NTA NCHM JEE 2026 registration deadline extended again: Check new date and direct link to apply

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the registration deadline for the National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination (NCHM JEE) 2026. Candidates who have not yet applied now have more time to complete their application process.

The online registration process for NCHM JEE 2026 is currently ongoing. Earlier, the last date to submit applications was January 25 which was extended to March 25, 2026. However, after receiving requests from the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT), the agency has decided to extend the deadline to allow more candidates to apply.

With this extension, candidates can now complete their online registration and submit the application form until April 1, 2026, up to 5:00 PM. The last date to pay the application fee has also been extended to April 1, 2026, up to 11:50 PM.

The extension aims to provide candidates with additional time, especially those who may have faced difficulties during the application process. It also helps ensure wider participation from students across different regions.

Revised schedule for NCHM JEE 2026

Last date for online registration and application submission is April 1, 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) and the last date for fee payment is April 1, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM).

The National Testing Agency has confirmed that all other details, including eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and instructions, will remain unchanged. Candidates are advised to carefully read the information bulletin before submitting their applications.

Applicants can complete the registration process through the official websites:

• nta.ac.in
• exams.nta.ac.in/nchm-jee

Direct link to apply here.

Candidates are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid last-minute technical issues. For further clarification, they can also contact the NTA helpdesk at 011-40759000 or email nchm@nta.ac.in.

NCHM JEE is conducted for admission to hospitality and hotel management programmes offered by institutes affiliated with the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology across India.
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