
MAH HM CET Counselling 2026: Common Entrance Test Cell, Mumbai will release MAH HM CET 2026 counselling schedule. Counselling is based on merit list issued by official body. Students can check full merit list on official website. MAH HMCT CET Counselling is done through CAP. CAP full form is Centralised Admission Process. CAP is completely an online process. Check all details of MAH HM CET 2026 counselling like how to register, documents needed, seats available, reservation, fees and more on this page.
MAH HM CET counselling includes a total of four rounds. Seats are offered to students based on the MAH HM CET result. One can get a seat in government and government-aided institutes based on their performance inthe entrance exam. Students need to submit scanned copies of required documents t participate in counselling process. Authorities prepare merit lists only after successful verification of the documents.
- MAH HM CET 2026 Counselling Process
- MAH HM CET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- MAH HM CET 2026 CAP Registration
- MAH HM CET 2026 Counselling Registration Fee
- MAH HM CET 2026 Document Verification
- MAH HM CET 2026 CAP Merit List
- MAH HM CET 2026 CAP Round 1
- MAH HM CET 2026 CAP Round 2
- MAH HM CET 2026 Participating Institutes and Seats
- Type of Seats offered via MAH HM CET 2026 Counselling
- Reservation of Seats in MAH HM CET 2026 Counselling
MAH HM CET 2026 Counselling Process
The MAH HM CET counselling is an entirely online process. The counselling process includes the following steps:
- CAP (Centralised Admission Process) registration
- Document verification
- Release of Provisional merit list
- Inviting grievances in the provisional merit list
- Release of final merit list
- Filling up and confirmation of online option
- Display of Provisional Allotment of respective CAP Round
- Reporting at the allotted institute for admission confirmation
MAH HM CET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MAH HM CET 2026 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| To Be Notified | MAH HM CET Counselling CAP Round IV |
| To Be Notified | MAH HM CET Counselling CAP Round III |
| To Be Notified | MAH BHMCT CET 2026 Final Merit List |
MAH HM CET 2026 CAP Registration
Registration: Dec ' 25
The first step of MAH HM CET counselling process is CAP registration. All eligible students need to register for CAP to participate in counselling process. Complete counselling process is completed online. Check here how to register for MAH HM CET CAP 2026.
1. Login
- Login with MAH HM CET 2026 application number and password.
2. Select Document verification mode
- Candidates can choose either E-verification or Physical verification according to their preference. Read all instructions carefully before selecting any mode.
3. Enter the CET details
- Enter whether or not appeared in MAH HM CET.
4. Enter details for the type of candidature
- On this page, select the type details according to the previously selected type of candidature.
5. Fill in category details
- On this page, enter category details.
- Select: Open Category or Reserved Category.
- Select Status of Caste / Tribe Validity Certificate.
- Select Yes/No if you belong to Defence and if candidate claiming for DEFENCE, specify the type.
- Select any one nationality document that you can submit at verification.
6. Fill in qualification details
- Enter Qualification Details
- BHMCT CET/MHMCT CET 2026 details.
7. Fill in the personal details
- Enter Personal Details such as Full Name, Mother Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Annual income, Religion, Mother Tongue etc.
8. Upload photo and required documents
- All the instructions to upload the photo with signature are given in the Note and Important Instructions.
- After selecting the photo, adjust the photo.
- After that press Upload Photo Button, then click on Save and Proceed button.
9. Pay the application fee if applicable
- On this page check your application ID, Fee amount and click on Pay Now Button.
10. Print the application form
- After all the stages are filled, the printable application form is activated.
- Take the printout of the application form.
MAH HM CET 2026 Counselling Registration Fee
All candidates have to pay a counselling registration fee in online mode. The fee details are as follows:
| Category |
Fee for BHMCT counselling |
Fee for MHMCT counselling |
|---|---|---|
| General Category Candidates from Maharashtra State, Outside Maharashtra State (OMS), Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh Migrant candidates and Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries |
INR 1000 |
INR 1200 |
| Reserved Category Candidates [SC, ST, VJ/DT NT(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), OBC, SBC, EWS] & PWD Candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only |
INR 800 |
INR 1000 |
| Children of NRI/OCI/PIO, Foreign National |
INR 5000 |
INR 5000 |
| Orphan and Transgender (Other) Candidates. |
INR 800 |
INR 1000 |
MAH HM CET 2026 Document Verification
MAH HM CET document verification can be done through both online and offline mode. Students can submit their document verification mode at the time of CAP registratin. Students must produce origial copies of necessary documents.
For offline document verification, candidates need to visit the facilitation center. The list of facilitation centers is uploaded by the authorities online.
Documents needed in CAP:
- SSC (Std X) mark sheet
- HSC (10+2)/Diploma/UG mark sheet
- School Leaving Certificate, if required to substantiate the claim
- Certificate of the Indian Nationality of the candidate
- Category support documents
- Documents in the support of candidature type
MAH HM CET 2026 CAP Merit List
CET Cell releases final merit list for both MAH B.HMCT and MHMCT. A provisional merit list is released before the final merit list. Both merit lists will be available on official website. Candidates can submit grievances in the provisional merit list if any. After analyzing the grievances, changes, if any, are made and final merit lists are displayed on the website.
Preparation of the CAP merit list: All eligible candidates who have submitted the CAP application form on or before the last date shall be assigned a merit number based on the scores of MAH HM CET and other factors.
Download the PDF below to check the full list of MAH BHMCET Final Merit List 2026.
| MAH BHMCET 2026 Final Merit List For MH Candidates |
To be announced soon |
| MAH BHMCET 2026 Final Merit List For AI Candidates |
To be announced soon |
MAH HM CET 2026 CAP Round 1
Seats available for Round I will be published on official website. Candidates whose names appear in final merit list of CAP are eligible to participate in this round by filling out an online option form. Candidate must fill out and confirm option form through candidate’s Login.
What happens in CAP round 1?
- If the allotted seat is from first preference:
- If a candidate is allotted the seat as per his first preference, such allotment shall be auto frozen and candidate shall accept allotment so made. Such candidates shall not be eligible for participation in subsequent CAP rounds. Such candidates shall then report for verification of documents and payment of seat acceptance fee.
- Candidates who have been allotted a seat other than first preference and wish to accept allotment:
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- Candidates who have been allotted a seat other than first preference given by candidate and do not wish to participate in further CAP rounds, such candidates can freeze offered seat through candidate’s login.
- Once candidate freezes allotted seat, such students shall then report for verification of documents and payment of seat acceptance fee.
- Candidates who have been allotted seats other than first preference and accepted seat shall be eligible for participation in subsequent rounds for betterment.
- Candidates who have been allotted a seat other than first preference and wish to change the allotment:
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- Candidates who have been allotted seats other than first preference and are not willing to accept seat shall be eligible for participation in subsequent rounds.
MAH HM CET 2026 CAP Round 2
Maharashtra CET Cell will provide details for MAH HM CET counselling round 2 on the official website. Eligible students can fill in or edit their online option form filled during round 1 counselling.
- No further betterment option will be available to the candidate after round 2.
- Allotment made and/or allotment retained in round II for participating candidates in round 2 shall be final.
MAH HM CET 2026 Participating Institutes and Seats
Type of Seats offered via MAH HM CET 2026 Counselling
Reservation of Seats in MAH HM CET 2026 Counselling
MAH HM CET Exam
Student Forum
Answered a month ago
MAH HM CET 2026 exam will be conducted in online (computer-based) mode. The BHMCT CET lasts for 90 minutes, and the MHMCT CET for 60 minutes.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
Candidates must be Indian citizens with at least 45% marks in HSC exam for UG programs. For PG programs, a Bachelor Degree in Hotel Management and Catering Technology with 50% marks and 45% for reserved categories and PWD is mandatory.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
Government of Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell is the conducting body of MAH HM CET 2026.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
No, MAH HM CET registrations 2026 have not started yet. It is likely to begin in December 2025. The official authorities will release the MAH HM CET schedule soon on the official website.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
MAH HM CET is a hotel management exam for admission into UG and PG Hotel Management and Catering Technology (HMCT) courses. The exam is conducted annually by the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell. The full form of MAH HM CET is Maharashtra Hotel Management Common Entrance Test.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 months ago
The fee range of MAH HM CET accepting colleges vary depending on the institute. Government colleges like MSIHMCT charge around INR 2.5–3 lakhs, while private colleges like Sinhgad Institute or AISSMS College may charge between INR 5–6.5 Lacs for the complete course.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 months ago
The admission process includes:
Appearing for the MAH HM CET exam.
Declaration of results & merit list.
CAP registration & document upload.
Choice filling & college preference.
Seat allotment & reporting.
Final admission after document verification.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 months ago
More than 10 government and private colleges in Maharashtra accept MAH HM CET 2026 scores for admission into BHMCT and MHMCT courses. These include institutes like Maharashtra State Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (MSIHMCT), Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Hotel Management, Sinhgad I
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 months ago
Candidates need to carry a valid photo ID proof such as PAN Card, Passport, Driving Licence, Voter ID, Aadhaar Card with photo, Bank Passbook with photo, College/University ID, or Employee/Bar Council ID along with the MAH HM CET 2025 admit card. Ration Card and Learner's Licence are not accepted.
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Contributor-Level 8
19 Institutes accepting MAH HM CET
Zeal College of Engineering and Research
Narhe, Pune • Private
- 4 years
- |
- Full Time
UNIPUNE - Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)
Ganeshkhind, Pune • Public
- 4 years
- |
- Full Time
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University
Nagpur • Public
- ₹ 24,360
- 4 years
- |
- Full Time
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University
Navi Mumbai • Private
- ₹ 3.60 Lakh
- 4 years
- |
- Full Time
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