MH CET Law Exam Timing 2026: Shift Wise Time, 3-Yr & 5-Yr LLB Paper Schedule
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test - Law 2026 ( MHCET Law )
Exam On - 1 Apr '26 - 2 Apr '26
The MHCET Law exam is scheduled in the months of April and May 2026 separately for both 3-year and 5-year LLB courses. It is important for the candidates to keep note of the MHCET law exam timing to appear for the exam. The shift timings for the 3-yr and 5-yr LLB courses are different. Read on to get complete details about the MHCET Law important dates, exam day instructions, and reporting time to reach the MHCET Law test centres.
MHCET Law Exam Timing
The MHCET Law exam for the 3-year LLB course is going to be conducted on April 1 and April 2, 2026, in online mode at several test centre locations across the nation. Candidates appearing for the exam must keep track of the shift timings to appear for the law entrance exam. The MHCET Law paper schedule will help aspirants reach the centre on time.
This year it is expected that more than 25000+ candidates will be appearing for the state-level law entrance exam. The MHCET law exam 2026 will be held for a duration of 120 minutes. There will be 120 questions in the exam, each of which will be worth 1 mark. The 3-year LLB entrance exam for admission to the top law colleges in the state will be administered in online mode. Get complete details about the important dates, reporting time, paper schedule, and exam day instructions.
- MHCET Law 2026 Exam Dates
- MHCET Law 3 Year LLB Paper Schedule
- MHCET Law 5 Year LLB Paper Schedule
- MHCET Law 2026 Exam Day Instructions
MHCET Law 2026 Exam Dates
The MHCET Law will be held for admission to 3-year and 5-year LLB courses. Candidates who have applied to appear for the exam must keep a note of these important dates:
| MHCET Law 2026 Events |
3-year LLB |
5-year LLB |
|---|---|---|
| Registration closed |
03-Mar-2026 |
31-Mar-2026 |
| Correction window |
09-Mar-2026 to 11-Mar-2026 |
Soon |
| City Intimation slip |
Soon |
Soon |
| Admit card |
Soon |
Soon |
| Exam Date |
01-Apr-2026 and 02-Apr-2026 |
08-May-2026 |
Also Read: Time Management Tips for MHCET Law 2026 Exam
Commonly asked questions
Following are the test centres for the MHCET Law exam are- Akola, Chandrapur, Amravati, Dhule, Ahmednagar, Gadchiroli, Aurangabad, Gondia, Beed, Hingoli, Bhandara, Jalgaon, Buldhana, Kolhapur, Latur, Kalyan, Dombivali, Mumbai, Nagpur, Mumbai – Suburban Western, Nanded Mumbai – Suburban Central, Nandurbar Nasik, Parbani, New Mumbai, Pune, Palghar, Ratnagiri, Sangli, Rasayani, Satara, Solapur, Shegaon, Thane, Sindudurga, Wardha, Washim Vasai -Virar Yavatmal.
As per the previous year trends, the score above 99 will be considered a good score for both 3-year and 5-year LLB programs. However, the good score depends on many factors such as targetted college, category of the candidate, reservation policy, and the overall performance of the candidate. For admission to top law colleges accepting MH Law CET score, the cut off score is declared which also depends on the number of the candidate and difficulty level of the papers.
The official website for the MH CET Law 2026 is the website of CET Cell Maharashtra (Common Entrance Test Cell Mahatrashtra) - cetcell.mahacet.org. On 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.
MHCET Law 3 Year LLB Paper Schedule
The exam will be conducted in two days in April 2026. Here is a complete schedule for the shift 1 and shift 2 paper for the MHCET Law 3 Year LLB course. Read on to find out the paper schedule. These timings will also be mentioned on the MHCET Law admit card. Candidates must check the MHCET Law reporting time mentioned on the hall ticket and are expected to appear for the exam accordingly:
MHCET Law 2026 Shift 1 Exam Time – 3 Year LLB
Find out complete details of the MHCET Law 2026 Shift 1 Exam Time – 3 Year LLB course as mentioned in the table below:
| MHCET Law 2026 Events |
Exam Shift 1 |
|---|---|
| Reporting Time |
7:30 AM |
| Last Entry allowed |
8:45 AM |
| Login time to read the instructions |
8:50 AM |
| Commencement of MH CET Law exam 2026 |
9:00 AM |
| MH CET Law exam ends |
11:00 AM |
| Departure time for candidates |
11:05 AM |
MHCET Law Shift 2 Exam Time – 3 Year LLB
As there is a large number of applicants, the competent body decided to conduct the exam in two shifts. Candidates will have to appear for the exam as per the shift two timings mentioned below:
| MHCET Law 2026 Events |
Exam Shift 2 |
|---|---|
| Reporting Time |
12:30 PM |
| Last Entry allowed |
1:45 PM |
| Login time to read the instructions |
1:50 PM |
| Commencement of MH CET Law exam 2026 |
2:00 PM |
| MH CET Law exam ends |
4:00 PM |
| Departure time for candidates |
4:05 PM |
Also Read: Current Affairs for MH CET Law 2026: Important Topics, Syllabus, Recommended Books
MHCET Law 5 Year LLB Paper Schedule
The MHCET law paper schedule is a crucial aspect of the exam day. As the exam is scheduled on May 8, 2026, candidates are advised to keep their accommodation and travel arrangements as per the shift timings mentioned below.
| Events |
Exam Shift |
|---|---|
| Reporting Time |
12:30 PM |
| Last Entry allowed |
1:45 PM |
| Login time to read the instructions |
1:50 PM |
| Commencement of MH CET Law exam 2026 |
2:00 PM |
| MH CET Law exam ends |
4:00 PM |
| Departure time for candidates |
4:05 PM |
Also Read: MHCET Law 2026 Logical Reasoning Preparation: Important Topics, Analytical Reasoning Section Books
Commonly asked questions
There is no sectional time limit in MH CET Law exam. You get total 2 hours to finish all 150 questions. You can move between sections anytime during test. Manage your time wisely so every part gets enough attention before exam ends.
It's neither too easy nor too tough. With proper planning and regular practice, most students can score well. Difficulty depends on preparation level.
The top colleges that accept the MH CET Law scores are given below-
- Governmet Law College, Mumbai
- Indian Law School, Pune
- Pravin Gandhi College of Law, Mumbai
- Dr DY Patil Law College, Navi Mumbai
- Rizvi Law College, Mumbai
- Shri Naval Firodia Law College, Pune
The ideal cut off to secure a seat and get the admission in one of these top colleges ranges between 96 to 99. Candidates must target to acheive this score in order to easily land into their preferred Law College.
MHCET Law 2026 Exam Day Instructions
The MHCET exam day instructions are of strategic importance. Missing out on these details can cost you your exam day. Follow these instructions and appear for the MHCET law exam without any hassles. Here are some important guidelines for the applicants that must be taken care of for both 3-year and 5-year LLB courses:
- It is mandatory to carry the MHCET Law admit card on the exam day. After downloading the hall ticket, cross-check all details on the admit card.
- Candidates must carry a photo identity proof and photographs (passport size and as uploaded in the application form) for verification.
- Report to the allotted exam centre at least an hour before the scheduled exam time.
- Avoid carrying any kind of electronic device and study material inside the examination hall.
- Wear comfortable clothes to appear for the exam and make sure that you do not wear any heavy jewellery.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week 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 week 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 is March 31, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
Yes, the state CET Cell Maharashtra has further extended the deadline. As per the revised dates, the MHCET Law application form for the 5-yr LLB course is available till March 31, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
The MH CET Law application correction window for the 5-year LLB course will begin after the application window closes. The dates for this event have not been released yet. The MH CET Law application correction process will be held on the official website of the competent body.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
MHCET Law is the most accepting entrance exam in Nagpur Law colleges. Listed below are some of the top colleges with their tuition fees -
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University | INR 66,490 - INR 1.75 lakh |
| Dr. B.R. Ambedkar College of Law, Nagpur | INR 47,510 - INR 61,090 |
| Central India College of Law and LL.M. | INR 35,300 |
| Dr. Ambedkar College | INR 56,520 |
| Govindrao Wanjari College of Law | INR 66,250 - INR 97,340 |
Source: Official site and may vary.
T
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, there is a proper and centralized counselling process for MH CET Law, called the Centralized Admission Process (CAP). It's managed by the State Common Entrance Test Cell. The process usually happens in three rounds for both LLB 3-year and LLB 5-year courses.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
You should wear plain and comfy clothes, nothing fancy or shiny. Don't put on metal things like belts or jewelry. Keep away from caps, scarves, or shoes that got thick soles. Only bring simple stationery, no gadgets or watches. Light color dress with few pockets help you pass security check fast.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
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
Scholar-Level 16
What is the year-wise cutoff trend for BA LLB at SGBAU?