The Board of Governors, as constituted by Government of India, conducts business of the National Council under the Chairmanship of Secretary (Tourism), Government of India. Chief Executive Officer, who is also a Member of the Board of Governors, overseas day to day affairs of the Council.
Composition of the Board of Governors as defined in Rule 28 of Memorandum of Association of NCHMCT (Society) is as under:
| 01 | A Chairman nominated by the Government of India | Secretary (Tourism) | Chairman |
| 02 | The representatives of the Government of India on the Society |
| 5 Members |
| 03 | Member Finance/Financial Advisor in the Administrative Department concerned | Financial Advisor, MOT | Member |
| 04 | Two of the nominees of the Government of States in which the affiliated institutions are located, to be specified by Govt. of India |
| 2 Members |
| 05 | Principals of 4 of affiliated Institutes of Hotel Management |
| 4 Members |
| 06 | One of the experts in Hotel and Food Management, Catering and Nutrition, to be specified by the Government | Presently Vacant | Member |
| 07 | Two of the persons from the hotel and catering industry to be nominated by the Govt. |
| 2 Members |
| 08 | Chief Executive Officer | Charge with Economic Advisor (Tourism) | Member |
| 09 | Secretary of the Board | Director (A&F), NCHMCT | Member |
| Director (Studies), NCHMCT and Director, SOTHSM, IGNOU (being academic partner) are the Special Invitees | |||