NHTET Exam 2025

NHTET stands for National Hospitality Teachers Eligibility Test. It is conducted by the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT). This exam helps select eligible candidates to become Assistant Lecturers and Teaching Associates in hospitality institutes like IHMs (Institutes of Hotel Management) across India.

Category of Exam

• Teaching Eligibility Test (for Hospitality & Hotel Management field)

Related Courses or Fields of Study

• Hospitality Management

• Hotel Management

• Tourism & Catering Technology

Exam Frequency

• Two times a year (generally)

Eligibility

• Must have a full-time Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or Hotel Management

• Or a Master’s degree in Hospitality/Hotel Management

• Final-year students of Bachelor’s or Master’s degree can also apply

• Age limit:

  • Assistant Lecturer: Not more than 35 years

  • Teaching Associate: Not more than 30 years

Application Process

• Online application only through the official NCHMCT website

• Steps:

  1. Register with email and phone number

  2. Fill in personal and educational details

  3. Upload photo and signature

  4. Pay the fee online

  5. Submit and save confirmation page

Mode of Exam

• Offline (Pen and Paper-Based Test)

Exam Pattern

• Three Papers in One Sitting

  • Paper I: General Awareness, Teaching Aptitude, Reasoning

  • Paper II: Hospitality Subject Knowledge

  • Paper III: Deeper Subject Knowledge

• Total Questions: 150 (50 in each paper)

• Total Marks: 400

• Each question carries 2 marks (except Paper III which has 4 marks each)

• Negative Marking: Yes (half mark deducted for each wrong answer)

Syllabus Overview

• Paper I: General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Teaching Skills, Reasoning

• Paper II: Basics of Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Front Office, Housekeeping, Tourism

• Paper III: Advanced knowledge in hospitality topics covered in UG and PG levels

Important Dates

• Application Begins: Usually March and September sessions

• Admit Card Release: 7–10 days before the exam

• Exam Date: Generally in April and October

• Results: Released around 1 month after the exam

Result and Cutoff Info

• Candidates must qualify all three papers together

• There is a minimum cutoff for each paper and total combined marks

• Those who qualify receive a certificate of eligibility

Admit Card Release Info

• Admit card is available on the official website

• Download and carry a printed copy to the exam center along with ID proof

Preparation Tips

• Revise topics from Hotel Management textbooks

• Practice mock tests and previous year papers

• Focus on teaching aptitude and reasoning

• Make short notes for revision

• Stay updated with current affairs for Paper I

FAQs

Q1. Who can apply for NHTET?
Graduates and postgraduates in Hospitality/Hotel Management or final-year students.

Q2. Is it only for teaching posts?
Yes, it's meant for Assistant Lecturer or Teaching Associate roles in hotel management colleges.

Q3. Is there negative marking in NHTET?
Yes, half mark is deducted for each wrong answer.

Q4. How many times is NHTET held in a year?
Usually twice a year.

Q5. Can I use the certificate in any state?
Yes, it's valid for all IHMs and affiliated institutions under NCHMCT.

Top Institutions Accepting NHTET Score

• IHMs (Institute of Hotel Management) across India

• FCI (Food Craft Institutes) affiliated with NCHMCT

• Other government-approved hotel management colleges

Counseling & Admission Process

• No counseling process

• Qualified candidates are eligible to apply for Assistant Lecturer/Teaching Associate posts when vacancies are released by IHMs

• Institutions may conduct personal interviews as per their rules

Latest Updates

• Exam is now held twice a year for better chances

• Some exams may shift to CBT (Computer-Based Test) in the future, so stay updated

Official Website:
https://nchm.gov.in