MAH BHMCT CET is conducted by the Maharashtra State CET Cell for admission to BHMCT (Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology) and B.Sc Hospitality Studies programmes in government, aided and private hotel management institutes affiliated to Maharashtra universities. The CET fills around 1,200-1,500 seats across the state through Centralised Admission Process (CAP).
Exam Pattern
Mode:Online CBT
Duration:120 minutes
Total Marks:120
Marking Scheme:+1 for correct, no negative marking
Sections
English
25 Questions•25 Marks
General Knowledge
25 Questions•25 Marks
Numerical Ability
25 Questions•25 Marks
Logical & Analytical Reasoning
25 Questions•25 Marks
Aptitude for Hospitality
20 Questions•20 Marks
Syllabus
English
Comprehension, grammar, vocabulary
Numerical Ability
Arithmetic, percentages, ratios - Class 10 level
Reasoning
Series, analogies, puzzles, coding
General Knowledge
Current affairs, Indian polity, tourism awareness
Hospitality Aptitude
Customer service scenarios, service-oriented judgement
Eligibility Criteria
Passed Class 12 with English as one of the subjects
Minimum 45% aggregate (40% reserved)
Maharashtra domicile for state quota; All India quota available
Important Dates
Registration
February 2027 (tentative - confirm on official website)
Exam date
May 2027 (tentative)
CAP counselling
June-July 2027 (tentative)
Application Process
Register on cetcell.mahacet.org
Fill application, upload documents, pay fee
Download admit card before exam
Take online CET at designated centre
Participate in CAP counselling rounds for seat allotment
Report to allotted institute with original documents
💡 Preparation Tips
No negative marking - attempt all 120 questions
Hospitality Aptitude is unique - practise customer-service scenario questions
Easy-to-moderate difficulty - focus on accuracy and speed
❓ FAQs
Is NCHMCT JEE also accepted in Maharashtra?
Yes - NCHMCT JEE scores are accepted at central IHMs in Maharashtra (IHM Mumbai). MAH BHMCT CET is specifically for Maharashtra state and private institutes affiliated to local universities.
What is the difference between BHMCT and B.Sc Hospitality?
BHMCT is a 4-year technology-focused degree under AICTE; B.Sc Hospitality is a 3-year science-based degree under universities. Curriculum overlaps but BHMCT has more technical/management depth.