MAH M.HMCT CET 2025 Exam - Exam Date, Registration, Pattern, Syllabus, Sample Papers, Cutoff, Previous Year Papers

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MAH MHMCT 2025 Overview

MAH MHMCT 2024 final merit list was released on August 8, 2024, on the official website; while the provisional merit list was out on August 3, 2024 (Over). However, the detailed schedule for the conduction of CAP Round I & II has not yet been released by the authority. As per the Maharashtra CET Cell's notification dated July 09, the MAH MHMCT CET 2024 counselling process started on July 13, 2024 (Saturday) through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP). MAH MHMCT results 2024 were announced by the authority on April 8, 2024, where students could download their MHMCT 2024 scorecards using their candidate login credentials. The authority made the objection tracker accessible from March 27-29, 2024 (Over). MAH MHMCT CET answer key 2024 (provisional) was released on March 27, 2024, at cetcell.mahacet.org.

The MAH MHMCT 2024 entrance exam was conducted on March 11, 2024 (Over), in computer-based (online) mode to offer admission to programmes related to the Hotel Management course. The MAH MHMCT exam 2024 was administrated online and lasted approximately one hour (60 minutes), where 50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), carrying two marks each were asked in the question paper. The exam had no negative marking system, and all questions were exclusively asked in English.

The MAH MHMCT 2024 registration was revised for the second time until February 12, 2024 (over), without any late fee. Furthermore, the Maharashtra CET Cell released the admit card on its official website on February 27, 2024. On this page, students can find important information related to MAH MHMCT 2024 important dates such as the counselling process, MAH MHMCT answer key 2025, results, merit list, and more.

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MAH MHMCT 2025 Exam Highlights

The highlights of the MAH MHMCT CET 2025 exam are listed below:

Full form

Maharashtra Master of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Common Entrance Test

Conducting Body

Maharashtra State CET Cell

Programme Offered

Master's Degree in Hotel Management and Catering Technology

Exam Category

PG

Exam Level

State-Level

Exam Frequency

Once a year

Mode of the Exam

Online (Computer-Based Exam)

Question-Type

Multiple Choice Questions (Objective)

Exam Duration60 minutes

Medium of Instruction

English 

Negative Marking

No

Official Website

cetcell.mahacet.org

Participating Colleges/Institutions

10

MAH MHMCET Important Dates 2025

The following table lists MAH MHMCT CET 2025 important dates which students must keep in mind:

Event

Important Dates (Tentative)

MAH MHMCET 2025 Entrance Exam Date

March 2025

Release of MAH MHMCT CET 2025 Application Form

January 2025

Last Date for MAH MHMCT CET 2025 Registration (Regular)

February 2025

1st Extended Registration date for MAH MHMCT CET 2025February 2025
2nd Extension for Online MAH MHMCT CET 2025 RegistrationFebruary 2025

Release of MAH MHMCT CET 2025 Admit Card/Hall Ticket

February 2025

Release of MAH MHMCT 2025 Answer KeyMarch 2025

MAH MHMCT 2025 Result Declaration Date

April 2025

Start of MAH MHMCT 2025 Counselling Process

July 2025

Display of Provisional MAH MHMCT Merit List 2024

August 3, 2024 (Over)

Display of Final MAH MHMCT 2024 Merit ListAugust 8, 2024 (Over)

Note: The above-mentioned dates marked with an asterisk (*) are tentative and yet to be released officially. These will be updated here as soon as the conducting authority releases them officially.

MAH MHMCT CET 2025 Exam Stages

The following pointers outline the stages involved in the MAH MHMCT 2024 exam:

  • Release of official notification in online mode

  • The online application process commences

  • Online application form editing process

  • Availability of admit card/ hall ticket for MAH MHMCT 2024

  • MAH MHMCT CET 2024 exam date release

  • Declaration of result

  • Registration for the counselling process

  • Display of final merit list

  • Seat allotment process

MAH MHMCT CET 2025 Application Form

The MAH MHMCT CET 2024 application form has been released on the official website of the administering authority tentatively on January 11, 2024. In addition to entering their valid e-mail address, mobile number, and password, candidates must upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature. Furthermore, the MAH MHMCT CET exam fee for open category candidates from Maharashtra and other states is INR 1000, while SC, ST, VJ/DT- NT(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), OBC, SBC, PwD candidates from Maharashtra, and EWS candidates must pay INR 800. The following are some general steps to fill out the MAH MHMCT 2025 application form:

  • Visit the official website of MAH MHMCT CET 2024.

  • To begin applying, click "Candidate Registration A.Y 2024-25", read the instructions, and then click the accept and proceed button.

  • Fill in your personal and mailing information as required for registration as a new candidate.

  • Choose a password and enter the OTP sent to you via email and SMS.

  • Your application number will be sent to you via SMS. Enter your application number and password to log in.

  • Enter your home address, category, and qualification information.

  • Choose up to three exam centres in the order of your preference.

  • Upload a jpg/jpeg/png image of yourself and your signature.

  • Validate and verify all of the information entered into the form.

  • Pay your application fee and print a copy of your completed form for future reference.

MAH MHMCT CET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates planning to take the exam must meet the minimum requirements set by the organising body. Before filling out the application form, applicants must be aware of the following MAH MHMCT eligibility criteria 2025:

  • Candidate must be of Indian nationality.

  • They must have a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for EWS and PwD candidates from Maharashtra).

  • A bachelor's degree in Hotel Management or Catering Technology is required. The degree will not be recognised unless it is obtained from an institution accredited by the All India Council for Technical Education or the Central or State Government.

  • MAH MHMCT CET 2024 is also open to candidates in the final year of their bachelor’s degree exams.

MAH MHMCT CET 2025 Admit Card

The MAH MHMCT CET 2025 admit card was released on the official website of Maharashtra CET Cell on February 27, 2024 (Over). By using the login information provided at the time of registration such as an applicant's application number and DOB, they can download their hall tickets. Only those applicants who have completed the application process by paying the exam fees will receive an admit card.

MAH MHMCT CET 2025 Exam Centres

When filling out the application form, applicants must select an exam centre or venue based on their flexibility and convenience. There will be a total of six options available for the test centre, but only up to three can be selected. Students must note that after submitting the application, the exam centre cannot be changed once it has been selected. Therefore, students should exercise caution when selecting the testing facility. In the application form, the following test centres are offered as MAH HM CET 2024 test centres:

  • Thane

  • Pune 

  • Navi Mumbai 

  • Nashik

  • Nagpur 

  • Mumbai

  • Kolhapur

  • Jalgaon 

  • Aurangabad

  • Amravati

MAH MHMCT CET 2025 Exam Pattern

To avoid any issues on exam day, aspirants should become familiar with the exam pattern for MAH MHMCT CET 2025. While taking the exam, one question will be displayed at a time, and one of four options must be chosen by the candidate. Furthermore, they should click on "Save & Next" or "Mark for Review & Next" to return to a question. The colour palette on the right side of the screen will have the following options: 

1) The question has not been visited, 

2) it has not been answered, 

3) it has been answered, 

4) it has been answered and marked for review, and 

5) it has been answered and marked for review

The key points from the MAH MHMCT CET exam pattern 2025 are as follows:

  • Total questions: 50

  • Total marks: 100

  • Type of Questions: Objective (MCQ)

  • Negative marking: Not applicable

  • Total duration: 60 minutes (80 for PwD candidates)

  • Exam Language: English

MAH HM CET 2025 Syllabus

The Maharashtra CET cell will set the MAH HM CET 2024 syllabus. However, applicants can begin preparing for the exam using the previous year's proposed syllabus. All of these subjects were provided as academic work to the applicants, and only questions from these particular topics may be asked in the exam. Prospective applicants can view the brief MAH MHMCT syllabus 2025 below.

English: It includes vocabulary, definitions of words and their understanding, antonyms, synonyms, idioms, and spellings.

Food and Beverage Operation: It includes the provision of food and beverages, the use of associated terminology, the management of inventories, and the upkeep of infrastructure and equipment for the industry.

Food Production: It includes topics such as food production procedures, terminology for Indian and other cuisines, bakery and confectionery, hygienic and safety requirements, and kitchen infrastructure.

Hospitality Industry related: Tourism types, hotel and restaurant brands and segments, airlines, terminology used in the hospitality industry, and organisations and governing bodies with a focus on the hospitality sector.

Rooms Division: Planning & designing of hospitality organisations, laundry operations and procedures, clothes & textiles, and housekeeping and front office activities are all included in the rooms category.

MAH MHMCT CET 2025 Mock Test

The Maharashtra CET cell will administer the official MAH MHMCT CET 2025 mock tests a few days before the exam on its official website. Applicants must take the mock exam to ensure they are familiar with the test format, CBT interface, level of difficulty, etc.

The benefits of taking mock exams for applicants include:

  • Understanding the CBT interface and its introduction.

  • Evaluation of preparedness readiness for the actual exam.

  • An inspection of the level of preparedness.

  • Before a few days of the actual exam, candidates can practise taking the test.

MAH MHMCT Cutoff 2025

The lowest score an applicant must achieve to get through to the next step of the admissions process is the MAH MHMCT cutoff 2025. The Maharashtra CET Cell releases the cutoff marks online on its official website. Some significant factors that determine the MAH MHMCT 2024 cutoff scores are the difficulty level of the exam, the volume of applications, the category to which a candidate belongs, the seat matrix, and more.

Prospective students must note that MAH MHMCT participating colleges 2025 will have different cutoff scores for courses, categories, etc. which will be displayed on the official website of each respective institution. Also, the cutoff for MAH MHMCT 2024 will be displayed on the official website of Maharashtra CET Cell.

MAH MHMCT CET 2025 Result

The MAH MHMCT CET 2025 result was declared by Maharashtra CET Cell on April 08, 2024 (Over), in the form of a scorecard on its official website. By entering their application number and birthdate, applicants can download their scorecard. The official website will publish the merit list, which students can download to find out their CET percentile and CET rank. The final merit list and the counselling schedule will soon be made available to candidates by the Maharashtra State CET Cell tentatively in the third week of May 2024.

MAH MHMCT CET 2025 Counselling

The counselling process for the MAH MHMCT CET 2024 began on July 13, 2024 (Over). Candidates must pay the required fees to register for the counselling online. The decision-making process will be merit-based. MAH MHMCT 2024 counselling 2024 will be under the supervision of the Maharashtra State CET cell. Candidates must appear in person at the designated centres for the counselling sessions, along with all required documentation.

MAH MHMCT CET 2025 Preparation Tips

Candidates must prepare well for this hotel management and catering technology entrance test. There is a moderate level of difficulty in this exam, so candidates should prepare well in advance using the MAH MHMCT 2025 best books. Candidates can use the following recommendations on how to prepare for MAH MHMCT CET 2025.

Create a sound strategy: Plan out your week or month of study based on how many days there are until the exam. Follow through on the plan

Get the ideal study strategy: Look at the previous year's paper to get a sense of which topics are more weighted and important, then make a plan based on that information

Select the appropriate suggestions: Any coaching centre can be chosen, but it is always beneficial and advised to pick the best one available, regardless of cost

Keep a journal: Keep a notebook or journal for all shortcuts, techniques, formulas, and anything else that you find challenging. Before the test, refer to these notes

Sufficient practice: Complete as many mock tests, question papers from previous years, and sample questions as possible. Practice is essential for achieving a higher score

Practice time management: Examining for any competitive exam is difficult and often stressful. Candidates struggle to finish all questions in the allotted time. It is thus recommended to practise mock tests and complete them within the time limit.

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FAQs about MAH M.HMCT CET

Can I apply for MAH MHMCT CET twice?

No, students cannot apply for MAH MHMCT CET twice in a year. You should fill out the MAH MHMCT CET application form only once. It must be noted by the candidate that multiple applications can lead to the disqualification of their application.

How can I apply for MAH MHMCT CET?

To apply for MAH MHMCT CET, you can fill out the application form once it is released on the official website of Maharashtra State CET Cell. Only the applications of eligible candidates who have correctly filled out and submitted the application form after submitting the application fee are accepted.

Is MAH MHMCT CET a pen-and-paper-based entrance exam?

No, MAH MHMCT CET is not a pen-and-paper-based entrance exam. It is an online computer-based test conducted at selected exam centres in Maharashtra such as Thane, Pune, Navi Mumbai, Nashik, Nagpur, Mumbai, Kolhapur, Jalgaon, etc.

How many colleges accept MAH MHMCT CET scores?

There are 10 hotel management colleges in Maharashtra that accept MAH MHMCT CET scores. This includes colleges such as Tuli College of Hotel Management (Nagpur), All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society's College of HMCT (Pune), Sinhgad Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (Lonavala), and so on.

When is the application form for MAH MHMCT CET released?

The application form for MAH MHMCT CET is usually released in March every year. For each year, the exact date is announced on the official website of the administrating authority. As of 2024, the MAH MHMCT CET 2024 application form will be released in the first week of March.

What is the level of MAH MHMCT CET?

MAH MHMCT CET is a postgraduate-level hotel management entrance exam. Several cities within Maharashtra State conducted MAH HM CET, a computer-based test. In an online admission process, a centralised admission process (CAP) will be offered.

What are the different stages of admissions based on MAH MHMCT CET?

The different stages of admissions through MAH MHMCT CET include filling out the application form, taking the exam, getting the admit card, evaluating the result, participating in the counselling process, analysing the merit list and engaging in the seat allotment.

How many times is MAH MHMCT CET conducted?

MAH MHMCT CET is conducted once a year for admission to government-aided and Non-aided institutions. The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell, or the State CET Cell, organises this state-level test.

Who conducts MAH MHMCT CET?

MAH MHMCT CET is conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell of Maharashtra. The purpose of this exam is to assess eligibility for admission in Government Aided and Non-Aided institutions as per the M.HMCT Act.

Why is MAH MHMCT CET conducted?

MAH MHMCT CET exam is a state-level entrance exam conducted for admission to colleges offering MHMCT in Maharashtra. Registration for MAH HM CET 2024 is open to candidates who meet the eligibility criteria with their official name, contact details/address, category, disabled status, and educational qualifications.

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