NCHMCT JEE 2026 Counselling Overview

The National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT) has commenced the online counselling process for admission to the B.Sc. Hospitality and Hotel Administration (B.Sc. HHA) program for the 2026 academic session. All eligible candidates must complete their registration and choice filling via the official portal at nchmcounselling.nic.in.

Important Dates for NCHMCT JEE 2026 Counselling

Counselling Fee Structure

Candidates are required to pay the following fees to secure their participation and seat allotment:

• Registration Fee (Non-refundable): ₹2,000
• Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF): ₹20,000 (payable after allotment)

Process for Registration and Choice Filling

Follow these steps to participate in the counselling process:

1. Visit the official portal at nchmcounselling.nic.in.
2. Select the 'New Candidate Registration' link to create your login.
3. Complete the registration by paying the non-refundable fee of ₹2,000.
4. Proceed to the choice filling section to select your preferred IHMs.
5. Review and lock your choices carefully before the deadline.

Documents Required for Verification

Candidates must ensure the following documents are scanned and ready for upload during the verification stage:

• NCHMCT JEE 2026 Admit Card and Scorecard
• Class 10 Mark Sheet (for Date of Birth verification)
• Class 12 Mark Sheet
• Category Certificate (if applicable: SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD)
• Valid Photo ID proof and recent passport-size photographs

Expert Guidance for Candidates

Upgradation Notice: Candidates who participated in the first round and intend to seek a better institute allotment must re-fill their choices for the final round. Physical reporting at the allotted institute is mandatory after the final round to confirm admission. Ensure that the Seat Acceptance Fee is paid within the stipulated window to avoid cancellation of your allotted seat.

FAQs

• Is the ₹2,000 registration fee refundable? No, the registration fee is strictly non-refundable.
• What happens if I fail to pay the Seat Acceptance Fee? Failure to pay the ₹20,000 SAF will lead to the cancellation of your seat allotment.
• Is physical reporting compulsory? Yes, physical reporting at the allotted IHM is required between 2026-06-20 and 2026-07-24 to finalize your admission.