BHM here means the Bachelor of Hotel Management type of degree.
Class 12 (or equivalent) from a recognised board, with English as a subject of study (core, elective or functional).
NCHM JEE is a computer-based test run by NTA for admission to the NCHM B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration programme at participating institutes.
Overview
BHM here means the Bachelor of Hotel Management type of degree. The best-known version is the B.Sc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration offered by institutes linked to the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHM), admitted through the NCHM JEE, which is held by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The course covers food production, food and beverage service, front office and accommodation operations, along with industrial training. Other universities offer similar degrees with their own admission rules, so read each notice.
At a glance
Eligibility
Typical pattern. The official notice for the current year is final.
- Class 12 (or equivalent) from a recognised board, with English as a subject of study (core, elective or functional).
- Students waiting for their Class 12 result may apply provisionally, and must submit proof of passing by the date in the notice.
- Other conditions such as age limits, if any, are given in the current NCHM JEE bulletin. Read it.
- Non-NCHM institutes set their own minimum marks and conditions.
- The exact conditions come from the bulletin of that year.
Entrance exams for this course
Entrance and counselling
- NCHM JEE is a computer-based test run by NTA for admission to the NCHM B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration programme at participating institutes.
- After the result, a counselling process allots seats at participating institutes. These include government and private ones, so check the list in the bulletin.
- Seat reservation and category rules apply as given in the counselling notice.
- Some universities and private institutes run their own hotel management degrees with separate admissions. Check approval and affiliation.
- A mix of classroom and kitchen or service training is expected, and industry training is part of the course.
- Read about the internship and industrial training policy of the institute before joining.
Admission process
The usual journey, step by step. Dates and rules for the current year are on the official notice.
- 1Check eligibilityConfirm Class 12 status, English as a subject and any age rule in the NCHM JEE bulletin
- 2Appear for NCHM JEERegister on the NTA portal and take the computer-based test
- 3Register for counsellingCreate an account on the NCHM counselling portal and pay the registration fee shown there
- 4Fill and lock choicesList institutes in the order you prefer after reading the list and seat details
- 5Seat allotmentA seat is allotted by merit, category and your choices
- 6Report and confirmComplete document verification and admission at the institute within the dates given
Documents
- Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets and certificates
- Entrance scorecard, if any
- Photo ID and photographs
- Category / EWS / PwD certificate, if applicable
- Migration / transfer certificate
- Fee payment receipts
Read the document preparation guide →
What you study
- Food production: basic cooking, Indian and international cuisine.
- Food and beverage service.
- Front office operations.
- Accommodation operations (housekeeping).
- Hotel accounting and finance basics.
- Hospitality marketing and sales.
- Human resource and communication skills.
- Food safety, hygiene and nutrition.
- Hospitality law and ethics.
- Industrial training in hotels and similar businesses.
Year by year
- Basic kitchen
- Service
- Front office and housekeeping skills
- Communication and food safety
- Deeper operations
- Accounting
- Management basics and industrial training
- Advanced management subjects
- Specialisation
- Project and final training
Skills you build
Careers and next steps
- Hotel operations roles in front office, housekeeping, kitchen and service
- Restaurant and cafe management
- Airline and cabin services
- Cruise ship hospitality
- Event and banquet management
- Catering and institutional food services
- Tourism and resort management
- Entrepreneurship in food and hospitality
- MBA or M.Sc in hospitality
Is it for you?
A good fit if
- You enjoy meeting people and serving guests.
- You are comfortable with shift work, weekends and holidays at work.
- You like practical, hands-on training.
- You can stay calm and polite under pressure.
Think twice if
- You prefer fixed office hours and a quiet routine.
- You have not checked institute approval or affiliation.
- You expect to skip the physical work of the kitchen and service training.
- You have not compared the NCHM route with other degrees.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not checking university or programme approval
- Missing the application window
- Ignoring documents needed for category or domicile benefits
- Choosing by name rather than curriculum and outcomes
Colleges to explore
Listings show name and location. Fees and cut-offs are shown only when verified from official sources.
IHM Pusa
New Delhi, Delhi
State GovernmentIHM Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra
State GovernmentIHM Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Karnataka
State GovernmentIHM Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
State GovernmentIHM Kolkata
Kolkata, West Bengal
State GovernmentIHM Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Telangana
All Hotel Management colleges →
Official sources to check
- National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technologynchm.gov.in
- NTA NCHM JEEexams.nta.ac.in
- National Testing Agencynta.ac.in
Frequently asked questions
Is NCHM JEE required for BHM?
For the NCHM programme, yes. Other institutes may have their own admissions.
Do I need Maths or Science in Class 12?
English as a subject is the stated condition for the NCHM programme. Confirm other conditions in the current bulletin.
How long is the course?
Three years in the NCHM B.Sc programme. Other degrees can be longer.
Who conducts NCHM JEE?
The National Testing Agency, for NCHM, in recent cycles.
Is hotel management only for hotels?
No. It is also used in airlines, cruises, events, catering and tourism.
Does the course include training in real hotels?
Yes, industrial training is part of the programme. The structure follows the institute and NCHM rules.
Does Padhaidekho guarantee admission?
No. Admission depends on the official counselling authority, your eligibility and merit. We guide you, verify information against official notices and keep you on track.
How Padhaidekho helps
We review your eligibility against the current official notice, build a ranked options list, keep your documents and deadlines on track and stay with you through every round. Fees and service scope are shared in writing before you enrol.
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Content checked against the official sources above in 2026-10. Rules, dates and eligibility change every cycle: always confirm on the official notice. This page is general guidance, not legal advice or an admission guarantee.