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MAH HM CET 2025: MAH HM CET 2025 Application Process date has been extended. Candidates will be able to fill MAH HM CET Application Form until January 31, 2025. Earlier, the last date to fill MAH HM CET 2025 Application Form was January 15, 2025. The announcement was made in MAH HMCET 2025 Notification. The notification carried MAH HMCET Exam Date, MAH HMCET 2025 Application Process details. For MAH MHMCT CET 2025 application form submission deadline is January 20, 2025. As per the MAH HMCET 2025 Schedule, the MAH HMCET Exam 2025 will be conducted on March 28, 2025. The Maharashtra Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Common Entrance Test (MAH BHMCT CET) is held annually for admission to government-aided institutes offering HMCT Courses and Un-Aided HMCT Institutes. Know all about MAH BHMCT CET 2025, including eligibility, preparation tips, the application process, and participating colleges.
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Q: What is the MAH HM CET 2025 exam date?
MAH BHMCT CET 2025 is held by Maharashtra CET Cell. The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Cell has released the MAH HM CET 2025 official notification. Candidates can fill the MAH HM CET 2025 application form until the given deadline. Along with the official notification, all important MAH HM CET 2025 dates had also been released. MAH HM CET 2025 Exam will be held on March 28, 2024.
Q: When will the MAH HM CET 2025 application form be released?
The MAH HM CET 2025 Application process has begun. DTE Maharashtra released all the details in the MAH HM CET 2025 Notification. Candidates must complete the MAH HM CET Application Process on or before January 31, 2025. All those candidates who want to apply for hotel management CET 2025 are advised to check the eligibility criteria of MAH HM CET 2025 before filling up the application form.
Q: Is MAH HM CET registration process online or offline?
The MAH HM CET (Maharashtra Hotel Management Common Entrance Test) registration process is conducted online. Candidates need to visit the official website for the exam to complete the registration, fill out the application form, and make the payment. Be sure to check the official website for specific details, including the registration timeline and any necessary documentation.
Q: Can I fill MAH HMCET application form offline?
No, the MAH HM CET (Maharashtra Hotel Management Common Entrance Test) application form cannot be filled out offline. The registration process is conducted exclusively online. Candidates must visit the official MAH HM CET website to complete the application form, submit required documents, and make the payment. Always refer to the official website OR shiksha website for the most current information regarding the application process and any other details.
- What is MAH HM CET 2025?
- MAH HM CET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
- MAH HM CET 2025 Highlights
- MAH HM CET 2025 Admission Process
- MAH HM CET 2025 Eligibility
- MAH HM CET 2025 Application Form
- MAH HM CET 2025 Syllabus
- MAH HM CET 2025 Pattern
- MAH HM CET Preparation Tips
- MAH HM CET 2025 Mock Test
- MAH HM CET 2025 Admit Card
- MAH HM CET 2025 Test Centres
- MAH HM CET 2025 Counselling
- MAH HM CET 2025 Participating Institutes and Seats
- MAH HM CET 2025 Result
- MAH HM CET 2025 Contact Information
What is MAH HM CET 2025?
The Maharashtra Hotel Management Common Entrance Test (MAH HM CET) is an exam conducted by the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell. It serves as a gateway for admission into UG and PG Hotel Management and Catering Technology (HMCT) courses. The entrance test for the four-year UG HMCT program is referred to as BHMCT CET, while the test for the two-year PG HMCT program is called MHMCT CET.
MAH HM CET is a computer-based test held in selected cities across Maharashtra. Admission to all government-aided and un-aided institutes offering BHMCT and MHMCT courses is based on MAH HM CET scores. The admissions process is conducted online through a centralized admission process (CAP).
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MAH HM CET 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MAH HM CET 2025 exam
Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
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04 Jan '25 - 20 Jan '25 | MAH MHMCT CET registrations ONGOING |
To Be Notified | MAH MHMCT CET 2025 admit card TENTATIVE |
To Be Notified | MAH MHMCT CET 2025 Answer Key TENTATIVE |
28 Mar '25 | MAH MHMCT CET 2025 exam date |
28 Mar '25 | MAH BHMCT CET 2025 exam date |
To Be Notified | MAH BHMCT CET 2025 admit card TENTATIVE |
To Be Notified | MAH HMCT CET 2025 Result TENTATIVE |
Dates | Past Exam Dates |
31 Dec '24 - 15 Jan '25 | MAH HM CET 2025 registrations for BHMCT course |
MAH HM CET 2025 Highlights
Candidates can pursue 4 years bachelor of hotel management and catering technology course and 2 years master of hotel management and catering technology course by qualifying BHMCT and MHMCT respectively. Check below some of the most important points about MAH HM CET 2025.
Features |
Details |
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Exam Name |
Maharashtra Hotel Management Common Entrance Test (MAH HM CET) |
Conducting Body |
Government of Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell |
Exam Level |
State Level |
Exam Frequency |
Annual |
Eligibility |
UG:
PG:
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Total number of seats offered |
UG: 837, as per last year PG: Not available |
Course Offered |
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MAH HM CET syllabus |
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Exam pattern |
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Test centres |
Selected cities in Maharashtra State |
Exam Helpdesk No. |
Call: 022-22016153/57/59 Email: maharashtra.cetcell@gmail.com |
Exam Website |
mahacet.org |
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MAH HM CET 2025 Admission Process
The admission process for MAH HM CET 2024 is as follows:
MAH HM CET 2025 Eligibility
The official notification from the test authority will include the eligibility criteria for the MAH HM CET 2025. Before completing the application, all candidates interested in applying for hotel management CET 2025 registration are recommended to review the requirements for eligibility of MAH HM CET 2025. The following lists the MAH HM CET qualifying requirements for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Eligibility for the 2025 MAH BHMCT CET:
- The applicant ought to be a citizen of India.
- Passed the HSC or a comparable test.
- A minimum of 45% of the possible points must have been earned overall (at least 40% for candidates from the backward class, the economically disadvantaged group, and those with disabilities who are limited to Maharashtra state).
Eligibility for the 2025 MAH MHMCT CET:
- The candidate should be an Indian National.
- Passed Bachelor Degree in Hotel Management and Catering Technology from All India Council for Technical Education or Central or State Government approved institutions or its equivalent.
- Must have obtained at least 50% marks in aggregate (at least 45% marks in aggregate for backward class category, Economically Weaker Section and Persons with Disabilities candidates belonging to Maharashtra state only).
MAH HM CET 2025 Application Form
The application process for MAH HM CET 2025 has begun. Candidates can submit the MAH HM CET 2025 Application Form on or before January 15, 2025. Candidates must note that the application form for BHMCT CET and MHMCT CET was released separately on the official website. Candidates have to complete the entire application process including application fee payment online only. Check how to apply for MAH HM CET 2025 below:
Steps to fill MAH HM CET Application Form 2025:
- Register using Name, Guardian name, Gender, Marital Status and Date of Birth, Religion, Region, Mother Tongue, Annual Family Income (Optional), and Nationality, address, contact details, etc.
- Complete OTP verification.
- After verification of OTP, the Candidates will be given an “Application Number”, save it.
- Fill the rest of the application form.
- Next, fill in the Domicile and Category details.
- Then, fill in the qualification details.
- Then candidates have to fill in the exam centre preferences.
- In the next steps, candidates need to upload scanned images of photos and signatures.
- Also, upload the required document for proof of identity.
- Preview and validate the information.
- Pay the application fee.
- Finally, submit and print the application form and keep it with you.
MAH HM CET 2025 application fee: The application fee for MAH HM CET 2025 is as follows
Category |
Fee for BHMCT CET |
Fee for MHMCT CET |
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For Open Category Candidates from Maharashtra State, Outside Maharashtra State (OMS), J & K Migrant candidates |
INR 800 |
INR 1,000 |
For SC, ST, VJ/DT- NT(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), OBC, SBC, EWS & Persons with Disability Candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only |
INR 600 |
INR 800 |
MAH HM CET 2025 Syllabus
The syllabus of MAH HM CET has been prescribed by the CET cell. Candidates can start preparation for MAH HM CET 2025 Exam as per the syllabus prescribed mentioned below. The candidates must prepare from these topics as the questions in the exam will be asked from these specific topics only. Check the syllabus below.
MAH BHMCT CET 2025 syllabus
- 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.
MAH MHMCT CET 2025 syllabus
- 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.
MAH HM CET 2025 Pattern
The exam pattern for MAH HM CET is different for BHMCT CET and MHMCT CET in terms of subjects, syllabus and weightage. The pattern for both CETs is as under:
MAH BHMCT CET 2025 exam pattern:
- Mode: Computer-based test
- Language of the question: English only
- Total number of questions: 100 questions
- Total marks: 100 marks
- Negative marking: No negative marking
- Marks per question: 1 mark per question
- Time duration: 90 minutes
The distribution of the questions and marks are as follows:
Sections |
Total questions |
Marks |
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English Language |
40 questions |
40 marks |
Reasoning (Verbal and Arithmetic) |
30 questions |
30 marks |
General Knowledge & Awareness |
30 questions |
30 marks |
Total |
100 questions |
100 marks |
MAH MHMCT CET 2025 exam pattern:
- Mode: Computer-based test
- Language of the question: English only
- Total number of questions: 50 questions
- Total marks: 100 marks
- Negative marking: No negative marking
- Marks per question: 2 marks per question
- Time duration: 60 minutes
The distribution of the questions and marks are as follows:
Sections |
Total questions |
Marks |
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Food and Beverage Operation |
10 questions |
20 marks |
Food Production |
10 questions |
20 marks |
Rooms division |
10 questions |
20 marks |
English |
10 questions |
20 marks |
Hospitality Industry related |
10 questions |
20 marks |
Total |
50 questions |
100 marks |
MAH HM CET Preparation Tips
Candidates must prepare well to prepare for this hotel management and catering technology entrance test. The difficulty level of the exam is moderate and requires good preparation from the candidate’ end. We have thus given below some helpful preparation tips:
Step 1- Make a preparation plan: A properly organised study schedule is the most important strategy, which should be followed by you to meet your goal. Apart from planned study, time management will also help you meet your target.
Step 2- Understand exam pattern and syllabus: Get a thorough understanding of the exam pattern and syllabus of MAH HM CET 2025.
Step 3- Gather the right study material: Try to get the right materials like books, sample papers, etc. for preparation for the MAH HM CET entrance exam.
Step 4- Analysis of your preparation: Analysing your preparation, revising and taking the mock tests can help you in your preparation.
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MAH HM CET 2025 Mock Test
Few days before the exam, the CET cell will conduct the official mock tests. The MAH BHMCT CET 2025 mock test and MAH MHMCT CET 2025 mock tests will be held on the official website. Candidates must appear for the mock test and understand the exam pattern, CBT interface, difficulty level, etc.
The mock tests give the candidates the following advantages:
- Analysation of the preparation level.
- Introduction and understanding of the CBT interface.
- A practical overview of the exam pattern.
- Candidates can have an experience of the exam before the actual exam day.
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MAH HM CET 2025 Admit Card
All the candidates who submitted MAH HM CET 2025 application form on time will be issued MAH HM CET admit card. The MAH HM CET admit card 2025 will be issued online. The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra released the MAH MHMCT CET 2025 admit card online only. To download the admit card, candidates will have to enter their application number and password. Without the admit card, the candidates will not be allowed to appear in the exam. In the printed copy candidates have to paste their recent passport size photograph. Candidates have to hand over the MAH HM CET 2025 hall ticket to the invigilator.
On the day of the exam along with the MAH HM CET 2025 admit card, candidates must take any of the following ID with them:
- PAN Card
- Passport
- Driving Licence
- Voter’s Card
- Bank Passbook with photograph
- Valid recent Identity Card issued by a recognised College/University
- Aadhaar Card with a photograph
- Employee ID/Bar Council Identity card with photograph.
Note - Ration Card and Learner’s Driving License will NOT be accepted as valid ID proof.
In the hall ticket, the details like the exam centre address, reporting time, exam start and end time was mentioned.
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MAH HM CET 2025 Test Centres
MAH HM CET 2025 will be conducted in the selected cities in Maharashtra State only. Each MAH HM CET test centre will have many "Venues" depending upon the number of candidates appearing at that centre. Candidates appearing for CET will be asked to give their preference for the center while filling MAH HM CET 2024 online application form. However, the Competent Authority reserved the right to allocate the center and venue.
The test centers were allotted to the candidates via their MAH HM CET 2025 admit cards. No request for a change of center/venue/date/session for the Examination was entertained. The options made available as MAH HM CET 2025 test centre in the application form are:
- Amravati
- Aurangabad
- Jalgaon
- Kolhapur
- Nagpur
- Nashik
- Pune
- Mumbai
- Navi Mumbai
- Thane
MAH HM CET 2025 Counselling
The counselling process is done in online mode through a centralised admission process (CAP) organised by the CET Cell. The merit list includes the names of candidates who have been allocated institutes. Typically, two rounds of CAP are conducted, with the available seats for each round being published on the website beforehand.
Candidates whose names appear on the merit list must complete the admission process by reporting to the allotted institute and securing their seat. If a candidate fails to report to the institute and confirm their seat acceptance as prescribed by the Competent Authority, they will automatically forfeit their claim to the allotted seat, which will then become available for fresh allotment.
MAH HM CET 2025 Participating Institutes and Seats
The participating institutes in CAP ad the sanctioned intake by them are as follows
For 4-year degree course in bachelors of hotel management and catering technology course:
Sr. No |
Institute Name |
Seat intake |
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1 |
120 |
|
2 |
36 |
|
3 |
60 |
|
4 |
Yugantar Education Society's Shri Balasaheb Tirpude College of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Nagpur |
3 |
5 |
60 |
|
6 |
Tuli College of Hotel Management, Nagpur |
3 |
7 |
Mahatama Gandhi Vidyamandir's College of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Nashik |
60 |
8 |
Haribhau Jawale Institute of Hospitality Management & Catering Technology, Jalgaon |
120 |
9 |
Maharashtra State Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Pune |
120 |
10 |
Maharashtra State Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Pune |
6 |
11 |
All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society's College of HMCT, Pune |
120 |
12 |
All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society's College of HMCT, Pune |
6 |
13 |
60 |
|
14 |
Dr DY Patil Unitech Society's Dr DY Patil Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Tathawade, Pune |
3 |
15 |
Sinhgad Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Lonavala |
60 |
MAH HM CET 2025 Result
The CET cell will release the result of MAH HM CET in PDF form. In the result PDF candidates can check the MAH HM CET 2025 score and percentile corresponding to their names. To check the result candidates will have to visit the official website and find the result link. Candidates have to follow the result link and download the MAH HM CET 2025 result. After the result, in a few days, the CET cell starts the CAP registration. Candidates have to register for the CAP counselling and wait for the merit lists that bear the details of the allotted institute for admission.
The scores of MAH HMCT CET 2025 will be prepared on the basis of the following formula:
MAH HM CET 2025 Contact Information
Address
Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra State
3, Mahapalika Marg, Opp. Metro Cinema
Dhobi Talao, Post Box No. 1967
Mumbai - 400001
Phone Number
(022) 22641150/ 22641151/ 22612139/ 22644859/ 22644861
Fax Number
(022) 22692102/ 22690007
Email ID
admissions.dte@gmail.com
News & Updates
MAH HM CET Notifications
20 Institutes accepting MAH HM CET
- Total Fees: ₹ 3.60 Lakh
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- Total Fees: ₹ 24,360
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