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

Shruti Chatterjee

Updated On: May 19, 2025 10:39 AM | NCHMCT JEE

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.

Top Colleges Accepting NCHMCT JEE Score

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 2025 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 2025 exam entirely online. The test is administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and was conducted on April 27, 2025, and the results were announced on May 18, 2025, 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 2025 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 2025

The reservation criteria and rules for NCHMCT JEE 2025 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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Scope in Hotel Management Careers in India & Abroad

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 in 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.

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