MAH HM CET Application Form 2026: How to Apply, Fees, Correction Window

Maharashtra Hotel Management Common Entrance Test 2025 ( MAH HM CET )

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Anupama Mehra
Updated on May 9, 2025 15:00 IST

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MAH HM CET 2026 Application Form: The MAH HM CET 2026 Application Process is likely to begin in September. The CET Cell Maharashtra will release the MAH BHMCT CET 2026 Application along with the MAH HM CET Notification 2026. MAH BHMCT CET Application Process is completely online. Candidates will be able to complete the MAH CET CET 2026 (MAH BHMCT CET 2026) by visiting the official website. Candidates must fill the MAH BHMCT CET Application form on or before the last date.  

The application form will be made available separately for MAH BHMCT CET 2026 and MAH MHMCT CET 2026 at cetcell.mahacet.org. MAH MHCET 2026 Exam will tentatively be held in March. To fill MAH HM CET application form 2026, candidates first have to register, upload scanned documents and images, preview, and pay the application fee online. Check all about MAH HM CET 2026 application form like how to apply, what documents are needed, how to upload images, eligibility to apply,  MAH HM CET application fee, etc, on this page. 

Q:   When will the MAH HM CET 2026 application form be released?
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The MAH HM CET 2026 Application process is likely to begin in December.  DTE Maharashtra will release all the details in the MAH HM CET 2026 Notification. Candidates must complete the MAH HM CET Application Process before the deadline. All those candidates who want to apply for hotel management CET 2026 are advised to check the eligibility criteria of MAH HM CET 2026 before filling up the application form.

Q:   Can I apply for MAH HM CET 2026 Exam in offline mode?
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There is no option to apply for MAH HM CET 2026 exam in offline mode. Also, application form, filled offline after making a copy of the online form, and submitting it at the admission office is not acceptable . 

Candidates must note that the MH HM CET 2026 application process is completely online. So, to fill out the form, candidates have to go to the MAH BHMCT CET 2026 admission portals -  cetcell.mahacet.org. Click on the application link, fill in all the essential details, upload documents, and pay the fee to complete the application process. 

 
Table of content
  • MAH HM CET 2026 Application Form Link
  • MAH HM CET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • Eligibility to Apply for MAH HM CET 2026
  • MAH HM CET 2026 Application Form Checklist
  • MAH HM CET 2026 Application Process
  • Steps to Fill MAH HM CET 2026 Application
  • MAH HM CET Application Fee 2026
  • Uploading Documents for MAH HM CET 2026 Application?
  • MAH HM CET 2026 Application Correction
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MAH HM CET 2026 Application Form Link

The MAH HM CET 2026 registration and form submission is completely online. Candidates can fill out the application form by visiting the official website only. A link to access the official website to apply for MAH HM CET 2026 will also be provided below.

Link to fill MAH BHMCT CET 2026 application form

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Link to fill MAH MHMCT CET 2026 application form

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MAH HM CET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MAH HM CET 2025 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
28 Mar ' 25

MAH MHMCT CET 2025 exam date

28 Mar ' 25

MAH BHMCT CET 2025 exam date

04 Jan ' 25 - 10 Feb ' 25

MAH MHMCT CET registrations

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Eligibility to Apply for MAH HM CET 2026

To apply for MAH HM CET 2026, candidates have to be eligible as per the conditions given in the table below:

Criteria BHMCT MHMCT
Nationality Indian Indian
Qualification 10+2 passed Passed Bachelor's Degree in Hotel Management and Catering Technology
Marks in qualifying exam 45% marks in aggregate (at least 40% marks in aggregate for reserved category candidates) 50% marks in aggregate (at least 45% marks in aggregate for reserved category candidates).
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MAH HM CET 2026 Application Form Checklist

To be able to complete the online MAH HM CET application form, candidates need to have some important documents and information handy. Check the details below.

  1. Mobile Number: A valid mobile number is required for the registration of the user in the system.
  2. Email ID: A valid Email ID is required for the registration of the user in the system.
  3. Documents: Scanned Photograph, Signature, and photo ID proof. The scanned photo and signature must be of the following specifications.

Document

Format

Size

Dimensions

Photo

JPEG/JPG

Max 50 KB

3.5 cm X 4.5 cm

Signature

JPEG/JPG

Max 50 KB

3.5 cm X 1.5 cm

Photo Id proof

PDF/JPEG/JPG/PNG

Max 500 KB

NA

Note that the photo ID proof can be any one of the following:

  • PAN card
  • Indian passport
  • Permanent driving license
  • Voter’s ID card
  • Bank passbook with photograph
  • Aadhaar Card
  • E-aadhaar card print with a photograph
  • Recent ID card issued by school/college
  • Photo ID proof issued by a gazetted officer on official letterhead with photo
  • Photo ID proof issued by a people’s representative on official letterhead with photo

Note: The uploaded photo ID proof is to be carried at the exam hall with the MAH HM CET admit card.

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Q:   How to fill MAH HM CET Application Form 2026?
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Check how to apply for MAH HM CET 2026 below:

Steps to fill MAH HM CET Application Form 2026:

  • Register using Name, Guardian name, Gender, Marital Status and Date of Birth, Religion, Region, Mother Tongue, Annual Family Income (Optional), and Nationality, address, contact details, etc. 
  • Complete OTP verification.
  • After verification of OTP, the Candidates will be given an “Application Number”, save it.
  • Fill the rest of the application form.
  • Next, fill in the Domicile and Category details.
  • Then, fill in the qualification details.
  • Then candidates have to fill in the exam centre preferences.
  • In the next steps, candidates need to upload scanned images of photos and signatures.
  • Also, upload the required document for proof of identity.
  • Preview and validate the information.
  • Pay the application fee.
  • Finally, submit and print the application form and keep it with you.
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MAH HM CET 2026 Application Process

The below diagram helped the candidates understand the application process clearly.

 

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Steps to Fill MAH HM CET 2026 Application

Candidates can follow the steps below to complete the online application process of MAH HM CET 2026. Each step is important to proceed to the next one. Also, all details in the form must be filled correctly. The details filled in the form will be verified at the time of MAH HM CET counselling and admission.

Step 1: Registration ( for first-time users)

  • Visit the official website cetcell.mahacet.org, or click on the direct link available on this page.
  • Click on “Online registration form MAH MHMCT CET 2026 /MAH BHMCT CET 2026”.
  • Next, read all the instructions that appear on the screen and click on “I Accept and Proceed”.
  • Now candidates can register themselves by clicking on the "New Registration" button on the home page.
  • After opening the online registration form, the candidates should enter the below-given details:
    • Full Name (As Printed on SSC/HSC Marksheet)
    • Father's Name (FIRST NAME ONLY)
    • Mother's Name (FIRST NAME ONLY)
    • Gender 
    • Marital Status and Date of Birth
    • Religion
    • Region
    • Mother Tongue
    • Annual Family Income (Optional)
    • Nationality
    • Permanent Address
    • Address for correspondence
    • Mobile number and Email ID
    • Password of choice
  • After filling in these details candidates have to click the “Save and Proceed” button.

Step 2: OTP Verification

State CET Cell sends a One Time Password (OTP) on the registered mobile number to verify the Login. Here is what to do:

  • After receiving the One Time Password (OTP), candidates have to enter it in the space provided and click “Verify OTP”.
  • After Verification of One Time Password (OTP), candidates can proceed ahead.
  • If candidates do not receive OTP on the entered mobile number, click on the "Resend OTP" button and try again. 
  • After verification of OTP, the candidates are given an “Application Number” generated by a computer system.
  • Note the application number as it is needed for login every time along with the password.

Step 3: Sign In and fill in the application form

After registering online, enter the application number generated by the system and the chosen password while registering on the login screen and click on the “Sign In” button. The candidates have to complete the application form in the following stages:

  1. Filling in domicile and category details
  2. Filling qualification details
  3. Selecting exam enter your preference
  4. Uploading photo and signature
  5. Uploading a photo ID proof
  6. Preview and validate the details filled
  7. Paying the application fee
  8. Print the application form

Step 4: Preview and Validate Information

In this step, the candidate needs to validate the entered information before proceeding towards final submissions.

  • If the candidate wants to change the information, then he/she should click on the Edit button.
  • After Validation, if all the details filled in by the candidate are correct and final then the candidate should click on the “Proceed for Payment” button for payment. 

Step 5: Pay the application fee

Candidates need to check the details filled in the Application Form carefully before proceeding towards the Payment. After successful Payment, the Candidate will be unable to make any changes to the Application Form Details. If the candidate selects Online Payment mode, then the system will redirect the candidate to Payment Gateway to proceed with the Online Payment Process. Candidates can pay the fees using Debit Card, Credit Card, Online Banking.

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MAH HM CET Application Fee 2026

To submit the application form, candidates have to pay the examination fee of MAH HM CET 2026. The MAH HM CET 2026 application fee has to be submitted using an online mode of payment. The details are as follows:

Category

Fee for BHMCT CET

Fee for MHMCT CET

For Open Category Candidates from Maharashtra State, Outside Maharashtra State (OMS), J & K Migrant candidates

INR 800

INR 1000

For SC, ST, VJ/DT- NT(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), OBC, SBC, EWS & Persons with Disability Candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only

INR 600

INR 800

Mode of online fee payment: Candidates can choose any one of the below given online payment modes to pay the application fee.

  1. Card
  2. UPI/QR
  3. Net banking
  4. Online wallet (PhonePe and more)

Step 6: Print the application form

Once the application form is submitted with payment of the fee, the application form can be printed. This printout must be kept safe with the candidates. There is no need to send the form to the authorities.

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Uploading Documents for MAH HM CET 2026 Application?

To upload the documents and the images in the online application form candidates must scan them in specific formats and sizes as provided on this page. Here is a guide on how to upload the scanned documents and images in the application form:

Uploading the scanned photo/signature/photo ID proof:

  • Step 01: Click on “select the upload type”.
  • Step 02: Select the upload type “Photograph/Signature/photo ID proof”.
  • Step 03: Click on the “Open” button. And navigate the candidate photo and select. To resize the selected photo, click on the “Crop” Option/tab as shown below and crop the photo. Then, to upload the photo candidate needs to click on the Upload button.
  • Step 04: Uploaded the photograph/signature of candidates will be displayed on the screen.
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MAH HM CET 2026 Application Correction

CET cell will open a correction facility for Name, Photo, Sign, and Exam Centers once the registration window has closed. Candidates must note that not all details can be corrected. The correction facility is likely to remain for 2-3 days. Candidates who made errors in Name, Photo, Sign, and Exam Centers can correct the errors. Other than that, no other details in the form are allowed to be edited after the final submission of the form.  Candidates had to pay no extra charges to correct their details in the already filled application forms. 

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The MAH HM CET 2025 counselling registration is expected to commence in June 2025, following the declaration of results in late April or early May. The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, will announce the detailed counselling schedule on its official website: cetcell.mahacet.org.

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The MAH HM CET (Maharashtra Hotel Management Common Entrance Test) counselling is conducted through a Centralised Admission Process (CAP) managed by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra. This process is primarily online, encompassing registration, choice filling, and seat allotment. Howe

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The MAH HM CET 2025 scorecard is now out. Candidates can download their scorecards from the official website: cetcell.mahacet.org by logging in with their application number and date of birth. The scorecard will display the candidate's marks out of 100 and their percentile score. 

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To clear the MAH HM CET exam, the actual test duration is 90 minutes for BHMCT (undergraduate) and 60 minutes for MHMCT (postgraduate) programs. However, preparation time varies by individual—on average, students spend 2 to 3 months preparing thoroughly, focusing on English language skills, logical

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The official website to check the MAH HM CET (Maharashtra Hotel Management Common Entrance Test) results is cetcell.mahacet.org. This portal is managed by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, and serves as the primary platform for accessing exam results, scorecards, merit lists, and rel

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In the MAH HM CET 2025, a total of 35 candidates registered, with 27 appearing for the examination. This indicates an attendance rate of approximately 77 per cent. The exam was conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, for admissions to postgraduate hotel management programs .

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You can check your MAH HM CET 2025 result online through the official website of the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra: cetcell.mahacet.org. Once the results are announced, follow these steps to access your scorecard:

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