
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 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
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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MAH HM CET Exam
Student Forum
Answered 6 hours ago
Hi.
Here's a clear overview of the MAH HM CET 2026 counselling process (for both B.HMCT – undergraduate hotel management and M.HMCT – postgraduate hotel management) conducted by the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP):
1. Eligibility for Counsel
h
Scholar-Level 17
Answered 6 hours ago
Hi.
From 2026 onward, the MAH HM CET for Hotel Management (BHMCT) has been merged into a combined CET for several courses — including BHMCT, BCA, BBA, BMS, and BBM — called:
MAH–B.HMCT/BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM–CET 2026. This unified structure simplifies admissions through a single entrance test.
h
Scholar-Level 17
Answered Yesterday
You must carry a valid photo ID along with MAH HM CET admit card. Acceptable IDs include PAN Card, Passport, Driving Licence, Voter's Card, Bank Passbook with photo, College/University ID, Aadhaar Card with photo, or Employee/Bar Council ID. Ration Card and Learner's Driving Licence are not accepted
P
Contributor-Level 9
Answered Yesterday
MAH HM CET admit card will be issued online. You need to visit the official website and download it using your application number and password.
P
Contributor-Level 9
Answered Yesterday
No, once the admit card is issued, no changes to the MAH HM CET center, date, or session are allowed.
P
Contributor-Level 9
Answered Yesterday
Yes, you can give your preferred test center while filling the online application form, but the final center and venue are decided by the authorities.
P
Contributor-Level 9
Answered Yesterday
After the result is announced, you need to register for the CAP counselling. Then, wait for the merit list to see which college you are allotted.
P
Contributor-Level 9
Answered Yesterday
MAH HM CET result PDF shows your name, score, and percentile in MAH HM CET 2026 exam.
P
Contributor-Level 9
Answered Yesterday
You can check your result on official website. Look for result link, click on it, and download the PDF to see your score and percentile.
P
Contributor-Level 9
Answered Yesterday
There are three rounds of CAP counselling. The available seats for each round are published on the official website before the round begins.
P
Contributor-Level 9
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
Exam On - 25 Mar '26
What is the MAH HM CET 2026 counselling process?