The NCHMCT JEE 2026 M.Sc. HA seat matrix shows a total approved intake of 280 seats across 8 central IHMs, with NCHM-IH and IHM Pusa (Delhi) each offering 50 seats and the remaining six IHMs offering 30 seats each.

The National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT) released the M.Sc. Hotel Administration (HA) seat matrix for 2026 on June 3, 2026 through the centralised counselling portal at nchmcounselling.nic.in. The seat matrix covers eight central government IHMs and displays both the approved intake and a functional total that includes a 5% drop-out buffer, raising the working seat count to 298. Students appearing in NCHMCT JEE 2026 counselling must study this matrix carefully before locking their choices to understand seat availability at each institute and category.

  • Total approved M.Sc. HA intake: 280 seats across 8 central IHMs for the 2026 admissions cycle.
  • Functional total including 5% drop-out buffer: 298 seats — this is the figure used during counselling rounds.
  • NCHM-IH and IHM Pusa, Delhi each carry 50 approved seats, the highest intake among all participating institutes.
  • IHMs at Chennai, Kolkata, Bhopal, Guwahati, Jaipur and Mumbai each offer 30 approved seats.
  • PwD seats are supernumerary — listed as Open PwD and OBC PwD in the official PDF and counted within the 5% buffer, not carved from the approved intake.
  • Vertical reservations follow Government of India norms: Open (UR), EWS, OBC-NCL, SC and ST.
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Table of Contents

  1. What is the NCHMCT JEE 2026 M.Sc. HA Seat Matrix?
  2. Institute-Wise Seat Matrix
  3. Category-Wise Seat Breakup
  4. PwD and Supernumerary Seats Explained
  5. How to Download the Official Seat Matrix PDF
  6. FAQs

What is the NCHMCT JEE 2026 M.Sc. HA Seat Matrix?

The NCHMCT JEE 2026 M.Sc. HA seat matrix is the official document released by NCHMCT listing the number of seats available at each participating central IHM for the two-year Master of Science in Hotel Administration program. It serves as the foundation for choice filling and seat allotment during centralised online counselling at nchmcounselling.nic.in.

The document presents two seat figures for each institute. The approved intake is the officially sanctioned strength. The total seats column adds a 5% buffer for drop-outs on top of the approved intake — this is the count used across counselling rounds. All category-wise allocations in the official PDF correspond to the total seats (approved intake plus buffer), not the approved intake alone. The 2026 seat matrix was published on June 3, 2026 and is publicly available on nchmcounselling.nic.in.

NCHMCT JEE 2026 M.Sc. HA Seat Matrix: Institute-Wise

The table below reproduces the official M.Sc. 2026 Seat Matrix as published by NCHMCT. Eight central IHMs participate in M.Sc. HA admissions in 2026. The Total Seats column includes the 5% drop-out buffer over the approved intake. Category-wise figures (Open, EWS, OBC, SC, ST, PwD) sum to the Total Seats figure for each institute.

Sl. No. IHM Approved Intake 5% Buffer Total Seats Open (UR) Open PwD Gen EWS OBC OBC PwD SC ST
1 NCHM-IH 50 3 53 20 2 5 13 1 8 4
2 Pusa, Delhi 50 3 53 20 2 5 13 1 8 4
3 Chennai 30 2 32 12 1 3 8 1 5 2
4 Kolkata 30 2 32 12 1 3 8 1 5 2
5 Bhopal 30 2 32 12 1 3 8 1 5 2
6 Guwahati 30 2 32 12 1 3 8 1 5 2
7 Jaipur 30 2 32 12 1 3 8 1 5 2
8 Mumbai 30 2 32 12 1 3 8 1 5 2
Total 280 18 298 112 10 28 74 8 46 20

NCHMCT JEE 2026 M.Sc. HA Category-Wise Seat Breakup

All M.Sc. HA seats at central IHMs follow Government of India reservation norms. The table below consolidates the category-wise distribution across both intake types and shows the combined total for all 8 participating IHMs. Figures are based on the functional total (approved intake plus 5% buffer) as listed in the official NCHMCT seat matrix.

Category Per 50-Intake IHM Per 30-Intake IHM All 8 IHMs Combined
Open (UR / Unreserved) 20 12 112
Gen EWS (Economically Weaker Section) 5 3 28
OBC Non-Creamy Layer 13 8 74
SC (Scheduled Caste) 8 5 46
ST (Scheduled Tribe) 4 2 20
Approved Intake Sub-Total 50 30 280
Open PwD (supernumerary) 2 1 10
OBC PwD (supernumerary) 1 1 8
Grand Total (incl. 5% buffer) 53 32 298

PwD and Supernumerary Seats in NCHMCT JEE 2026 M.Sc. HA

In the NCHMCT JEE 2026 M.Sc. HA seat matrix, PwD seats are supernumerary — added over and above the approved intake as part of the 5% drop-out buffer. They are not carved from within the UR or OBC pool. For each 50-seat IHM, 3 supernumerary seats are provided: 2 as Open PwD and 1 as OBC PwD. For each 30-seat IHM, 2 supernumerary seats are provided: 1 Open PwD and 1 OBC PwD.

Students claiming PwD benefit compete for these supernumerary seats. A valid disability certificate issued by a competent government authority is mandatory and must be submitted during document verification after receiving a seat allotment. The disability must meet the minimum benchmark specified under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Students who have not obtained a PwD certificate from an authorised medical board before the counselling deadline are not eligible to claim these seats.

How to Download the NCHMCT JEE 2026 M.Sc. HA Seat Matrix PDF

The official seat matrix PDF is hosted on the NCHMCT centralised counselling portal. Follow these steps to access it:

  1. Open a browser and go to nchmcounselling.nic.in.
  2. On the homepage, navigate to the Seat Matrix or Documents section.
  3. Click on the document titled "Seat Matrix M.Sc. (H.A.)" or "M.Sc. 2026 Seat Matrix".
  4. The PDF (approximately 262 KB) will open or download. Save it for reference before filling your choice list.
  5. Cross-check the institute and category columns against your NCHMCT JEE 2026 rank and category certificate before locking choices in any counselling round.

The seat matrix may be revised after each counselling round as vacancies arise from withdrawals or non-reporting. Always download the latest version from the portal before your round of participation.

NCHMCT JEE 2026 M.Sc. HA Seat Matrix FAQs

Ques. What is the total number of seats in NCHMCT JEE 2026 M.Sc. HA?

Ans. The total approved intake for NCHMCT JEE 2026 M.Sc. HA is 280 seats across 8 central IHMs. Including the 5% drop-out buffer, the functional total used during counselling rounds is 298 seats.

Ques. Which institutes offer M.Sc. HA seats under NCHMCT JEE 2026?

Ans. Eight central IHMs participate in NCHMCT JEE 2026 M.Sc. HA admissions: NCHM-IH (50 seats), Pusa Delhi (50 seats), Chennai (30 seats), Kolkata (30 seats), Bhopal (30 seats), Guwahati (30 seats), Jaipur (30 seats) and Mumbai (30 seats).

Ques. What is the difference between approved intake and total seats in the NCHMCT seat matrix?

Ans. The approved intake is the officially sanctioned seat strength at each IHM. Total seats is the approved intake plus a 5% buffer added to account for drop-outs — for a 50-seat IHM the total is 53 and for a 30-seat IHM it is 32. Counselling rounds and category-wise allocations are based on the total seats figure.

Ques. How many OBC seats are available in NCHMCT JEE 2026 M.Sc. HA?

Ans. A total of 74 OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) seats are available across all 8 IHMs. Each 50-seat IHM has 13 OBC seats and each 30-seat IHM has 8 OBC seats. Additionally, 8 supernumerary OBC PwD seats are provided across all institutes as part of the 5% buffer.

Ques. Are PwD seats additional or carved from the approved intake in NCHMCT M.Sc. HA 2026?

Ans. PwD seats in the NCHMCT JEE 2026 M.Sc. HA seat matrix are supernumerary — they are added over and above the approved intake as part of the 5% drop-out buffer. They are not deducted from the Open or OBC category seats. The official PDF lists them separately as Open PwD and OBC PwD columns.

Ques. Where can I download the official NCHMCT JEE 2026 M.Sc. HA seat matrix?

Ans. The official PDF titled "M.Sc. 2026 Seat Matrix" is available on the NCHMCT centralised counselling portal at nchmcounselling.nic.in. Go to the Seat Matrix or Documents section on the homepage and click the relevant link to download the file.