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The MAH BHMCT CET 2026 examination will be held on 28 April 2026 to 30 April 2026. Its application form has released. The MAH BHMCT CET 2026 exam, conducted by the State CET Cell, is scheduled to be held on the designated exam date. For comprehensive information on the Maharashtra Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Common Entrance Test (MAH BHMCT CET), including exam date, application form details, and syllabus, you can find all the necessary details here. MAH BHMCT CET is a state-level Hotel Management entrance exam organized by the State Common Entrance Test Cell. The primary objective of this exam is to facilitate admissions into Government Aided Institutes offering HMCT courses, and Un-Aided HMCT Institutes as per the Act in BHMCT.
If you are preparing for the MAH BHMCT CET exam, it is crucial to check eligibility on cetcell.mahacet.org, complete the application process, download the admit card, practice with previous year question papers, and stay updated with the answer key and result announcements.
MAH BHMCT CET 2026 application form is available till 18 March 2026. Scroll down to apply online.
MAH BHMCT CET
Quick Links:
Important Downloads and Official Links
- Application Form Extended Notice
- 04 Mar – Application Form Extended Notice
- Information Brochure
- Official Website of MAH BHMCT CET
MAH BHMCT CET 2026 Exam Date
| Exam Event | Event Date |
|---|---|
| Release of application form or Start of registration | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Issuance of MAH BHMCT CET admit card 2026 | 3rd or 4th week of April 2026 |
| MAH BHMCT CET 2026 exam date | 28 Apr 2026 to 30 Apr 2026 |
| Release of answer key | As per State CET Cell |
| Announcement of MAH BHMCT CET result 2026 | May 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
- The candidate should fulfill the following eligibility criteria:
- (1) Maharashtra State Candidature Candidate, –The Candidate should be an Indian National;
- Passed HSC or its equivalent examination and obtained at least 45% marks in aggregate (at least 40% marks in aggregate for backward class category, Economically Weaker Section and Persons with Disabilities candidates belonging to Maharashtra state only);
MAH BHMCT CET Exam Pattern
For the MAH BHMCT CET 2026 exam pattern, refer to the announcement on cetcell.mahacet.org.
- Mode of Exam – The exam is a Online test.
- Question type – The questions are Multiple choice objective type.
- Number of Questions – There are 100 questions in the entrance exam.
- Total Marks – Maximum marks in the exam is 100.
- Exam Duration – The entrance exam is of 90 minutes.
- Language of Question Paper – The question paper is in language English.
Marking Scheme –
- Candidates get +1 marks for correct answer.
- And negative marks is 0 for incorrect answers
Application Process
- Online registration for MAH-B.HMCT-CET on the website cetcell.mahacet.org
- Candidates should read all the instructions carefully before applying.
Application Fee
- For Open Category Candidates from Maharashtra State, Outside Maharashtra State (OMS), J & K Migrant candidates Rs. 800/-
- For Candidates of Backward Class Categories [SC, ST, VJ/DT- NT(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), OBC, SBC, EWS] & Persons with Disability
- Candidates Economically Weaker Section and Persons with Disabilities belonging to Maharashtra State only : Rs. 600/-
MAH BHMCT CET – An Overview
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | MAH BHMCT CET |
| MAH BHMCT CET Full Form | Maharashtra Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Common Entrance Test |
| More Exams Of This Type | Hotel Management Entrance Exams |
| Scale Of This Exam | State Level |
| State or Region For Which This Exam Is Most Relevant | Maharashtra (note – this does not indicate domicile requirement. it only refers to states or regions where score accepting colleges are situated) |
| Organization That Holds This Exam | State CET Cell |
| State CET Cell Full Form | State Common Entrance Test Cell |
| Official Website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
| Programs or Courses Where Admission Is Through This Test | BHMCT |
| Colleges or Universities Where Admission Is Through This Test | Government Aided Institutes offering HMCT Course, Un-Aided HMCT Institutes covered as per the Act |
Contact Details
Address :State Common Entrance Test Cell,
Maharashtra State 8th Floor,
New Excelsior Building, A.K.Nayak Marg,
Fort, Mumbai-400001.
Phone : 18002026988