MAH BHMCT CET 2024 (Soon): Registration Date, Eligibility, Exam Date

MAH BHMCT CET 2025 application process is likely to commence in Jan 2025. The Maharashtra Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Common Entrance Test (MAH BHMCT CET) is conducted annually for admission to HMCT Courses and Un-Aided HMCT Institutes. The commission may conduct the examination in May 2025.

Candidates must make sure to submit their MAH BHMCT application form 2025 by the last date through the official website cetcell.mahacet.org. The direct link to fill out the application form shall be shared below for reference.

MAH BHMCT exam is conducted by the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell. The exam is held to gain admission to hotel management and catering technology courses. MAH BHMCT 2025 exam will be conducted online on the scheduled date for 90 minutes. The registered candidates can prepare for the exam by taking the official mock tests conducted by the State Cell just before the exam.

About MAH BHMCT CET

MAH BHMCT CET or Maharashtra Bachelor Hotel Management and Catering Technology Common Entrance Test is a state-level entrance exam conducted to offer admission to HMCT programs offered by the top government-aided and un-aided institutes according to the Provisions of 2(e) and Section 10 (2) of the Act for 2025-25 academic session.

The State CET Cell, established by the Government of Maharashtra, will conduct MAH BHMCT CET to provide admission to a four-year full-time graduate course in Hotel Management and Catering Technology (HMCT). Candidates will be provided admission to the program based on their scores on the entrance test, which is approved by the Government and affiliated with the Non-Agricultural University in the state.

The exam highlights for MAH BHMCT CET 2025 are tabulated below.

MAH BHMCT CET Exam Highlights

Exam Name	MAH BHMCT CET
Full Name	Maharashtra Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Common Entrance Test
Exam Level	State Level
Conducting Body	State Common Entrance Test Cell
Application Mode	Online
Language	English
Exam Mode	Online: Computer-Based Test
Exam Duration	90 Minutes
Official Website	cetcell.mahacet.org
Helpdesk	022 – 22016157 / 59/ 53 maharashtra.cetcell@gmail.com

MAH BHMCT CET Application Form

MAH BHMCT CET 2025 application form will be released on the official website in Jan 2025. The application form deadline for submission shall be in the last week of Jan 2025. Candidates must check the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. They must also ensure that the candidates submit the MAH BHMCT CET 2025 application form within the last date.

To complete the application process, candidates must pay the MAH BHMCT CET application fee 2025. General category candidates will have to pay an application fee of INR 800, and those who belong to the reserved category have to pay INR 600.

Candidates can pay the application fee through online mode only, using debit/credit/cash cards and mobile wallets.

Steps to Fill MAH BHMCT CET 2025 Application Form

Candidates can follow the steps below to fill out and submit the MAH BHMCT application form 2025.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of the State CET Cell to register.
• Step 2: They must click on the 'New Registration' tab.
• Step 3: Enter the required details to generate the provisional registration number and password.
• Step 4: Login using the credentials generated at the time of registration, which will be sent to the candidate's email ID.
• Step 5: Fill out the correct details in the application form in the specified fields.
• Step 6: Upload the scanned images of the photograph and signature.
• Step 7: Check the details entered on MAH BHMCT CET 2025 application form.
• Step 8: After all the required details are entered, click on the 'Submit' button.
• Step 9: Pay the application fee using the online modes.
• Step 10: Download the application form and take a printout for future reference.

MAH BHMCT CET Application Fee

As mentioned above, candidates must pay MAH BHMCT CET application fee to complete the application process. Candidates can use any of the following modes to pay the application fee online.

Application Fee Payment Mode: Credit/Debit/Cash Card and Mobile Wallets.

The category-wise MAH BHMCT CET 2025 application fee is tabulated below.

MAH BHMCT CET 2025 Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
Open Category Candidates from Maharashtra, Outside Maharashtra State (OMS), J&K Migrant Candidates	INR 800
SC, ST, VJ/DT - NT(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), OBC, SBC, SEBC, and EWSJ & PWD Candidates from Maharashtra State Only	INR 600

MAH BHMCT CET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

MAH BHMCT CET eligibility 2025 is set by the State Cell. Candidates who intend to appear for the entrance test must ensure they fulfill the eligibility criteria before submitting the online application form. If they do not satisfy the prescribed eligibility criteria, their application form will be rejected. 

Candidates appearing for the exam must be a resident of Maharashtra state. MAH BHMCT CET 2025 eligibility requirements include the following.

• Candidates must be Indian national.
• They must have passed HSC or equivalent board examination with a minimum aggregate of 45% marks for general candidates, and 40% marks for the backward class category, Economically Weaker Sections, and Persons with Disabilities for permanent residents of Maharashtra state.
• Candidates who belong to SC, VJ/DT (NT (A)), NT (B), NT (C), NT (D), OBC, and SBC categories must submit Caste Validity Certificate issued by the Scrutiny Committee of Social Welfare Department.
• Candidates who belong to the ST category must submit the Tribe Validity Certificate issued by the Scrutiny Committee of Tribal Department.
• Candidates belonging to other backward castes must submit the Non-Creamy Layer certificate at the time of the document verification process.

MAH BHMCT CET 2025 Exam Date

MAH BHMCT CET 2025 exam will be conducted in May 2025 as per the previous records. The admit cards for the exam will be released on the official website a week before the exam date. Candidates can check the tentative MAH BHMCT CET 2025 exam dates in the table below.

MAH BHMCT CET 2025 Exam Date

Event	Date
Official Notification Release	Jan 2025
Application Process Starting Date	Jan 2025
Last Date to Submit Application Form	Jan 2025
Availability Admit Card	Apr 2025
MAH BHMCT CET 2025 Exam Date	May 2025
Result Declaration Date	Jun 2025
Commencement of Counselling	Aug 2025

MAH BHMCT CET 2025 Admit Card

MAH BHMCT CET admit card 2025 will be released on the official website by the conducting body a week before the scheduled date. Candidates who complete the application process on time will be issued the admit cards and will be informed about the release of the admit cards through SMS or email.

Candidates must enter their login credentials, such as their application number and date of birth to download the MAH BHMCT CET admit card 2025. The direct link to download the admit cards for MAH BHMCT CET 2025 exam shall be shared below.

Candidates must carry their admit card printouts to the exam centre. They must affix their photograph on the admit cards. They must also carry a valid identity proof along with the admit cards. Candidates must keep their admit cards safe until the admission process is complete.

How to Download MAH BHMCT CET 2025 Admit Card?

Follow the steps below to download the MAH BHMCT CET admit card 2025.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website for MAH BHMCT CET.
• Step 2: They must then click on the 'Admit Card Download' link.
• Step 3: Choose the mode of download, and enter the required credentials, such as the registration number, roll number or password or date of birth.
• Step 4: After entering the credentials, click on the 'Submit' button.
• Step 5: MAH BHMCT CET 2025 admit card will be displayed on the screen.
• Step 6: Download and take a printout of the admit card for future reference.

MAH BHMCT CET Exam Centres

MAH BHMCT CET 2025 exam centres are located in different cities in Maharashtra. Candidates must enter their choice of exam centres while filling out the application form. The details regarding the allotted exam centre will be mentioned on the admit cards, along with the exam date and session. The list of MAH BHMCT CET test centres 2025 will be available on the official notification released by the conducting body.

The exam centres available for MAH BHMCT CET 2025 as per the previous year trends are listed below.

MAH BHMCT CET Test Centres

MAH BHMCT CET 2025 Exam Centres
Mumbai City
Mumbai Suburban
Thane
Palghar
Raigad
Pune
Ahmednagar
Solapur
Satara
Sangli
Kolhapur
Ratnagiri
Sindhudurg
Jalgaon
Dhule
Nandurbar
Nashik
Aurangabad
Jalna
Beed
Osmanabad
Nanded
Parbhani
Latur
Hingoli
Buldhana
Washim
Akola
Amravati
Yavatmal
Wardha
Nagpur
Bhandara
Gondia
Chandrapur
Gadchiroli

Documents Required at MAH BHMCT CET Exam Centre

Candidates must carry any one of the following valid ID proof along with MAH BHMCT CET hall ticket 2025 to the exam centre.

• Aadhar Card
• PAN Card
• Driving License
• Passport
• Voter's ID Card.

MAH BHMCT CET Exam Pattern

MAH BHMCT CET exam pattern is decided by the State CET Cell of Maharashtra. Candidates must go through the exam pattern before they start the exam preparation. MAH BHMCT CET 2025 will be conducted online, as a computer based test, with objective type questions with four options.

The exam question paper will be in the English language. Candidates must ensure they go through MH BHMCT CET 2025 syllabus for the exam preparation as well.

The exam pattern for MAH BHMCT CET 2025 is tabulated below.

MAH BHMCT CET Exam Pattern

Exam Mode	Online - Computer Based Test (CBT)
Exam Duration	1 Hour 30 Minutes (90 Minutes)
Type of Question	Objective Type - Multiple Choice Questions
Total Number of Questions	100
Language	English
Marking Scheme	One Mark for Each Correct Answer
Negative Marking	No Negative Marks for Incorrect Answer

MAH BHMCT CET Exam Marks Distribution

MAH BHMCT CET exam includes questions from English Language, Verbal and Arithmetic Reasoning, General Knowledge and Awareness, including current national, international affairs, culture trade, and commerce, sports, scientific inventions and discoveries, travel/tourism, and so on.

The number of questions and marks distribution for MAH BHMCT CET 2025 are tabulated below.

MAH BHMCT CET EXAM Marks Distribution

Topics	Number of Questions	Marks per Question	Maximum Marks	Total Marks
English Language	40	1	40	100
Verbal & Arithmetic Reasoning	30	1	30
General Knowledge & Awareness	30	1	30

MAH BHMCT CET Syllabus

MAH BHMCT CET 2025 syllabus is prescribed by the conducting body based on the topics that are required to decide the knowledge level of the candidates. Candidates must check the previous year question papers to know the important questions and prepare accordingly. They must also be aware of the exam pattern and marks distribution for the exam as well.

MAH BHMCT CET syllabus 2025 is as listed below.

• English Language
• Verbal & Arithmetic Reasoning
• General Knowledge & Awareness (including questions related to current national, and international affairs, culture trade, and commerce, sports, scientific inventions and discoveries, travel/tourism, etc.).

MAH BHMCT CET Exam 2025 Preparation Tips

Candidates who are planning to appear for MAH BHMCT CET 2025 must prepare well for the exam as the exam is moderately difficult. Certain preparation tips for the exam as recommended by the previous year's test-takers and experts are listed below.

• Create a Study Plan: Candidates must create a convenient and achievable study plan based on the time required for them to prepare for the exam. Not only should they create the plan, but they must follow it religiously.
• Know the Exam Pattern & Syllabus: Before they begin their preparation, candidates must be thorough with the exam pattern and syllabus as well. They should know the important topics and the marks allotted for each topic.
• Gather Required Study Materials: After going through the exam syllabus, candidates must gather the required reference books and previous year question papers for the exam preparation. The study material are available online as well.
• Analyze Preparation: In order to gauge the preparation level, candidates must take mock tests for the exam. By taking mock tests, they can know which topics require more attention and focus more on the same.

MAH BHMCT CET 2025 Answer Key

MAH BHMCT CET answer key 2025 will be released by the conducting body soon after the exam is conducted successfully. First, the preliminary answer key will be released, and the candidates can raise objections against the preliminary key within the stipulated time. The final MAH BHMCT CET answer key will be released after considering the objections raised by the candidates.

Candidates who appeared for the exam will be able to calculate their estimated marks for the exam using the answer key, based on the marking scheme.

Steps to Download MAH BHMCT CET 2025 Answer Key

Candidates can download MAH BHMCT CET answer key using the steps below.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website.
• Step 2: On the homepage, click on the 'MAH BHMCT CET Answer Key 2025' link.
• Step 3: Select the set number or the subject for which the answer key is to be downloaded.
• Step 4: The answer key PDF will be displayed on the screen.
• Step 5: Click on the download option, and save the answer key.

MAH BHMCT CET 2025 Results

The State CET Cell of Maharashtra will declare the MAH BHMCT CET 2025 results after the exam is conducted successfully in May 2025. The exam results will be declared on the official website, and the candidates can check their results using the login credentials generated at the time of registration. 

The Government-Aided and Non-Aided Hotel Management institutes of Maharashtra will allot seats to candidates based on their scores in the exam, and the rank list released by the exam conducting body.

Steps to Check MAH BHMCT CET Results

Following are the steps to check the scorecard.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of the State CET Cell of Maharashtra.
• Step 2: Click on the 'MAH BHMCT CET 2025 Results' link.
• Step 3: Enter the login credentials to check the results.
• Step 4: The result will be displayed on the screen. Check the details mentioned on the results.
• Step 5: Download the results and take printout of the results for future reference.

Details Mentioned on MAH BHMCT CET Results

The details mentioned on MAH BHMCT CET results are listed below.

• Candidate's Name
• Registration Number
• Exam Name
• Roll Number
• Exam Date
• Exam Scores.

MAH BHMCT CET 2025 Cut Off

MAH BHMCT CET cut off 2025 will be released by the conducting body based on which the exam results will be declared. The cut off marks will be determined based on certain factors. The determining factors for MAH BHMCT CET cut off marks 2025include the following.

• The previous year's cut off trends.
• Total number of candidates who appeared for the exam.
• The difficulty level of the exam.
• The availability of seats.
• The category of the candidates.

MAH BHMCT CET 2025 Counselling

MAH BHMCT CET counselling 2025 will be held online after the exam results are declared. The counselling process will be conducted as a Centralized Admission Process (CAP). The candidates who qualify for the exam will have to register for the counselling process, and enter their college preferences. The eligible candidates will be allotted seats in the participating institutes based on their rank in the exam. 

After MAH BHMCT CET 2025 seat allotment is released, the shortlisted candidates must attend the document verification process along with the original copies of the documents, and pay the admission fee within the stipulated time.

MAH BHMCT CET Counselling Process

The counselling process for the exam will include the following three stages. 

Stage 1: Registration & Fee Payment

Candidates must visit the official website using the login credentials generated at the time of registration. They must fill out the form with the required details and upload the documents necessary for the process. After filling out the form, candidates must pay the required counselling fee using online modes.

MAH BHMCT CET 2025 counselling fee for each category is tabulated below.

MAH BHMCT CET 2025 Counselling Fee

Category	Counselling Fee
General Category	INR 2000
Reserved Categories	INR 1800

Stage 2: Provisional Allotment Release

The conducting body will release the provisional MAH BHMCT CET 2025 allotment list with the names of the shortlisted candidates. These candidates must attend the admission process at the facilitation centre along with the documents required for the verification process, along with their grievances.

Stage 3: Final Merit List Release

MAH BHMCT CET 2025 final merit list will then be released by the conducting body after the document verification. The shortlisted candidates must report to the Admission Reporting Centre (ARC) to participate in the CAP rounds. After verification at the centre, the candidates must report to the allotted institutes to complete the admission process.

MAH BHMCT CET Contact Details

If there are any queries related to MAH BHMCT CET 2025, candidates can contact conducting body using the following information.

Address:
CET CELL Maharashtra
8th Floor, New Excelsior Building,
A. K. Nayak Marg, Fort,
Mumbai- 400 001.

Phone Number: 022 – 22016157 / 59/ 53

Email ID: maharashtra.cetcell@gmail.com

Official Website: cetcell.mahacet.org