MAH HM CET 2026 (BHMCT & MHMCT: Application (OUT), Exam Date (OUT), Syllabus, Pattern, Question Papers

MAH HM CET application form for 2026 registrations has released in January 2026. MAH M.HMCT CET application form last date is February 9, 2026. MAH BHMCT CET application process 2026 last date is February 16.

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.

BHMCT CET is conducted for admission to the 4-year undergraduate Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT) program. Meanwhile, MHMCT CET offers admission to the 2-year postgraduate Master of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (MHMCT) program.

Yes, MAH HM CET registrations 2026 is live now for MAH MHMCT CET and MAH BHMCT CET. MAH MHMCT CET registrations last date is February 9, 2026. Last date for BHMCT CET application is February 16, 2026. 

Candidates must be Indian citizens. They should have 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.  

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.

Government of Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell is the conducting body of MAH HM CET 2026.

MAH HM CET full form is Maharashtra Hotel Management Common Entrance Test. It is a state-level entrance exam.

You can only pay it online way. Just use debit card, credit card or net banking when you fill the MAH HM CET 2026 form. After payment done, take print of form and keep with you safe.

MAH HM CET form fill out documents are: a scanned image of the signature, scanned image of the photograph, details of Debit Card, details of Credit Card, login Id and password for Net banking, valid/ working mobile number, valid/ working email address.

First, register using your name, guardian name, gender, date of birth and other details. Then do OTP verify and save your application number somewhere. After that, fill rest info, upload photo and sign, pay fees and click submit finally.

Yes. The conducting body opens MAH HM CET application form correction window after the application deadline. During this period, students can fix their mistakes in some section allowed by authorities. 

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

No, the exam pattern differs for both. MAH BHMCT CET has 100 questions (100 marks), while MAH MHMCT CET has 50 questions (100 marks) with different subjects and weightage.

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.

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

MAH MHMCT CET 2026 syllabus covers Food and Beverage Operations, Food Production, Rooms Division, English, and Hospitality Industry-related topics like tourism, airlines, hotel brands, and regulatory bodies.

MAH BHMCT CET 2026 syllabus includes English Language, Reasoning (Verbal and Arithmetic), and General Knowledge & Awareness, covering current affairs, sports, tourism, science, culture, and trade.

The syllabus for MAH HM CET 2026 is prescribed by the State Common Entrance Test Cell. Candidates should prepare only as per this official syllabus.

 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.

As per the announcement by the Maharashtra State CET Cell, MAH B.HMCT CET 2026 exam will start from April 28, 2026, while MAH M.HMCT CET 2026 exam will be held on March 25, 2026. Last date of the B.HMCT exam is April 30, 2026.

There are around 3 months left for exam. Students should start serious preparation now and follow a proper study plan.

MAH HM CET exam difficulty level is usually moderate. With regular study, good understanding of basics, and practice, students can score well.

You should make a study schedule. Try to understand exam pattern and syllabus. Use right MAH HM CET books and sample papers, and take mocks to analyse and improve your preparation.

The official mock tests are conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell a few days before the real exam.

MAH BHMCT CET 2026 mock test and MAH MHMCT CET 2026 mock test were held on the official CET Cell website in online mode.

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.

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.

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.

Yes, without MAH HM CET admit card, you cannot enter the exam hall or appear for the exam.

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.

Yes. If you fail to report and confirm your admission as per rules of the Directorate of Technical Education, your seat will be treated as vacant and offered to another candidate in the next CAP round.

The MAH HM CET 2026 test centres are in cities like Amravati, Aurangabad, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Nagpur, Nashik, Pune, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Thane.

You will get it on your MAH HM CET 2026 admit card. Just download it and check your test centre name and address written there before exam day.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

You can contact the Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra State at 022-22641150 or visit the official website cetcell.mahacet.org for updates and notices.

Counselling is done online through Centralised Admission Process (CAP) by CET Cell. Seats are allotted based on the merit list, and candidates need to confirm their seat by reporting to the allotted college.

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

MAH HM CET 2026 counselling is done fully online. It is conducted through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) by the CET Cell. You do not need to visit any office for counselling registration.

MAH HM CET merit list shows the names of candidates who are eligible and have been allotted institutes based on their rank, category, and seat availability.

To start your journey, you must fill out MAH HM CET 2026 application form online. There is different forms for UG and PG courses. So ensure you picking right one before you pays registration fee.

The authorities publishes MAH HM CET result in a PDF format. You can find online. It shows your score and percentile, and you'll need these numbers when you starts the admission process.

MAH MHMCT CET registration will close on February 9, 2026. It's smart if you completes your form as soon as possible. So you don't has to worry about any last-minute website crashes.

You'll need to visit MAH HM CET official website at cetcell.mahacet.org. Log in with your application number. Your MAH MHMCT CET result will show your score and your percentile. You'll need this for the counselling later.