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MAH MHMCT CET Exam 2025: Registration, Date, Syllabus, Pattern, Eligibility, Preparation

Updated on 21st October, 2024 by Isha Jain

About MAH MHMCT CET 2025

The State Common Entrance Test Cell of Maharashtra is expected to release the MHMCT CET notification in January 2025. The MAH CET cell authorities will release the MHMCT CET 2025 application form along with the official brochure. The MAH MHMCT CET 2025 registrations start date and end date will be announced at the official website - cetcell.mahacet.org. The applicants need to fill and submit the MAH MHMCT application form 2025 online before the last date which is expected to be in February.

The applicants are advised to check the eligibility criteria before applying for the MAH MHMCT CET 2025. The MAH MHMCT CET 2025 is expected to be conducted in the month of March. Also, the application fee has to be paid during the MAH MHMCT 2025 application process.

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The Maharashtra State CET cell offers admissions into the postgraduate programme of hotel management to the aspiring candidates. The authorities are yet to release the MAH MHMCT notification 2025 at cetcell.mahacet.org. The MAH MHMCT CET 2025 exam will be conducted tentatively in March. Candidates who register successfully will be issued with the MAH MHMCT admit card 2025. The MAH MHMCT CET result will be declared online according to the schedule which is yet to be announced.

About MAH MHMCT CET 

Maharashtra Hotel Management Common Entrance Test (MAH MHMCT CET) is a state-level entrance exam administered by the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell. The Master level entrance exam is called Master of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Common Entrance Test (MAH MHMCT CET) that will be conducted once in a year.

The MAH MHMCT CET aims to facilitate admissions into postgraduate programmes in colleges or universities that are recognized by the Government of Maharashtra and affiliated with any universities within the state. The MAH MHMCT CET is an online examination conducted across various cities of Maharashtra in India. All Indian nationals can apply for the upcoming MAH HM CET 2025 exam based on their eligibility.

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MAH MHMCT CET 2025 Highlights

Full Exam Name
Maharashtra Masters of Hotel Management Common Entrance Test
Short Exam Name
MAH MHMCT CET
Conducting Body
State Common Entrance Test Cell - Maharashtra State
Frequency Of Conduct
Once a year
Exam Level
State Level Exam
Languages
English
Mode Of Application
online
Application Fee
Online : 1200
Mode Of Exam
online +1 more
Mode Of Counselling
online
Exam Duration
1 Hour

Aspirants interested in applying for the MAH MHMCT CET 2025 should ensure to meet the eligibility requirements before proceeding to fill the application form. MAH MHMCT CET eligibility criteria include several aspects such as age limit, academic qualifications, nationality, and minimum grade requirements. The Maharashtra state CET cell will release the eligibility criteria for MAH MHMCT CET 2025 on its official website - cetcell.mahacet.org.

MAH MHMCT CET Eligibility Criteria 2025

  • The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
  • The applicant should have completed a bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management and Catering Technology or its equivalent from an institution that is either recognized by AICTE or approved by the Central/State government.
  • The applicant must have secured a minimum of 50% marks in their graduation degree.
  • For candidates belonging to backward class categories, economically weaker section, and persons with disabilities (from Maharashtra State only), the minimum score requirement is 45%.

Note: Candidates appearing for the final year of qualifying examination are also eligible to appear for MAH MHMCT CET 2025.

The State Common Entrance Test Cell is expected to release the MAH MHMCT CET 2025 application form in January. Eligible candidates need to fill the application form of MAH MHMCT CET 2025 and submit it before the deadline along with the necessary application fee. MAH MHMCT CET 2025 registration fee varies based on the candidate’s category. For the General category, it is Rs 1200, while for reserved categories, it is Rs. 1000. The payment of the MAH MHMCT CET application fees has to be made online using internet payment, Credit Card/ Debit Card (Rupay/Visa/Master Card Card/Maestro), Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets/UPI.

Steps to Fill MAH MHMCT CET Application Form 2025

  • Visit the official website - cetcell.mahacet.org.
  • Click on the link “MAH MHMCT CET 2025”.
  • Proceed by clicking on the ‘New registration’ button.
  • A provisional registration number and password will be automatically generated.
  • Use the credentials sent to your email to login back into the system.
  • Open the MAH MHMCT CET 2025 application form and fill in the required details.
  • Upload the necessary documents and click submit.
  • Pay the application fee. 
  • Download the application form and take a printout of the same for future reference.

Candidate needs to provide the following documents to fill the MAH MHMCT CET Application Form 2025

To ensure a smooth and hassle-free process while filling out the MAH MHMCT CET 2025 application form, candidates should have the following documents and information at hand.

  • A digital copy of the candidate’s signature
  • A scanned photograph
  • Details of the Debit Card
  • Information of the Credit Card
  • Net banking details
  • A valid mobile number and email address

MAH MHMCT CET 2025 Application Fee

Category

Amount

For Open Category from Maharashtra State, Outside Maharashtra State (OMS) candidates.

Rs. 1200

  • For Candidates of Backward Class Categories [SC, ST, VJ/DT - NT(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), OBC, SBC, EWS] Person With Disability (PWD), belonging to Maharashtra State Only. 

  • Orphan and Transgender (Other) Candidates.

Rs. 1000

Note: 

  • Candidates will be required to submit the Caste Certificate, Caste Validity Certificate and Non Creamy Layer Certificate (Valid up to 31/03/2026) if applicable at the time of filling CAP Application form to be considered under category. 
  • Candidates will be required to submit Economically Weaker Section Certificate if applicable at the time of filling CAP Application form.  
  • Candidates will be required to submit Persons with Disability (PWD) Certificate if applicable at the time of filling CAP Application form.

Documents Required at Exam MAH MHMCT CET 2025

Maharashtra Masters of Hotel Management Common Entrance Test 2025

  • Voter ID Card
  • Admit Card
  • PAN card
  • Passport
  • Aadhar Card
  • Driving License

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell sets the MAH MHMCT CET exam pattern. The exam will be conducted in online mode that includes a total of 50 questions for 100 marks. The MAH MHMCT CET exam pattern provides crucial information such as the examination mode, total time, marking system, section count, and the test’s objective. The test paper is segmented into five sections: Food and Beverage Operation, Food Production, Rooms Division, English, and a section related to the hospitality and tourism industry.

MAH MHMCT CET Exam Pattern

Particulars

Details

Mode of the exam

Online or Offline as the case may be

Linguistic Medium of the exam

English

Total number of questions

50

Overall marks of the paper

100

Duration of the exam

60 minutes

Type of questions

Multiple choice objective type questions

Marking scheme

There will be no negative marking for any wrong answer you mark.

Two marks will be awarded for every correct answer.

MAH MHMCT CET Exam Pattern - Sectional Break Up of Questions

Sections

Total Number of questions

Marks /question

Maximum marks

Total marks

General Knowledge and awareness include questions on current national, international affairs, culture, trade and commerce, sports, scientific inventions and discoveries, travel and tourism, etc.

30

1

30

30

English Language

40

1

40

40

Reasoning

(Verbal and Arithmetic)

30

1

30

30

Total 

100

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MAH MHMCT CET 2025 Syllabus

MAH MHMCT CET 2025 Maharashtra Masters of Hotel Management Common Entrance Test 2025

Food and beverage operation: Unit 01


Food and beverage service operations

    Food and beverage operation: Unit 02


    Related terminology

      Food and beverage operation: Unit 03


      Inventory control

        Food and beverage operation: Unit 04


        Food and beverage equipment, and infrastructure

          Food production: Unit 01


          Food production operations

            Food production: Unit 03


            Bakery and confectionary

              Food production: Unit 04


              Hygiene and safety standards

                English: Unit 01


                Word meaning

                  English: Unit 02


                  Comprehension

                    English: Unit 03


                    Autonyms and synonyms

                      English: Unit 04


                      Idioms and phrases

                        English: Unit 05


                        Word spellings

                          Hospitality industry related: Unit 01


                          Types of tourism

                            Hospitality industry related: Unit 02


                            Hotel and restaurant brands, and segments

                              Hospitality industry related: Unit 03


                              Airlines

                                Hospitality industry related: Unit 04


                                Hospitality terms

                                  Hospitality industry related: Unit 05


                                  Hospitality related organizations and regulatory bodies

                                    The State CET cell of Maharashtra will release the MAH MHMCT CET admit card 2025 online in February tentatively. Candidates need to login using their registration number and password on the official website. Aspirants will be able to check and download their MAH MHMCT CET 2025 admit card as per the schedule. It’s essential to print and secure the admit card, as it is a mandatory document for entry into the examination hall.

                                    How to download MAH MHMCT CET admit card 2025?

                                    • Visit the official website - cetcell.mahacet.org.

                                    • Click on the link ‘MAH MHMCT admit card’.

                                    • Enter the login credentials such as the registration number/roll number and password, or date of birth.

                                    • Click on the ‘Submit’ button.

                                    • The MAH MHMCT CET 2025 admit card will be displayed on the screen.

                                    • Check for all the details mentioned on the MAH MHMCT CET admit card 2025.

                                    • Download the admit card and take a printout for future use.

                                    The authorities of Maharashtra State CET cell will announce the MAH MHMCT CET 2025 result date online. The MAH HMCT CET 2025 results will be made available in the form of a scorecard on the official website - cetcell.mahacet.org. To download the result, candidates need to use their application number and date of birth. Candidates can verify their names in the MHMCT CET result PDF. Following the announcement of the results, candidates have to enroll for the MAH MHMCT CET 2025 counselling or participate in the Centralised Admission Process (CAP). 

                                    How to Download the MAH MHMCT CET 2025 Results?

                                    Candidates can access their MAH MHMCT CET results 2025 under their respective logins. Follow the below steps to download the results.

                                    • Visit the official website - cetcell.mahacet.org.
                                    • Click on the link ‘MAH MHMCT CET results’.
                                    • Enter the login credentials such as the registration number/roll number and password, or date of birth.
                                    • Click on the ‘Submit’ button.
                                    • The MAH MHMCT CET 2025 results will be displayed on the screen.
                                    • The MAH MHMCT CET results 2025 will be in the form of a scorecard.
                                    • Ensure to take a clear printout of the scorecard for further admission process.

                                    Documents Required at MAH MHMCT CET 2025 counselling

                                    Maharashtra Masters of Hotel Management Common Entrance Test 2025

                                    • Admit Card
                                    • Print out of MAH MHMCT CET 2025 counselling registration form
                                    • Passing certificate and mark sheet of class 10 & 12
                                    • Result of MAH MHMCT CET 2025
                                    • Category certificate (if applicable)
                                    • Character certificate
                                    • Migration certificate
                                    • School leaving certificate
                                    • Domicile certificate (if applicable)

                                    General Information

                                    Contacts

                                    022-22016153 + 2 more

                                    Relevant Links

                                    Official Website Link Click Here

                                    Frequently Asked Questions

                                    1. When will the MAH MHMCT CET 2025 counselling and seat allotment be conducted?

                                    The authorities may conduct approximately three rounds of MAH MHMCT CET counselling 2025. However, the rounds of counselling depend on the number of vacant seats that remain after each round of allocation.

                                    2. How do we know about the MAH MHMCT CET results 2025?

                                    The MAH MHMCT CET 2025 results will be declared online at the official website.

                                    3. What is the MAH MHMCT CET 2025 exam date?

                                    The authorities are yet to announce the MAH MHMCT CET exam date 2025.

                                    4. In which cities will MAH MHMCT CET 2025 be conducted?

                                    The MAH MHMCT CET will be conducted only in some cities of Maharashtra. The test centres will be released through the official brochure.

                                    5. What are the MAH MHMCT CET application form dates for 2025?

                                    The MAH MHMCT CET 2025 application form will be made available, tentatively in January.

                                    6. Will MAH MHMCT CET 2025 application form be available in offline mode also?

                                    The application form of MAH MHMCT CET 2025 will be available only in online mode.

                                    7. What is the mode of MAH MHMCT CET 2025 exam?

                                    MAH BHMCT CET will be conducted in online/offline mode.

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