The MAH HM CET CAP 2026 registration dates have been announced by the State CET Cell. MAH HM CET counselling 2026 last date was July 22, 2026. The document verification process has been concluded.
Candidates who qualify for MAH HM CET 2026 exam have to participate in the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for admission to hotel management colleges in Maharashtra. The MAH HM CET counselling process is conducted online by the State CET Cell and includes registration, document verification, merit list release, choice filling, seat allotment and admission confirmation. Candidates can check the complete MAH HM CET counselling and CAP round process 2026 below.
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- How to Register for MAH HM CET CAP 2026?
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How to Register for MAH HM CET CAP 2026?
To participate in the CAP round of MAH HM CET 2026, candidates have to complete the online registration process on the official counselling portal. During registration, candidates are required to provide their personal, academic and category details, upload documents and complete document verification. Given below are the steps to register for MAH HM CET counselling 2026:
Commonly asked questions
You can contact the Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra State at 022-22641150 or visit the official website cetcell.mahacet.org for updates and notices.
MAH HM CET 2026 counselling is done fully online. It is conducted through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) by the CET Cell. You do not need to visit any office for counselling registration.
Counselling is done online through Centralised Admission Process (CAP) by CET Cell. Seats are allotted based on the merit list, and candidates need to confirm their seat by reporting to the allotted college.
There are three rounds of CAP counselling. The available seats for each round are published on the official website before the round begins.
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Open the official website of MAH HM CET CAP 2026.
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Click on 'New Candidate Registration'.
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Enter your full name, country, mobile number, email ID and create a password.
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Verify your registration using the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
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Log in using the application ID and password.
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Select the candidature type.
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Fill category and reservation details.
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Enter qualification details such as Class 10, Class 12 and graduation (if applicable).
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Fill personal details including address, annual family income and contact information.
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Upload the prescribed photograph and signature in the required format.
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Pay the counselling registration fee online.
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Download and print the counselling registration form.
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Visit the Admission Facilitation Centre (AFC) for document verification.
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After successful verification, proceed with choice filling of colleges and courses.
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MAH HM CET Counselling Registration Fee 2026
Candidates have to pay the prescribed counselling registration fee while submitting the CAP application form. The fee can be paid through debit card, credit card or net banking.
| Category |
MAH HM CET CAP Registration Fee 2026 |
|---|---|
| General Category |
INR 1,200 |
| Reserved Categories |
As prescribed by the CET Cell |
| NRI/OCI/PIO/Foreign National |
As notified by the CET Cell |
The counselling fee is based on previous year's notification and may change. Candidates should check the official notification for the latest fee.
MAH HM CET CAP Round Process 2026
The MAH HM CET CAP round 2026 includes online registration, document verification, merit list publication, choice filling, seat allotment and admission confirmation. Check the complete counselling process below.
Stage 1: MAH HM CET CAP Registration and Document Verification
Commonly asked questions
You can check your result on official website. Look for result link, click on it, and download the PDF to see your score and percentile.
MAH HM CET result PDF shows your name, score, and percentile in MAH HM CET 2026 exam.
After the result is announced, you need to register for the CAP counselling. Then, wait for the merit list to see which college you are allotted.
The authorities publishes MAH HM CET result in a PDF format. You can find online. It shows your score and percentile, and you'll need these numbers when you starts the admission process.
The counselling registration process is conducted online. Candidates have to register on the official website, fill the CAP application form, upload the required documents and pay the counselling fee. After submitting the application form, candidates have to report to the Admission Facilitation Centre (AFC) with original documents and photocopies for document verification. Candidates who fail to complete document verification will not be considered for admission.
Also Read: MAH MHMCT CET Merit List 2026
Stage 2: Release of Provisional Merit List
After completion of registration and document verification, the State CET Cell releases the provisional merit list. Candidates can check their merit status online. If there is any error in the merit list, candidates can submit grievances within the specified dates along with supporting documents. After verification of grievances, the authorities prepare the final merit list.
Stage 3: Release of Final Merit List
The final merit list is published on the official website after resolving all objections. Only candidates included in the final merit list become eligible to participate in the CAP seat allotment process.
Stage 4: Choice Filling and Option Form Submission
Candidates have to fill their preferred hotel management colleges and courses in order of preference. It is advisable to fill as many choices as possible to improve the chances of seat allotment.
Also Read: MAH HM CET Rank Wise College List
Stage 5: Seat Allotment
The State CET Cell conducts the seat allotment process based on:
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MAH HM CET merit rank
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Category
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Reservation policy
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Availability of seats
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Choices filled by candidates
The allotment result is released online through the CAP portal.
Also Read: MAH HM CET Result 2026
Stage 6: Seat Acceptance and Reporting
Candidates who receive a seat allotment have to accept the allotted seat within the given deadline. After accepting the seat, candidates must report to the allotted institute with the required original documents and complete the admission formalities by paying the admission fee. Failure to report within the prescribed time may lead to cancellation of the allotted seat.
Also Read: MAH HM CET Accepting Colleges 2026

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Candidates can check the official MAH HM CET CAP allotment PDFs released on the Maharashtra CET Cell counselling portal after each counselling round.
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MAH HM CET opening rank is the first rank admitted to a college, while the closing rank is the last rank admitted during a particular CAP round.
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No. Opening and closing ranks have not been released yet as CAP counselling process is still ongoing. They will be published after merit list and CAP seat allotment rounds.
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Answered 2 months ago
The MAH HM CET exam is for the Bachelor in Hotel Management and Catering Technology course from AISSMS College of Hotel Management and Catering Technology in Shivaji Nagar. It's affiliated with SPPU, and the course is for INR 6.6 Lakh.
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