MH CET Law Exam Timing 2026: Shift Wise Time, 3-Yr & 5-Yr LLB Paper Schedule

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test - Law 2026 ( MHCET Law )

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MH CET 3 Year LLB 2026 Admission Cut Off Date

12 Oct '26

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Updated on Apr 1, 2026 11:55 IST
The MHCET Law exam is scheduled in the month 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 is different.

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

MHCET Law Exam Timing

The MHCET Law exam for the 3-year LLB course was 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.    

Table of contents
  • 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 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which are the test centers of MH CET Law in Maharashtra?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is a good score in MH CET Law exam?
A: 

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.

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.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.

Q:   Which are the top colleges accepting MH CET Law scores?
A: 

The top colleges that accept the MH CET Law scores are given below-

  1. Governmet Law College, Mumbai
  2. Indian Law School, Pune
  3. Pravin Gandhi College of Law, Mumbai
  4. Dr DY Patil Law College, Navi Mumbai
  5. Rizvi Law College, Mumbai
  6. 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 3 Year LLB Paper Schedule

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

9:30 AM

Last entry allowed

10:30 AM

Login time to read the exam instructions

10:50 AM

MH CET Law 2026 exam begins

11:00 AM

MH CET Law 2026 exam concludes

1:00 PM

Candidates allowed to depart

1:05 PM

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:

MH CET Law Exam Day Timing

Shift 2

Reporting time

2:00 PM

Last entry allowed

3:00 PM

Login time to read the exam instructions

3:20 PM

MH CET Law 2026 exam begins

3:30 PM

MH CET Law 2026 exam concludes

5:30 PM

Candidates allowed to depart

5:35 PM

Also Read: Current Affairs for MH CET Law 2026: Important Topics, Syllabus, Recommended Books

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MHCET Law 5 Year LLB Paper Schedule

The MHCET law paper schedule is a crucial aspect of the exam day. The shift timings are 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

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What should I carry to the MH CET Law exam centre?
A: 

The following documents and things have to be carried to MH CET Law Exam Centre

  • MHCET Law 2026 Admit Card: A clear printout of admit card is mandatory.
  • Valid Photo ID (Original): An original, government-issued photo identification proof out of Aadhaar Card/ Passport/ PAN Card/ Voter ID/ Driving License shall be carried to exam centre.
  • Passport-size Photographs: Carry at least one or two recent passport-size photographs. 
  • Transparent Water Bottle: Students may carry their own water, but is should be transparent without any labels.
  • Disability Certificate (if applicable): Candidates under the Persons with Disability (PwD) category have to carry their original disability certificate to the test centre.
Q:   Who conducts the MH CET Law exam?
A: 

The Maharashtra CET examination cell conducts the MHCET Law exam for admission to the LLB programs offered at the colleges in Maharashtra.

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:   What is MH CET Law 2026 Alphabetical List?
A: 

The MH CET Law 2026 Alphabetical List is a important list released by the Maharashtra CET Cell after the exam It shows all eligible candidates sorted by their names, detailing scores for allotment into 3-year & 5-year LLB programs in Maharashtra colleges, accessible via the official CET portal. 

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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:

  1. 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.
  2. Candidates must carry a photo identity proof and photographs (passport size and as uploaded in the application form) for verification.
  3. Report to the allotted exam centre at least an hour before the scheduled exam time.
  4. Avoid carrying any kind of electronic device and study material inside the examination hall.
  5. Wear comfortable clothes to appear for the exam and make sure that you do not wear any heavy jewellery.

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Answered a month ago

The State CET Cell Maharashtra released the MH CET 3 Year LLB Round 3 alphabetical List on September 9, 2026. The authority published the 5 Year alphabetical list for CAP Round 3 2026 on September 8, 2026.

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Aashish Jha

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Answered a month ago

Yes, the Maharashtra State CET Cell also conducts this law entrance exam outside Maharashtra. Candidates can choose outside exam centres during application form filling.

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Aashish Jha

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

Candidates can choose three exam centres in their MH CET Law exam application form. 

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Aashish Jha

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

The exam centre authorities do not allow candidates to carry water bottle inside the exam hall.

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Aashish Jha

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

Candidates cannot enter MH CET Law exam cetre if they do not have their admit card with them. Admit card is a must for entry into exam hall.

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Aashish Jha

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

Exam Centre authorities do not allow late-reporting candidates to enter exam hall. It is a strict rule that is followed at every test venue of MH CET Law exam. 

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Aashish Jha

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

The MHCET Law exam is held for 120 minutes. This exam duration is similar for both 3 Year and 5 Year LLB courses.

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Aashish Jha

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

Candidates ideally need 4 to 6 months for the preparation of this exam. 

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Aashish Jha

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

It is important to check the MH CET 3-year LLB marks versus percentile. This is because college admissions are based strictly on your final percentile rank rather than your raw score.

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Aashish Jha

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

MIT-WPU, Pune offers scholarships to BA LLB (Hons) students based on their MHCET Law scores. The scholarship is offered as follows:

Scholarships

MHCET Law Scores

Dr. Vishwanath Karad Scholarship (100%)

90 & Above

MIT-WPU Scholarship I (50%)

88 & Above

MIT-WPU Scholarship II (25%)

85 & Above

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