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Maharashtra Hotel Management Common Entrance Test 2026 ( MAH HM CET )
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 a week ago
MAH HM CET 2026 exam will be conducted in online (computer-based) mode. The BHMCT CET lasts for 90 minutes, and the MHMCT CET for 60 minutes.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 weeks ago
The candidates must be Indian citizens with at least 45% marks in HSC exam for UG programs. For PG programs, a Bachelor Degree in Hotel Management and Catering Technology with 50% marks and 45% for reserved categories and PWD is mandatory.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 weeks ago
MAH HM CET 2026 will offer 4 years Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology course and 2 years master of Hotel Management and Catering Technology.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 weeks ago
Government of Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell is the conducting body of MAH HM CET 2026.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 4 weeks ago
No, MAH HM CET registrations 2026 have not started yet. It is likely to begin in December 2025. The official authorities will release the MAH HM CET schedule soon on the official website.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 4 weeks ago
MAH HM CET is a hotel management exam for admission into UG and PG Hotel Management and Catering Technology (HMCT) courses. The exam is conducted annually by the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell. The full form of MAH HM CET is Maharashtra Hotel Management Common Entrance Test.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
The fee range of MAH HM CET accepting colleges vary depending on the institute. Government colleges like MSIHMCT charge around INR 2.5–3 lakhs, while private colleges like Sinhgad Institute or AISSMS College may charge between INR 5–6.5 Lacs for the complete course.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
The admission process includes:
Appearing for the MAH HM CET exam.
Declaration of results & merit list.
CAP registration & document upload.
Choice filling & college preference.
Seat allotment & reporting.
Final admission after document verification.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
More than 10 government and private colleges in Maharashtra accept MAH HM CET 2026 scores for admission into BHMCT and MHMCT courses. These include institutes like Maharashtra State Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (MSIHMCT), Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Hotel Management, Sinhgad I
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
Candidates need to carry a valid photo ID proof such as PAN Card, Passport, Driving Licence, Voter ID, Aadhaar Card with photo, Bank Passbook with photo, College/University ID, or Employee/Bar Council ID along with the MAH HM CET 2025 admit card. Ration Card and Learner's Licence are not accepted.
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Contributor-Level 8
MAH HM CET Notifications19 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
Maharashtra State Institute of Hotel Management and ...
Shivaji Nagar, Pune • Private
3.4- ₹ 2.62 Lakh
- 4 years
- |
- Full Time
Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technolog...
Dhankawadi, Pune • Private
- ₹ 6.40 Lakh
- 4 years
- |
- Full Time
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