The State CET Cell has released the MAH BHMCT CET 2026 result. The MHMCT CET 2026 result has also been declared. Candidates should keep checking the official CAP portal for counselling dates, institute list, seat matrix and allotment updates.
Candidates who qualify for the exam can take part in the Centralised Admission Process or CAP. During counselling, they need to fill college choices. Seat allotment depends on rank, category, seat availability and choices filled by candidate.
The MAH HM CET college list is useful for students who want to make a safe and practical choice list for counselling.
MAH HM CET 2026 Rank Wise College List Highlights
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name |
MAH BHMCT CET 2026 / MAH MHMCT CET 2026 |
| Conducting body |
State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra |
| Courses |
Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology and Master of Hotel Management and Catering Technology |
| Admission process |
Centralised Admission Process or CAP |
| College allotment basis |
Merit rank, category, choices filled and seat availability |
| Official website |
State CET Cell Maharashtra |
- MAH BHMCT CET Rank Wise College List 2026
- Top Colleges to Consider for MAH BHMCT CET Counselling
- MAH MHMCT CET Rank Wise College List 2026
- Factors That Decide MAH HM CET College Allotment
- How to Fill MAH HM CET College Choices
MAH BHMCT CET Rank Wise College List 2026
The table below gives an expected idea of colleges candidates can consider at different rank ranges. These are not official closing ranks. Actual allotment can change in every CAP round.
| MAH BHMCT CET Rank Range |
Colleges Candidates Can Consider |
Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 500 |
Top government and well-known private hotel management colleges in Maharashtra |
High chance in popular colleges |
| 500 to 1,500 |
Good government-aided and private BHMCT colleges |
Good chance depending on category |
| 1,500 to 3,000 |
Private hotel management colleges in Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur and other cities |
Moderate chance |
| 3,000 to 5,000 |
Private BHMCT colleges with more seats |
Good options may be available |
| Above 5,000 |
Colleges with vacant seats or later CAP round seats |
Candidates should fill many choices |
Commonly asked questions
MAH HM CET cut off depends on factors like exam difficulty, number of students, and available seats. Cutoffs are different for General, OBC, SC, ST, and other categories.
MAH HM CET 2026 will offer 4 years Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology course and 2 years master of Hotel Management and Catering Technology.
Top Colleges to Consider for MAH BHMCT CET Counselling
Candidates with a good MAH BHMCT CET rank can add reputed hotel management colleges to their choice list. They should check the course, intake, fees, location and hostel facility before finalising choices.
| College Type |
Suitable Rank Range |
What Candidates Should Check |
|---|---|---|
| Government hotel management colleges |
Higher ranks |
Seat availability, category cutoff and hostel |
| Government-aided institutes |
Good to average ranks |
Previous year closing rank and fee structure |
| Private hotel management colleges in Mumbai and Pune |
Average ranks |
Fees, placement support and location |
| Private colleges in other Maharashtra cities |
Lower and mid ranks |
Course approval, facilities and total seats |
MAH MHMCT CET Rank Wise College List 2026
MAH MHMCT CET is conducted for admission to postgraduate hotel management courses. The number of seats and participating colleges may be lower than BHMCT colleges. Therefore, candidates should fill all suitable college options during CAP counselling.
| MAH MHMCT CET Rank Range |
College Options |
|---|---|
| Up to 50 |
Candidates can target leading MHMCT colleges in Maharashtra |
| 50 to 150 |
Good private and government-aided hotel management institutes |
| 150 to 300 |
Private MHMCT colleges with available seats |
| Above 300 |
Candidates should check later CAP rounds and vacant seats |
The CET Cell has published the MAH MHMCT CET 2026 information brochure and result-related updates on its official website.
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Factors That Decide MAH HM CET College Allotment
The MAH HM CET college allotment does not depend only on rank. The following factors are also important:
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Candidate’s MAH HM CET merit rank
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Category of the candidate
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Maharashtra State candidature or All India candidature
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College choices filled during CAP
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Number of seats available in a college
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Previous CAP round cutoffs
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Reservation rules
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Number of candidates applying for the same college
A candidate with a lower rank may still get a good college if they fill choices carefully and participate in all counselling rounds.
How to Fill MAH HM CET College Choices
Candidates can follow these steps while filling the MAH HM CET counselling choice list:
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Check the official participating institute list.
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Download the seat matrix when released.
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Check previous year cutoff trends, if available.
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Keep dream, target and safe colleges in the list.
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Put preferred colleges at the top.
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Fill enough college choices.
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Do not skip later CAP rounds.
Check allotment results and report to the allotted institute within the given time.
MAH HM CET 2026 Counselling
The State CET Cell conducts CAP for admission to professional courses in Maharashtra. Candidates need to register for counselling separately after the result. The official CAP website publishes the registration schedule, merit list, institute list, seat matrix, option form dates and allotment results.
Documents Required for MAH HM CET Counselling
Candidates should keep the following documents ready:
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MAH HM CET scorecard
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Class 10 marksheet
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Class 12 marksheet for BHMCT admission
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Graduation marksheets for MHMCT admission
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Domicile certificate, if applicable
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Caste certificate, caste validity certificate and non-creamy layer certificate, if applicable
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Income certificate for EWS candidates, if applicable
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Aadhaar card
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CAP registration form
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Passport-size photographs

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Answered a month 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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Answered a month ago
MAH MHMCT CET 2025 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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