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The NCHMCT JEE 2026 cut-off is the minimum score or closing rank required for admission to various Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs) and is determined after the declaration of results and completion of each round of counselling. The cut-off varies by category, institute, and year, and is influenced by factors such as exam difficulty, number of candidates, seat availability, and reservation policies.
Based on recent trends and expert predictions for 2025-26, the approximate category-wise NCHMCT JEE cut-off marks out of 800 are: General (Open) category around 760 marks; General PwD around 620; EWS about 600; OBC approximately 600-611; SC near 599; and ST about 580. These cut-offs are indicative and may vary depending on actual exam conditions and candidate performance.
The official cut-off along with opening and closing ranks will be released after the result declaration, expected around June 2026. Cut-offs differ by category and individual institutes; top Central Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs) generally have higher cut-offs compared to State or private institutes. Candidates should keep track of official NCHMCT and counselling websites for the most accurate and updated cut-off information post-exam
Category
Expected Cut Off Marks
Open (Category)
760
Open PwD
620
EWS
600
OBC
OBC NCL
611
SC
599
ST
580
Note: These are expected figures based on previous years and trends. Actual cut-offs for NCHMCT JEE 2026 will be released after the exam and may vary.
NCHMCT JEE Cut-Off FAQs-
Ans. The cut-off is influenced by multiple factors including:
Ans. The exact cut-off for NCHMCT JEE 2026 will be announced after the results are declared, typically around June 2026. It depends on factors like the difficulty of the exam, number of candidates, seat availability, and reservation policies. Previous trends suggest the general category cut-off marks could be around 760 out of 800, with other categories varying lower accordingly (e.g., SC around 599, ST around 580, OBC around 600)
Ans. The NCHMCT JEE cut-off marks are released after the announcement of the results and before the commencement of counselling. Candidates can check the official cut-off on the NCHMCT and NTA websites as well as during the counselling process.