The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra is accepting online applications for the MAH BHMCT CET 2026, the entrance test for Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT) and related programmes. The application form has been extended, giving candidates additional time to register and confirm their forms through the official portal cetcell.mahacet.org.
Extended Last Date to Apply for MAH BHMCT CET 2026
The application period was originally scheduled to close on 4 March 2026, but the Maharashtra CET Cell has now extended the last date to apply to 18 March 2026. Aspiring students who have not yet completed the registration process should visit the official portal and submit their applications before this deadline.
Important Application Dates
- Registration Start: 14 January 2026
- Original Last Date: 04 March 2026
- Extended Last Date: 18 March 2026
- Tentative Exam Dates: 28 April – 30 April 2026
These dates apply to the MAH BHMCT CET 2026, which forms part of the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test series conducted for admission to undergraduate courses in hospitality and allied fields.
How to Apply for MAH BHMCT CET 2026?
Candidates planning to appear for the MAH BHMCT CET 2026 must complete the online application process on the official Maharashtra CET Cell portal. Follow these steps:
- Visit the official State CET Cell, Maharashtra website at cetcell.mahacet.org.
- Register as a new user using your mobile number and email ID.
- Fill in all personal and academic details as required.
- Choose BHMCT CET and other applicable CET options.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature and necessary documents.
- Pay the application fee to complete registration.
- Save and print the confirmation page or application PDF for future use.
Ensure that all information entered is accurate, as corrections after submission may only be possible during the correction window if announced later.
What Happens After MAH BHMCT CET 2026 Application?
Once the application window closes:
- The CET Cell will finalise the exam city and admit card details.
- Candidates can download their hall tickets ahead of the test in late April 2026.
- The MAH BHMCT CET 2026 will be conducted between 28 April and 30 April 2026 across various centres in Maharashtra.
- Final results and merit lists will be released after the exams, followed by counselling and admission rounds.
Students should regularly check cetcell.mahacet.org for further notifications or changes in schedule to avoid missing any updates related to the entrance test and admissions process.