MH CET Law 2026 (3 & 5 yr LLB): Exam Date (OUT), Application Extended & Latest Updates

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test - Law 2026 ( MHCET Law )

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Anshul Jindal
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Updated on Feb 28, 2026 14:09 IST
The Maharashtra Law CET examination cell has released the MH CET 3-year LLB 2026 Application notification on the official MAH CET admission portal, cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates will be able to apply for the Law CET Maharashtra 2026 entrance exam for both MH CET LLB 3-year and 5-year LLB online.

If you are planning to appear in MH Law CET 2026, check out all the details, including the application process, exam dates, syllabus, pattern, and more in this article.

MH CET Law 2024

MH CET Law 2026: The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Cell has now extended the MH CET Law 2026 3-year LLB application last date till March 3, 2026. You can fill the MH CET Law 2026 form online by going to cetcell.mahacet.org. The application form for both the 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB courses under MH CET Law 2026 is available on the official Maharashtra CET Cell website. Make sure to complete your registration before the deadline to be eligible for the MH CET Law 2026 exam.

The MH CET Law 2026 Application Process started for 3-year LLB courses from January 8, 2026. Earlier, candidates could fill out the form until March 3, 2026. The application process for 5-year LLB programmes began on January 9, 2026. Aspirants must complete the application and submit it on or before March 15, 2026. Currently, the 3-year LLB course is given second extension.

The Maharashtra State Examination will conduct the MH CET 3-year LLB Exam on April 01, 2026 and April 02, 2026. The MH CET Law 5-year LLB program, the exam will be held on May 08, 2026. The MHCET Law Date Notification 2026 was released on cetcell.mahacet.org

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Note: Candidates who have completed their graduation through Open University with preparatory examination can also apply for MH CET Law 2026 and participate in the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for admission to 3-year LLB courses.

Table of contents
  • MH CET Law 2026 Important Dates
  • MH CET Law 2026 Candidature/ Category Types
  • List of documents required to fill MH CET Law Application Form 2026
  • MH CET Law 2026 Application Form
  • MHCET Law 2026: Application Fees
  • MH CET Law 2026 Syllabus
  • MH CET Law 2026 Mock Test
  • MH CET Law 2026 Admit Card
  • MH CET Law 2026 Result
  • Top Colleges Accepting MH CET Law Scores for Admission
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MH CET Law 2026 Important Dates 

Candidates can refer the table below to know the MH Law CET 2026 key dates

Events MHCET Law 2026 Dates for 5-year LLB MHCET Law 2026 Dates for 3-year LLB
Release of MH CET Law 2026 notification 21-Nov-2025 21-Nov-2025
Application form start date 09-Jan-2026 08-Jan-2026
Last date to submit the application form 23-Jan-2026 14-Feb-2026 5-March-2026 24-Jan-2026 13-Feb-2026 28-Feb-2026 March 5, 2026
MH CET Law Exam Date 08-May-2026 01-Apr-2026, 02-Apr-2026
Release of admit cards March 2026 March 2026
Result April 2026 April 2026

MH CET Law 2026 Candidature/ Category Types

You must also know your Law CET Maharashtra 2026 candidature or category type along with other MH CET Law eligibility rules. It’s important to mark the correct candidature type while filling the MH CET Law application form.

  • Open Category – Students from the general category in Maharashtra and all candidates from outside the state.
  • SC / ST Category – Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates belonging to Maharashtra.
  • VJNT – Vimukta Jati and Nomadic Tribes candidates from Maharashtra state.
  • SBC – Special Backward Class candidates of Maharashtra.
  • OBC – Other Backward Class category candidates from Maharashtra state.
  • NRI / OCI / PIO – Non-Resident Indian, Overseas Citizen of India, or Person of Indian Origin category type.
  • Jammu & Kashmir – Candidates belonging to the J&K candidature type.
  • Ex-Servicemen – Wards of ex-servicemen or members of the defence forces candidature type.

Knowing your correct MH CET Law 2026 category helps you apply under the right reservation and eligibility section.

Also Read: MH CET Law Preparation Tips for English and Mathematics Sections

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List of documents required to fill MH CET Law Application Form 2026

The following details & documents will be required while filling the MHCET Law application form 2026

  • Name of the Candidate
  • Date of Birth
  • Category Certificate
  • Communication Address
  • Email, & Mobile Number
  • Qualifying Exam Details
  • Identity Proofs
  • Domicile Certificate
  • Scanned Photograph and Signature
  • Payment Proof

Also Read: MH CET Law Pattern 2026 

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MH CET Law 2026 Application Form 

The Law CET Maharashtra 2026 application form for both 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB courses is available at cetcell.mahacet.org and portal.maharashtracet.org. You must fill the MH CET Law 2026 registration and application form completely to apply for the MH Law CET entrance exam. Submitting the form is compulsory for all candidates who wish to appear in the MH CET Law 2026 examination.

Check out the steps to fill out the MH CET Law application form below: 

  • Go to the website of CET Cell Maharashtra, cetcell.mahacet.org
  • Click on the CET Exam Portal tab. 
  • Click on MH CET Law 2026 3-yr LLB/ 5-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. 

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MHCET Law 2026: Application Fees

The application fee is mentioned as follows,

Category

Fee (in INR)

CET Fee for Open Category candidates from Maharashtra State, Out Side Maharashtra State (OMS)/All India Candidates belonging to all Categories, and J&K Migrant Candidates. On Line Application Form filling dates: INR 1300
CET Fee-For Candidates belonging to Backward Class Categories (SC, ST, VJ/DT- NT (A), NT-1 (B), NT-2(C), NT-3(D), OBC, SEBC, EWS and SBC categories) belonging to Maharashtra State only having valid Caste Certificate and having valid Non-creamy Layer Certificate valid up to 31st March-2027 for DT-VJ, NT1, 2,3, OBC & SBC Candidates. On Line Application Form filling dates: INR 1000
CET Fees for Orphan and Transgender candidates & PWD candidate from the State of Maharashtra only INR 1000

MH CET Law 2026 Syllabus

The detailed syllabus is provided below, meanwhile, you can check the previous year MH CET Law 2026 syllabus here: 

MH CET Law Syllabus PDF (Syllabus for 2026) Click Here
MH CET Law Syllabus PDF (Syllabus for 2025) Click here
MH CET Law Syllabus PDF (Syllabus for 2024) Click here

Also Read: Best Books To Prepare for MH CET Law Exam

MH CET Law 2026 Preparation Tips

To prepare for Law MHCET 2026, you can follow the preparation tips given below: 

  • Know the MH CET Law syllabus and exam pattern and prepare accordingly.
  • Solve sample question papers and previous years’ question papers of MH CET Law
  • Solve practice sets and mock test available in the best books MHCET Law 2026 preparation. 
  • Moreover, you can join social media groups and online discussion forums where candidates share content for MH CET Law preparation

Also Read: MH CET Law Last Minute Preparation Tips

MH CET Law 2026 Mock Test

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell also provides the MH CET Law 3-year LLB Mock Test link on its website. Candidates already registered for the Law CET Maharashtra exam will be able to access the mock test for MH Law CET 3-year LLB through the direct link available here. The MHCET Law mock test can be taken through the website: cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates should note that the default login ID and password will be entered for the candidates to access MH Law CET 3-year LLB mock test.

MH CET Law 2026 mock test link for 3-year LLB paid 

MH CET Law 2026 Admit Card

The MH CET Law admit card 2026 will be issued online to the registered candidates. Check out below how to download the MH CET Law admit card:

  • Go to the website of the Maharashtra CET Cell. 
  • Click on the "CET Examination Portal 2026-27" 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 5-Year LLB admit card for MH CET Law.
MH CET Law 3-year LLB 2026 Admit Card Direct Link to be updated

Also Read: How to Calculate MH CET Law Score 

MH CET Law 2026 Result

The result will be released on the website. To check, 

  • Go to the MAH CET Cell website, cetcell.mahacet.org.
  • Click on the tab of your relevant course.
  • Click on the Download MH CET Law 2026 Score Card tab. 
  • Enter your application number and date of birth.
  • Your score card will appear on the screen.
  • You can download the scorecard and take its multiple printouts for future reference. 

Direct Link to download MH CET 5-year LLB result: to be updated

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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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Answered a week ago

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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