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.
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.
- 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.
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 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
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
Commonly asked questions
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.
The Maharashtra CET examination cell conducts the MHCET Law exam for admission to the LLB programs offered at the colleges in Maharashtra.
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.
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:
- 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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Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, the CAP Counselling dates for 5 year LLB courses are out. Candidates can register until July 17, 2026. The rest of dates will be released soon.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
The reporting time for the MHCET Law exam will be different for both the shifts. It is not yet out, however, the candidates will be required to reach the examination hall as per the time mentioned on the admit card. The hall ticket will be issued to the registered candidates online. Use the login cr
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
The CET Cell has declared the MHCET Law 3-year LLB & 5-year LLB courses.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
MH CET Law exam lasts for 2 hours. The test held online in computer-based mode. You must answer 150 questions in that time. Each question carries one mark, and there is no negative marking. Manage time well because once timer ends, paper auto submits.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
General Knowledge (GK) is often said to be the hardest part of the MH CET Law exam because it's wide, changing, and not easy to predict. Current affairs are usually simpler to handle, but the static GK part that includes history, geography, and legal topics becomes tough for many students.
Answered a month ago
With a rank of 1748 in the MH CET Law 3-year LLB exam, you stand a good chance of getting admission to several law colleges across Maharashtra.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
Yes, six months is a good time to prepare for the MH CET Law exam. It gives enough days for both 3-year and 5-year LLB courses. Study daily with focus on Legal Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, and English. Keep giving mock tests often.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
It's neither too easy nor too tough. With proper planning and regular practice, most students can score well. Difficulty depends on the preparation level.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
General Knowledge and Current Affairs section is the most important section in the MH CET Law question paper. These sections test candidates' awareness of current events and a variety of academic subjects. The weightage of this section is 40.
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