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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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- Full Time
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University
Nagpur • Public
4.2- ₹ 24,360
- 4 years
- |
- Full Time
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University
Navi Mumbai • Private
- ₹ 3.60 Lakh
- 4 years
- |
- Full Time
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