Introduction: National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT) conducts the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) for various hotel management and hospitality courses. The JEE 2019 is scheduled for April 28, 2019, with an application form release date of December 24, 2018. This article provides an in-depth guide to the application process, exam details, and important dates.

1. Application Process

The application for NCHMCT JEE 2019 is currently available online from December 24, 2018, to April 16, 2019. The application fee is INR 800 for General and OBC candidates, and INR 400 for SC/ST/PD candidates. Applicants must submit a scanned recent photograph and a scanned copy of the qualifying examination certificate.

Eligibility Requirements: Candidates must have passed the English subject in their qualifying examination. Final year examination candidates awaiting the result can also apply. Minimum age limit is 17 years and the maximum is 25 years (SC/ST) and 22 years (General/OBC).

2. Exam Details

The NCHMCT JEE 2019 is a national-level, offline examination to be conducted by the NCHMCT. Key points include:

Exam Date: April 28, 2019 Mode of Exam: Offline Exam Cities: 33 Duration: 3 hours Number of Seats: 8124 Participating Institutes: 58 centrally funded, state-funded, and private institutes

The examination will cover topics such as Physics, Chemistry, English, and Mathematics. Each correct answer awards 1 mark, while each incorrect answer deducts 0.25 marks. The exam consists of 200 multiple-choice questions.

3. Important Dates

Here are the crucial dates for the NCHMCT JEE 2019:

Online Application Form Release: December 24, 2018 Application Form Submission Deadline: April 16, 2019 Admit Card Availability: April 20, 2019 and onwards Exam Date: April 28, 2019 Result Declaration: May 21, 2019 Counselling Date: May 25, 2019 to June 04, 2019

4. Guidance for Applicants

Applicants are advised to:

Create a copy of the filled application form. Download and print two copies of the admit card, with one self-attested for counseling. Carry at least one photo ID proof during the exam.

5. Preparation Tips

Aspirants can use the following books for better preparation:

Study Package: Hotel Management Hospitality Administration Entrance Exam, Arihant Hotel Management - JEE Entrance Exam, Cosmos Bookhive NCHMCT-JEE: National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Exam Previous Years Papers, RPH Editorial Board Hotel Management Entrance Exam Guide: Entrance Examination Popular Master Guide, RPH Editorial Board General Knowledge, Manohar Pandey

6. Result and Counselling

Results will be declared on May 21, 2019, and candidates can check their results by entering their application number, roll number, and date of birth on the NCHMCT JEE official website. Counselling for admissions will be held from May 25, 2019, to June 04, 2019.

Conclusion: By following the steps and guidelines provided in this article, candidates can ensure a smooth application process and prepare effectively for the NCHMCT JEE 2019. Remember to stay organized and keep track of all the important dates and documents.