MAH HM CET MHMCT Syllabus 2026: Download Latest Syllabus PDF
Maharashtra Hotel Management Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MAH HM CET )
Exam On - 25 Mar '26
MAH HM CET 2026 Syllabus: The Maharashtra state CET cell will share the MAH HM CET syllabus 2026 for undergraduate and postgraduate entrance exams separately. Candidates can also check the syllabus for MAH BHMCT CET and MAH MHMCT CET on Shiksa's page. MAH HM CET Exam Date will be announced along with the MAH HM CET Notification 2026. MAH MHMCET Exam 2026 date will also be mentioned in the same. The candidates who wish to appear for the exam must prepare as per the syllabus, as all questions in MAH HM CET is asked based on the topics in the syllabus. To utilise the time of preparation, candidates must stick to the MAH HM CET syllabus 2026 and prepare for their exam. On this page, candidates can check the MAH HM CET 2026 syllabus and books recommended for preparation.
Also Read: MAH HM CET Pattern 2026
- MAH HM CET 2026 Syllabus - BHMCT CET
- MAH HM CET 2026 Syllabus - MHMCT CET
- MAH HM CET 2026 Topic wise Weightage
- MAH HM CET 2026 Preparation Books
MAH HM CET 2026 Syllabus - BHMCT CET
CET cell will frame questions in the BHMCT CET 2026 from the following areas:
- 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.
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MAH HM CET 2026 Syllabus - MHMCT CET
For the MHMCT CET 2026, candidates have to prepare the following:
- 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).
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MAH HM CET 2026 Topic wise Weightage
The weightage of the topics in the syllabus in the exam shall be as follows:
Weightage of topics in BHMCT CET 2026:
| Sections |
Total questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language |
40 |
40 |
| Reasoning (Verbal and Arithmetic) |
30 |
30 |
| General Knowledge & Awareness |
30 |
30 |
| Total |
100 |
100 |
Weightage of topics in MHMCT CET 2026:
| 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 |
MAH HM CET 2026 Preparation Books
The following books are useful for the candidates preparing for MAH HM CET 2026:
Books for BHMCT CET 2026:
- Dharmendra Mittal’s 10 Mock Tests For Hotel Management Entrances
- Hotel Management Entrance Exam Guide By Jawahar Book Centre
- Arihant Study Package for Hotel Management and Hospitality Administration
- Hotel Management Entrance Exam Guide by Gladvin Rego
- How to Prepare For the Hotel Management Entrance Examination by Thorpe
- Hotel Management Catering Technology: Entrance Exam, Guide by VVK Subburaj
- Hotel Management Entrance Exam Guide by Dr R P Datason
- Ramesh Hotel Management Entrance Exam Guide by RPH Editorial Board
Books for MHMCT CET 2026:
- Food and Beverage Service by R. Singaravelavan
- Hotel and Hospitality Management: Housekeeping by Prakash Talwar
- Hotel Security and Executive Protection by RK Sinha
- Hotel Management and Operations by Michael J. O′Fallon and Denney G. Rutherford
- Hotel Front Office Management by James A Bardi
MAH HM CET Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?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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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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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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Contributor-Level 10
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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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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Contributor-Level 10
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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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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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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