MAH BHMCT CET 2027 is the online entrance test run by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra for admission to the 4-year B.HMCT and integrated M.HMCT courses for 2027-28. Since 2026 it is one combined CET with BCA, BBA, BMS and BBM. Dates are not out yet; the exam is expected in April 2027.
MAH BHMCT CET 2027
Expected dates, how to apply, fee, eligibility and exam pattern for the Maharashtra hotel management entrance test.
| Full name | MAH-B.HMCT/BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM Common Entrance Test (MAH BHMCT CET) 2027 |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra State, Mumbai (State CET Cell) |
| Exam level | State (Maharashtra); candidates from outside Maharashtra can also apply |
| Courses / Purpose | 4-year B.HMCT and integrated M.HMCT in Maharashtra, 2027-28; the same CET also covers BCA, BBA, BMS, BBM |
| Exam date | Expected April 2027 (28 and 29 April in 2026) |
| Application | Expected from January 2027, online only |
| Application fee | Rs 1,300 Open, OMS, J&K migrant; Rs 1,000 Maharashtra reserved, EWS, PwD, orphan, transgender (2026) |
| Eligibility | Class 12 with 45% aggregate (40% Maharashtra reserved, EWS, PwD); Class 12 appearing students can apply |
| Mode | Online, computer-based test, English only |
| Questions and marks | 100 MCQs, 100 marks (1 mark each), 120 minutes |
| Negative marking | None |
| Official website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
MAH BHMCT CET 2027 Important Dates
State CET Cell has not released the 2027 schedule, so the months below are expected from 2026, when the CET was held on 28 and 29 April 2026 in four sessions.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration | January 2027 Expected |
| Admit card | April 2027 Expected |
| Exam | April 2027 Expected |
| Answer key | May 2027 Expected |
| Result | June 2027 Expected |
| B.HMCT CAP rounds | July 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for MAH BHMCT CET 2027
You apply online only, through the candidate portal linked from cetcell.mahacet.org. One form covers B.HMCT, M.HMCT (Integrated), BCA, BBA, BMS, BBM and the integrated MBA and MCA courses. In 2026 registration ran from 14 January to 25 March 2026, after extensions.
Apply Online for MAH BHMCT CET 2027
Applications for MAH BHMCT CET 2027 are expected in January 2027.
- Open cetcell.mahacet.org and click the MAH-BHMCT/BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM CET 2027 registration link when it goes live.
- Register with your email ID and mobile number. State CET Cell checks your Aadhaar and APAAR ID through DigiLocker, so make sure both are correct and up to date.
- Fill in your personal, Class 12 and category details and choose your preferred exam centre.
- Upload a recent colour photo (2 x 2 inch, plain light background, 100 KB to 5 MB) and the other documents asked for.
- Pay the fee online by UPI, card or net banking, then submit and save the confirmation page.
The fee below is from the 2026 brochure. It is non-refundable, and the 2027 fee will be confirmed in the new brochure.
| Category | Fee (2026) |
|---|---|
| Open category (Maharashtra), outside Maharashtra (OMS), J&K migrant | Rs 1,300 |
| Maharashtra SC, ST, VJ/DT-NT, OBC, SBC, SEBC, EWS, PwD; orphan and transgender candidates | Rs 1,000 |
How to log in to the MAH BHMCT CET 2027 candidate portal?
You log in to the State CET Cell candidate portal to fill the application form and pay the fee, download your hall ticket before the exam and see your scorecard after the result.
- Open the official State CET Cell website and click the candidate login for MAH-BHMCT/BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM CET 2027. The 2027 login will open with registration, expected in January 2027.
- First-time users click Register and create an account with their email ID and mobile number.
- To sign in, enter your registered email ID and password.
- Your dashboard opens with your application, payment status and the links live at that stage, such as the hall ticket before the exam and the scorecard after the result.
Forgot your password? Click Forgot Password on the sign-in page, enter your registered email ID and follow the reset instructions sent to that email. For other login problems, call the State CET Cell helpline on 1800-209-0191 (toll free), 07969134401 or 07969134402.
Who can apply for MAH BHMCT CET 2027?
You can apply if you are an Indian citizen who has passed or is appearing for Class 12 or an equivalent exam. The rules below are from the 2026 brochure.
- For B.HMCT and M.HMCT (Integrated): Class 12 or equivalent with at least 45% aggregate marks, or 40% for reserved category, EWS and PwD candidates from Maharashtra.
- Students appearing for Class 12 in 2027 can also take the CET.
- Aggregate means the total of the subjects on which your board declares your class. If your board gives grades or CGPA, the percentage is worked out as per the board’s own method.
- Candidates from outside Maharashtra (OMS) and J&K migrants can also apply.
What is the MAH BHMCT CET 2027 exam pattern?
MAH BHMCT CET is a 120-minute online test of 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks, in English only. Each question has four options and carries 1 mark, and there is no negative marking.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 |
| Reasoning (Verbal and Arithmetic) | 30 | 30 |
| General Knowledge and Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| Computer Basics | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
If the CET runs in more than one session, scores are normalised and the result is given as a percentile. See the MAH BHMCT CET syllabus for the topics in each section.
MAH BHMCT CET 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
- PDFMAH-BHMCT/BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM CET 2026 Information Brochure (latest)Official site · cetcell.mahacet.orgOpen
- LINKState CET Cell, Maharashtra official website: cetcell.mahacet.orgOfficial site · cetcell.mahacet.orgOpen