The National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT) has initiated the counselling registration process for the NCHMCT Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) 2026, starting from June 1, 2026. Candidates who have qualified and been shortlisted in the entrance exam can now register for counselling through the official NCHMCT counselling website. The last date to complete the registration process is June 4, 2026.
It is essential for candidates to carefully complete the counselling process, as admission to hotel management programmes will be determined based on seat allotment and the choice preferences submitted during registration. The entire procedure involves multiple steps, including fee payment, choice filling, document upload, and verification.
Counselling Fee and Registration
To participate in the counselling process, candidates must pay a non-refundable counselling fee of INR 2,000. Along with the payment, applicants need to submit their preferred choices of institutes and courses for the first round of counselling. The Round 1 seat allotment result is scheduled to be announced on June 6, 2026.
Important Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready while completing the counselling formalities:
- Admit card
- Application form
- NCHMCT JEE scorecard or result
- Class 10 certificate or another valid document showing date of birth
- Medical certificate
- Class 12 (10+2) examination certificate
- Reservation category certificates (if applicable)
Applicants claiming reservation benefits must upload valid supporting documents during verification. Incomplete or incorrect documentation may lead to disqualification.
NCHMCT JEE Counselling 2026: Important Dates
Here is a detailed look at the key dates for the counselling process:
- Result declaration: May 22, 2026
- Registration and choice filling (Round 1): June 1–4, 2026
- Seat allotment processing: June 5, 2026
- Round 1 seat allotment result: June 6, 2026
- Document upload, willingness submission, fee payment, and verification: June 7–9, 2026
- Vacancy calculation: June 10, 2026
- Vacancy declaration: June 11, 2026
- Re-registration and final round choice filling: June 12–14, 2026
- Final round seat allotment: June 16, 2026
- Document verification: June 17–19, 2026
- Physical reporting at allotted institute: June 20–July 24, 2026
- Hostel allotment processing: July 15, 2026
- Hostel allotment: July 16, 2026
- Start of academic programme: July 27, 2026
How to Register for NCHMCT JEE Counselling 2026
Candidates can follow these simple steps to complete the registration process:
- Visit the official counselling website of NCHMCT.
- Click on the NCHM 2026 counselling option.
- Select New Candidate Registration.
- Read all instructions carefully and click “I Agree.”
- Enter the required login details, including roll number, password, and security code.
- Sign in and complete the registration process.
- Fill in and arrange preferred institutes and courses in order of preference.
- Review all details and submit the choices.
Candidates should save a copy of the submitted application and choice list for future reference. A direct link to apply is available on the official website.
Colleges and Seat Availability
NCHMCT JEE counselling will be conducted for admission across 80 participating colleges. The seat distribution is as follows:
- Central Government Colleges: 23 colleges, 6,957 seats
- State Government Colleges: 32 colleges, 3,246 seats
- Private Colleges: 25 colleges, 2,424 seats
Total seats available: 12,627.
Admission through Counselling
Admissions to the Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Hotel Administration (BSc HHA) programmes offered by participating institutes will be conducted through a two-round counselling process. Candidates are advised to complete registration before the deadline and regularly check the official counselling portal for updates and seat-related announcements.
