MH CET 3-year LLB 2026: Answer Key (OUT), Result, Counselling, Preparation
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test - Law 2026 ( MHCET Law )
MH CET Law 2026 Exam Date (5-Year LLB)
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MHCET Law 3-year LLB 2026 answer key has been released on April 29, 2926. The admit card for the 3-year LLB course has been issued on the official website. Check the MH CET LLB 3-year LLB event updates here.
MH CET 3-year LLB (Latest Updates): Exam, Registration, Preparation, Syllabus, Pattern
The Maharashtra CET cell has released the MH CET Law answer key for the 3-yr LLB course. Candidates can download their MHCET Law answer key for the 3-yr course from the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org. The CET Cell released the MHCET Law exam date 2026. The MHCET LLB 3-year result is expected to be released soon.
This MH CET Law entrance exam was conducted to grant admission to the 3-year LLB course at the colleges accepting MH CET Law 2026 scores. The exam for the 5-year LLB course will be held on May 8, 2026. Read further to know more about the MHCET 3-year LLB exam 2026.
Latest News: MH CET Law Answer Key 2026 Out; Download Response Sheet & Raise Objections @cetcell.mahacet.org
- MH CET Law 2026 Important Dates
- How to Check MH CET 3-year LLB Result 2026
- Details Mentioned on MH CET 3-year LLB 2026 Result Card
- MHCET 3-Year LLB 2026 Tie-Breaking Method
- MH CET Law 3-year LLB 2026: Expected Cutoff for Top Colleges
- MH CET 3-Year LLB 2026 Counselling Process 2026
- Documents Required for MH CET 3-year LLB 2026 Counselling
- MHCET 3 Year LLB 2026 Application Form
- MHCET 3 Year LLB 2026 City Intimation Slip
- MHCET 3 Year LLB 2026 Admit Card
MH CET Law 2026 Important Dates
Candidates can refer to the table below to know the MH Law CET 2026 key dates
| MHCET Law 2026 Events | Dates for 3-year LLB |
|---|---|
| Release of MH CET Law 2026 notification | 21-Nov-2025 |
| Application form start date | 01-Jan-2026 |
| Last date to submit the application form | 03-March-2026 |
| Application Correction | 09-Mar-2026 to 11-Mar-2026 |
| Release of admit cards | 29-Mar-2026 |
| MH CET Law Exam Date | 01-Apr-2026, 02-Apr-2026 |
| Answer Key | 29-Apr-2026 |
| Result | May 2026 |
Commonly asked questions
No, Maharashtra State CET Cell has not moved the MHCET Law 2026 to a two-attempt system. Although it is expected that the MH CET Law 2026 might be held twice in a year to match the national-level exam standards.
MHCET Law exam is held for admissions to 5-year and 3-year Law courses offered at participating Law colleges in Maharashtra. The exam is conducted in an online mode. Through the entrance exam, Law aspirants are shortlisted for admissions to 10,860 seats (excluding management intake) for the 5-year LLB program and around 16,420 seats for the 3-year LLB courses programmes.
The Maharashtra CET examination cell conducts the MHCET Law exam for admission to the LLB programs offered at the colleges in Maharashtra.
To see your MH CET Law result for 3-year or 5-year LLB, go to the official CET Cell website at cetcell.mahacet.org. Then open the LLB course section and click on the result link.
Log in using your application ID and date of birth, and your scorecard will appear on the screen. It shows your total marks and percentile clearly.
How to Check MH CET 3-year LLB Result 2026
To check the MH CET LLB 3-year result, follow the steps given below:
- Visit the official website of MAH CET Cell, cetcell.mahacet.org
- Navigate through the homepage to find the MH CET 3-year LLB result link
- OR, Click on ‘CET Examination Portal AY 2026-26’, a new page will open
- Fill in your registration number and password
- Click on the Scorecard tab, download the PDF
- Take the printout of the MH CET LLB 3-year result card for future reference
Also Read: Cutoff for MHCET participating colleges
Details Mentioned on MH CET 3-year LLB 2026 Result Card
Once the result is announced, candidates must make sure that they cross-check all the details mentioned on the MH CET Law 3-year LLB scorecard 2026. It will carry the following details:
- Name of the candidate
- Course opted for
- Shift of the MH CET Law entrance exam
- Roll number of the candidate
- Application/ Registration number of the candidate
- MH CET Law raw scores
- MH CET Law 3-year LLB normalized score
- MH CET Law percentile
- Subject-wise marks obtained in MH CET Law
- Category-wise rank in MH CET Law
Commonly asked questions
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:
| Section | Good Score |
|---|---|
| Legal Aptitude & Reasoning | 20-22 |
| GK & Current Affairs | 25-28 |
| Logical & Analytical Reasoning | 20-24 |
| English | 35-38 |
MH CET Law exam has five main sections. Each part carries different marks. English includes 30 questions, General Knowledge and Current Affairs 40, Legal Aptitude 40, Logical Reasoning 30, and Basic Mathematics 10 (for 5-year LLB only). Total marks 150. Every question gives one mark, no negative marking.
Yes, you can join many law colleges without CLAT by applying through private universities, which often take students based on merit or interviews. You can also go for state-level law exams like MH CET Law, TS LAWCET, and others, or appear for university-specific entrance tests. In many places, direct admission is also given using your 12th or graduation marks, which is a common way for both 5-year and 3-year LLB programs outside the NLU system.
No, Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU) Mumbai doesn't take MHCET Law scores for its 5-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) or LL.M. courses. The admission process at MNLU Mumbai is done only through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), which is the main exam for entry into all National Law Universities in India.
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MHCET 3-Year LLB 2026 Tie-Breaking Method
In a case where candidates secure the same rank or marks, the following method of tie-breaking is applied:
- Candidates with a higher percentage of marks in Class 12 or equivalent exams are given preference in the merit list
- Candidates securing a higher percentage of marks in the first language in Class 12
- Candidates with a high percentage of marks in Class 10
- A higher percentage of marks in English in Class 10 or equivalent exam
Also Read: Tips to Crack MH CET Law exam in 30 days
MH CET Law 3-year LLB 2026: Expected Cutoff for Top Colleges
Check the expected MH CET Law 3-year LLB Cutoff 2026 at the top colleges accepting MH CET Law scores as per the previous year data:
| Colleges |
Other Maharashtra State Candidates |
Maharashtra State Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| 99+ |
99+ |
|
| 99+ |
99+ |
|
| 97+ |
97+ |
|
| 91+ |
93+ |
|
| 94+ |
92+ |
MH CET 3-Year LLB 2026 Counselling Process 2026
The Maharashtra LAWCET counselling is conducted through a Centralised Admission Process (CAP). Candidates have to register online and get their document verification done to be eligible for admission to the college. The choice filling process to select the colleges of preference for admission can also be exercised during the MHCET Law 3-year Counselling process 2026. Thereafter, the admission cell releases a seat allocation list, and selected candidates will have to report to their allocated college for confirmation of the seat.
During the counselling process, candidates have the option to ‘Freeze’ or ‘Float’ their choices.
- Float option- If candidates are not satisfied with the allotted colleges, they can choose the ‘Float’ option. Candidates exercising this option are eligible to appear in the subsequent counselling rounds. In case they are not offered seats, they can choose the previously allotted college.
- Freeze option- Candidates can exercise the ‘Freeze’ option to confirm their allotment, and if they do not want to participate in the further counselling rounds. They will accept the allotted college and pay the admission fee. Such candidates will not be considered for further counselling rounds.
Documents Required for MH CET 3-year LLB 2026 Counselling
The list of documents required for admission formalities at the allotted colleges is:
- MHCET Law 2026 Admit Card
- MH CET Law 2026 Rank Card
- MH CET Law 2026 Application Form
- Class 12thand class 10th mark sheets
- Graduation mark sheets and certificates for the three-year LLB course admission
- Caste certificate – SC/ ST/ OBC/ MH reserved categories
- Domicile certificate/ Birth certificate/ School leaving certificate (mentioning the place of birth/ Community, Nativity & date of birth certificate)
- PwD certificate and medical certificate
- Photographs (at least four)
MHCET 3 Year LLB 2026 Application Form
The MH CET Law application process 2026 was conducted online on the official website of MH CET Cell, cetcell.mahacet.org, and portal.maharashtracet.org. The last date to apply for the exam was March 3, 2026. Candidates looking forward to appearing for the exam must ensure they meet the MH CET 3-year LLB eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. The MH CET for Law 2026 registration cum application form was mandatory to be filled out to appear in the MH Law CET entrance exam.
Check out the method to fill out the MH CET Law application form below-
- Visit cetcell.mahacet.org
- Click on the CET Exam Portal tab.
- Click on the 3-yr LLB tab (select the tab for the course for which you want to fill out the application form).
- Now register yourself for the exam
- Fill in your personal details and permanent address details,
- Enter your email ID and mobile number for registration.
- Generate a password and complete the registration process.
- Now, sign up again by entering your application number and password.
- Fill out the form and upload your passport-size picture and a scanned copy of your signature.
- Pay the application fee, save, and submit the MHCET Law application.
Also Read: MH CET LAW Application Form Correction 2026: Know Important Guidelines, Editable Fields, Process
MHCET 3 Year LLB 2026 City Intimation Slip
The CET Cell Maharashtra released the City Intimation Slip for the aspirants who applied for the exam till March 3. Candidates were able to download the city slip in PDF format from the official website. The city slip informed applicants about these details:
- Candidate’s name
- Application number
- Course/group (3-yr or 5-yr LLB)
- Exam city allotted
- Basic exam information
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MHCET 3 Year LLB 2026 Admit Card
The MH CET Law admit card 2026 for the 3-year LLB entrance exam was released online. Know how to download the MH CET Law admit card:
- Go to the official website of the Maharashtra CET Cell.
- Click on the "CET Examination Portal" link for a five-year LLB.
- A new webpage will be opened.
- Login using your application number, date of birth, and password generated during registration.
- Click on the View/ Print Admit Card link.
- Download and save your admit card for MH CET Law.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 weeks ago
In the MHCET Law 3-yr LLB exam, if a candidate gets 100 to 115 questions right, then he/she holds high chances of getting admission to top colleges. However, a good attempt can be somewhere between 92 to 110 questions out of 120 questions.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 weeks ago
Candidates who appeared for the exam held in the second shift on April 1, 2026, provided feedback that it was an Easy exam. There were direct questions from the RCs. No question from the current affairs section was there. The static GK portion was of high weightage. Case-based questions were seen i
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 weeks ago
As per the initial student reaction, the MHCET Law 2026 3-year LLB entrance exam was of an Easy to Moderate difficulty level. The English section was easy and less questions were asked from the current affairs section this year.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 weeks ago
The MH CET Law application form 2026 for 3-year LLB was released on January 8, 2026 and the window was open till March 3, 2026. The 5-year registration window was open until March 31, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
SGBAU MH CET Law cutoff 2025 was 76.78 for the BA LLB course in the 3rd round. In 2024 and 2023, the cutoff was 35.86 and 55, respectively. As per these cutoff ranks, we can see that the cutoff trend has seen fluctuation.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The CET Cell closed the MH CET Law 2026 registration window for the 3-year LLB programme on March 3, 2026. For the MH CET Law 2026 5-year LLB course, the last date was March 31, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Yes, the state CET Cell Maharashtra extended the deadline. As per the revised dates, the MHCET Law application form for the 5-yr LLB course was available till March 31, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The MH CET Law application correction window for the 5-year LLB course began on April 7, 2026. The MH CET Law application correction process is being conducted on the official website of the competent body.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The MH CET Law application correction facility is free of cost. Candidates need not pay any fees to make changes to the already submitted application form. The State CET Cell, Maharashtra, will not charge any fee from the candidates for the application correction. Make use of this facility to double
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The last date to make changes to the MH CET Law application form for the 3-year LLB course was March 11, 2026. Post this date, no candidate will be allowed to make any corrections. No application fee will be accepted after this date for the 3-year LLB course.
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