Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
National Hospitality Teachers Eligibility Test FAQs:
Ques 1. Is it necessary to have a Master's degree to apply for NHTET?
Ans. Applicants having a Bachelor’s as well as a Master’s degree in Hotel Management/Hospitality Administration with a minimum of 60% mark either in Bachelor’s or Master’s degree are eligible to apply for this exam.
Ques 2. What is the validity period of the NHTET passing certificate?
AnsThis certification remains valid unless the applicant approaches the maximum age of qualification for Assistant Lecturer and Teaching Associate vacancies.
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The qualification criteria or validity of this certificate can be changed later. However, the interest of qualified applicants will be taken into consideration.
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Even after the issuance of this certificate, if any applicant found to have forged documents his/her NHTET certificate will be recalled to the immediate effect.
Ques 3. Where are the NHTET examination centers located?
Ans. Exam Center
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Delhi
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Mumbai
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Chennai
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Kolkata
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Chandigarh
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Gurdaspur
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Lucknow
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Hajipur (Near Patna)
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Jaipur
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Gandhinagar
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Bhopal
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Guwahati
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Bhubaneswar
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Hyderabad
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Bengaluru
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Thiruvananthapuram
Ques 4. What are the minimum marks do I need to score to qualify?
Ans: Applicants are expected to obtain following minimum marks individually in Paper-I, Paper-II, Paper-III and Aggregate of three Papers, to become suitable for both - Assistant Lecturer and Teaching Associates. General/OBC category candidates need 45 marks (45), 45 marks (45%) and 100 marks (50 %) individually for Paper I, II and II and 200 marks (50 %) in aggregate. For PWD/ SC/ ST, it would be 40 (40%), 40 (40%), 90 (45 %) and 180 (45 %) respectively.
To be suitable only for Teaching Associate, the mark necessary is 40 (40%), 40 (40%), 90 (45 %) and 180 (45 %) individually for General/OBC and 35 (35%) 35 (35%) 80 (40 %) 160 (40 %) individually for PWD/ SC/ ST. Those declared eligible only for Teaching Associateship, will not be qualified to apply against any vacancy of Assistant Lecturer. Such an applicant has to take a further chance in subsequent NHTET to pass with the necessary percentage prescribed for becoming acceptable to the post of Assistant Lecturer.
Ques 5. What is the number of attempts I can appear for the NHTET exam?
Ans: One can give the exam multiple times until he/she is in the permissible period up to 30 years of age. However, an OBC (non creamy layer) may appear for the exam up to 33 years of age and SC/ST/PD may apply up to 35 years of age.
Ques 6. How many times does the authority announce the test?
Ans: The Test is usually held once in a calendar year. However, in case an insufficient number of applicants are qualified, the NCHMCT may hold the exam twice in a calendar year.
Ques 7. Is it possible to apply for NCHMCT affiliated IHMs?
Ans: Yes you can apply for the NCHMCT affiliated IHMs only if you have a valid NHTET pass certificate. You can apply for a Teaching Associate or Assistant Lecturer under direct recruitment against any regular vacancy.
Ques 8. Is there any age relaxation for SC/ST candidates?
Ans: Yes there is a relaxation of up to three years for the candidates belonging to the OBC category and up to five years relaxation for SC/ ST/ PD categories.
Ques 9. I am in my final year. Am I eligible to apply for NHTET?
Ans: The candidates who are currently in the final year can apply. These students must make certain that they should score 60% of marks in the qualifying examinations.
Ques 10. Can I edit my application form after the submission?
Ans. Yes, there is a provision of application correction which is notified through a circular. The time and date completely depend on the official authority who conducts the exam.
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