Maharashtra Hotel Management Common Entrance Test (MAH BHMCT CET 2021) is conducted by State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra.
It is an Online Computer Based Test for admission of candidates in Hotel Management and Catering Technology (HMCT) programmes offered at bachelor’s and master’s levels.
MAH BHMCT CET 2021 Pattern Highlights
Following table highlights MAH BHMCT CET 2021 Exam Pattern:
| Exam Name | Maharashtra Hotel Management Common Entrance Test (MAH BHMCT CET 2021) |
| Conducting Body | State Common Entrance Test Cell |
| Exam Category | Undergraduate and Postgraduate |
| Exam Level | State-Level Examination |
| Programmes covered | BHMCT & MHMCT |
| Exam Duration | 90 Minutes (BHMCT) 60 Minutes (MHMCT) |
| Mode of Examination | Computer-based test |
| Question Paper Type | Multiple Choice Question (MCQs) |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Exam Duration | 1:30 hour (90 minutes) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Number of papers | One |
| Number of sections | 3 (Reasoning and Logical Deduction, English Language and General Knowledge and Current Affairs) |
| Exam language | English |
Aspirants can download MAH HM CET Syllabus 2021 – Download Pdf Now from the official website.
List of MAH HM CET 2021 Participating Institutes
| Name of the institute |
| 1. All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society’s College of HMCT, Pune |
| 2. Maharashtra State Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Pune |
| 3. -Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidya Pratishthan Society Dr.D.Y.Patil Institute of HotelManagement & Catering Technology, Tathawade,Tal:Mulshi Pune |
| 4. Yugantar Education Society’s Shri Balasaheb Tirpude College of HotelManagement & Catering Technology, Nagpur |
| 5. A.J.M.V.P.S. Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology College,Ahmednagar |
| 6. Mahatma Gandhi Vidyamandir’s College of Hotel Management & CateringTechnology, Nashik |
| 7. Sinhgad Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Lonavala |
| 8. Tuli College of Hotel Management, Nagpur |
MAH HM CET 2021 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates can go through the detailed eligibility criteria for MAH HM CET exam below:
MAH HM CET Eligibility Criteria for BHMCT
All candidates fulfilling the below-mentioned parameters meet MAH HM CET 2021 eligibility criteria for UG course admissions:
- Candidates should be Indian nationals.
- Candidates should pass Class XII from a recognised board with at least 45% aggregate marks (40% marks for backward class and PwD candidates belonging to Maharashtra state only).
- Candidates appearing for their Class XII exams are also eligible to apply.
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MAH HM CET Eligibility Criteria for MHMCT
All candidates fulfilling the below-mentioned parameters meet MAH HM CET 2021 eligibility criteria for PG course admissions:
- Candidates should be Indian nationals.
- Candidates should have cleared their Graduation with passing marks.
MAH BHMCT CET 2021 Exam Pattern
Once the candidates make the decision to appear for the exam, they must know the details of the examination including the exam pattern.
Following are some points which highlight MAH BHMCT CET 2021 Exam Pattern:
- Mode of Exam: MAH BHMCT CET 2021 will be a computer-based test.
- Duration of Exam: 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (Objective types)
- Negative Marking: There will be no Negative marking for MAH BHMCT CET
- MAH BHMCT CET 2021 will be conducted online at all examination centres.
- The question paper for CET will be set in English only. Translations in any other languages will not be available.
Exam Pattern
Distribution of Questions: Questions in the UG and PG level examination among all the sections are distributed differently as mentioned below:
| Topics | Number Of Questions | Maximum Marks | Test Duration |
| Reasoning and Logical Deduction | 30 | 30 | 90 Minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | |
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 30 | 30 |
Marking Scheme
- BHMCT – +1 mark for correct response
- MHMCT – +2 marks for correct response
- No negative marking
MAH BHMCT CET Syllabus 2021
MAH BHMCT CET 2021 Syllabus will consist of these 3 sections:
- Reasoning and Logical Deduction
- English Language
- General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Reasoning and Logical Deduction
This measures how quickly and accurately a student can think. It contains questions based on figures and diagrams and also contains questions on verbal reasoning.
Following is the syllabus of Reasoning and Logical Deduction:
- Logic-based questions to find the correct conclusion from 4 sentences.
- Odd one out.
- Geometrical designs and Identification.
- Fill in the blanks of the series based on the numerical pattern and logic of the series.
- Completion of numerical series based on the pattern or logic.
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Following is the syllabus of General Knowledge and Current Affairs:
- Sports and Games
- Latest events
- Historical events
- Geography including Tourist Places and Spots
- Political, Social, Cultural and Economic current affairs and events
- Countries and Currencies
- Current affairs relating to Business and Trade
- Aptitude for Service Sector
English Language
This is to test your English language. In this syllabus there will be passages with questions based on their contents to test your comprehension.
Following is the syllabus of English Language:
- Antonyms and Synonyms
- Fill in the blanks
- Adverbs and Adjectives
- Complete / Improvement of the sentences with correct use of Pronouns, Verbs, Adverbs
- Phrases and Idioms
- Reading comprehension
MAH HM CET Result 2021
State Common Entrance Test Cell will release the result on the official website (mahacet.org). After the release of the result, the State Common Entrance Test Cell will release a provisional merit list, after the provisional merit list a final merit list is released with a list of selected candidates. Candidates will be called for counselling on the basis of the ranks secured.
MAH HM CET Cutoff 2021
The minimum marks that candidates must score for admission is MAH HM CET Cut-off 2022 Cut-off. In determining the cut-off, certain important parameters are taken into account:
- Question Paper difficulty level.
- Trends in the last few years.
- Total number of applicants for MAH HM CET 2021.
- Total available number of seats.
MAH HM CET 2021 Counselling process
All candidates who qualify the written entrance test first need to register themselves on the official website of DTE Maharashtra. Thereafter candidates need to be present at the counselling centre as per the date and time prescribed by the directorate for verification of documents.
Documents Required During Counselling: (In original Form)
(Depending on the Individual Requirement)
- BHMCT CET 2022 Mark sheet
- BHMCT CET 2022 Admit Card
- Migration Certificate from the University / Board of last attended
- Category certificate like SC / ST / OBC/ PwD, Military ex-service man has to be submitted in prescribed formats and should also be attested or issued by competent authority.
- Print of application form for admission as submitted online
- Print of Provisional Admission Letter
- Physically Handicapped certificate from the competent authority for the respective reserved category
- Mark sheets and pass certificate of H.S.C / S.S.C. / Equivalent from the Board of Secondary Education / CBSE / ICSC as the case may be.
- Character Certificate from the Head of the Institution last attended
- Aadhaar Card / Passport / Driving Licence / Voter Id Proof etc in original form for identity verification purpose
- 5 passport size photographs as uploaded in the application form
- Self-attested Photocopy sets of all above-given documents
- Medical Fitness Certificate in prescribed Form issued by competent authority as is instructed in prospectus
- Residential certificate/Domicile/Bonafide Certificate is required to be submitted if candidate need to be benefitted under Quota for candidate residing natively in State Maharashtra
MAH BHMCT CET 2021 Important Instructions
- Applicants are advised to reach the exam center well before the commencement of the exam.
- Each aspirant will be assigned a computer system along with the seat number in the exam hall.
- Follow the instructions given by invigilators inside the examination hall to avoid any type of disturbance.
- Read each question carefully. Determine the correct answer out of the four available options given for each question.
- Candidates will be asked to select one out of the four available options and ascertain whether it is correct or not before finalising it.
Recommended books for MAH BHMCT CET 2021
Here are the important books for all three subjects i.e., General Knowledge and Scientific Aptitude Section, English Language and Reasoning and Logical Deduction Section.
This table shows MAH BHMCT CET 2021 Subjects, Books name and their Author names:
| Book Name | Author |
| General Knowledge and Scientific Aptitude Section | Manorama Yearbook |
| General Knowledge and Scientific Aptitude Section | Pratiyogita Darpan |
| General Knowledge and Scientific Aptitude Section | Pearson India Yearbook |
| English Language | Wren and Martin |
| English Language | Pearson’s English |
| English Language | Tata McGraw-Hill |
| English Language | Arihant General English for all Competitive Examinations |
| Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning | RS Aggarwal |
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