Top Colleges Accepting NCHMCT JEE Score: Seats, Opening and Closing Rank

Apart from IHMs, NCHMCT JEE aspirants can check out this list of top colleges accepting NCHMCT JEE scores for admission in hotel management-related programs.

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Seats Offered by Top Colleges Accepting NCHMCT JEE Scores
NCHMCT JEE Ranks Required for Top HM Colleges
NCHMCT JEE Reservation Criteria 2024
Career Prospects and Job Opportunities
Faqs

Top colleges accepting NCHMCT JEE score: For those who have a passion for hospitality, the industry is dynamic and brimming with opportunities that arise. The NCHMCT JEE could be your pass to join the top 10 hotel management colleges in India if you want to launch a career in hospitality or hotel management. The college-by-college NCHMCT JEE 2024 seat allotment list has been made public by the National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology. Both JEE and non-JEE applicants can register for the NCHMCT JEE exam entirely online. The test is administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and was conducted on May 11, 2024, across 78 test cities in the nation.
The list of top colleges accepting NCHMCT JEE scores includes IHM Hyderabad, IHM Kolkata, IHM Shillong, SIHM Gangtok, IHM Bathinda, Chitkara School of Hospitality, etc. In 2024, the total number of seats offered for admission through NCHMCT JEE is 12,707 (revised). The test is conducted once a year, and all 27 private IHMs, 1 PSU IHM, 25 state IHMs, and 21 central IHMs — all tied to the NCHMCT — accept the exam results. This article discusses everything about the best universities that accept NCHMCT JEE 2024 scores for admission.

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Seats Offered by Top Colleges Accepting NCHMCT JEE Scores

Every year, there's been a rise in the number of seats available for admission to Institutes of Hotel Management (IHM) through NCHMCT JEE scores. Last year's initial admission brochure for NCHMCT JEE revealed that there are 12,695 seats open for students who perform well in this national-level hospitality entrance exam. Prospective students have the opportunity to explore available seats for the BSc Hospitality Management program at top colleges accepting NCHMCT JEE scores for admission:

Name of college/institute	Number of seats
IHM New Delhi	305
IHM Hyderabad	285
IHM Lucknow	342
IHM Gwalior	300
IHM Kolkata	380
IHM Chandigarh	288
IHM Goa	422
IHM Gurdaspur	234
IHM Guwahati	230
IHM Hajipur	285
IHM Jaipur	230
IHM Shillong	160
IHM Shimla	380
IHM Srinagar	203
IHM Kovalam	298

Seats Offered by the State Government aided IMHs

Name of College/Institute	Number of seats
Delhi Institute of Hotel Management	120
IHM Dehradun	120
IHM Faridabad	140
SIHM Gangtok	80
SIHM Jodhpur	100
SIHM Kozhikode	60
IHM Kurukshetra	130
IHM Bathinda	120
SIHM Hamirpur	120
IHM Silvassa	100
SIHM Tiruchirapalli	90
SIHM Rohtak	160
SIHM Pondicherry	120
Dr YSR NITHM	120
SIHM Indore	120
SIHM Tirupati	60
SIHM Yamuna Nagar	100
Telangana State Institute of Hotel Management	60
SIHM Durgapur	120
SIHM Gaya	60
SIHM Ranchi	60
SIHM Udaipur	60

Seats Offered by Different Private IHMS

Name of college or institute	Number of seats
Chandigarh College of Hotel Management	120
Chitkara School of Hospitality	180
Oriental School of Hotel Management	120
Ranjita Institute of Hotel Management	120
Institute of Hotel Management - Shri Shakti	120
SRM Institute of Hotel Management	120
Munnar Catering College	60
CT Institute of Hotel Management	60
St. Soldier Institute of Hotel Management	50
The Lalit Suri Hospitality School	200
Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management	90
IHM Chandigarh University	120
Jodhpur Institute of Hotel Management	120
Sunder Deep College of Hotel Management	80
SRM Institute of Catering Technology and Hotel Management	60
Dewan Vs Institute of Catering Technology and Hotel Management	60
Heritage Institute of Hotel Management	120
RIG Institute of Hospitality and Management	120
Poornima Institute of Hotel Management	80
Ambala Institute of Hotel Management	60
SRM Institute of Hotel Management	60
Leo Academy of Hospitality Tourism and Management	100
V.M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education	–

NCHMCT JEE Ranks Required for Top HM Colleges

Below are the NCHMCT JEE 2023 ranks that were required to get into the top HM colleges. These ranks are updated according to the opening and closing ranks declared during the first round of NCHMCT JEE seat allotment.

Name of the Institute	Opening Rank	Closing Rank	Number of Seats
Institute of Hotel Management Delhi, Pusa	1	164	321
Institute of Hotel Management Mumbai	4	563	480
Institute of Hotel Management Bengaluru	89	892	300
Institute of Hotel Management Bhopal	239	4090	360
Institute of Hotel Management Bhubaneswar	670	5117	303
Institute of Hotel Management Chennai	119	2720	365
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management Chandigarh	234	1507	303
Institute of Hotel Management Gandhinagar	126	4522	353
Institute of Hotel Management Goa	61	2957	444
Institute of Hotel Management Gurdaspur	695	7271	247
Institute of Hotel Management Guwahati	3222	7819	243
Institute of Hotel Management Gwalior	166	6648	316
Institute of Hotel Management Hyderabad	184	1629	300
Institute of Hotel Management Jaipur	73	3197	243
Institute of Hotel Management Kolkata	39	1854	400
Institute of Hotel Management Lucknow	174	2715	360
Institute of Hotel Management Shillong	2438	9376	169
Institute of Hotel Management Srinagar	1185	10799	213
Institute of Hotel Management Thiruvananthapuram	659	7049	314

Note: The ranks mentioned above are estimated based on the previous year's counselling trends of open (general) category students.

The NCHMCT JEE opening and closing ranks will depend on the cut-off of the exam and the number of aspirants who appeared for the exams. Based on your score in the exam, the council will allocate the available seats.

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NCHMCT JEE Reservation Criteria 2024

The reservation criteria and rules for NCHMCT JEE 2024 follow the guidelines set by the Indian government, as mentioned below:

Category	Reservation Criteria
Other Backward Classes (OBC)	27%
Scheduled Caste (SC)	15%
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	7.5%
Economically weaker section(EWS)	10%
Physically Handicapped/Disabled	3%
Kashmiri Migrant	One seat in each state and central government-affiliated IHM

Career Prospects and Job Opportunities

Hotel Management is a good career option if you aspire to work in the hospitality sector with some of the most luxurious hotels across the world. Travelling enthusiasts and individuals interested in the culinary arts can also opt for this career option.

Salaries and job opportunities depend on the college from which you are graduating as various top companies recruiting HM graduates often visit these top institutes. The chances of getting a good job improve after doing internships at good hotels. After completing the BHM programme from IHM you can expect a starting salary of INR 20,000 to 25,000 but it depends on the types of job profiles in the HM industry . The article provided below contains some of the internships available after hotel management.

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Admission to IHMs will depend solely on the score and rank secured in NCHMCT JEE. You can refer to the table above for shortlisting colleges according to your rank during the counselling process.

Candidates seeking admission to hotel management colleges can apply through the Common Application Form (CAF) . For any questions regarding admission, candidates can contact our counselling support at 18005729877. Those who have any doubts related to the NCHMCT entrance exam may ask questions on the QnA zone .

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FAQs

How many private IHMs are offering seats to candidates by accepting NCHMCT JEE scores?

There are several private IHMs accepting NCHMCT JEE scores such as the Institute of Hotel Management, Oriental School of Hotel Management, Munnar Catering College, CT Institute of Hotel Management, etc.

What are some of the central government aided IHMS accepting NCHMCT JEE scores?

There are a number of central government-aided IHMS that are accepting NCHMCT JEE scores such as IHM New Delhi, IHM Hyderabad, IHM Lucknow, IHM Gwalior, IHM Kolkata, IHM Chandigarh, IHM Goa, etc.

How many seats are being offered by IHM New Delhi?

Institute of Hotel Management New Delhi is offering 305 seats to students in the NCHMCT JEE 2022 exam.

Which college is the top 3 for hotel management?

Colleges that are the top three for hotel management include IHM Mumbai, IHM Pusa, and IHM Hyderabad. However, all IHMs are considered premier hotel management institutes that provide top-notch education. Nearly 27 private IHMs, 1 PSU IHM, 25 state IHMs, 21 central IHMs, and 1 PSU IHM — all affiliated to NCHMCT — accept the test results.

Which is best IIHM or IHM?

While both IIHM and IHM are best, IIHM is considered better than IHM in terms of providing placement opportunities to students. IHMs are undoubtedly among the top government colleges in India, however, the problem is that graduates only have access to national placement prospects. On the other hand, international placements are offered by IIHM where large corporations and brands visit campus and carry out interviews.

How can one apply to hotel management colleges?

Candidates who are willing to get admitted to hotel management colleges and institutes can do so by applying through the CAF or Common Application Form.

Is Hotel Management a good career?

Candidates who are willing to work in the hospitality industry with some of the most luxurious hotels in the world will find a career in hotel management to be a fulfilling one. Those who are interested in travelling and culinary arts will also be happy by working in the hospitality sector.

How is the closing rank decided for the NCHMCT JEE exam?

The closing rank for the NCHMCT JEE exam is decided by the exam council and it is based on the cut-off of the exam as well as the number of candidates who have appeared for the exam. On the basis of the score in the exam, the council will be allocating the seats that are available.

What kind of score is considered to be a good score in the NCHMCT JEE?

In order to gain admission in top IHMs, candidates need to score at least 180 marks in the NCHMCT JEE exam. If one’s target is not any of the top IHMs, then a score of 110-150 marks would be considered to be a decent mark.

What are the passing marks for IHM?

The passing marks for IHM are as follows: To pass a theoretical course, the prospective student needs to receive a minimum of 40% aggregate marks in both the internal assessment and the end-term exam. To pass a practical subject, they need to receive a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in both the internal assessment and the end-term exam.