Summary: The NCHMCT JEE eligibility criteria 2025 dictate educational qualifications and age limits for aspiring hospitality management students; ensuring eligibility is crucial to secure admission. Understanding these criteria is vital to assess one's eligibility and strategize one's application process effectively.

The National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Examination (NCHMCT JEE) is a national-level entrance examination.

~ i.e. any student from any part of India can apply for this entrance examination provided they fulfil the eligibility requirements.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Examination (NCHMCT JEE) annually for those who satisfy the eligibility requirements listed in this article "NCHMCT JEE Eligibility Criteria 2025"! 

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NCHMCT JEE Eligibility Criteria 2025 Highlights

Here's a table outlining the NCHMCT JEE Eligibility Criteria 2025:

Eligibility Criteria	Details
Educational Qualification	Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board or university with English as a core subject
Age Limit	There is no age restriction for appearing in NCHMJEE as per the New Education Policy. Those appearing in 10+2 or equivalent examination can also appear in NCHM JEE 2025 on a provisional basis. Provisional admission will stand cancelled if proof of having passed the qualifying examination (10+2 or its equivalent) is not submitted at the time of counselling or at the time of admission or, at the latest, by 30.09.2025
Physical Fitness	All qualified candidates will have to submit a physical fitness certificate of carrying out practical claims as required in the course at the time of admission from a Registered Medical Practitioner in the prescribed format.
Reservation Criteria	As per Government regulations, reserved categories have age relaxation and specific quota allocations
Attempts	There are no restrictions on the number of attempts
Other Requirements	All candidates must adhere to the guidelines specified by the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT)

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NCHMCT JEE Eligibility Criteria 2025 Parameters

The parameters on which the NCHMCT JEE eligibility 2025 depends are as follows: -

1. Age Limit
2. Qualifying Examinations
3. Physical Fitness

Eligibility for NCHMCT JEE 2025

Hotel management course age limit, NCHMCT JEE Exam eligibility for OBC and other NCHMCT JEE 2025 eligibility criteria are described below: 

1. A candidate should have passed the 10+2 system of Senior Secondary Examination or its equivalent with English as one of the subjects from a recognized Educational Board. Candidate must have passed English as a subject of study (core/elective/functional) in the qualifying examination.
2. Those appearing in 10+2 or equivalent examination can also appear in NCHM JEE 2025 on a provisional basis. Provisional admission will stand cancelled if proof of having passed the qualifying examination (10+2 or its equivalent) is not submitted at the time of NCHMCT JEE counselling or at the time of admission or, at the latest, by 30.09.2024. 
3. The offer of admission is subject to verification of original certificates/documents, including category certificate and PwD certificate (wherever applicable) at the time of admission. If any candidate is found ineligible at a later date, even after admission to an Institute, due to the inability to produce a genuine certificate in original in support of passing 10+2 or equivalent examination and fulfilment of age criteria and category certificate or PwD certificate (wherever applicable), his/her admission will stand cancelled.

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1. NCHMCT JEE Exam Eligibility - Age Limit

There is no age restriction for appearing in NCHMCT JEE as per the New Education Policy.

2. NCHMCT JEE 2024 Eligibility Criteria -  Qualifying Examinations

• Plus two level examinations in the 10+2 pattern of Senior Secondary education of any recognized Central/State Board, such as the Central Board of Secondary Education and Council for Indian School Certificate Examination or State Boards of Secondary Education.
• Intermediate or two-year Pre-University Examination conducted by a recognized Board/ University.
• General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level.
• High School Certificate Examination of the Cambridge University.
• Any Public School / Board / University Examination in India or in a foreign country recognized by the Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE) / Association of Indian Universities (AIU) as equivalent to the 10+2 pattern of Senior Secondary Education.
• Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) as well as the State Board of Open Schooling with a minimum of five subjects including English as one of the Subjects.
• H.S.C. Vocational Examination approved by NCVT and SCVT of concerned State/UT.

3. NCHMCT JEE 2024 Eligibility Criteria - Physical Fitness

All qualified candidates will have to submit a physical fitness certificate of carrying out practical claims as required in the course at the time of admission from a Registered Medical Practitioner in the prescribed format.

Check: NCHMCT JEE Cut off 2024

NCHMCT JEE Eligibility Criteria 2024 and Reservations

In the case of Institutes run by the Central Government, the reservation would be applicable as mentioned below:

(i) 15% of the seats Scheduled Castes (SC) candidates
(ii) 7.5% seats for Scheduled Tribes (ST) candidates 
(iii) 27% seats for Other Backward Classes (OBC) Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) candidates as per the Central List
(iv) 10% of the seats for General Economically Weaker Sections (General - EWS) candidates

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General Instructions for NCHMCT JEE Eligibility Criteria 2024

1. NCHM JEE 2024 is an Examination for Admission to the B.Sc. Course in Hospitality and Hotel Administration (B.Sc. HHA) across the Country for the 2024 Academic Session.
2. Merely appearing in and passing at NCHM JEE 2024 does not confer any right to the candidate for admission to the affiliated Institutions of NCHMCT.
3. The selection and admission to the affiliated Institutions is subject to fulfilling the Admission Criteria, Eligibility, Rank in Merit List, Medical Fitness, verification of original documents and such other criteria as may be prescribed by the NCHMCT.
4. Applications of candidates submitting false and fabricated information will be rejected, and such candidates will be further debarred from appearing in examinations conducted by NTA.
5. NTA reserves the right to withdraw permission granted inadvertently (if any), to any candidate who is not eligible to appear in the NCHM JEE 2024, even though the Admit Card had been issued by the NTA.
6. In case of any ambiguity in the interpretation of any of the instructions/ terms/ rules/ criteria regarding the determination of eligibility/conduct of examination/ registration of candidates/information contained therein, the interpretation of the NCHMCT/NTA (as the case may be), shall be final and binding.

Check: NCHMCT JEE Exam Pattern 2024

Conclusion

Understanding and meeting the NCHMCT JEE eligibility criteria is fundamental for aspiring hospitality professionals. Complying with these prerequisites ensures a smooth application process, enabling candidates to pursue their dreams within the vibrant realm of hospitality management. Hence, a diligent review and adherence to these criteria pave the way for a promising journey into this dynamic industry.

Check: NCHMCT JEE Application Form 2024