026. In 2026, registration ran from 26 December 2025 to 25 January 2026 and the exam was on 25 April 2026. Check exams.nta.nic.in/nchm-jee.

Which hotel management institutes in Kerala take NCHM JEE?

The 2026 bulletin lists IHM Thiruvananthapuram (central), SIHM Kozhikode (state), and the private Oriental School of Hotel Management and Munnar Catering College.

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