MAH HM CET Pattern 2026: BHMCT & MHMCT Paper Pattern, Marking Scheme, Total Questions, & Exam Mode

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

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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 4 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

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered 4 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.

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered 22 hours ago

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

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 22 hours ago

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.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 22 hours ago

No, once the admit card is issued, no changes to the MAH HM CET center, date, or session are allowed.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 22 hours ago

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.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 22 hours ago

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.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 22 hours ago

MAH HM CET result PDF shows your name, score, and percentile in MAH HM CET 2026 exam.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 22 hours ago

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.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 22 hours ago

There are three rounds of CAP counselling. The available seats for each round are published on the official website before the round begins.

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Porishmita Paul

Contributor-Level 9

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