How to Calculate MH CET Law Score 2025 for 5-Year LLB and 3-Year LLB entrance exams?

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test - Law 2026 ( MHCET Law )

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CET Cell Maharashtra is using the "Normalization Method" to calculate the MH CET Law 2025 scores for 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB courses. Learn about this score calculation method for MH CET Law 2025 in this article. Check out the steps to calculate the MH CET Law scores 2025 for LLB in this article.

CET Cell Maharashtra is using the "Normalization Method" to calculate the MH CET Law 2025 scores for 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB courses. Learn about this score calculation method for MH CET Law 2025 in this article. Check out the steps to calculate the MH CET Law scores 2025 for LLB in this article.

How to Calculate MH CET Law 2024 Score for 3-Year LLB and 5-Year LLB?

How to Calculate MH CET Law 2025 Score for 3-Year LLB and 5-Year LLB?

The MH CET Law 2025 exam for the 3-year LLB course was conducted on May 02 & May 03, 2025. The entrance test for the 5-year LLB course was held on April 28, 2025. There will be two slots for the tests each day. Therefore, CET Cell Maharashtra uses a standard method. Using this method, the test-takers can understand how to calculate the scores of the MH CET Law (3-year LLB exam and 5-year LLB) for all slots. To deal with this issue, the exam authority will use the "Score Normalization Method" to calculate the scores of the MH CET Law 2025 3-year LLB exam and MH CET Law 2025 5-year LLB exam for all candidates. It will help avoid biases in the process of preparing score cards of the MH CET Law exam.

Moreover, using the  "Score Normalization Method" will make it easier for the exam authority to compare the scores obtained by different candidates. This article explains the steps to calculate the MH CET Law 2025 score for the 3-year LLB course and 5-year LLB course. This method will be used by the CET Cell Maharashtra. 

Also Read: MH CET Law Question Paper Analysis 2025: 5 year LLB Exam Difficulty Level, Student Reviews

Table of contents
  • How to Calculate the MH CET Law 2025 3-Year and 5-Year Law Scores?
  • MH CET Law Answer Key 2025
  • MH CET Law Result 2025

How to Calculate the MH CET Law 2025 3-Year and 5-Year Law Scores? 

The MH CET LLB 2025 exam for admission to the 3-year LLB course and 5-year LLB course is conducted in multiple shifts. The question paper for each shift will be different, which makes it difficult for the Common Entrance Test Cell Maharashtra to calculate and compare the scores of all candidates. Check out the steps to compute the 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB scores for the MH CET Law 2025 below: 

Step 1: Distribution of Examinees in 2 Days and in 2 Shifts per Day: Candidates would be distributed into four sessions randomly so that each session has approximately equal number of candidates. Suppose: Session-1: Day-1 Batch 1 (D1-B1), Session-2: Day-1 Batch-2 (D1-B2), Session-3: Day-1 Batch 3 (D1-B3).

Step-2: Preparation of Results for each Session: The examination results for each session would be prepared in the form of Raw Scores.

Total Percentile (TP) = 100 X No. of candidates appeared from the session with raw score equal to or less than T1 score

                                                           Total No. of Candidates appeared for the session

Step-3: Compilation of Total CET score: The Percentile scores for the Total Raw Score for all the four sessions (Session- 1: Day-1 Batch 1-1, Session-2: Day-1 batch-2 and Session-3: Day-1 Batch-3 as calculated in Step-2 above would be merged and shall be called the CET Percentile scores which will then be used for compilation of result.

The Percentile of all four sessions will be calculated separately for the total raw score.

MH CET Law 2025 Score Calculation in Simple Words

First of all, the CET Cell Maharashtra will consider all the candidates who appear in a particular slot or batch as a group and determine the mean and standard deviation for the total number of candidates in this group. Then, the exam authority will calculate the mean and standard deviation for candidates in all slots (sessions) individually.

In the next step, the standard score of each candidate will be calculated using the Standard Score Formula mentioned above. Thereafter, an equated score will be calculated for all the candidates. If the score of a candidate is in decimal, it will be rounded off to the nearest whole number. If the score of a test-taker is 124.9188199 in the MH CET Law 2025 exam, it will be rounded off to 125, which will be the final score. 

Example: Suppose a test was held in 3 sessions of examinees as per details given below: (Allocation of Days and shifts were done randomly).

Distribution of candidates was as follows: Session 1: Day 1 Batch 1 (D1-B1), Session 2: Day 1 Batch 2 (D1-B2), Session 3: Day 1 Batch 3 (D1-B3).

 

No. of Candidates

Marks

Session

Day/ Batch

Absent

Present

Total

Highest

Lowest

1

D1B1

150

2249

2399

114

1

2

D1B2

186

2272

2458

117

0

3

D1B3

215

2216

2431

119

0

In this method of scoring, the Highest Raw Score in each paper (irrespective of the raw scores) will be the 100 Percentile, indicating that 100% of candidates have scores equal to or less than the highest scorer/ topper for that session.

Highest Raw Score and Percentile Score: All the highest raw scores will have a normalized Percentile Score of 100 for their respective session.

What is Percentile Score? - Percentile scores are scores based on the relative performance of all those who appear for the examination. Basically, the marks obtained are transformed into a scale ranging from 100 to 0 for each session of examinees.

MH CET Law 2025 Normalization Method: Major Points

To understand the MH CET Law 2025 Score Normalization Method, refer to the following points:

  • The methods mentioned above will only be used by the CET Cell Maharashtra to determine the MH CET Law scores. The information regarding the method has only been provided to the candidates for informational purposes. 
  • This Method will be used to calculate scores for the MH CET Law 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB course

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MH CET Law 2025: Importance of Normalization Method

The Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra tried to keep the difficulty level of all tests in the MH CET Law 2025 3-year LLB exam equal. However, it might be possible that some test slots were more difficult than others. Thus, to maintain fairness in the process of evaluating candidates' performance and to overcome such a situation, the Normalization Method will be used to ensure that candidates are neither benefited nor disadvantaged due to the exam difficulty level.

Q:   What is the MH CET Law merit list?
A:

The MH CET Law merit list is a list of candidates who have been shortlisted for counseling based on their rank in the MH CET Law entrance exam. The merit list is prepared separately for MS (Maharashtra State), OMS (Other State / Outside Maharashtra State) candidates, Jammu & Kashmir Candidates and INR, Outside Maharashtra State (OMS) or All India category candidature type, Foreign Nationals, Non Resident Indians (NRI) / Overseas Indian Citizen (OIC) / Person of Indian Origin (PIO) candidates. Candidates cannot raise objections against the merit list.

The MH CET Law merit list is released by the State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Maharashtra. Candidates can check their MH CET Law merit list on the official website of the CET Cell, Maharashtra.

Q:   Which is the MH CET Law 2026 official website?
A:

The official website for the MH CET Law 2026 is the website of CET Cell Maharashtra (Common Entrance Test Cell Mahatrashtra) - cetcell.mahacet.orgOn this website, candidates can get all the important details related to MH CET Law 2026 for both 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB programmes. These details include MH CET Law application dates, exam dates, result dates and counselling dates. 

To check the dates related to MH CET Law 2026 events other than counselling, candidates need to go the CET portal through the link. However, to check the details related to the MH CET Law counselling, they need to visit the CAP Portal by using the same link.

Q:   What is a good score for MH CET 3-year LLB 2026?
A:

Candidates should aim to get 99+ score overall in MH CET Law exam (for both 3-year LLB & 5-year LLB). Following listed is the good score to aim for the top colleges accepting MH CET Law scores: 

SectionGood Score
Legal Aptitude & Reasoning20-22
GK & Current Affairs25-28
Logical & Analytical Reasoning20-24
English35-38

MH CET Law Answer Key 2025 

The MH CET Law 2025 score calculation will be based on the marks calculated by the exam authority, considering the exam answer key for all candidates individually. This score is further converted into the final marks using the Normalization Method. To download the MH CET Law 2025 Answer Key for 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB, check out the steps to review the answer key below: 

  • Go to the website of the MAH CET Cell, cetcell.mahacet.org. 
  • Visit the Candidate Portal and log in by using your registered email address and password. 
  • Now, click on the Objection Tracking option. 
  • Click on the 3-year/5-year LLB answer key link. 
  • The answer key will open in a new tab.

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MH CET Law Result 2025 

The final result of the MH CET Law 2025 exam the LLB course will be based on the scores calculated through the "Normalization Method." The MH CET Law 2025 result for the 3-year LLB course is likely to be declared in June 2025. The result for the MH CET Law 2025 5-year LLB exam is expected to be released in June 2025. Candidates can use the steps mentioned below to check their result: 

  • Go to the MAH CET Cell website: cetcell.mahacet.org. 
  • Log in to the "Candidate Portal."
  • Click on the "Score Card" option. 
  • Enter your registration number, date of birth and the provided security PIN. 
  • Your score card will open in a new tab.

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The CET Cell has extended the MH CET Law 2026 registration dates for the 3-year LLB programme till March 3, 2026. For the 5-year LLB course, the last date is March 15, 2026.

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The score is good as a score of 80 to 100 percentile is required to apply for top 20 law schools accepting MHCET score.

 

It may be low for top goverment law colleges like GLC, ILS, Ambedkar law college but good enough for top 20 law colleges.Also it depend on other factors like domcicle, gender, and

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With an 87.86 percentile in the MH CET Law exam, you have a good chance at getting into several Tier 2 and top private law colleges in Maharashtra, especially around Pune and Navi Mumbai.

While top Mumbai colleges like GLC or KC Law usually need a 95+ percentile, you can aim for strong options such a

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No, the MHT CET Law exam (MH CET Law) is a state-level entrance test meant only for law colleges in Maharashtra. It isn't accepted for admissions outside Maharashtra, as other states or universities usually take national-level exams like CLAT or conduct their own entrance tests.

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The MH CET Law merit list is made by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra, using the raw scores and percentile earned by candidates in the exam. It works as a ranking list of students who qualify for the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) rounds.

The process first brings out a provisional merit list, and

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MH CET Law toppers usually score around 115–120 out of 150 in the 3-year LLB, and above 120/150 in the 5-year LLB, to get into top colleges like GLC Mumbai or ILS Pune.

Recent high scorers include Swapnil Chandwade (AIR 39, 106/150) and Harsh Verdhan (AIR 42, 122/150). Most top rankers keep strong

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After the MH CET Law results, you need to join the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) to get your seat. You first register on the CET Cell portal, then finish document verification either online or at an FC center.

Next, you fill your college preferences in the options form. Once a seat is allotted,

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Every student who gives the MH CET Law exam, whether for 3-year or 5-year LLB, gets a rank once their marks are checked. Your score is mostly shown as a percentile, which tells how good you did when compared with others who wrote the test.

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The MH CET Law 2026 merit list hasn't been released yet. The 3-year LLB exam is planned for April 1–2, 2026, and the application process is still going on.

After the exam and result announcement, the merit list and seat allotment under the CAP (Centralized Admission Process) will be published on the

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