NCHMCT JEE 2026 Answer Key Out: Download Response Sheet & Raise Objections at nchm.gov.in

NCHMCT JEE 2026 Answer Key Released

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the NCHMCT JEE 2026 provisional answer key along with individual response sheets for the National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now download the answer key and their recorded responses from the official NTA portal. The provisional answer key allows candidates to verify answers and raise objections if discrepancies are found.

Organization Overview

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is the conducting body for NCHMCT JEE, a national-level entrance exam for admission to undergraduate hotel management programs such as B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration offered by central, state, and private Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs). NTA ensures a transparent and efficient examination process, and the release of the provisional answer key is a critical step toward result declaration.

Answer Key Details

The NCHMCT JEE 2026 answer key is provisional and contains the correct answers for all questions asked in the computer-based test. Alongside the answer key, candidates can access their individual response sheets to cross-check the answers they marked. The final answer key will be published after considering objections, and the result will be based solely on the final key.

Objection Process

Candidates who find errors in the provisional answer key can raise objections online through the official portal. The objection window is open for a limited period, and a non-refundable fee of ₹200 per question is charged. Objections must be submitted with supporting evidence; NTA reviews all challenges and updates the answer key accordingly.

How to Download NCHMCT JEE 2026 Answer Key & Response Sheet

1. Visit the official NTA NCHM JEE website – Open any updated web browser and go to the official portal.
2. Find the answer key link – Look for a link titled “NCHMCT JEE 2026 Answer Key / Response Sheet” under the latest announcements.
3. Click on the link – You will be redirected to the candidate login page.
4. Log in – Enter your application number, date of birth, and security pin, then click “Submit” or “Login”.
5. View answer key and response sheet – After login, the provisional answer key and your recorded responses will be displayed.
6. Download and save – Download the PDF files for future reference and score calculation.

How to Check Your Responses

Open both the answer key and response sheet side by side. For each question, compare the option you selected with the correct answer. Mark each as correct, incorrect, or unattempted. Use the marking scheme to calculate your expected score.

Marking Scheme & Score Calculation

NTA follows a standard marking scheme: +4 marks for each correct answer, -1 mark for each incorrect answer, and 0 for unattempted questions. To calculate your expected score: (Number of correct answers × 4) – (Number of incorrect answers × 1).