NCHM JEE 2026 Counselling
The counselling process will start in the first week of June 2026. The result is expected in the Mid May 2026. The seats will be allotted through counselling and candidates will participate in the counselling process by paying the counselling registration fee of Rs.2000.
NCHM JEE 2026 counselling fees SAF payment
Seat Allottment fee-Rs.20,000
Candidates must know that there are two options available while locking the choices for Institute. One is floating and another is Freezing. First understand what is floating in the counselling process.
NCHM JEE 2026 Counselling Schedule
| First Round | First week of June 2026 |
| Second Round | Second Week of June 2026 |
| Third Round | Last Week of June 2026 |
| Academic Programe Starts | Last week of July 2026 |
NCHM JEE 2026 Cut off
| Institute | General Rank Range | OBC Rank Range | SC Rank Range |
| IHM Pusa | 1 – 350 | 351 – 700 | 701 – 1100 |
| IHM Mumbai | 351 – 700 | 701 – 1100 | 1101 – 2000 |
| IHM Bangalore | 701 – 1000 | 1001 – 1600 | 1601 – 2500 |
| IHM Chennai | 1001 – 1400 | 1401 – 2000 | 2001 – 3500 |
| IHM Lucknow | 1401 – 2200 | 2201 – 3000 | 3001 – 5000 |
| IHM Jaipur | 2201 – 3500 | 3501 – 4500 | 4501 – 7000 |
NCHM JEE 2026 Counselling Floating Option
Those who are allotted a seat in the first round, have accepted the seat by following the formalities mentioned, and are interested in upgrading their choice of institute in subsequent rounds should opt for the “floating” option and not the “freeze” option. Candidates who opt for the “freeze” option for the allotted seat in the First round will not be able to participate in subsequent rounds
Candidates opting for the “floating” option after completing formalities can revise their institute choices in subsequent rounds. If allotted a seat in the first round (not their top choice) and they float without revising choices, the next allotment considers only prior choices based on availability.
Upgraded allotments don’t require re-paying the SAF or re-verifying documents—just download the new allotment letter. Upgrading forfeits the previous seat claim automatically.
Candidates who paid the SAF in the first round but skipped document verification will have their seat cancelled. They can join subsequent rounds (with the SAF adjusted) or request a refund if they choose not to participate.
NCHM JEE 2026 Counselling Seat Cancellation for Ineligibility
If a candidate allotted a seat fails to meet eligibility criteria (e.g., educational qualifications or age), the seat cancels automatically. Any deposited Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) refunds fully.
Provisional Admission for 12th Certificate
Candidates allotted in the first round without a 12th Pass Certificate can get provisional admission if they provide proof of appearing in a recognized board exam. They must submit a written undertaking to deliver the original certificate to the institute by September 30 of the admission year. Failure to submit (or if placed in compartment) cancels the seat with no SAF refund.
Provisional Category Certificate
First-round allottees without an original category certificate qualify provisionally with supporting evidence. A written undertaking commits to submitting the original to the institute by September 30. Missing the deadline cancels the seat with no SAF refund.
Invalid Category During Verification
If document verification reveals a candidate doesn’t belong to their claimed category, it converts to General. The seat cancels, and they can only participate in subsequent rounds as General category.
First-Round Withdrawal
Candidates confirming a first-round seat but withdrawing online within the deadline cancel both the seat and registration. They can’t join rounds 2 or 3 (except the final round), but deposited SAF adjusts if they participate later.
No Allotment in Round
Unallotted candidates carry forward their registration fee and remain eligible for subsequent rounds.
Unlocked/Frozen Seats (m)
Failing to lock or freeze a seat defaults to “floating” for upgrades in later rounds (subject to availability). Upgrading forfeits the prior seat claim automatically.
Second Round
Candidates who have not registered or participated in earlier rounds of counselling can register by depositing the registration fee of Rs. 2,000 through the portal and participate in the second round of counselling for the available vacant seats.
(b) Seat allotment in the second round will be conducted under the same conditions as those mentioned for the first round of counselling.
(c) A candidate with a better rank (AIR of NCHM JEE) who did not participate in the first round of counselling will not have the right to claim a seat allotted to a lower-ranked candidate who participated and secured the seat on merit in the first round of counselling. (d) Before filling in their choices during the second round, candidates are advised to check the vacancy 6 status of seats in the institutes after the first-round allotments on the portal.
Floating Option After First-Round Allotment
Candidates who accept their first-round seat with the “floating” option can participate in the second round for upgrades or choice changes without re-verifying documents. They must download the new allotment letter for records. Upgrading automatically forfeits the previous seat claim.
No Allotment in Round
Candidates without a seat allotment can join the third (final) round, with their registration fee carried forward.
Unlocked/Frozen Seats
Seats not locked or frozen default to “floating” for upgrades in subsequent rounds (subject to availability). Upgrading forfeits the prior seat claim permanently.
Seat Withdrawal Rules
First- or second-round allottees can withdraw/surrender seats only via the online counselling portal before final-round registration begins. Manual, postal, or email withdrawals won’t be accepted. Missing the deadline forfeits the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF).
NCHM JEE 2026 Counselling Final Round
The third round is the final counselling round—no further allotments occur afterward.
Prior Participants Seeking Upgrade (b)
Candidates who finalized seats in earlier rounds can participate in the final round for vacant seats. No allotment retains their prior seat. Upgrading forfeits the previous seat claim automatically.
New Registrants in Final Round (c)
Candidates skipping first/second rounds can register (₹2,000 fee) but must also pay the ₹20,000 SAF to access choice filling, as withdrawals aren’t allowed. Allotment follows prior rounds’ process otherwise.
No Withdrawals or Refunds (d)
Seats allotted in or after this round student cannot withdraw or surrender and no refunds apply.
NCHM JEE 2026 Course Fees
| Components | First Year 2025-2026 | Second Year 2026-2027 | Third Year 2027-2028 | |||
| 1st Semester | 2nd Semester | 3rd Semester | 4th Semester | 5th Semester | 6th Semester | |
| Admission Fee | 1600 | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIl |
| NCHM Fee (Enrolment and parchment) | 3600 | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIl |
| JNU Fee (Registration and Other) | 10215 | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL |
| Tuition Fee | 46500 | 50000 | 50000 | 50000 | 50000 | 50000 |
| Examination Fee | 3000 | 3000 | 3000 | 3000 | 3000 | 3000 |
| Caution Money | 8000 | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL |
| TOTAL | 72915 | 53000 | 53000 | 53000 | 53000 | 53000 |
Discretionary Fees
| Category | IHM Location | Maximum discretion allowed to the respective Board of the IHM |
| A | Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad | Maximum up to 40% in the Tuition fee component only. |
| B | Gandhinagar, Jaipur, Lucknow, Bhopal and Chandigarh | Maximum up to 24% in the Tuition fee component only. |
| C | Rest of the cities where the IHMs are located | No Discretion |
NCHM JEE 2026 Counselling FAQs
It begins after the written result is out, it could be in the month of June 2026
Yes you will pay Rs.2000 for counselling process
SAF is Seat Acceptance Fee which is Rs.20,000, candidates will deposit to lock his/her seat
Yes the option is available for the students who want to withdraw
If you are not able to get your preferred institute, first thing while filling the choices is to choose floating option, Then you are eligible for institute upgrade if the seat is available
Yes the option is available if you are not able to make it to the first or second round you can participate in the last or subsquent round your saf will be carried forward
Related:
MH CET Law 2026 Application form,eligibility and qualifying marks
Karnataka DCET 2026: Application Form, Eligibility, Exam Dates, Fees & Cutoff Details
NCHM JEE 2024 Admit Card Out Download your Hall Ticket
ICI JEE Culinary Management Course 2025 for High Paying Chef
AP LAWCET 2026 Exam, Eligibility, Pattern and PYQs
CBSE Class X date sheet released: Exam two times a year
