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The MAH MHMCT CET 2026 (Maharashtra Masters of Hotel Management Common Entrance Test) is the state-level gateway for admission to the first year of two-year full-time postgraduate degree courses in Hotel Management and Catering Technology (MHMCT).
Conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, this computer-based test evaluates your technical knowledge of the hospitality industry alongside your language and reasoning skills.
MAH MHMCT CET 2026 application form has been released. Scroll down to apply online.
MAH MHMCT CET 2026
This state-level test is conducted by the State CET Cell, also known as the State Common Entrance Test Cell. For comprehensive information on the MAH MHMCT CET exam. The MAH MHMCT CET serves as an entrance examination for securing admission to M.HMCT in Government Aided Institutes and Un-Aided Institutes covered under the Act. MAH MHMCT CET stands for Maharashtra Master of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Common Entrance Test.
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MAH MHMCT CET 2026 Exam Date
| Event | Official Date |
| Registration Start Date | January 7, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (Extended) | February 23, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 2nd Week of March 2026 (Expected) |
| MAH MHMCT CET Exam Date | March 25, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | May 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
To appear for the MAH MHMCT CET 2026, candidates must fulfill the following:
- Nationality: Must be an Indian National.
- Educational Qualification: Passed a Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT) from an AICTE-approved institution.
- Minimum Marks: * General Category: At least 50% marks in aggregate.
- Reserved Categories (MS only): At least 45% marks in aggregate (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD).
- Appearing Candidates: Students in the final year of their BHMCT degree are also eligible to apply.
MAH MHMCT CET Exam Pattern
You can check the MAH MHMCT CET exam pattern as per its announcement at 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 50 questions in the entrance exam.
- Total Marks – Maximum marks in the exam is 100.
- Exam Duration – The entrance exam is of 60 minutes.
- Language of Question Paper – The question paper is in language English.
Marking Scheme –
- Candidates get +2 marks for correct answer.
- And negative marks is 0 for incorrect answers
MAH MHMCT CET Previous Year Question Papers:
Regarding previous year question papers of MAH MHMCT CET, these are sets of question papers from past years’ Maharashtra Master of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Common Entrance Tests. If you are preparing for this Hotel Management entrance exam, solving MAH MHMCT CET question papers is crucial to understanding the exam pattern and difficulty level. You can download MAH MHMCT CET question paper PDFs and previous year question papers of related exams to enhance your preparation and improve your chances of clearing MAH MHMCT CET Cut Off for admission to your desired M.HMCT college.
MAH MHMCT CET – An Overview
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | MAH MHMCT CET |
| MAH MHMCT CET Full Form | Maharashtra Master 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 | M.HMCT |
| Colleges or Universities Where Admission Is Through This Test | Government Aided Institutes, Un-Aided Institutes covered as per the Act |