The hotel management entrance exam 2027 cycle decides admission to BSc Hospitality and Hotel Administration, BHM, BHMCT and similar hospitality degrees for the 2027-28 session. The main route is NCHM JEE for the Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs), with institute and state tests as other options.
This page covers the hotel management exams worth knowing, which one suits you, eligibility, the usual exam pattern and preparation. The exam list and dates below update automatically, so you always see the current status.
List of Hotel Management Entrance Exams 2027
Use the filters to switch between National and State exams and between UG and PG courses. Click any exam to see its application form, syllabus, admit card and result.
| Exam | Level | Next date | Quick links |
|---|---|---|---|
| GNIHM JET 2027GNIHM | UGWest Bengal | JET 2027 online registrationNovember 2026 Expected | |
| IIHM eCHAT 2026IIHM | UGNational | Dates not announced | Admit CardResult |
| MAH BHMCT CET 2027State CET Cell | UGMaharashtra | Online registrationJanuary 2027 Expected | SyllabusAdmit CardResult |
| MAH MHMCT CET 2027State CET Cell | UGMaharashtra | Online registrationJanuary 2027 Expected | SyllabusAdmit CardResult |
| NCHM JEE 2027NTA | UGNational | Online applicationDecember 2026 Expected | SyllabusPapersAdmit CardResult |
| PUTHAT 2027Panjab University | UGChandigarh | Dates not announced | SyllabusPapersAdmit CardResult |
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Upcoming Hotel Management Exam Dates
The next official or expected date for each exam is shown here; open the exam page for the full schedule.
No confirmed dates in the next 90 days. These are the next expected dates, based on previous cycles:
- Nov2026GNIHM JET 2027JET 2027 online registration · November 2026
- Dec2026NCHM JEE 2027Online application · December 2026
- Jan2027MAH BHMCT CET 2027Online registration · January 2027
- Jan2027MAH MHMCT CET 2027Online registration · January 2027
Top Hotel Management Entrance Exams Explained
NCHM JEE
NCHM JEE is the national entrance exam for the BSc Hospitality and Hotel Administration programme at IHMs affiliated to the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT). It is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of NCHMCT. Students searching for the “IHM entrance exam” or “NCHMCT JEE” mean this test. If you want a seat at a central, state or private IHM, this is the exam to take.
IIHM eCHAT
IIHM eCHAT is the admission test of the International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM) for its undergraduate hospitality programmes across its campuses. It is a UG-level test run by the institute itself. Take it if you are considering IIHM alongside or instead of an IHM.
MAH BHMCT CET
MAH BHMCT CET is conducted by the Maharashtra State CET Cell for admission to the Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT) at participating colleges in Maharashtra. It is a state-level UG exam. It suits students who want to study hotel management in Maharashtra, especially those eligible for state quota seats.
AIMA UGAT
AIMA UGAT is a national undergraduate aptitude test conducted by the All India Management Association. Some private institutes accept it for BHM and other undergraduate courses along with BBA and BCA. Check that your chosen institute accepts UGAT before you apply.
CUET UG
CUET UG, conducted by NTA, is the common entrance test for undergraduate admission to central and many other universities. A few universities that run hotel management, tourism or hospitality degrees admit through it. Check the list of universities under CUET and each university’s course list before choosing subjects.
Which Hotel Management Entrance Exam After 12th?
Most students take NCHM JEE and add one or two other tests as backups. Use this table to decide.
| If you want | Take |
|---|---|
| A BSc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration at an IHM (central, state or private) | NCHM JEE |
| Admission to an IIHM campus | IIHM eCHAT |
| BHMCT at a college in Maharashtra | MAH BHMCT CET |
| BHM at a private institute that accepts an aptitude test score | AIMA UGAT or the institute’s own test |
| A hospitality or tourism degree at a university that admits through CUET | CUET UG |
| The widest set of options | NCHM JEE plus one institute or state test |
Hotel Management Entrance Exams Other Than NCHM JEE
NCHM JEE covers IHMs only. Outside that system, private hospitality schools and universities usually run their own admission tests or interviews, and some accept AIMA UGAT or CUET UG scores. State CETs such as MAH BHMCT CET fill seats in their own state. If you are unsure where to start, apply for NCHM JEE and one institute test so you are not depending on a single result.
Hotel Management Admission Without Entrance Exam
Some private colleges and universities admit students to BHM or hospitality diplomas on the basis of Class 12 marks followed by a personal interview. Management quota seats also exist at many private colleges. These routes can work, but check that the college and its degree are recognised before you pay any fee. IHM seats are filled through NCHM JEE, so there is no way into an IHM degree programme without it. No route guarantees a seat.
Eligibility for Hotel Management Entrance Exams
Hotel management is open to students from any stream. Science, Commerce and Arts students can all apply. The usual requirements are:
- Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent from a recognised board, with English as a subject for most exams.
- Students appearing in their Class 12 board exam can usually apply, subject to passing before admission.
- NCHM JEE has an upper age limit, with relaxation for reserved categories.
- Some state and institute tests set a minimum percentage in Class 12.
Rules change from year to year, so confirm the details on each exam’s page and in the official information bulletin.
Hotel Management Exam Pattern at a Glance
Most hotel management course entrance exams are objective, multiple-choice tests. NCHM JEE is a computer-based test with sections on:
- English Language
- Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude
- Reasoning and Logical Deduction
- General Knowledge and Current Affairs
- Aptitude for Service Sector
Other exams test similar areas, and some private institutes add a group discussion or interview. Marking schemes, including negative marking, differ by exam, so check the syllabus page of your exam.
How to Prepare for Hotel Management Entrance Exams
- Read the official syllabus of each exam you plan to take and list the topics.
- Build English daily: grammar, vocabulary and reading comprehension.
- Revise Class 10 level arithmetic such as percentages, ratios, averages and profit and loss.
- Practise reasoning sets like series, coding-decoding, analogies and syllogisms.
- Follow current affairs, with attention to tourism, business and hospitality news.
- Solve previous year papers and timed mock tests to build speed.
- Practise speaking clearly and confidently if your target institute holds an interview.
Hotel Management Entrance Exam Question Papers
Download previous year question papers and sample papers for hotel management exams below.
Hotel Management Entrance Exams 2027 FAQs
NCHM JEE is the main national hotel management entrance exam. It is conducted by NTA on behalf of NCHMCT for admission to the BSc Hospitality and Hotel Administration programme at IHMs. Most students also take one institute or state test as a backup.
Take NCHM JEE if you want an IHM seat. Add IIHM eCHAT for IIHM campuses, MAH BHMCT CET for colleges in Maharashtra, or the admission test of the private institute you are targeting. Check each exam’s page for eligibility before applying.
Yes. Admission to the BSc Hospitality and Hotel Administration programme at IHMs affiliated to NCHMCT is through NCHM JEE. There is no separate written test for each IHM.
Yes. Hotel management entrance exams are open to Class 12 students from any stream. English as a subject is usually required, but Physics, Chemistry or Maths are not.
Some private colleges and universities admit students on Class 12 marks and an interview, and management quota seats exist at many private colleges. IHM seats, however, are filled only through NCHM JEE. Always check that the college and degree are recognised, and remember no route guarantees a seat.
NCHM JEE tests English Language, Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude, Reasoning and Logical Deduction, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, and Aptitude for Service Sector. See the NCHM JEE syllabus page for the current pattern and marking scheme.
NCHM JEE has an upper age limit, with relaxation for reserved categories. Other exams set their own rules. Check the latest information bulletin on the exam’s page before applying.
The dates section on this page shows the next official or expected date for each hotel management exam and updates automatically. Open an exam’s page for its full schedule, including application, admit card and result dates.