MH CET Law Last Minute Preparation Tips: Subject Wise Tips, Strategy & Guide

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test - Law 2026 ( MHCET Law )

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Updated on Nov 10, 2025 08:59 IST

Candidates looking to sit for the MH Law CET exam must create a preparation plan to crack the exam. They should prioritize revision and strategize effectively. Read on to bring the best in your last few days of preparation. 

MH CET Law Last Minute Preparation Tips

The MHCET Law exam will be held tentatively in May 2026 and aspirants have ample time to prepare for the exam. During the exam preparation, candidates must read the topics, understand the concepts and prepare short notes for the revision in last days of exam. This article highlights the to do list in the last days of exam to crack it smoothly. The focus should be more on revising the topics along with practicing question papers during the final phase of exam. Instead of getting confused with what to do in the last days of exam in order to score more, read the article below providing you the insights of how to make the best out of the last few days. In order to score well in exam, candidates must have a strategy to put light on each area of MH Law CET 2026 exam along with focusing on important topics. The key to success is having a well-planned approach. Listed below are the significant insights towards the tactic that should be adapted for the exam.

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Table of contents
  • MHCET Law Exam Pattern 2026: Key Details
  • MHCET Law 2026: Last-Minute Preparation Strategy
  • Subject-Specific Tips
  • Day Before the MH Law CET Exam
  • On the Day of the Exam

MHCET Law Exam Pattern 2026: Key Details

The main features of MHCET Law 2026 question paper for both courses are as under:

Features

Details

Exam mode

Online, Computer-based test (CBT)

Exam duration

2 hours

Test paper language

English and Marathi

Type of questions

Multiple choices questions

Total questions

120 MCQs

Total Marks

120 marks

Subjects

Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning, General Knowledge with Current Affairs, , English. Same subjects for the five-year LLB course as well but with Mathematical Aptitude as well. 

Negative Marking

No negative marking

Q:   What is a good rank in MH CET law?
A:

To get admission to the best colleges accepting MH CET Law score such as Government Law College (GLC), Mumbai, and ILS Law College, Pune, candidates must aim for a 95 above percentile. This means students should target to score above 99 overall in the exam or above. The aspirants should also note that the cut off score or rank depends on various factors including category, question paper difficulty, number of aspirants, etc. Each category has a different cut off score. 

Q:   How to prepare for MH CET Law 2026 Exam?
A:

To prepare for the Maharashtra LAWCET exam, candidates must know and understand the pattern of exam first. Read the important topics that are there in the syllabus. The best way to ace the exam is to refer recommended books by the experts. 

Q:   What is the difficulty level of MH CET Law exam?
A:

In MHCET Law 2025 exam, the sectional weightage is there that helps candidates understand which topic needs to be focused in the MH CET Law Question Paper 2025 to score high in the entrance exam. The MH CET law 2025 syllabus for the 5-year LLB is of the intermediate level, whereas the syllabus for the 3-year LLB is of the graduation level. 

The question paper of MHCET Law 2025 will contain 120 objective-type questions of one mark each. The exam will be of two hours duration and will be held in a Computer-based-test mode.

MHCET Law 2026: Last-Minute Preparation Strategy

The last few days before the MH Law CET 2026 are important. Follow the tips below to easily sail through the exam preparation-

  1. Prioritize Revision Over New Concepts

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This is not the time to read the unfamiliar topics. Do not pick up new books or online resources. Concentrate your energy on thoroughly revising what you have already studied during the MH CET Law exam preparation. Focus on understanding of core concepts and strengthening important areas.

  • Read the past year papers and the syllabus to know the topics that carry more weightage. 
  • Go through the notes, short summaries, you created during your preparation. 
  • Understand the fundamental legal principles, important sections of Acts, and landmark judgments.
  1. Mock Papers

MH CET Law Mock Tests are best source for assessing your preparation level and familiarizing yourself with the pattern of exam.

  • Attempting previous years' MH Law CET question papers will hep you know the question format, and impotant areas.
  • Take the mock tests to improve your time management skills.
  • After taking the tests, analyze your performance and pay attention to the sections that need your more focus.
  1. Legal Aptitude and Reasoning Skills

Practice various types of logical reasoning questions to enhance your reading speed to effectively answer the questions.

  1. Focus on Accuracy and Time Management

Candidates must answer the paper within the time given to avoid missing questions. For this, improve the speed of answering questions. However, negative marking can impact your score. Avoid making random guesses. If you are unsure of an answer, it's better to leave it blank. 

Subject-Specific Tips

Refer to the table below for the important subject wise tips-

Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning

Focus on understanding legal maxims and their application. Practice imaginative scenarios and case laws. Review important legal maxims, constitutional provisions, landmark judgments, and recent legal developments.

General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Quickly revise important national and international events of the past year, focusing on legal and socio-political developments. Focus on the last 6 months of national and international events. Also, revise static GK topics like history, economics, and science.

 

Practice different types of puzzles and reasoning questions. Focus on identifying patterns and drawing logical inferences. Practice reasoning questions, focusing on inferences, conclusions, and pattern identification. Review previous question papers from previous year.

English

Review basic grammar rules, vocabulary, and comprehension techniques. Practice reading passages and answering related questions. Brush up on grammar rules, vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, error spotting, spelling), and comprehension.

Mathematics (for 5-year LLB)

Focus on basic concepts from grades 6-10, particularly percentages, profit & loss, and time-speed-distance problems.

Day Before the MH Law CET Exam

  • Review Key Concepts Briefly: Do a light review of your notes and important formulas. Avoid trying to learn anything new.
  • Smart Revision: Create short notes, mind maps, or flowcharts to organize complex legal concepts and aid in quick recall. Regularly go through these notes.
  • Organize Your Essentials: Keep your admit card, ID proof, pens, and any other required documents ready.
  • Get a Good Night's Sleep: Ensure you get a full night's rest to be fresh and alert on the day of the exam.

On the Day of the Exam

  • Reach the Center on Time: Plan your travel in advance to avoid any last-minute rush.
  • Read Instructions Carefully: Before starting, carefully read all the guidelines on question paper.
  • Attempt Known Questions First: Start with the sections and questions you are most confident about. This will boost your morale and help you manage time effectively.
  • Stay Calm and Composed: If you see a questions out of your knowledge, don't panic. Move on to the next question and come back to it later if you have time.
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:   What is the best book for MH CET Law Legal Aptitude?
A:

Following are meant to be best resource for studying Legal Aptitude subject:

Legal Aptitude and Reasoning 

Legal GK for competitive examination

Universal Publications
A modern approach to Logical ReasoningRS Aggarwal 
Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning A P Bhardwaj 
Q:   Which book should I refer for English Language preparation of MH CET Law?
A:

Students should refer the best books while preparing for a national level exam. It ensures the best resources to students. Following book can be referred for English Language.

English 

Quick Learning Objective General English 

RS Aggarwal

Objective General English

A P Bhardwaj 
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