Registration for NCHM JEE 2026 has officially started, and candidates can now apply online through the NTA portal. However, many applicants are reporting that the official notification / information brochure PDF is not downloading or not opening.
If you are searching for NCHM JEE 2026 registration dates, application fees, exam date, apply link, or PDF issue, this article explains everything clearly with official facts only.
📌 Candidates can also check Live & Upcoming Admission & Registration Details here
🔎 Quick Overview (Official Snapshot)
• Exam Name: NCHM JEE 2026
• Full Name: NCHMCT Joint Entrance Examination
• Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
• Course Offered: B.Sc. Hospitality & Hotel Administration
• Application Mode: Online
• Registration Status: OPEN
• Application Start Date: 26 December 2025
• Last Date to Apply: 25 January 2026
• Exam Date: 25 April 2026
• Application Fee: ₹1000 / ₹700 / ₹450 (Category-wise)
• Official Notification PDF: Not separately downloadable yet
• Official Website: exams.nta.nic.in
📌 What Is NCHM JEE?
The NCHM JEE is a national-level entrance examination conducted for admission into B.Sc. Hospitality & Hotel Administration offered by Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs) affiliated with NCHMCT.
The exam is conducted by National Testing Agency on behalf of the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology.
📅 NCHM JEE 2026 Important Dates (Official)
Candidates are advised to note the following confirmed dates:
- Online Registration Start: 26 December 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 25 January 2026 (up to evening)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 25 January 2026
- Exam Date: 25 April 2026 (Saturday)
- Admit Card: To be released before exam
- Result: Expected after exam (date to be notified)
⚠️ Any updates regarding correction window or admit card will be published only on the official NTA website.
💰 NCHM JEE 2026 Application Fee
The application fee must be paid online only. Category-wise fees are:
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC (NCL) | ₹1000 |
| General-EWS | ₹700 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Transgender | ₹450 |
Payment Modes: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI
❓ Why NCHM JEE 2026 Notification PDF Is Not Downloading?
Many candidates are confused because they are unable to download a separate PDF notification or brochure. This is happening due to the following official-pattern reasons:
- The registration portal has been activated first
- Detailed information brochure PDF is often uploaded later
- Some links redirect directly to the application portal instead of a PDF
- High traffic on the website may affect loading
📌 Important:
This does NOT affect your application. You can safely apply online even if the PDF is not available right now.
🧑🎓 Who Can Apply? (Eligibility Highlights)
- Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent
- English must be a compulsory subject at 10+2 level
- Students appearing in Class 12 exams are also eligible (provisional)
- Age criteria and detailed rules will be as per official brochure (to be updated)
📝 How to Apply for NCHM JEE 2026 (Step-by-Step)
Follow these steps carefully:
- Visit the official website: exams.nta.nic.in
- Click on NCHM JEE 2026 – Apply Online
- Complete new registration using basic details
- Fill the application form carefully
- Upload photograph & signature as per instructions
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the form and download confirmation page
✅ Always save a copy of the confirmation page and fee receipt.
📌 What Problems Candidates Are Actually Facing
Most applicants right now are looking for:
- Is NCHM JEE 2026 registration really open?
- What is the last date to apply?
- How much is the application fee?
- Why is the PDF not downloading?
- Can I apply without downloading the brochure?
👉 This article answers all of the above with official clarity only.
🔗 Important Official Links
- Apply Online: exams.nta.nic.in
- Official Council Website: nchm.gov.in
- NTA Main Website: nta.ac.in
(Use official websites only for updates.)
✅ Final Words
The NCHM JEE 2026 application process is officially live, and candidates should not wait for the PDF if they meet eligibility conditions. The information brochure PDF is expected to be uploaded separately, but registration can be completed safely right now.
📢 Bookmark this page — it will be updated immediately once the official PDF is released.
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