NCHM JEE previous year question papers for 2021, 2023, 2024 and 2025 are free to download here with NTA’s final answer keys, plus the 2026 answer key, for the B.Sc. Hospitality and Hotel Administration entrance. Since 2026 the paper has 120 questions for 480 marks in 2 hours, down from 200 questions in 3 hours, so solve the older papers section by section before NCHM JEE 2027, expected in April 2027.
NCHM JEE Previous Year Question Papers
Pick a year to open its question paper and answer key; 2021 has two sets, and the 2026 page has the key only.
Newest papersNCHM JEE 2026 Question Paper
View 2026 papersAnswer key only
NCHM JEE Question Papers by Year
| Year | Papers | Answer key | Pattern that year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCHM JEE 2026 | Answer key only | Yes | 120 Q · 480 marks · 2 h | View papers |
| NCHM JEE 2025 | 1 paper | Yes | 200 Q · 3 h | View papers |
| NCHM JEE 2024 | 1 paper | Yes | 200 Q · 3 h | View papers |
| NCHM JEE 2023 | 1 paper | Yes | 200 Q · 3 h | View papers |
| NCHM JEE 2022 | 1 PDF | Yes | View papers | |
| NCHM JEE 2021 | 2 papers | Yes | 200 Q | View papers |
NCHM JEE Paper at a Glance
| Questions | 120 multiple-choice questions (from 2026); 200 in the 2021 to 2025 papers |
|---|---|
| Marks and time | 480 marks in 2 hours (2026 pattern) |
| Marking | +4 for a correct answer, −1 for a wrong one |
| Sections | English Language 45, Aptitude for Service Sector 30, Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude 15, Reasoning and Logical Deduction 15, General Knowledge and Current Affairs 15 |
| Mode and medium | Computer-based test in English and Hindi; the English version is final |
| Papers on this page | 2021 (Set A and Set B), 2023, 2024 and 2025 with final keys; 2026 key only |
| Next exam | NCHM JEE 2027: April 2027 (expected). Application: December 2026 (expected) |
How the NCHM JEE Paper Changed (2021–2026)
- 2021 to 2025: 200 questions in 3 hours. The 2021 sets had English 60, Service Sector Aptitude 50, Numerical 30, Reasoning 30 and General Knowledge 30.
- 2026 onwards: 120 questions for 480 marks in 2 hours, with English 45, Service Sector 30 and 15 each in Numerical, Reasoning and General Knowledge.
- Using older papers: the five sections are the same, and English and Service Sector Aptitude are still the two largest. Solve old papers by section, and drop most of the General Knowledge questions, which go out of date.
How to Use NCHM JEE Previous Year Papers?
- Work at one question a minute. The 2027 paper is expected to give you 120 questions in 120 minutes. Old papers have 200 questions, so time a 120-question slice of one at 2 hours.
- Guess only after ruling something out. With +4 and −1, a blind guess among four options averages +0.25 marks. Ruling out one option raises that to about +0.67.
- Put English first. English carries 45 questions, or 180 of 480 marks. The 60 English questions in each 2021 set and the English parts of 2023 to 2025 are your best drill.
- Solve 2025 and 2024 first, because their keys are final and they are the most recent. Note that question ID 30054 was dropped from the 2025 key.
- Plan for April 2027. About six months remain, with the form expected from December 2026. One paper every two weeks covers all five papers twice.
NCHM JEE Previous Year Question Papers FAQs
How many questions are there in NCHM JEE?
120 multiple-choice questions for 480 marks in 2 hours, from 2026. The 2021 to 2025 papers on this page had 200 questions in 3 hours.
Is there negative marking in NCHM JEE?
Yes. A correct answer gets +4 marks and a wrong answer loses 1 mark.
Which section has the most questions in NCHM JEE?
English Language, with 45 of 120 questions in the 2026 pattern. Aptitude for Service Sector has 30, and Numerical, Reasoning and General Knowledge have 15 each.
Which NCHM JEE papers have answer keys?
All of them: 2021, 2023, 2024 and 2025 have NTA’s final keys on their year pages. The 2026 page has the key for the 25 April 2026 test.
Is the NCHM JEE 2022 question paper available?
No. The 2022 page has no paper or key yet. Use the 2021 and 2023 papers instead.
Is NCHM JEE held in Hindi?
Yes. The paper is in English and Hindi, and the English version is final if a translation is unclear.
When is NCHM JEE 2027?
NCHM JEE 2027: April 2027 (expected). Application: December 2026 (expected). See the NCHM JEE 2027 page for every date.