MAH HM CET MHMCT Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration
Maharashtra Hotel Management Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MAH HM CET )
MAH HM CET 2026 Exam Pattern: The Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, will release the exam pattern for BHMCT and MHMCT 2026 entrance exams. MAH HM CET 2026 is expected to be held in March. The CET Cell will release the MAH HM CET Exam Pattern along with the official notification. The hotel management entrance exam will be conducted in a computer-based test across selected cities in Maharashtra. Candidates appearing for their respective courses must check out the MAH HM CET 2026 exam pattern as mentioned on the page below.
Latest Update: MAH HM CET Syllabus 2026
- MAH HM CET 2026 Exam Pattern - BHMCT
- MAH HM CET 2026 Exam Pattern - MHMCT
- MAH HM CET 2026 Computer Based Test: Guidelines
MAH HM CET 2026 Exam Pattern - BHMCT
Qualifying the MAH BHMCT CET will lead to admission in all Government Aided Institutes and all Un-Aided MHMCT in Institutes of Maharashtra offering 4 years bachelor of hotel management and catering technology course. The exam pattern for this common entrance test is as follows:
- Mode: The exam is held as a Computer-based test
- Language of the question: All questions in the exam are asked in English only
- Total number of questions: The exam shall have a total of 100 questions
- Total marks: The maximum number of marks in the exam is 100
- Negative marking: There is no negative marking in the exam
- Marks per question: Each question in the exam carries 1 mak
- Time duration: Candidates have to finish the exam in 90 mins
The distribution of the questions and marks are as follows:
| Sections |
Total questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language |
40 |
40 |
| Reasoning (Verbal and Arithmetic) |
30 |
30 |
| General Knowledge & Awareness |
30 |
30 |
| Total |
100 |
100 |
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MAH HM CET 2026 Exam Pattern - MHMCT
Admission to PG Hotel Management and Catering Technology offered by all the Government-Aided Institutes and all Un-Aided MHMCT in the Institutes of Maharashtra is based on MAH MHMCT CET. The exam pattern of the test is as follows:
- Mode: The exam is held as a Computer-based test
- Language of the question: English only
- Total number of questions: 50 questions
- Total marks: 100
- Negative marking: No negative marking
- Marks per question: 2 marks for each question
- Time duration: 60 mins
The distribution of the questions and marks are as follows:
| Sections |
Total questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Food and Beverage Operation |
10 |
20 |
| Food Production |
10 |
20 |
| Rooms division |
10 |
20 |
| English |
10 |
20 |
| Hospitality Industry related |
10 |
20 |
| Total |
50 |
100 |
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MAH HM CET 2026 Computer Based Test: Guidelines
The MAH HM CET exam pattern includes various question types. Candidates should know the instructions for MAH HM CET, which is a computer-based exam, as given below:
Selecting the answers: All the questions will have multiple choices. Out of the five answers to a question, only one will be the correct answer. The candidate has to select the most appropriate answer and ‘mouse click’ that alternative that he/ she feels is appropriate/correct. The alternative/option that is clicked on will be treated as the answer to that question. Answers to any question will be considered for final evaluation, only when candidates have submitted the answers by clicking on “Save & Next” or “Mark for Review & Next”.
The question palette and its importance: The question palette at the right of the screen shows one of the following statuses of each of the questions numbered
Changing answer to a question: To change an answer to a question, first select the question and then click on "new answer" option followed by a click on the Save & Next button.
Time: After the expiry of the exam time, the candidates will not be able to attempt any question or check their answers. The clock has been set at the server and the countdown timer at the top right corner of your screen will display the time remaining for you to complete the exam. When the clock runs out the exam ends by default - you are not required to end or submit your exam.
Use of the system for CBT: The candidates are only allowed to use the mouse to select answers and other options. Under no circumstances should a candidate click on any of the ‘keyboard keys’ once the exam starts as this will lock the exam.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week 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 3 weeks ago
The 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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 4 weeks 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 4 weeks 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 a month 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 a month 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 a month 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 a month 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
MAH HM CET Notifications
MAH MBA CET 2026 registration starts Dec '25
What is the duration and mode of the MAH HM CET 2026 exam?