Know this. English carries almost 40% of the paper, and 'Aptitude for Service Sector' is a real section; students who prepare only maths and GK lose marks where it counts.
- Run by
- National Testing Agency (NTA), on behalf of the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT), Ministry of Tourism
- Admits you to
- The three-year B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration (recognised by JNU, with an optional fourth honours year under NEP 2020) at the central, state, PSU and private Institutes of Hotel Management affiliated to NCHMCT.
- Who can sit
- Class 12 (or equivalent) passed with English as a subject; students appearing in Class 12 may sit provisionally. No age limit. Admitted students must submit a physical fitness certificate.
- Pattern
- Computer-based test, 2 hours, 120 multiple-choice questions: 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. +4 for a correct answer, -1 for a wrong one. Paper in English and Hindi.
- When
- Applications usually open around January; the test is held in late April; results in May, followed by counselling.
- Limits
- No age limit and no attempt limit.
Courses it leads to
Sources, checked 2026-09-28: exams.nta.nic.in · cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in