NCHM JEE exam-day guide
NCHM JEE · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Printed NTA admit card
Download the admit card from the official NTA NCHM JEE portal once the link opens, usually a week or more before the exam. Print it on A4 paper, check that your name, photograph, roll number, exam centre and shift timing are correct, and carry more than one copy. If the photo is blurred or details are wrong, contact the NTA helpdesk before exam day rather than waiting. Confirm the exact print and copy requirements with the provider.
Passport-style photograph
Keep the same photograph you uploaded with the application, in case the invigilator asks for a spare. Carry two or three copies. Confirm with the provider whether a pasted photo is required on the attendance sheet.
Valid photo ID in original
Bring the original ID whose number you declared in the application, such as Aadhaar, passport, PAN, voter ID, driving licence or school ID. Photocopies and screenshots are normally not accepted. Keep a photocopy as backup. Confirm the accepted ID list with the provider.
PwD or category certificate if applicable
If you claimed a reserved category or a disability concession, carry the original certificate that supports the claim. The rules on whether certificates are checked at the centre vary, so confirm with the provider.
Transparent water bottle
A small transparent bottle without a label is generally allowed. Do not carry opaque bottles, flasks or packaged drinks. Confirm with the provider whether water is allowed inside the hall.
Simple analog watch
The exam is time-bound and some halls have no visible clock. A plain analog watch is usually acceptable, but smartwatches, fitness bands and any device with storage or communication are prohibited. Confirm the watch rule with the provider.
Exact centre location and travel plan
Read the address on the admit card carefully, note the reporting time and plan two routes. Visit or map the centre in advance if it is unfamiliar. Aim to reach at least 60 to 90 minutes before the reporting time, since entry gates usually close before the exam starts. Confirm the gate-closing policy with the provider.
Plain pen as per instructions
The NCHM JEE is a computer-based test, so the pen is mainly for the attendance sheet and rough work given by the centre. Carry a simple blue or black ballpoint. Do not carry correction fluid or extra stationery. Confirm the permitted items with the provider.
No prohibited items in your bag
Leave behind mobile phones, Bluetooth earbuds, calculators, smartwatches, notes, books and any metal-heavy accessories. Most centres have no secure storage, so arrange for someone to keep your belongings. Confirm the centre's storage policy with the provider.
Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing
Wear layers because hall temperatures vary, and choose footwear you can remove easily if security screening requires it. Avoid heavy jewellery and belts with large metal buckles to speed up frisking.
Light meal and hydration plan
Eat a normal, familiar breakfast or lunch before you leave and carry water. Avoid heavy, oily or untried food on exam day. The test is about two hours, so plan your intake so you do not need a toilet break mid-section.
Relaxation and time-check routine
Practise a two-minute breathing routine and a quick time-check habit during your last mocks so both feel automatic on exam day. Confirm the exact duration and section timing of your shift with the provider.
Plan the day
Download and print the admit card, verify every detail, and resolve any discrepancy with the NTA helpdesk immediately. Re-read the information bulletin for the current year's instructions on permitted items, ID and reporting time, since these change between sessions. Confirm with the provider rather than relying on older guides.
Do a final centre recce: confirm the address, estimate travel time at the same hour as your reporting slot, and identify a backup route and a nearby landmark. Check whether the centre has parking or a drop-off point. Arrange your transport and, if needed, an overnight stay close to the centre.
Stop learning new topics. Take at most one or two full-length mocks under exam conditions, then spend the remaining time reviewing your error log: numerical ability shortcuts, reasoning puzzle types, and English vocabulary and grammar traps. For the hospitality and aptitude section, revise definitions and concepts rather than obscure facts.
Assemble the documents folder: admit card copies, original ID, spare photographs and any certificate. Put everything in one transparent folder and place it in your bag the night before, not on the morning itself.
Confirm your reporting time and gate-closing time from the admit card, set two alarms, and tell a family member your schedule. Check the weather forecast and adjust your travel buffer accordingly.
Do a light revision only: formula sheet, reasoning patterns, and a skim of your own notes. Avoid new mock tests and avoid comparing preparation with friends, which tends to raise anxiety without improving scores.
Lay out clothes, footwear and the documents folder. Charge nothing that is prohibited; instead, leave your phone and smartwatch with a family member. Eat a normal dinner, avoid caffeine late in the evening, and sleep at your usual time.
Wake with enough margin for a calm breakfast, re-check the folder, and leave earlier than your estimate. Carry only what is permitted. Keep the admit card and ID in your hand, not buried in a bag, for quick checking at the gate.
At the centre, follow the queue, complete frisking and biometric or photo verification, and locate your assigned terminal. Use the washroom before entering the hall. Listen carefully to the invigilator's instructions and test the keyboard and mouse when permitted.
Read the on-screen instructions and note the section order and any sectional time limits. Start with a quick scan of each section, bank the easy questions first, and mark uncertain ones for review rather than stalling. Keep an eye on the clock and reserve the last few minutes for review and submission.
If the system freezes or the screen misbehaves, raise your hand and inform the invigilator immediately; do not restart or tinker with the machine yourself. If you finish early, use the time to re-check marked questions rather than submitting in a hurry.
Rules to check
Carry only the original photo ID declared in your application together with the printed admit card. Entry is normally refused without the correct documents, and photocopies or digital copies are usually not accepted. Confirm the exact ID and admit-card requirements with the provider before exam day.
Do not bring mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, calculators, study material or any electronic storage device into the hall. Possession, even switched off, is generally treated as unfair means and can lead to cancellation of your candidature.
Follow all invigilator instructions on seating, biometric verification, rough sheets and logout. Do not talk, exchange material, look at another candidate's screen or leave your seat without permission while the test is running.
The NCHM JEE is a computer-based test with multiple-choice questions and negative marking for wrong answers in the objective sections, so blind guessing is costly. Confirm the current marking scheme and section structure with the provider, as these can change between years.
Breaks are generally not permitted during the test; leave the hall only in an emergency and with the invigilator's approval. Use the washroom before entry and manage hydration accordingly. Confirm the break policy with the provider.
Unfair means, impersonation or tampering with the computer can lead to debarment from the exam and from future NTA-conducted tests. The decision of the centre and the conducting authority on such matters is final, so raise any genuine problem through the invigilator at the time rather than afterwards.
Keep the admit card safe after the exam, since you may need the roll number for result checking, counselling registration and admission at participating institutes. Confirm the result and counselling process with the provider.