MAH HM CET 2026: Exam Date, Notification, Registration, Syllabus, Pattern, Previours Question Papers

The Maharashtra Hotel Management Common Entrance Test (MAH HM CET) is an exam conducted by the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell. It serves as a gateway for admission into UG and PG Hotel Management and Catering Technology (HMCT) courses. The entrance test for the four-year UG HMCT program is referred to as BHMCT CET, while the test for the two-year PG HMCT program is called MHMCT CET.

MAH HM CET is a computer-based test held in selected cities across Maharashtra. Admission to all government-aided and un-aided institutes offering BHMCT and MHMCT courses is based on MAH HM CET scores. The admissions process is conducted online through a centralized admission process (CAP).

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Candidates can pursue 4 years bachelor of hotel management and catering technology course and 2 years master of hotel management and catering technology course by qualifying BHMCT and MHMCT respectively. Check below some of the most important points about MAH HM CET 2026.

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The application process for MAH HM CET 2026 is expected to be released in December 2025. Candidates could submit the MAH HM CET 2026 Application Form before the deadline. Candidates must note that the application form for BHMCT CET and MHMCT CET will be released separately on the official website. Candidates had to complete the entire application process, including application fee payment online only. Check how to apply for MAH HM CET 2026 below:

Steps to fill MAH HM CET Application Form 2026:

• Register using Name, Guardian name, Gender, Marital Status and Date of Birth, Religion, Region, Mother Tongue, Annual Family Income (Optional), and Nationality, address, contact details, etc. 
• Complete OTP verification.
• After verification of OTP, the Candidates will be given an “Application Number”, save it.
• Fill the rest of the application form.
• Next, fill in the Domicile and Category details.
• Then, fill in the qualification details.
• Then candidates have to fill in the exam centre preferences.
• In the next steps, candidates need to upload scanned images of photos and signatures.
• Also, upload the required document for proof of identity.
• Preview and validate the information.
• Pay the application fee.
• Finally, submit and print the application form and keep it with you.

MAH HM CET 2026 application fee: The application fee for MAH HM CET 2026 is as follows

The admission process for MAH HM CET 2026 is as follows:

MAH HM CET 2026 Eligibility

The official notification from the test authority will include the eligibility criteria for the MAH HM CET 2026. Before completing the application, all candidates interested in applying for the hotel management CET 2026 registration are recommended to review the requirements for eligibility of MAH HM CET 2026. The following lists the MAH HM CET qualifying requirements for both undergraduate and graduate programs.

Eligibility for the 2026 MAH BHMCT CET:

• The applicant ought to be a citizen of India.
• Passed the HSC or a comparable test.
• A minimum of 45% of the possible points must have been earned overall (at least 40% for candidates from the backward class, the economically disadvantaged group, and those with disabilities who are limited to Maharashtra state).

Eligibility for the 2026 MAH MHMCT CET:

• The candidate should be an Indian National.
• Passed Bachelor Degree in Hotel Management and Catering Technology from All India Council for Technical Education or Central or State Government approved institutions or its equivalent.
• Must have obtained at least 50% marks in aggregate (at least 45% marks in aggregate for backward class category, Economically Weaker Section and Persons with Disabilities candidates belonging to Maharashtra state only).

The exam pattern for MAH HM CET is different for BHMCT CET and MHMCT CET in terms of subjects, syllabus and weightage. The pattern for both CETs is as under:

MAH BHMCT CET 2026 exam pattern:

• Mode: Computer-based test

• Language of the question: English only
• Total number of questions: 100 questions

• Total marks: 100 marks

• Negative marking: No negative marking

• Marks per question: 1 mark per question

• Time duration: 90 minutes

The distribution of the questions and marks are as follows:

MAH MHMCT CET 2026 exam pattern:

• Mode: Computer-based test

• Language of the question: English only
• Total number of questions: 50 questions

• Total marks: 100 marks 

• Negative marking: No negative marking 

• Marks per question: 2 marks per question

• Time duration: 60 minutes

The distribution of the questions and marks are as follows:

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The CET cell prescribed the syllabus of MAH HM CET. Candidates could prepare for the MAH HM CET 2026 Exam according to the syllabus prescribed by the CET cell. The candidates could prepare from the topics mentioned below, as the questions in the exam were asked from these specific topics only. Check the syllabus below.

MAH BHMCT CET 2026 syllabus

• English Language
• Reasoning (Verbal and Arithmetic)
• General Knowledge & Awareness including questions on current national, international affairs, culture, trade & commerce, sports, scientific inventions and discoveries, travel/tourism etc.

MAH MHMCT CET 2026 syllabus

• Food and Beverage Operation: Food and Beverage Service Operations, related terminology, Inventory control, Food & Beverage equipment and infrastructure.
• Food Production: Food Production operations, Indian & International cuisines and related terminology, Bakery and Confectionary, Hygiene and Safety standards, Kitchen equipment and Infrastructure
• Rooms division: Housekeeping and front office operations and related terminology, fabrics & textiles, Planning & designing of hospitality organisations, Laundry operations and procedures.
• English: Word meaning, comprehension, antonyms and synonyms, idioms and phrases, word spellings.
• Hospitality Industry related: Types of tourism, hotel and restaurant brands and segments, Airlines, hospitality terms, hospitality-related organizations and regulatory bodies.

Candidates were advised to prepare well for the hotel management and catering technology entrance test. The difficulty level of the exam was moderate and required good preparation from the candidates’ end. We have thus given below some helpful preparation tips:

Step 1- Make a preparation plan: A properly organised study schedule is the most important strategy, which should be followed by you to meet your goal. Apart from planned study, time management will also help you meet your target.

Step 2- Understand exam pattern and syllabus: Get a thorough understanding of the exam pattern and syllabus of MAH HM CET 2026.

Step 3- Gather the right study material: Try to get the right materials like books, sample papers, etc. for preparation for the MAH HM CET entrance exam.

Step 4- Analysis of your preparation: Analysing your preparation, revising and taking the mock tests can help you in your preparation.

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A few days before the exam, the CET cell conducted the official mock tests. The MAH BHMCT CET 2026 mock test and MAH MHMCT CET 2026 mock tests were held on the official website. Candidates could appear for the mock test and understand the exam pattern, CBT interface, difficulty level, etc.

The mock tests give the candidates the following advantages:

• Analysation of the preparation level.
• Introduction and understanding of the CBT interface.
• A practical overview of the exam pattern.
• Candidates can have an experience of the exam before the actual exam day.