MAH HM CET MHMCT Pattern 2026: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Qualifying 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. Exam pattern for this common entrance test is as follows:

• Mode: CBT

• Language of question: English
• Number of questions: 100

• 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:

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• MAH HM CET question papers

Admission to PG Hotel Management and Catering Technology offered by all Government-Aided Institutes and all Un-Aided MHMCT in Institutes of Maharashtra is based on MAH MHMCT CET. Exam pattern of the test is as follows:

• Mode: CBT
• Language of the question: English
• 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:

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• MAH HM CET Syllabus

CET Cell will prepare BHMCT CET 2026 question paper. It will cover topics from English Language, Verbal and Arithmetic Reasoning, and General Knowledge & Awareness. GK section will include questions related to current national and international events, culture, trade and commerce, sports, scientific inventions and discoveries, as well as travel and tourism.

1. English Language

MAH BHMCT CET English language section tests following topics:

• Grammar (Parts of Speech, Tenses, Prepositions)
• Synonyms and Antonyms
• Idioms and Phrases
• Sentence Correction
• Reading Comprehension
• Spotting Errors
• Vocabulary Usage

2. Reasoning (Logical and Analytical)

• Series (Number and Alphabet)
• Coding-Decoding
• Syllogisms
• Analogies
• Direction Sense
• Blood Relations
• Clocks and Calendars
• Logical Deductions
• Statement and Assumptions

3. General Awareness

• Current Affairs (National and International)
• Indian Economy
• History and Geography
• Indian Polity and Constitution
• Sports and Awards
• Books and Authors

For MHMCT CET 2026, candidates should focus on following areas:

• Food and Beverage Operations: Service operations, key terminology, inventory management, and knowledge of equipment and infrastructure.
• Food Production: Cooking operations, Indian and international cuisines, bakery and confectionery, hygiene and safety practices, and kitchen setup.
• Rooms Division: Front office and housekeeping operations, fabrics and textiles, hospitality planning and design, and laundry procedures.
• English: Vocabulary, comprehension, antonyms, synonyms, idioms, phrases, and spellings.
• Hospitality Industry: Types of tourism, major hotel and restaurant chains, airline industry basics, hospitality terms, and key organizations or regulatory bodies.

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• MAH HM CET question papers

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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