Maharashtra BHMCT Admission 2024: Application Form, MAH BHMCT CET Dates, Eligibility, Result, Counselling, Reservation, Top Colleges

Q: What if original documents are not provided during MAH BHMCT counselling?

The candidate will losetheir candidature if they donot provide the original documents during the MAH BHMCT counselling process. They are required to produce the original documents for verification purposes for admission to BHMCT courses. Candidates are advised to carry all the original documents along with their copies for successful verification and admission.

Shahrukh Qureshi

Maharashtra BHMCT Admission 2024 is conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra. The admission is based on the MAH BHMCT CET entrance exam followed by a counselling process.

MAH BHMCT CET was conducted on May 24, 2024, and the result was released on June 13, 2024. The registration and verification of application dates have been extended for the Non-CAP round till October 23, 2024.

BHMCT or Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology is a 4-year undergraduate degree preparing students for a career in the hospitality field.

Table of Content

Maharashtra BHMCT Admission 2024: Highlights
Maharashtra BHMCT Admission 2024: Important Dates
Maharashtra BHMCT Admission 2024: Eligibility Criteria
Maharashtra BHMCT Admission 2024: CET Pattern
Maharashtra BHMCT Admission Process 2024

5.1 Result

5.2 Counselling Process

5.3 Reservation Policy

Maharashtra BHMCT Admission Top Colleges
Maharashtra BHMCT Admission 2024: FAQs

Maharashtra BHMCT Admission 2024: Highlights

Course Name	Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT)
Course Level	Undergraduate
Course Duration	4 years
Admission	Entrance Exam
Entrance Exam	MAH BHMCT CET
Level of Examination	State Level
Conducting Body	State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra

Maharashtra BHMCT Admission 2024: Important Dates

The important dates related to the entrance examination conducted for admission to BHMCT are mentioned in the table below.

Events	Dates
MAH BHMCT CET 2024 Exam	May 24, 2024
MAH BHMCT CET 2024 Result	June 13, 2024
CAP Round 1
Online Submission and Confirmation of Option Form	August 9 – 11, 2024
Release of Provisional Allotment	August 12, 2024
Exercising of Options/Accepting of Seat Allotment	August 13 – 16, 2024
College Reporting	August 13 – 16, 2024
CAP Round 2
Display of Vacant Seats	August 17, 2024
Online Submission and Confirmation of Option Form	August 18 – 20, 2024
Release of Provisional Allotment	August 22, 2024
Accepting of Seat Allotment	August 23 – 25, 2024
College Reporting	August 23 – 25, 2024
CAP Round 3
Display of Vacant Seats	August 26, 2024
Online Submission and Confirmation of Option Form	August 27 – 29, 2024
Release of Provisional Allotment	September 2, 2024
Accepting of Seat Allotment	September 1 – 3, 2024
College Reporting	September 1 – 3, 2024
Non-CAP Round
Registration	Till October 23, 2024
Verification of Application	Till October 23, 2024

Maharashtra BHMCT Admission 2024: Eligibility Criteria

The candidate is eligible for admission to BHMCT in Maharashtra if he/she fulfils the following criteria.

The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
Candidates must have passed their 10+2 or its equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 45% from a recognized board.
Reserved and PwD category candidates must have a minimum aggregate of 40% in their 10+2 or its equivalent examination.
Candidates must obtain a non-zero positive score in NCHM JEE or a non-zero score in MAH BHMCT CET.
They should have passed the D.Voc stream in the same or allied sector.

Maharashtra BHMCT Admission 2024: CET Pattern

Maharashtra BHMCT CET is a Computer Based Test (CBT). The mode of examination is online. The question paper consists of 3 sections which include English, Reasoning and General Knowledge and Awareness. There are 40 questions for English, 30 for reasoning and General Knowledge and Awareness making it a total of 100 questions. The questions are multiple-choice types. The duration of the exam is 90 minutes.

The syllabus of the MAH BHMCT CET is below.

English Language	Reasoning	General Awareness
Antonyms and Synonyms Fill in the blanks Adverbs and Adjectives Complete / Improvement the sentences with the correct use of Pronouns, Verbs, Adverbs Phrases and Idioms Reading comprehension	Syllogism, Family-tree Identifying Relationship Coding-Decoding Linear Arrangement Critical Reasoning	Sports and Games Latest events Historical events Scientific Inventions Geography including Tourist Places and Spots Current affairs Countries and Currencies Business and Trade Service Sector aptitude

Maharashtra BHMCT Admission Process 2024

Visit the official website.
Make an account for candidate registration.
Log in using the account credentials and fill out the application form.
Upload the required documents.
Make the payment for the application form.
Take a printout of the application form for future reference.

Candidates who have registered for MAH BHMCT CET 2024 do not have to pay any amount for registration for admission. However, other candidates who have qualified for NCHM JEE and have not registered for MAH BHMCT CET 2024 are required to make the payment through online modes. Candidates can check the application fee for different categories in the following table.

General Category Candidates from Maharashtra, OMS, UT of Jammu and Kashmir, UT of Ladakh Migrant Candidate and Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries (CIWGC)	INR 1,000
SC, ST, VJ/DT – NT(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), OBC, SBC, SEBC, EWSJ, PwD (Maharashtra Only), Orphan, Transgender	INR 800

Maharashtra BHMCT Admission 2024: Result

The result of the MAH BHMCT CET is released on June 13, 2024. The result is declared online on the official portal. The result consists of the registration number, roll number, name of the candidate and the marks obtained by the candidate. The qualified candidates need to download the result for further reference. The answer key is also published on the official website.

Maharashtra BHMCT Admission 2024: Counselling Process

The counselling for admission to BHMCT in Maharashtra takes place after the CET result is announced. The counselling is done through the Centralized Admission Process (CAP). CAP is conducted by the Commissioner of State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra. The counselling process is conducted after the merit list is released on the official website. The candidates whose names are on the merit list can sit for the counselling.

Documents required for Counselling

MAH BHMCT CET Score Card.
MAH BHMCT CET Admit Card.
MAH BHMCT CET Application form.
Printout of Provisional Admission Letter.
10 Mark sheets and Pass Certificate.
10+2 Mark sheets and Pass Certificate.
Character Certificate.
Migration Certificate.
Category certificate.
Disability certificate.
Medical Fitness Certificate.
Residential certificate/Domicile/Bonafide Certificate.
ID Proof.

Maharashtra BHMCT Admission 2024: Reservation Policy

The reservations for the seats of BHMCT in Maharashtra are as follows.

Categories	Seats Reserved
Scheduled Caste	13%
Scheduled Tribe	7%
Nomadic Tribes – A	3%
Nomadic Tribes– B	2.5%
Nomadic Tribes– C	3.5%
Nomadic Tribes– D	2%
Other Backward Classes	19%
Socially and Educationally Backward Classes	16%

Top Maharashtra BHMCT Colleges

The colleges which take up admissions through the Maharashtra BHMCT CET are listed below

Colleges	Fee
State Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology	INR 76,000
Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology	INR 2,42,000
All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society's College of Hotel Management & Catering Technology	INR 1,93,000
Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth	INR 1,27,000
Sinhgad Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology	INR 1,68,000
Lady Amritbai Daga College for Women of Arts, Science and Commerce	INR 19,172
Mahatma Gandhi Vidyamandir's Samajshree Prashantdada Hiray College of Hotel Management & Catering Technology	INR 1,10,000
Tuli College of Hotel Management	INR 75,000
Shri Balasaheb Tirpude College of Hotel Management & Catering Technology	INR 88,000

Maharashtra BHMCT Admission 2024: FAQs

Ques. What if original documents are not provided during MAH BHMCT counselling?

Ans. The candidate will lose their candidature if they do not provide the original documents during the MAH BHMCT counselling process. They are required to produce the original documents for verification purposes for admission to BHMCT courses. Candidates are advised to carry all the original documents along with their copies for successful verification and admission.

Ques. Are the MAH BHMCT application fees refundable?

Ans. The application fee is non-refundable. The amount paid for the application form is not refunded under any circumstances. It does not matter whether a candidate is selected or opts out of the admission process. Candidates must review all the requirements and then make the payment.

Ques. What is the minimum aggregate in class 12 for the Physically Handicapped candidate to appear for MAH BHMCT?

Ans. The Physically Handicapped candidate must have scored a minimum aggregate of 40% in class 12 or its equivalent examination. This is done to ensure equal opportunity for physically handicapped candidates in the admission process. Other than the marks, the candidates are also required to meet the other eligibility criteria like nativity and exam scores for MAH BHMCT admission.