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

Maharashtra Hotel Management Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MAH HM CET )

DeskCalelnderExam On - 25 Mar '26

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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.

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Table of contents
  • MAH HM CET 2026 Exam Pattern - BHMCT
  • MAH HM CET 2026 Exam Pattern - MHMCT
  • MAH HM CET 2026 Computer Based Test: Guidelines
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MAH HM CET 2026 Exam Pattern - BHMCT

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:

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 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:

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

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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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Answered 2 days ago

Photo ID proofs are accepted for MAH HM CET: Aadhaar card, PAN card, passport, voter ID, driving licence, bank passbook with photo, school or college ID, or any valid photo ID issued by a government authority. The same ID must be carried to the exam hall.

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Porishmita Paul

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Answered 2 days ago

Details are required to fill out MAH HM CET application form are: mobile number and an email ID. One can use details for registration, login, and other things. Therefore, all details you enter should be correct.

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Answered 2 days ago

MAH HM CET application fee differs based on candidate's category and whether they are applying for BHMCT or MHMCT programs. Details are as follows:

For Open Category Candidates from Maharashtra State, Outside Maharashtra State (OMS), J & K Migrant candidates: INR 800 for BHMCT and INR 1000 for MHMCT

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Porishmita Paul

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Answered 2 days ago

Yes, uploading documents is compulsory for MAH HM CET application submission. Your applicatin will be rejected in case you do not submit required documents.

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MAH HM CET application correction window will open after the registration window closes. Candidates can make corrections to their Name, Photo, Signature, and Exam Center. Students should note that no other details in the form are allowed to be edited after the final submission of the form.

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Porishmita Paul

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Answered 6 days ago

MAH MHMCT CET 2026 exam pattern:

  • Mode: CBT
  • Language: English only
  • Number of questions: 50
  • Total marks: 100 
  • Negative marking: None
  • Marks per question: 2 
  • Time duration: 60 minutes

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 days ago

MAH BHMCT CET 2026 exam pattern:

  • Mode: CBT
  • Language: English
  • Questions Number: 100
  • Total marks: 100
  • Negative marking: None
  • Marks per question: 1
  • Time duration: 90 minutes

 

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Porishmita Paul

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Answered 6 days ago

Yes. MAH HM CET mock test gives you a real exam-like experience before the actual exam. This helps reduce fear and makes you more comfortable on exam day.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 days ago

CET mock test helps you understand exam pattern, CBT interface, and the difficulty level. It also lets you check how well your preparation is going.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 days ago

 Yes. The questions in MAH HM CET exam are asked only from topics mentioned in official syllabus. Preparing outside the syllabus is usually not needed.

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