MAH BHMCT CET 2026 Registration Extended to March 4, Find Direct Links Here

MAH BHMCT CET 2026 registration and application confirmation has been extended to March 4 2026. Find new dates, official notifications, exam schedule and more here.

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has granted an extension for the online registration and application confirmation for MAH BHMCT CET 2026, allowing more time for candidates aspiring to pursue Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology programmes in the state.

Official Registration Extension Details for MAH BHMCT CET 2026

According to the official notification issued by the State Common Entrance Test Cell on February 16, 2026, the extension covers the MAH-BHMCT/BCA/BBA/BBM/BMS CET 2026 for the academic year 2026-27. This decision aims to benefit candidates who are yet to complete their applications. Applications must be submitted through the official website at cetcell.mahacet.org or the designated portal for the academic year 2026-27.

The updated timeline is as follows:

Step by Step Registration Process for MHA BHMCT CET 2026

BHMCT Official Notice PDF

The State Common Entrance Test Cell has detailed the online registration process in its information brochure for the conducting authority’s CETs.

1. Visit the official CET portal at cetcell.mahacet.org and access the registration link for MAH BHMCT CET 2026 under the 2026-27 academic year.
2. Provide basic details including name, gender, email ID, mobile number, and the mandatory APAAR ID generated via DigiLocker.
3. Verify the registration through OTP sent to the registered mobile number and Aadhaar authentication.
4. Log in to fill the detailed application form with personal, academic, category, and domicile information.
5. Upload scanned documents such as a recent colour photograph (as per specified dimensions and background) and signature.
6. Pay the non-refundable application fee online: ₹1,300 for open category candidates and ₹1,000 for reserved categories from Maharashtra State.
7. Review all entries, confirm the form, and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Tentative Schedule for CETs 2026

BHMCT Tentative Schedule

Compulsory APAAR ID Requirement

The notification stresses that an APAAR ID, generated via DigiLocker, is mandatory for all registrations. Candidates without this identification must create it prior to proceeding with the application to avoid any disruptions in the process. This entrance exam serves as the gateway for admissions to the BHMCT course in various participating institutions across Maharashtra’s jurisdiction. It is conducted alongside other undergraduate CETs for related fields in management and computer applications.

Guidance for Candidates

The State Common Entrance Test Cell has urged applicants to monitor the official website frequently for any additional updates regarding the admit card release, detailed exam schedule, selection process, or other instructions. The authority has not announced further details yet on the exact number of vacancies or comprehensive counselling procedures following the examination.

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