The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer key and individual response sheets for the NCHMCT JEE 2026. Candidates who appeared for the national-level undergraduate hotel management entrance exam can now access their recorded responses and compare them against the official key to estimate their scores.
NCHMCT JEE 2026 Answer Key Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | NCHMCT JEE 2026 |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Course Offered | B.Sc. (Hospitality & Hotel Administration) |
| Status | Provisional answer key released |
| What is Released | Provisional answer key & recorded response sheet |
| Availability | Online via the NTA portal |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Provisional Answer Key Release | May 7, 2026 |
| Objection Window | May 7 – May 9, 2026 (until 11:50 PM) |
| Final Answer Key | Expected in the third week of May 2026 |
| Result Declaration | Expected by the end of May 2026 |
Marking Scheme & Score Calculation
The NTA follows a straightforward marking scheme for the NCHMCT JEE: * Correct Answer: +4 marks * Incorrect Answer: −1 mark * Unattempted Question: 0 marks
To estimate your score, simply count your correct and incorrect answers using the response sheet. Multiply your correct answers by 4 and subtract the number of incorrect answers.
How to Check the Answer Key & Raise Objections
Candidates who find discrepancies in the provisional key can submit challenges online.
- Click the official challenge link provided below.
- Log in using your application number, date of birth, and security pin.
- Select the questions you want to challenge and provide the correct option along with supporting evidence.
- Pay the non-refundable processing fee of ₹200 per question.
The final answer key will be published after the NTA reviews all valid objections. Results will be based exclusively on the final key.
Official Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Direct Link to NCHMCT JEE 2026 Answer Key & Challenge | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Where can I check the NCHMCT JEE 2026 answer key?
Ans. You can access the provisional answer key and your personal response sheet directly on the official NTA examination portal using your application number and date of birth.
Q2. What is the deadline to raise an objection?
Ans. The challenge window is open from May 7, 2026, until May 9, 2026, at 11:50 PM. Make sure to submit any objections before this deadline.
Q3. Is there a fee to challenge a question?
Ans. Yes, candidates must pay a non-refundable processing fee of ₹200 for every question they wish to challenge.
Q4. How is the NCHMCT JEE score calculated?
Ans. For every correct answer, you get 4 marks. For every wrong answer, 1 mark is deducted. Unattempted questions do not impact your score.
Q5. When will the final results be announced?
Ans. The NTA is expected to release the final answer key by the third week of May 2026, with the final results following shortly after by the end of May.
