The National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT) conducts a centralized online counselling process to facilitate admissions into the B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration (B.Sc. HHA) program. This process is the gateway for qualified candidates to secure seats across various Central, State, PSU, and Private Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs).
The 2026 counselling process was conducted in a structured, merit-based online format. Seat allocation is primarily determined by a candidate's All India Rank (AIR), category, and the preferences submitted during the choice-filling phase.
Stage
Description
Registration
Qualified candidates must register on the official portal by paying a non-refundable fee of INR 2,000.
Choice Filling
Candidates select and arrange their preferred institutes in order of priority.
Seat Allotment
The system allocates seats based on merit, category, and submitted preferences.
Fee Payment
Allotted candidates must pay a Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) of INR 20,000.
Document Verification
Mandatory verification of original documents (online/physical) to confirm eligibility.
Important Guidelines for Candidates
NCHMCT 2026 Counselling FAQs
Q1. Is the NCHMCT JEE counselling registration fee refundable?
Ans. No, the INR 2,000 registration fee is completely non-refundable, regardless of whether a seat is allotted or if the candidate chooses not to join.
Q2. What is the difference between "Freeze" and "Float" options?
Ans. "Freeze" indicates that you are satisfied with your allotted seat and wish to secure it permanently. "Float" means you accept your current allotment but want to be considered for a better-ranked institute in the next round.
Q3. What happens if I fail to pay the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF)?
Ans. Failure to pay the INR 20,000 seat acceptance fee within the stipulated deadline will result in the forfeiture of the allotted seat, and you may be excluded from further rounds of regular counselling.
Q4. How are seats allocated during the counselling process?
Ans. Seats are allocated based on a merit-based system that considers the candidate's All India Rank (AIR) in the NCHMCT JEE exam, their reservation category, the specific preferences (choices) submitted, and the total seat availability in the participating institutes.
Q5. Can I change my choice of institute after locking the list?
Ans. No, once you have officially locked your choices on the portal, no revisions or edits can be made. It is critical to finalize your preference order carefully before the locking deadline.
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