MAH HM CET Opening and Closing Ranks 2026

Maharashtra Hotel Management Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MAH HM CET )

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MAH MHMCT CET 2026 Counselling Registration

10 Jul '26 - 24 Jul '26

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Porishmita Paul
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Updated on Jul 23, 2026 17:13 IST
The Maharashtra State CET Cell has not released the MAH HM CET 2026 opening and closing ranks yet. CAP counselling process is currently underway. The opening and closing ranks are expected to be released after the publication of the final merit list and seat allotment results for each CAP round.

MAH HM CET Opening and Closing Ranks 2026 expected soon. Students can check details of previous year's trends, factors included, steps to check ranks, and other details on this page.

MAH HM CET Opening and Closing Ranks 2026

MAH HM CET Opening and Closing Ranks 2026

MAH HM CET Opening and Closing Ranks 2026: The Maharashtra State CET Cell has not released the MAH HM CET 2026 opening and closing ranks yet. CAP counselling process is currently underway for MAH HM CET. The opening and closing ranks are expected to be released after the publication of the final merit list and seat allotment results for each CAP round. Candidates will be able to check the college-wise opening and closing ranks in the official CAP allotment PDFs released by the CET Cell.

Candidates can use the previous year's opening and closing rank trends to estimate their admission chances in government and private hotel management colleges accepting MAH HM CET scores.

Table of contents
  • What are MAH HM CET Opening and Closing Ranks?
  • MAH HM CET Opening and Closing Ranks 2026 (To Be Released)
  • MAH HM CET Previous Year Opening and Closing Rank Trends
  • Factors Affecting MAH HM CET Opening and Closing Ranks
  • How to Check MAH HM CET Opening and Closing Ranks?

What are MAH HM CET Opening and Closing Ranks?

Opening rank is rank of the first candidate who gets admission to a particular college and course in a specific CAP round. Closing rank is rank of the last candidate who receives admission to that college and course in same counselling round.

These ranks vary for every participating institute, category, home university quota, and CAP round.

Also Read: MAH HM CET Cut off 2026: Check Category wise Cut off Marks

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Has the MAH HM CET 2026 opening and closing rank been released?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is the difference between MAH HM CET opening rank and closing rank?
A: 

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.

Q:   Where can I check the MAH HM CET opening and closing ranks?
A: 

Candidates can check the official MAH HM CET CAP allotment PDFs released on the Maharashtra CET Cell counselling portal after each counselling round.

Q:   Is the MAH HM CET exam conducted twice a year?
A: 

No, MAH HM CET is generally conducted only once a year. Students should prepare well for that single attempt and not depend on another exam chance in same year.

MAH HM CET Opening and Closing Ranks 2026 (To Be Released)

The Maharashtra CET Cell will publish the opening and closing ranks after the release of the merit list and completion of CAP seat allotment rounds.

College

CAP Round 1

CAP Round 2

CAP Round 3

Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Mumbai

To be updated

To be updated

To be updated

Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Pune

To be updated

To be updated

To be updated

Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Nagpur

To be updated

To be updated

To be updated

AISSMS College of HMCT, Pune

To be updated

To be updated

To be updated

Maharashtra State Institute of HMCT

To be updated

To be updated

To be updated

Other Participating Colleges

To be updated

To be updated

To be updated

Note: The official opening and closing ranks will be updated here immediately after the CET Cell releases the CAP allotment lists.

Also Read: MAH HM CET Counselling 2026

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MAH HM CET Previous Year Opening and Closing Rank Trends

Although the 2026 opening and closing ranks are not available yet. Candidates can refer to previous years' trends to understand level of competition. Some trends observed over past admission cycles include:

  • Government hotel management institutes usually close admissions at better ranks than private colleges.
  • Popular colleges in Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur witness higher competition.
  • Opening and closing ranks differ for General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PwD categories.
  • Closing ranks generally extend in later CAP rounds due to seat upgradation and withdrawals.

Expected MAH HM CET 2026 Opening and Closing Rank Trends

Based on previous admission trends, candidates with higher merit ranks are expected to secure admission in the top hotel management institutes during the initial CAP rounds.

Institute Type

Expected Admission Trend

Top Government Colleges

Highest competition; lower closing ranks

Government-aided Colleges

Moderate competition

MAH HM CET Private Colleges

Wider range of closing ranks across CAP rounds

The above trends are indicative and not the official 2026 opening or closing ranks.

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Factors Affecting MAH HM CET Opening and Closing Ranks

The opening and closing ranks change every year depending on several factors, including:

  • Number of candidates appearing for MAH HM CET
  • Difficulty level of the entrance examination
  • Number of qualified candidates
  • Seat availability in participating institutes
  • Reservation policy
  • Category of the candidate
  • Home University and All India quota
  • College preference filled during CAP counselling
  • Number of CAP rounds conductes

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How to Check MAH HM CET Opening and Closing Ranks?

Candidates can follow these steps once rank lists are released:

  • Visit Maharashtra CET Cell official website.
  • Open MAH HM CET CAP counselling portal.
  • Click on respective CAP Round allotment PDF.
  • Search for preferred college and course.
  • Check opening rank and closing rank for your category and quota.
  • Download PDF for future reference.

Also Read: MAH HM CET Counselling and CAP Round Process 2026

MAH HM CET 2026 Opening and Closing Rank Release Date

The CET Cell has not announced the opening and closing ranks yet. As the counselling process is in progress, the opening and closing rank PDFs are expected to be released after the publication of the merit list and CAP seat allotment results. Candidates should regularly check the official counselling portal for the latest updates.

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Porishmita Paul
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Porishmita Paul holds an MSc in Anthropology from Gauhati University and has over 2 years of experience in content writing. She has been handling content for Hospitality & Humanities at Shiksha for a long time. She

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Answered 3 weeks 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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Answered 2 months ago

No. There is no negative marking in either the BHMCT or MHMCT CET. Incorrect and unattempted answers both result in zero marks. Candidates should attempt all questions.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

MAH MHMCT CET 2026 is a 60-minute online exam. It includes 50 MCQs spread equally across five sections: Food & Beverage Operation, Food Production, Rooms Division, English, and Hospitality & Tourism Industry.

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Porishmita Paul

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