Maharashtra State Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Pune Admission 2025: Dates, Registration, Fees, Eligibility

Maharashtra State Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (MSIHMCT), Pune, is one of the country's leading institutes to provide special instruction in the department of tourism as well as hospitality. As a recognized AICTE institute, MSIHMCT also has a formal admission process through which just the most suitable students are filtered out for induction into its programs.

MSIHMCT, Pune usually begins its admission procedure during the months leading up to the academic year, which usually begins in August-September. Admissions are usually given by the institute on the basis of merit in certain entrance tests, subject to the course. Admissions to the Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT) course are offered on the basis of Maharashtra Bachelor of Hotel Management Common Entrance Test (MAH BHMCT CET) held by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE).

Eligibility requirements differ from program to program. For the BHMCT program, the candidates need to have a 10+2 degree from a recognized board. There might be specific subject requirements and minimum percentage requirements, which are generally mentioned in the MAH BHMCT CET notification released by the DTE.

Application Process

MSIHMCT, Pune application process differs depending on the programs.

For BHMCT course:

1. Attend the MAH BHMCT CET held by the DTE.
2. Fill the application online on the DTE official website when the application season arrives.
3. Pay the application fee.
4. Attend on the given date (March 27, 2025 for the next academic year) for the MAH BHMCT CET.
5. Attend the counseling process after results are declared if you receive a non-zero score.
6. In the event of seat allotment, report at MSIHMCT, Pune for document verification and admission procedure.

For MHMCT programme:

1. Apply for entrance test to be held by the Competent Authority appointed by the Government of Maharashtra.
2. Fill in application through prescribed portal when the applications are open.
3. Pay application fee and submit filled-in form.
4. Appear for the entrance test on the intimated date.
5. Be a part of the subsequent admission process, if successful, which can include counselling or interviews.

Degree wise Admission Process

BHMCT: The Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology is the premium course of MSIHMCT, Pune, with an intake of 120 students. Admission to this four-year full-time degree is based on the candidate's performance in the MAH BHMCT CET. Candidates have to obtain a non-zero score in this entrance exam to be eligible for admission. The counseling rounds themselves are organized by the DTE on the basis of the CET scores.

MHMCT: MSIHMCT, Pune provides postgraduate studies in hospitality management by providing the Master of Hotel Management and Catering Technology course. Candidates must appear for an entrance test administered by a Competent Authority nominated by the Government of Maharashtra to be eligible for admission to this course. Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Technology: MSIHMCT, Pune conducts this diploma program with 60 seats in intake. While no explicit admission details are mentioned, the admission procedure is probably based on academic achievement at 10+2 along with possibly an entrance exam or interview.

Diploma in Travel and Tourism: Intake for the specialized diploma program is 30 seats. This course is for students who are interested in pursuing a career directly related to the tourism industry. 

Admission forms normally are:

• 10th and 12th standard pass certificates and mark sheets
• Entrance test score card (MAH BHMCT CET for BHMCT, MHMCT related entrance test score)
• Domicile certificate (if mandatory)
• Category certificate (if claiming under a certain category)
• ID and address proof
• Passport photo, recent one