NCHM Information Bulletin
NCHM Information Bulletin
NCHM Information Bulletin
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INDEX
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND DATES AT A GLANCE.................................................. 5
Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 8
1. About National Testing Agency (NTA) ......................................................................... 8
2. About National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT)..8
3. National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination (NCHM JEE)-
2024 ........................................................................................................................... 9
4. Scheme of Examination .............................................................................................. 9
5. Eligibility Criteria for NCHM JEE-2024 ...................................................................... 10
6. Reservations ............................................................................................................. 11
7. Provisions relating to Persons with Disability (PwD).................................................. 12
8. Facilities for PwD candidates to appear in the exam ................................................. 13
9. Choice of Cities for Exam Centre .............................................................................. 15
10. General Instructions .................................................................................................. 15
11. Instructions for filling online Application Form ........................................................... 15
12. Admit Card for NCHM JEE-2024............................................................................... 20
13. Computer Based Test (CBT) Guidelines ................................................................... 21
14. Conduct of the Examination ...................................................................................... 21
15. Caution Notice & Non-Disclosure Agreement (India)................................................. 23
16. Unfair Means Practices and Breach of Examination Rules........................................ 24
17. Display of Recorded Responses ............................................................................... 24
18. Display of Provisional Answer Key for Challenges .................................................... 25
19. Declaration of Results ............................................................................................... 25
20. Query Redressal System .......................................................................................... 25
21. Correspondence with NTA ........................................................................................ 26
22. Common Services Centres/Facilitation Centres (Annexure-VII) ................................ 26
23. Weeding Out Rules ................................................................................................... 26
24. Legal Jurisdiction ...................................................................................................... 26
25. RTI ……………………………………………………………………………………………27
Annexure-I .......................................................................................................................... 28
Payment of Exam Fee-Procedure/Mode/Service Provider(s) and Services Charges ....... 28
Annexure-II ......................................................................................................................... 29
List of Affiliated Institutes of Hotel Management .............................................................. 29
Annexure-III ........................................................................................................................ 32
Certificate regarding physical limitation to write in an examination................................... 32
Annexure-IV ........................................................................................................................ 33
Letter of Undertaking for Using Own Scribe ..................................................................... 33
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Annexure-V ......................................................................................................................... 34
List of Examination Cities for NCHM JEE-2024 ............................................................... 34
Annexure–VI ....................................................................................................................... 37
Computer Based Test (CBT) ........................................................................................... 37
Annexure-VII ....................................................................................................................... 43
Common Services Centres/Facilitation Centres............................................................... 43
Annexure-VIII ...................................................................................................................... 44
Replica of Application Form ............................................................................................. 44
Annexure-IX ........................................................................................................................ 59
Certificate for person with specified disability covered under the definition of Section 2(s)
of the RPwD Act, 2016 but not covered under the definition of Section 2(r) of the said Act,
i.e. persons having less than 40% disability and having difficulty in writing ...................... 59
Annexure-X ......................................................................................................................... 60
Letter of Undertaking by the person with specified disability covered under the definition of
Section 2 (s) of the RPwD Act, 2016 but not covered under the definition of Section 2(r) of
the said Act, i.e. persons having less than 40% disability and having difficulty in writing...60
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND DATES AT A GLANCE
(Please refer to Information Bulletin for details, Dates, Fee Details and Application Procedure)
Online registration and submission of Application Form 09.02.2024 to 31.03.2024
(complete in all respect) through NTA Website: (Upto 05.00 PM)
https://exams.nta.ac.in/NCHM/
Last date for successful transaction of Examination fee 31.03.2024
(through Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking/UPI/ (Upto 11.50 PM)
Wallet upto 11:50pm)
Fee Payable for NCHM JEE–2024
(Payment Gateway through Credit Card / Debit Card (except Master/Visa Card)/
Net-Banking/UPI/Wallet)
General (UR) / OBC-(NCL) as per Central List Rs.1,000/-
Gen-EWS Rs. 700/-
Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST) / PwD Rs. 450/-
Third Gender Rs. 450/-
Applicable service/processing charges & GST over and above the Examination Fee, are to be paid by
the candidate to the concerned Bank/Payment Gateway Integrator (For details, Annexure-I may be
referred to)
Correction in the Particulars of Application Form Online
02.04.2024 to 05.04.2024
only
Downloading of Admit Card by the Candidate from NTA
To be announced on the Website
Website
Mode of Exam Computer Based Test (CBT)
Objective Type Exam comprises Multiple
Pattern of Exam
Choice Questions
Duration of Examination 180 minutes (3.00 hours)
Timing of Examination 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Exam Centre As indicated on the Admit Card
Date of Examination 11.05.2024 (Saturday)
Display of Recorded Responses and Provisional Answer
Keys on the Website for inviting challenge(s) from To be announced later through website
Interested candidates.
Declaration of Result on NTA Website To be announced later through website
https://exams.nta.ac.in/NCHM/
Website(s)
www.nta.ac.in
1. Candidate must read carefully the Instructions (including how to fill up Application Form
online) given in the Information Bulletin available on the NTA Website. Candidates not
complying with the Instructions shall be summarily disqualified.
2. Candidate can apply for NCHM JEE-2024 through “Online” mode only. The
Application Form in any other mode will not be accepted.
3. Only one application is to be submitted by a candidate. More than one application
i.e. multiple Application Forms submitted by a candidate will not be accepted.
4. Instructions for filling Online Application Form:
Download Information Bulletin and Replica of Application Form. Read these
carefully to ensure your eligibility.
Follow the steps given below to Apply Online:
Step-1: Register for Online Registration using your own E-maiI ID and Mobile No. and
note down system generated Application Number. Complete the Online
Application Form and note down the system generated Application Number.
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Step-2: Upload legible scanned images of: (i) a recent photograph (in jpg file, size 10kb-
200kb) either in colour or black & white with 80% face (without mask) visible
including ears against white background; (ii) candidate’s signature (file size: 4kb-
30kb); (iii) PwD Certificate (file size 50kb-300kb in PDF form) (iv) Category
Certificate, if applicable (SC/ST/OBC/EWS etc.) (file size: 50kb to 300kb)
Step-3: Pay fee using the Payment Gateway integrated to the Online Application
through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI / Wallet and keep proof
of fee paid.
5. After (successful completion of Step-3, Confirmation Page of the Application Form, should
be downloaded and a printout of the same may be retained for future reference. The
Confirmation Page of the online Application Form could be generated only after successful
payment by the Candidate.
In case the Confirmation Page is not generated after payment of prescribed Fee, then the
candidate should approach the concerned Bank/Payment Gateway integrator (in the helpline
number and email given in Annexure-I of the Information Bulletin), for ensuring the
successful payment.
In spite of above, if successful transaction is not reflected on the Portal, the candidate may
contact NTA Helpline. If the payment issue is still not resolved, the candidate may pay
second time.
However, any duplicate payment received from the candidate by NTA in course of said
transactions will be refunded through the same payment mode through which the duplicate
payment is received, after fee reconciliation by NTA.
6. Information such as his/ her name, contact details / address, category, PwD status,
educational qualification details, date of birth, choice of exam cities, etc. provided by the
candidate in the online Application Form will be treated as final. Any request for change
in such particulars after the closure of correction period will not be considered by NTA.
7. NTA does not edit/modify/alter any information entered by the candidate under any
circumstances. Any request for change in information will not be entertained. Therefore,
candidates are advised to exercise utmost caution for filling up correct details in the
Application Form.
8. Candidates must ensure that their email address and mobile number to be registered in
their online Application Form are their own, as relevant/important
information/communication will be sent by NTA through e-mail on the registered e-mail
address and/or through SMS on registered mobile number only. NTA shall not be
responsible for any non-communication/miscommunication with a candidate in the e-mail
address or mobile number given by him/her other than his/her own.
9. NTA disclaims any liability that may cause due to incorrect information provided by the
candidate in his/her online Application Form.
10. Candidates must ensure that their email address and mobile number to be registered in
their online Application Form are their own, as relevant/important
information/communication will be sent by NTA through e-mail on the registered e-mail
address and/or through SMS on registered mobile number only. NTA shall not be
responsible for any non-communication/miscommunication with a candidate in the email
address or mobile number given by him/her other than his/her own.
11. Candidates are advised to visit the NTA Website and check their e-mails regularly for latest
updates.
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12. Candidates shall appear in the exam at their own cost at the Examination Centre on the
Date / Shift and time indicated on their respective Admit Cards which would be issued by
the NTA in due course through its Website.
Note:
i. The final submission of Online Application Form will remain incomplete if Step-3 is not
complete. Such forms will stand rejected and no correspondence on this account will be
entertained.
ii. No request for refund of fee once remitted by the candidate will be entertained by NTA under
any circumstances.
iii. The entire application process for NCHM JEE-2024 is online, including uploading of scanned
images, payment of fees, and printing of confirmation page, admit card, etc. Therefore,
candidates are not required to send/submit any document(s) including confirmation
page to NTA through Post/Fax/WhatsApp/Email/by Hand.
iv. Usage of Data and Information: NTA/Government of India can use the data provided by the
End Users (test taker in this case) for internal purpose(s) including training, research and
development, analysis and other permissible purpose(s). However, this information is not for
use by any third party or private agency for any other use.
Candidates are advised to carry only the following with them in to the Examination venue:
a) Admit Card along with Self Declaration (Undertaking) downloaded from the NTA Website
(a clear printout on A4 size paper) duly filled in.
b) A simple transparent Ball Point Pen.
c) Additional photograph, to be pasted on Attendance Sheet
d) Personal transparent water bottle.
e) Sugar tablets/fruits (like banana/apple/orange) in case the candidate is diabetic.
Note:
1. In case it is found at any time in future that the Candidate has used / uploaded the photograph
and signature of someone else in his/her Application Form/Admit Card or he/she has tampered
his/her Admit Card / result, these acts of the candidate shall be treated as Unfair Means (UFM)
Practices on his/her part and he/she shall be proceeded with the actions as contemplated under
the provisions of the Information Bulletin relating to Unfair Means Practices.
2. Candidates are NOT allowed to carry Instruments, Geometry or Pencil box, Handbag, Purse,
any kind of Paper/Stationery/Textual material (printed or written material), Eatables (loose or
packed), Mobile Phone/Earphone/Microphone/Pager, Calculator, Docu Pen, Slide Rules, Log
Tables, Camera, Tape Recorder, Electronic Watches with facilities of calculator, any metallic
item or electronic gadgets/devices in the Examination Hall/Room. Smoking, chewing gutka,
spitting etc. in the Examination Room/Hall is strictly prohibited
3. If any candidate is in possession of any of the above item, his/her candidature will be treated
as unfair means and lead to cancellation of the current Examination & also debar the candidate
for future examination(s) & the material will be seized.
4. Corrections sent by the candidate through Post/Fax/Whats App/Email/by Hand will not
be entertained by NTA.
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National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHM&CT)
Introduction
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has been entrusted by the National Council for
Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT), an Autonomous Body of the
Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, with the task of conducting the National
Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination (NCHM JEE) w.e.f. 2019.
National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology, has been set up in
1982 as an Autonomous Body under the Ministry of Tourism, to centrally run and
regulate academics for B.Sc. Hospitality & Hotel Administration and ten other
structured courses of study that are imparted at the affiliated 21 Central Institutes of
Hotel Management, 30 State Government Institutes of Hotel Management, 01 Public
Sector Undertaking, 2 PPP run SIHMs and 24 Private Institutes of Hotel Management.
Through the Council, these Institutes offer 11 (eleven) different professional programs
leading to award of Certificate, Diploma, Post Graduate Diploma, Bachelor and Master
Degree.
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3. National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination
(NCHM JEE) -2024
3.1 The B.Sc. (Hospitality & Hotel Administration) Programme at its affiliated Institutes
(Annexure-II), is offered by the National Council for Hotel Management and
recognized by JNU.
3.2 The Three-Year (Six Semester) course equips students with all the required skills,
knowledge and attitude to efficiently discharge supervisory responsibilities in the
Hospitality sector. As per NEP 2020, there will be a 4th year option for the students to
get an Honours Degree.
3.3 The program involves in-depth laboratory work for students to acquire required
knowledge and skill standards in the operational areas of Food Production, Food &
Beverage Service, Front Office Operation and House Keeping. It also provides
managerial inputs in Hotel Accountancy, Food Safety & Quality, Human Resource
Management, Facility Planning, Financial Management, Strategic Management,
Tourism Marketing and Management.
3.4 Admission to the above Course is through the NCHM JEE only. The Score of NCHM
JEE is accepted by all the affiliated Institutes for admission to the B.Sc. (HHA) Course
in their respective Institutes.
4. Scheme of Examination
No. of
Type of questions (MCQ)
Questions
Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude 30
Reasoning and Logical Deduction 30
General Knowledge & Current Affairs 30
English Language 60
Aptitude for Service Sector 50
Total 200
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4.3 Marking Scheme:
5.1.1 A candidate should have passed 10+2 system of Senior Secondary Examination or its
equivalent with English as one of the subjects, from a recognized Educational Board.
Candidate must have passed English as a subject of study (core/elective/functional) in
the qualifying examination.
5.1.2 Those appearing in 10+2 or equivalent examination can also appear in NCHM JEE
2024 on provisional basis. Provisional admission will stand cancelled if proof of having
passed the qualifying examination (10+2 or its equivalent) is not submitted at the time
of counselling or at the time of admission or latest by 30.09.2024
5.2.1 Plus two level examination in the 10+2 pattern of Senior Secondary education of any
recognized Central/State Board, such as Central Board of Secondary Education and
Council for Indian School Certificate Examination or State Boards of Secondary
Education.
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5.2.4 High School Certificate Examination of the Cambridge University.
5.2.5 Any Public School / Board / University Examination in India or in a foreign country
recognized by the Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE) / Association of
Indian Universities (AIU) as equivalent to 10+2 pattern of Senior Secondary Education.
5.2.6 Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by National Institute of Open
Schooling (NIOS) as well as State Board of Open Schooling with a minimum of five
subjects including English as one of the Subjects.
5.2.7 H.S.C. Vocational Examination approved by NCVT and SCVT of concerned State/UT.
6. Reservations
6.1 In the case of Institutes run by the Central Government, the reservation would be
applicable as mentioned below:
(i) 15% of the seats Scheduled Castes (SC) candidates
(ii) 7.5% seats for Scheduled Tribes (ST) candidates
(iii) 27% seats for Other Backward Classes (OBC) Non-Creamy Layer (NCL)
Candidates as per the Central List*
(iv) 10% of the seats for General Economically Weaker Sections (General-
EWS) candidates
6.2 Each category will have 5% reservations for the candidates with 40% or more disability
as defined in Section 2 (r) and 2 (zc) of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016.
However, the candidate able to carry out all required practical’s as prescribed in the
courses as mentioned as given below:
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6.3 It has been decided to reserve one seat, on super numerary basis, for the wards of
Kashmiri Migrants and Kashmiri Pandits / Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non-Migrants)
residing in Kashmir Valley, in each Central Institute in accordance with Govt.
guidelines. Such Applicants shall have to qualify the NCHM JEE 2024. Kashmiri
Pandits/Kashmiri Hindu Families (Non-Migrants) residing in Kashmiri Valley are
required to upload their domicile certificate, online, while applying, in the space
provided for uploading Category Certificate. Kashmiri migrants are required to upload
the migration certificate, while applying, in the space provided for uploading Category
Certificate. Candidates registered with different State Govt. should produce proof of
registration in original at the time of Counselling and at the time of admission to the
Institute(s) concerned.
Notes:
The benefit of reservation for admission to Central Educational Institutions (CEIs) shall
be given only to those classes/castes/tribes which are in the respective Central List
published by the Government of India from time to time.
Other Backward Classes - Non-Creamy Layer (OBC–NCL) are as per the Central list
of Other Backward Classes available on National Commission for Backward Classes
(NCBC), Government of India website www.ncbc.nic.in Thus, the candidates falling in
this list may mention OBC in the Category Column. State list OBC Candidates who are
not in OBC-NCL (Central List) must not choose OBC-NCL.
OM
No. 20013/01/2018-BC-II dated 17 January 2019 issued by the Ministry of Social
Justice and Empowerment and the OM No. 12-4/2019-U1 dated 17 January 2019 as
well as the Letter No AF 33(2)/2019-20/NC dated 27.03.2019 of NCHMCT regarding
implementation of reservation for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) for admission
in Central Educational Institutions (CEIs).
7.1 As per Section 2(t) of the RPwD Act, “Persons with Disability (PwD)” means a
person with long term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairment which, in
interaction with barriers, hinders his full and effective participation in society equally
with others.
7.2 According to Section 2(r) of the RPwD Act, 2016, “persons with benchmark
disabilities” means a person with not less than forty percent (40%) of a specified
disability where specified disability has not been defined in measurable terms and
includes a person with disability where specified disability has been defined in
measurable terms, as certified by the certifying authority.
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7.3 The “specified disabilities”, which are included in the Schedule of the RPwD Act, are
as follows:
b. The facility of Scribe, in case he/she has a physical limitation and a scribe is
essential to write the examination on his/her behalf, being so certified in the
afore said format by a CMO/Civil Surgeon/Medical Superintendent of a
Government Health Care Institution, will be provided.
c. Compensatory time of not less than 20 minutes per hour of examination will be
provided. If the examination is of 03 hours duration, the compensatory time
shall be 01 hour. In case the duration of the examination is less or more than
03 hours, the compensatory time shall be on prorate basis.
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d. The compensatory time will be given to a candidate with benchmark disabilities,
whether such candidate uses the facility of Scribe or not. Services of a Scribe
as per the office memorandum of the Ministry of Social Justice and
Empowerment (Reference: F. No. 34-02/2015-DD-III dated August 29, 2018),
the PwD candidates who are visually impaired OR dyslexic (severe) OR have
a disability in the upper limbs OR have lost fingers/hands thereby preventing
them from properly operating the Computer Based Test platform may avail the
services of a scribe (amanuensis).
e. The scribe will help the Candidate in reading the questions and/or keying in the
answers as per the directions of the Candidate.
f. A scribe will NEITHER explain the questions NOR suggest any solutions.
PwBD candidates who desire to avail the services of a scribe need to opt for
this during the online registration.
i. If it is found at any stage that a candidate has availed the services of a scribe
and/or availed the compensatory time, but does not possess the extent of
disability that warrants the use of a scribe and/or grant of compensatory time,
the candidate will be excluded from the process of evaluation, ranking,
counseling, and admission. In case such a candidate has already been
admitted to any Institution, the admission of the candidate will be cancelled.
Candidates are advised to go through the Public Notice
No.NTA/Exam/PwD/Scribe/2022 dated 11.09.2022 on the NTA website
www.nta.ac.in in this regard.
j. The NTA does not guarantee any change in the category or sub-category
(PwBD status) after the submission of the Online Application Form, and in any
case, no change will be entertained by NTA after the declaration of NTA Score
for the Exam.
8.1 Facilities for PwD candidates who have less than 40% disability and have a
limitation in writing and a scribe is essential to write the exam on his/her behalf:
a. A PwD candidate with less than 40% disability and has a limitation in writing
and a scribe is essential to write the exam on his/her behalf, being so certified
in the prescribed format (Annexure-IX) by a CMO/Civil Surgeon/ Medical
Superintendent of a Govt. Health Care Institution will be provided a scribe by
NTA. He is required to state his requirements in his application form. He/she
is also permitted to bring his/her own Scribe along with an undertaking in the
format given at Annexure-X.
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The Candidate cannot change the category or sub-category (PwD status) after the
submission of the Online Application Form, and in any case, no change will be entertained
by NTA after the declaration of NCHM JEE-2024 NTA Scores. Therefore, the candidates are
advised to fill the category/sub-category column very carefully.
9.1 The City of Examination Centres where the Exam shall be conducted are given at
Annexure-V. It is mandatory for candidates to select four cities of their choice
while filling Online Application Form for NCHM JEE 2024. Effort will be made to
allot Centre of Examination to the candidate in order of the City Choice opted by them
in the Application Form. However, due to logistic & administrative reasons, a different
city of nearby area may be allotted.
9.2 The City of Examination once chosen and allotted cannot be changed (after the closing
of the correction window) and any request in this regard will not be entertained.
10.2 Merely appearing in and passing at NCHM JEE-2024 does not confer any right to the
candidate for admission to the affiliated Institutions of NCHMCT.
10.3 The selection and admission to the affiliated Institutions is subject to fulfilling the
Admission Criteria, Eligibility, Rank in Merit List, Medical Fitness, verification of original
documents and such other criteria as may be prescribed by the NCHMCT.
10.4 Applications of candidates submitting false and fabricated information will be rejected
and such candidates will be further debarred from appearing in examinations
conducted by NTA.
10.5 NTA reserves the right to withdraw permission granted inadvertently (if any), to any
candidate who is not eligible to appear in the NCHM JEE-2024, even though the Admit
Card had been issued by the NTA.
11.1 Candidates have to apply for NCHM JEE-2024 “Online” ONLY by accessing the
website: https://exams.nta.ac.in/NCHM/. The Application Form other than online
mode would not be accepted in any case. Only one application is to be submitted by a
candidate. More than one application i.e. multiple Application Forms submitted by a
candidate will be rejected.
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11.2 It is suggested that the candidate should keep the following ready before filling of the
online Application Form:
o A computer with proper internet connectivity,
o The particulars of a valid Government ID proof,
o The Date of Birth (as mentioned in Class X Board Certificate),
o Govt Identity Details like Aadhaar Number (last 4 digits)/Election Card (EPIC
No.)/Passport number/ Ration Card Number/Bank Account Number/PAN
Number/Other valid Govt IDs,
o Educational/Qualification details,
o Scanned clear passport photograph in JPG format (size between 10 kb–200kb)
either in colour or black & white with 80% face (without mask) visible including
ears against white background,
o Scanned clear signature in JPG format (size between 4kb–30kb),
o List of City of your Choice (Refer Annexure-V for Cities),
o Bank account details for payment of fee,
o A valid e-mail Id as important communications will be made in this e-mail Id
o A valid mobile number as important information via SMS will be sent to this
number.
11.3 Information Bulletin and Replica of Application Form may be downloaded and read carefully
by the candidate that to be sure about his/her eligibility and acquaint with requirements for
submission of Online Application Form.
11.4 In order to avoid correction in the particulars at a later stage, the candidate should exercise
utmost caution while filling up the details in the Application Form.
The candidates are advised to ensure the following points before filling the Online
Application Forms:
(i) Whether they fulfill the eligibility conditions for the Test as prescribed under
the heading ‘Conditions of Eligibility’.
(ii) That they have filled their gender and category viz General/OBC (Non-
Creamy Layer)/SC/ST/Gen-EWS/Male/Female/Third Gender, in the relevant
column correctly.
(iii) That they have filled their City of Examination in the relevant column
correctly.
(iv) That the Person with Disability (PwD) candidate has filled the relevant
column in the Online Application Form. Only PwD candidates have to fill this
column and the others have to leave it blank.
(v) Whether they have kept a Printout of Application Form (confirmation page)
for their own record.
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Step-2: Upload legible scanned images of : (i) a recent photograph (in jpg file, size10Kb-
200Kb) either in colour or black & white with 80% face (without mask) visible
including ears against white background; (ii) candidate’s signature (file size: 4kb-
30kb in jpg file); (iii) PwD Certificate (file size 50kb-300kb in PDF); (iv) Category
Certificate, if applicable (SC/ST/OBC/EWS etc.) (file size: 50KB to 300KB)
Step-3: Pay fee using Payment Gateway through Credit Card / Debit Card (except
Master/Visa Card) / Net-Banking / UPI / Wallet) and keep proof of fee paid.
All the 3 Steps can be done together or at separate timings.
After (successful completion of Step-3, Confirmation Page of the Application Form, should
be downloaded and a printout of the same may be retained for future reference. The
Confirmation Page of the online Application Form could be generated only after
successful payment by the Candidate.
In case the Confirmation Page is not generated after payment of Prescribed Fee, then the
candidate should approach the concerned Bank/Payment Gateway integrator (in the
helpline number and email given in Annexure-I of the Information Bulletin), for ensuring
the successful payment.
In spite of above, if successful transaction is not reflected on the Portal, the candidate may
contact NTA Helpline. If the payment issue is still not resolved, the candidate may pay
second time.
However, any duplicate payment received from the candidate by NTA in course of said
transactions will be refunded through the same payment mode through which the duplicate
payment is received, after fee reconciliation by NTA.
Note:
(i) The final submission of Online Application Form will remain incomplete if Step–3 is not
completed, such Application Forms will stand rejected and no correspondence on this account
will be entertained.
(ii) No request or refund of fee once remitted by the candidate will be entertained.
(iii) The entire application process of NCHM JEE-2024 is online, including uploading of scanned
images, Payment of Fees and Printing of Confirmation page. Therefore, candidates are not
required to send/submit any document(s) including Confirmation page to NTA through
Post/Fax/By Hand/E-mail.
(iv) Candidates are advised to keep visiting the NTA’s website regularly for latest updates and to
check their e-mails.
(v) The NTA can make use of the data generated for the purpose of research and analysis.
(vi) All the candidates who have submitted the online application and paid the Examination fee
till last date will be allowed to appear in NCHM JEE-2024 and their admit cards will be
uploaded on the website as per schedule.
(vii) NTA does not verify the information filled by the candidates in the Application Form nor
verifies any certificate of category/educational qualification for deciding the eligibility of
candidates.
(viii) The certificates of educational qualification and category (if applied under reserved category)
and PwD Status (wherever applicable) will be verified by the concerned institution. The
candidates are, therefore, advised to ensure their eligibility and the category (if applying under
reserved category) as well as PwD Status (wherever applicable) at the time of submission of
application.
(ix) The NTA will, in no way, be responsible for any wrong/incorrect information furnished by the
candidate(s) in his/her Online Application Form. The letter/e-mails/Whats App
Message/Public Grievance in this regard will not be entertained by the NTA.
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11.7 Procedure for Filling Application Form
Note: Only one e-mail address and one Mobile Number are valid for one application
Choice of Cities for Examination Centres: The City of Examination Centres where the test
shall be conducted are given at Annexure-V. It is mandatory for candidates to select
four cities of their choice while filling Online Application Form of NCHM JEE-2024.
Effort will be made to allot Centre of Examination to the candidates in order of the City
choice opted by them in their Application Form. However, due to administrative reasons,
a different city of nearby area may be allotted.
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PART III: Uploading of scanned images
(i) Candidate’s Photograph: to be uploaded
Photograph should not be with cap or goggles. Photograph should cover 80%
face (without mask) visible including ears against white background.
Spectacles are allowed if being used regularly.
Polaroid and Computer generated photos are not acceptable.
Applications not complying with these instructions or with unclear
photographs are liable to be rejected.
Candidates may please note that if it is found that photograph uploaded
is fabricated i.e. de-shaped or seems to be hand-made or computer
made, the form of the candidate will be rejected and the same would be
considered as using unfairmeans and the candidate would be dealt with
accordingly.
Application without photograph shall be rejected. The photograph need not
be attested. Candidates are advised to take 6 to 8 passport size coloured
photographs with white background.
Note: Passport size photograph is to be used for uploading on Online Application
Form and also for pasting on Attendance Sheet at the Examination centre.
The candidate should scan his/her passport size photograph for
uploading. File size must be between10kb to 200kb.
(ii) Candidate’s Signature: to be uploaded
The candidates are required to upload the full signature in running hand writing
in the appropriate box given in the Online Application Form. Writing full name in the
Box in Capital letters would not be accepted as signature and the Application Form
would be rejected. Further, unsigned Online Application Forms will also be
rejected.
The candidate should put his full signature on white paper with Blue/Black Ink
pen and scan for uploading.
File size must be between 04kb to 30kb.
Note: Candidate must ensure that the uploaded images are clear and
proper.
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(viii) Request for change in any particular in the Application Form shall not be
entertained after closing of the correction window/period.
(ix) The Cities of Examination Centres where the test shall be conducted are given in
the Information Bulletin. The Cities indicated for the entrance Examination should
be carefully chosen by the candidate, as no change will be allowed once application is
submitted.
(x) Selection of a candidate in the test is provisional, subject to being found otherwise
eligible for admission.
(xi) In case a candidate is found providing incorrect information or the identity is proved to
be false at any time in the future, the candidate shall face penal action as per the
law.
(xii) The Candidates are not required to send/ submit the confirmation page of Online
Application Form to the NTA. However, he/she is advised to retain the following
documents with them as reference for future correspondence:
The Admit Card is issued provisionally to the candidates, subject to their satisfying the
eligibility conditions.
The candidate has to download the Admit Card from the NTA website and appear for
the Examination at the given Centre on Date, timing and discipline as indicated in their
Admit Card.
No candidate will be allowed to appear the Test at the Examination Centre, the Date
and timing other than that allotted to him/her in his/her Admit Card.
In case a candidate is unable to download Admit Card from the website, he/she may
approach the Help Line between 10:00 am and 5:00pm or write to NTA at
[email protected]
The candidates are advised to read the Instructions given in the Admit Card
carefully in advance of the exam day and follow them during the conduct of the
examination.
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Note:
a. Candidate may please note that Admit Cards will not be sent by post.
b. In no case, the duplicate Admit Card for NCHM JEE-2024 would be issued at the Examination
Centres.
c. Candidate must not mutilate the Admit Card or change any entry made therein.
d. Candidates are advised to preserve their Admit Cards in good condition for future reference.
e. No Admit Card shall be issued to the candidates whose Applications are found to be incomplete
for any reasons (including indistinct/ doubtful photographs/unsigned Applications) or who do not
fulfill the eligibility criteria for the examination.
f. Issue of Admit Cards, however, shall not necessarily mean acceptance of eligibility which shall
be further scrutinized at subsequent stages of admission process.
The CBT Guidelines are provided at Annexure-VI. Please read them carefully and
practice the same through Mock Test.
b. Candidates MUST carry the following documents along with them to the Centre
to appear in the examination.
If the name has been changed due to events such as marriage, candidate must
show the relevant document at the time of exam. Marriage Certificate / Divorce
/Decree/Legal Name Change Document.
d. Candidates are not allowed to carry any baggage inside the Examination Centre.
NTA will not be responsible for any belongings stolen or lost at the premises.
e. The candidates shall report at the Examination Centre at the time mentioned on
the Admit Card so as to avoid crowding at the Examination Centre.
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f. Candidates shall not be permitted to enter in the Examination Centre after
08:30A.M.
g. The candidate must show, on demand, the Admit Card for entry in the
Examination room/hall. A candidate who does not possess the valid Admit Card
shall not be allowed to enter the Examination centre.
h. Candidates should take their seat immediately after opening of the Examination
hall on their allotted seat. If not they are likely to miss some of the general
instructions to be announced in the Examination Rooms/Halls. The NTA shall
not be responsible for any delay.
i. Any candidate found to have changed room/hall or the seat on his/her own
other than allotted would be considered as a case of Unfairmeans and the
candidature shall be cancelled and no plea would be accepted.
j. The candidate must sign and paste the photograph on the Attendance Sheet at the
appropriate place.
k. The candidate should ensure that the question paper available on the computer
is as per the opted Subject Code/Discipline indicated in the Admit Card. In case,
the subject of question paper is other than the opted paper, the same may be
brought to the notice of the Invigilator concerned.
l. All calculations/writing work are to be done only in the rough sheet provided at the
centre in the Examination Room/Hall and on completion of the test candidates must
handover the rough sheets to the invigilator on duty in the Room/Hall.
n. Candidate shall appear at their own cost at the Centre on Date and time as
indicated on their Admit Card issued by the NTA.
o. The candidates are to be governed by the Rules and Regulations/Instruction of the NTA
with regard to their conduct in the Examination Hall. All cases of Unfairmeans will be
dealt with as per rules.
1. Candidates are advised to familiarize themselves with the location of test centre
and plan travel time accordingly. Candidates have to reach the test centers on
or before the reporting time. Candidates may note that late entry to the
Examination premises is not permitted under any circumstances. NTA shall not
be responsible for any delayed arrival of the candidate in reaching the centre
due to any reason.
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2. Biometric information of all the candidates shall be captured.
3. Identity checks will be made upon arrival at the test centre to ensure that there
are no unauthorized candidates appearing for the test. Candidates are required
to cooperate with the security personnel for security checks.
4. Please note that only registered candidates will be allowed at the Examination
Centre.
c) Candidates are advised to bring any such information to the notice of NTA
through e-mail on [email protected] and/or NCHMCT through email.
c) Violation of any act or breach of the same shall be liable for penal action and
cancellation of the candidature at the bare threshold.
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16. Unfair Means Practices and Breach of Examination Rules
16.1 Definition Unfair Means Practice is an activity that allows a candidate to gain
an unfair advantage over other candidates. It includes, but is not limited to:
a) Being in possession of any item or article which has been prohibited or can be
used for Unfair Practices including any stationery item, communication device,
accessories, eatable items, ornaments or any other material or information
relevant or not relevant to the Examination in the paper concerned;
b) Using someone to write Examination (impersonation) or preparing material for
copying;
c) Breaching Examination rules or any direction issued by NTA in connection with
NCHM JEE-2024 examination;
d) Assisting other candidate to engage in malpractices, giving or receiving
assistance directly or indirectly of any kind or attempting to do so;
e) Writing questions or answers on any material given by the Centre
Superintendent for writing answers;
f) Contacting or communicating or trying to do so with any person, other than the
Examination Staff during the Examination time in the Examination Centre;
g) Threatening any of the officials connected with the conduct of the Examination
or threatening any of the candidates;
h) Using or attempting to use any other undesirable method or means in
connection with the examination;
i) Manipulation and fabrication of online documents viz. Admit Card, Rank Letter,
Self-Declaration, etc.;
j) Forceful entry in/exit from Examination Centre/Hall;
k) Use or attempted use of any electronic device after entering the Examination
Centre;
l) Affixing/uploading of wrong/morphed photographs/signatures on the
Application Form/Admit Card/Proforma;
m) Creating obstacles in smooth and fair conduct of examination;
n) Any other malpractices declared as Unfair Means by the NTA.
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18. Display of Provisional Answer Key for Challenges
18.1 The NTA will display Provisional Answer Key of the questions on the NTA website:
https://exams.nta.ac.in/NCHM/, with a Public Notice issued to this effect on the said
website, to provide an opportunity to the candidates to challenge the Provisional
Answer Keys with a non-refundable online payment of Rs.200/-per question
challenged as processing charges. The provisional Answer Keys are likely to be
displayed for two to three days.
18.2 Only paid challenges made during stipulated time through key challenge link will be
considered.
18.3 The NTA’s decision on the challenges shall be final and no further communication will
be entertained. NTA will not inform the Candidates individually about their challenges.
18.4 The subject experts will examine all the challenges received and then a final answer
key will be displayed and declared.
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18.5 The result will be compiled on the basis of the Final Answer Key declared. No
grievance with regard to Answer Key(s) after Declaration of Result of NCHM JEE-
2024 will be entertained.
19.1 The result will be compiled based on Final Answer Keys and announced through the
Website (https://exams.nta.ac.in/NCHM/) only in due course. No grievance with
regard to Answer Key(s) after declaration of Result of NCHM JEE-2024 will be
entertained. The raw (actual) marks obtained by a candidate will be considered further
for computation of the Result of NCHM JEE-2024. The candidates download their
Score Cards from the website: https://exams.nta.ac.in/NCHM/ only.
19.3 After the declaration of the Result, the NCHM JEE-2024 Score will be provided by NTA
to NCHMCT to conduct the Counselling for the admission to the B.Sc. (HHA) Course.
20.1 National Testing Agency (NTA) has established a Query Redressal System (QRS), an
online web-enabled system developed by NTA. QRS is the platform based on web
technology which primarily aims to enable submission of queries/grievances by the
Registered Candidate(s) of NCHM JEE 2024 Examination with (24x7) facility for
speedy redressal of the queries/grievances. A Unique Registration Number will be
generated for tracking the status of the queries/grievances.
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20.2 The Registered Candidate(s) are advised to use this online facility for speedy
response, and may mail their queries to the official email id of NCHM JEE i.e.
[email protected] only if they do not get a response to the similar query sent earlier
through QRS.
22.1 Candidates who are not well conversant to submit the online application due to various
constraints, can use the services of Common Services Centre, Ministry of Electronics
and Information Technology, Government of India under the Digital India initiatives of
Hon’ble Prime Minister. The Common Services Centre (CSC) scheme is a part of the
ambitious National e-Governance Plan (NeGP) of Government of India and is managed
at each village panchayat level by a Village level Entrepreneur (VLE).
22.2 There are more than 1.5 lakhs Common Services Centres (CSC) across the country
which will provide the desired support to candidates from urban as well as rural areas
in online submission of Application Form and payment of fee through e-wallet. The list
of the Common Services Centre is available on website: www.csc.gov.in.
The record of National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology Joint
Entrance Examination (NCHM JEE)-2024 would be preserved upto 90 days from the
date of declaration of result.
The Director (Administration) of the NTA shall be the official by whose designation the NTA may
sue or be sued.
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25. RTI
Information uploaded on the website shall not be provided to the candidate or any other
person under R.T.I. Act, 2005. The information uploaded on the website shall remain
for a specific period only. Therefore, the candidates are advised to download the
uploaded information and keep with them for future. In due course of examination or
in midway of process, neither any application under Right to Information Act, 2005 shall
be entertained nor information will be provided.
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Annexure-I
1. Payment Modes, Charges and Helpline No. of Concerned Banks for Receiving Examination
Fees from the Concerned Candidates
Transaction up to Rs.2000/-
0.40% + GST
Visa/Master
Transaction above Rs.2000/-
Canara Bank
0.85% + GST
2 All Debit Card
Rupay NIL Charge
2. Help lines:
4 Through SMS --
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(b) If Paying through State Bank of India (SBI):
(c) NTA Helpdesk Contact details (incase the payment related issues are not
resolved through the above mentioned Helplines of the concerned Bank/
Payment Gateway Integrator):
Email:[email protected]
PhoneNo.:011-40759000,011-69227700
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Annexure-II
List of Affiliated Institutes of Hotel Management
B.Sc. HOSPITALITY AN DHOTEL ADMINISTRATION COURSE INTAKE FOR 2024
S Intake-
State City Name of IHMs
No 2024
ANDHRA SIHM-TIRUPATI (STATE
1 TIRUPATI 60
PRADESH GOVERNMENT IHM)
IHM GUWAHATI CENTRAL
2 ASSAM GUWAHATI 230
GOVERNMENT IHM)
SIHM-GAYA-BIHAR (STATE
3 BIHAR BODHGAYA 60
GOVERNMENT IHM)
IHM HAJIPUR (CENTRAL
4 BIHAR HAJIPUR 285
GOVERNMENT IHM)
AIHM CHANDIGARH (CENTRAL
5 CHANDIGARH CHANDIGARH 288
GOVERNMENT IHM)
CIHM-CHANDIGARH (STATE
6 CHANDIGARH CHANDIGARH 120
GOVERNMENT IHM)
SIHM –RAIPUR NAYA (STATE
7 CHHATTISGARH RAIPUR 60
GOVERNMENT IHM)
DADRAAND SIHM-SILVASSA (STATE
8 SILVASSA 100
NAGARHAVELI GOVERNMENT IHM)
IHM DELHI, PUSA (CENTRAL
9 DELHI DELHI 305
GOVERNMENT IHM)
ASHOK INSTITUTE OF HOSP.&
10 DELHI DELHI 90
TRSM MNGT DELHI (PSUIHM)
DIHM-LAJPATNAGAR (STATE
11 DELHI DELHI 120
GOVERNMENT IHM)
IHM GOA (CENTRAL
12 GOA GOA 422
GOVERNMENT IHM)
IHM GANDHI NAGAR (CENTRAL
13 GUJARAT GANDHINAGAR 335
GOVERNMENTIHM)
AMBALAINSTITUTEOFHOTEL
14 HARYANA AMBALA 120
MANAGEMENT (Private IHM)
SIHM-FARIDABAD (STATE
15 HARYANA FARIDABAD 140
GOVERNMENTIHM)
THE LALIT SURI HOSP.SCHOOL –
16 HARYANA FARIDABAD 240
FARIDABAD (Private IHM)
SIHM-KURUKSHETRA (STATE
17 HARYANA KURUKSHETRA 130
GOVERNMENT IHM)
SIHM-PANIPAT (STATE
18 HARYANA PANIPAT 120
GOVERNMENT IHM)
SIHM-ROHTAK (STATE
19 HARYANA ROHTAK 160
GOVERNMENT IHM)
SRM INSTITUTEOF HOTEL
20 HARYANA SONEPAT 60
MNGT-SONEPAT (Private IHM)
SIHM-YAMUNANAGAR-HARYANA
21 HARYANA YAMUNANAGAR 100
(STATE GOVT IHM)
HIMACHAL IHM SHIMLA (CENTRAL
22 SHIMLA 380
PRADESH GOVERNMENT IHM)
HIMACHAL SIHM-HAMIRPUR (STATE
23 HAMIRPUR 120
PRADESH GOVERNMENT IHM)
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HIMACHAL
24 DHARAMSHALA SIHM DHARAMSHALA (State Govt. 60
PRADESH IHM)
JAMMUAND IHM SRINAGAR (CENTRAL
25 SRINAGAR 203
KASHMIR GOVERNMENT IHM)
SIHM-RANCHI (STATE
26 JHARKHAND RANCHI 120
GOVERNMENT IHM)
IHM BENGALURU (CENTRAL
27 KARNATAKA BANGALORE 285
GOVERNMENT IHM)
SIHM-KOZHIKODE (STATE
28 KERALA KOZHIKODE 90
GOVERNMENT IHM)
MUNNAR CATERING COLLEGE –
29 KERALA MUNNAR 120
KERALA (Private IHM)
IHM THIRUVANATHAPURAM
30 KERALA TRIVANDRUM 298
(CENTRAL GOVERNMENT IHM)
ORIENTAL SCHOOL OF HOTEL
31 KERALA WAYANAD 120
MNGT–WAYANAD (Private IHM)
MADHYA IHM BHOPAL (CENTRAL
32 BHOPAL 342
PRADESH GOVERNMENT IHM)
MADHYA IHM GWALIOR (CENTRAL
33 GWALIOR 300
PRADESH GOVERNMENT IHM)
MADHYA SIHM-INDORE (STATE
34 INDORE 120
PRADESH GOVERNMENT IHM)
MADHYA SIHM JABALPUR (STATE
35 JABALPUR GOVERNMENT IHM) 60
PRADESH
MADHYA
36 GWALIOR PRESTON IHM GWALIOR (Private 60
PRADESH IHM)
IHM MUMBAI (CENTRAL
37 MAHARASHTRA MUMBAI 456
GOVERNMENT IHM)
SIHM-SOLAPUR (STATE
38 MAHARASHTRA SOLAPUR 60
GOVERNMENT IHM)
St. FRANCIS IHM Mumbai (Private
39 MAHARASHTRA MUMBAI IHM) 60
SIHM-TIRUCHIRAPALLI (STATE
59 TAMILNADU TIRUCHIRAPALLI 90
GOVERNMENT IHM)
IHM HYDERABAD (CENTRAL
60 TELANGANA HYDERABAD 285
GOVERNMENT IHM)
DR.YSR NITHM HYDERABAD
61 TELANGANA HYDERABAD (STATE GOVERNME IHM) 120
IHM-SHRISHAKTI-HYDERABAD
62 TELANGANA HYDERABAD (Private IHM) 120
SIHM-MEDAK-TELANGANA
63 TELANGANA MEDAK 60
(STATE GOVERNMENT IHM)
SIHM AGARTALA (STAGE GOVT.
64 TRIPURA AGARTALA IHM RUN UNDER PPP) 60
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Annexure-III
With NCHM JEE 2024 Application No._____________________________ and NCHM JEE 2024 Roll No.
__________________________, has the following Disability (name of the Specified Disability)
___________________________________________________ (in percentage) of _____________ (in words)
__________________________ (in Figures).
This is to further certify that he/she has physical limitation which hampers his/her writing capabilities to write the
Examination owing to his/her disability.
Signature_________________
Name:
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Annexure-IV
qualification is .
I do here by state that (name of the scribe) will provide the service of
scribe/reader/lab assistant for the undersigned for taking the aforesaid examination.
I further certify that the scribe whose photograph and particulars are mentioned below and a
certificate to this effect from Competent Authority is enclosed to this letter.
Place:
Date:
Photograph of
Scribe
(Self-Attested Photograph)
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Annexure-V
List of Examination Cities for NCHM JEE-2024
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KARNATAKA 40. BENGALURU KK04
KARNATAKA 41. DHARWAD/HUBBALLI (HUBLI) KK10
KARNATAKA 42. MANGALURU (MANGALORE) KK12
KARNATAKA 43. MYSURU (MYSORE) KK14
KERALA 44. KOZHIKODE KL12
KERALA 45. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM KL17
KERALA 46. THRISSUR KL18
LADAKH 47. LEH LL01
LAKSHWADEEP 48. KAVARATTI LD01
MADHYA PRADESH 49. BHOPAL MP03
MADHYA PRADESH 50. GWALIOR MP06
MADHYA PRADESH 51. INDORE MP07
MADHYA PRADESH 52. JABALPUR MP08
MADHYA PRADESH 53. SAGAR MP12
MAHARASHTRA 54. AURANGABAD (MAHARASHTRA) MR04
MAHARASHTRA 55. KOLHAPUR MR14
MAHARASHTRA 56. MUMBAI/NAVI MUMBAI MR16
MAHARASHTRA 57. NAGPUR MR17
MAHARASHTRA 58. NASHIK MR19
MAHARASHTRA 59. PUNE MR22
MANIPUR 60. IMPHAL MN01
MEGHALAYA 61. SHILLONG MG01
MIZORAM 62. AIZAWL MZ01
NAGALAND 63. DIMAPUR NL01
NAGALAND 64. KOHIMA NL02
ODISHA 65. BALASORE (BALESWAR) OR02
ODISHA 66. BERHAMPUR-GANJAM OR03
ODISHA 67. BHUBANESWAR OR04
ODISHA 68. BOLANGIR OR20
ODISHA 69. SAMBALPUR OR09
PUDUCHERRY 70. PUDUCHERRY PO01
PUNJAB 71. AMRITSAR PB01
PUNJAB 72. BHATINDA PB02
PUNJAB 73. JALANDHAR PB04
PUNJAB 74. LUDHIANA PB05
RAJASTHAN 75. JAIPUR RJ06
RAJASTHAN 76. JODHPUR RJ07
RAJASTHAN 77. KOTA RJ08
RAJASTHAN 78. UDAIPUR RJ11
SIKKIM 79. GANGTOK SM01
TAMILNADU 80. CHENNAI TN01
TAMILNADU 81. MADURAI TN08
TAMILNADU 82. TIRUCHIRAPPALLI TN14
TELANGANA 83. HYDERABAD TL01
TELANGANA 84. WARANGAL TL07
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TRIPURA 85. AGARTALA TA01
UTTAR PRADESH 86. AGRA UP01
UTTAR PRADESH 87. ALIGARH UP02
UTTAR PRADESH 88. ALLAHABAD/PRAYAGRAJ UP03
UTTAR PRADESH 89. BALLIA UP20
UTTAR PRADESH 90. BAREILLY UP04
UTTAR PRADESH 91. BASTI UP28
UTTAR PRADESH 92. FAIZABAD UP06
UTTAR PRADESH 93. GHAZIABAD UP07
UTTAR PRADESH 94. GORAKHPUR UP08
UTTAR PRADESH 95. JHANSI UP10
UTTAR PRADESH 96. KANPUR UP11
UTTAR PRADESH 97. LUCKNOW UP12
UTTAR PRADESH 98. MEERUT UP14
UTTAR PRADESH 99. MORADABAD UP15
UTTAR PRADESH 100. NOIDA/G.NOIDA UP09
UTTAR PRADESH 101. RAEBAREILI UP37
UTTAR PRADESH 102. VARANASI UP18
UTTARAKHAND 103. DEHRADUN UK01
UTTARAKHAND 104. HALDWANI UK02
UTTARAKHAND 105. ROORKEE UK06
WEST BENGAL 106. DURGAPUR WB04
WEST BENGAL 107. KOLKATA WB10
WEST BENGAL 108. MALDA WB18
WEST BENGAL 109. SILIGURI WB11
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Annexure–VI
Computer Based Test (CBT)
A CBT requires candidate to sit in front of a computer terminal (node) allocated to him/her by
the Exam Centre against his/her Roll number and Admit card. After logging the candidate will
get detailed instructions for the examination. At the designated time of start of examination,
the candidate will be able to proceed and see the questions on the computer screen using the
computer mouse. Candidate will have the option to change/modify/edit/ answers already
entered any time during the examination.
(c) After login, the candidate shall be able to see the detailed instructions for the examination.
Candidate is advised to go through the instructions carefully regarding the type of
questions and marking scheme. At the designated time of start of the examination, the
candidate will be able to proceed and see the questions on the computer screen.
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General Instruction Page
Please read the Instructions carefully
General Instructions:
The question(s) "Answered and Marked for Review" will be considered for
evaluation.
4. You can click on the ">" arrow which appears to the left of question palette to collapse
the question palette thereby maximizing the question window. To view the question
palette again, you can click on "<" which appears on the right side of question window.
5. You can click on your "Profile" image on top right corner of your screen to change the
language during the exam for entire question paper. On clicking of Profile image you
will get a drop-down to change the question content to the desired language.
6. You can click on to navigate to the bottom and to navigate to top of the
question are, without scrolling.
Navigatinga Question:
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Navigating through Sections:
10. Sections in this question paper are displayed on the top bar of the screen. Questions
in a section can be viewed by click on the section name. The section you are currently
viewing is highlighted.
11. After click the Save & Next button on the last question for a section, you will
automatically be taken to the first question of the next section.
12. You can shuffle between sections and questions anything during the Examination as
per your convenience only during the time stipulated.
13. Candidate can view the corresponding section summery as part of the legend that
appears in every section above the question palette.
The keyboard attached to the computer, if any, will be disabled during the entire duration of
the examination. Depending on the type of question, the answers to questions can either be
entered by clicking on the virtual on-screen keyboard (numeric or otherwise) using the
computer mouse or by clicking the chosen option(s) using the computer mouse. Candidates
will have the option to change/modify answers already entered anytime during the entire
duration of the examination.
In case the computer/mouse allotted to any candidate malfunctions anytime during the test,
he/she will be immediately allotted another computer system and the time lost due to this will
be adjusted in the server so as to give the candidate the full allotted time.
The on-screen computer clock counter of every candidate will be set at the server. The
countdown timer in the top right side of computer screen will display the time remaining (in
minutes) available for the candidate to complete the examination. When the timer reaches
zero, the Examination will end by itself. Candidate will not be required to end or submit the
examination.
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(d) The Question Palette displayed on the right side of screen will show the status of each
question using one of the following symbols:
The question(s) “Answered and Marked for Review” status for a question indicates that
candidate would like to have a relook at that question again. A candidate has the option of
answering a question and simultaneously “Marked for Review”, these answers will be
considered for evaluation. However, if a candidate has simply put “Marked for Review” for a
question without answering it, the corresponding question marked for review without an
answer will not be considered for evaluation. It may be noted that a candidate can return to
any “Marked for Review” question any time during the Examination by clicking on the
corresponding question number icon displayed on the Question Palette of the corresponding
section.
(e) Candidate can click on the “>” arrow which appears to the left of question palette to
collapse the question palette thereby maximizing the question viewing window. To view
the question palette again, candidate can click on “<” which appears on the right side of
question window.
(f) Candidate can click on to navigate to the bottom and to navigate to the top of the question
area, without scrolling. Using the computer mouse the candidate can scroll up and down
the question viewing area for viewing the entire question.
(g) The full paper can be viewed by clicking the “Question Paper” icon on the top right corner
of the screen.
(h) Blank Sheets for doing rough work/calculations shall be provided to the candidates. The
Blank Sheets would have a Header page for the candidates to write down his/her Name
and Roll Number. All calculations/writing work are to be done only in the Blank Sheets
provided at the centre in the Examination Room/Hall and on completion of the test
candidates must hand over the rough sheets to the invigilator on duty in the Room/Hall.
(i) Navigating a Question to navigate between questions within a Paper, candidate
needs to do the following:
(a) Click on the question number in the Question Palette at the right of the screen to
go to that numbered question directly. Note that using this option does NOT save
the answer to the currently displayed question.
(b) Click on “Save & Next” to save the answer of any question. Clicking on “Save &
Next” will save the answer for the current question and the next question will be
displayed on the candidate’s computer screen.
(c) Click on “Mark for Review & Next” to mark a question for review (without answering
it) and proceed to the next question.
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(j) Answering a Question
To navigate between questions within a Paper, candidate needs to do the following:
(i) Procedure for answering a multiple-choice type question:
(a) To select the option(s), click on the corresponding button(s) of the option(s).
(b) To deselect the chosen answer, click on the button of the chosen option again or
click on the “Clear Response” button.
(c) To save the answer, the candidate MUST click on the “Save & Next” button.
(d) To mark the question for review (without answering it), click on the “Mark for
Review & Next” button.
(k) Navigating through sections:
(i) Sections in the question paper are displayed on the top bar of the screen.
Questions in a section can be viewed by clicking on the section name. The
section in which candidate is currently viewing will be highlighted.
(ii) After clicking the “Save & Next” button on the last question for a section,
candidate will automatically be taken to the first question of the next section.
(iii) Candidate can shuffle between sections and questions within sections any time
during the Examination as per the convenience only during the time stipulated.
(iv) Candidate can view the corresponding section summary as part of the legend
that appears in every section above the question palette.
Question
Respective
Navigation
Question
(l) Procedure for answering questions that require inputs from on-screen virtual
keyboard (numeric or otherwise):
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(a) Candidate will have to use the on-screen virtual keyboard (that would be displayed
just below the question statement of these types of questions) and the attached
computer mouse to enter his/her answer in the space provided for answer.
On Screen Virtual Keyboard
(b) The answer can be changed, if required, anytime during the test. To save the answer,
the candidate MUST click on the “Save & Next” button.
(c) To mark the question for review (without answering it), click on the “Mark for Review
& Next” button.
Candidate will have the option to change previously saved answer of any
question, anytime during the entire duration of the test. To change the answer
to a question that has already been answered, first select the corresponding
question from the Question Palette, then click on “Clear Response” to clear the
previously entered answer and subsequently follow the procedure for answering
that type of question.
All calculations/writing work are to be done only in the rough sheet provided at the Centre
in the Examination Room/Hall and on completion of the test candidates must hand over
the rough sheets to the invigilator on duty in the Room/Hall.
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Candidates, who are not well conversant to submit the online application due to various
constraints, can use the services of Common Services Centre, Ministry of Electronics and
Information Technology, Government of India under the Digital India initiatives of Hon’ble
Prime Minister. The Common Services Centre (CSC) scheme is a part of the ambitious
national e-Governance Plan (NeGP) of Government of India and is managed at each village
panchayat level by a Village level Entrepreneur (VLE)
There are more than 1.5 lakhs Common Services Centres (CSC) across the country which
will provide the desired support to candidates from urban as well as rural areas in online
submission of Application Form and payment of fee through e-wallet. The list of the Common
Services Centre is available on website:www.csc.gov.in.
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Replica of Application Form
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Annexure IX
Certificate for person with specified disability covered under the definition of Section2
(s) of the RPwD Act, 2016 but not covered under the definition of Section 2(r) of the
said Act, i.e. persons having less than 40% disability and having difficulty in writing
2. The above candidate uses aids and assistive device such as prosthetics & orthotics, hearing
aid (name to be specified) which is/are essential for the candidate to appear at the examination
with the assistance of scribe.
3. This certificate is issued only for the purpose of appearing in written examinations
conducted by recruitment agencies as well as academic institutions and is valid up to
………………. (it is valid for maximum period of six months or less as may be certified by the
medical authority)
(Signature (Signature & Name) (Signature & (Signature & (Signature &
&Name) Name) Name) Name)
Orthopedic/ Clinical Neurologist Occupational Other Expert as
PMR Psychologist/Rehabilitation (if available) Therapist (if nominated by
specialist Psychologist/Psychiatrist/ available) the Chairperson
Special Educator (if any)
Place:
Date:
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Annexure X
Letter of Undertaking by the person with specified disability covered under the
definition of Section 2 (s) of the RPwD Act, 2016 but not covered under the definition
of Section 2(r) of the said Act, i.e. persons having less than 40% disability and having
difficulty in writing
Place:
Date:
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