MH CET Law 2027 Notification PDF: 3 yr & 5-year (Soon), Dates, Participating Colleges

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test - Law 2026 ( MHCET Law )

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Updated on Oct 23, 2026 15:50 IST
The MH CET Law Counselling Notification 2027 for the 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB entrance exam will be released on the official MAH CET Cell website, cetcell.mahacet.org. The MH CET Law Notification for all events are released separately. Find out the latest updates on all the events here.

The MHCET Law 2027 Notification is awaited. The State CET Cell Maharashtra is expected to release the MH CET Law 2027 notification in November 2026. Candidates can check the notification on the CET Cell portal, cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates interested in appearing for the 3-yr or 5-yr LLB counselling can check important dates here in this article.

MH CET Law 2025 Notification

The MH CET Law notification 2027 is the most awaited update for law aspirants in Maharashtra. The State CET Cell, Maharashtra, will conduct the entrance exam for the 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB courses. The notification is the first official step of the process. It gives all the key details about the exam. The notification has not been released yet. It is expected in the third week of November 2026. This date is only an estimate. The CET Cell may change the timeline without prior warning. Candidates should visit the official website often.

The MHCET Law 2027 notification will carry the schedule for the full admission cycle. It will list the dates for the MH CET Law application form 2027. It will also share the exam date and the eligibility rules. The syllabus is given in the official information brochure on the website. Candidates should read every detail with care. Students can check latest updates on Maharashtra Law CET 2027 exam here.

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Table of contents
  • MH CET 2027 Notification Details
  • MH CET Law Notification 2027 PDF
  • MH CET Law 2027 Important Dates
  • MH CET Law 2027 Eligibility Criteria
  • Documents Required for MH CET Cell Law Application Form 2027
  • MHCET Law 2027 Application Notification
  • MHCET Law 2027 Exam Pattern
  • How to Download MH CET Final Answer Key 2027?
  • How to Check MH CET LLB Result 2027
  • How to Register for MHCET Law Counselling?
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MH CET 2027 Notification Details

If you are appearing for upcoming MHCET Law, it is essential to go through the notification to understand the admission process. The candidates who are looking to appear for the counselling rounds should ensure they comply with the MH CET Law Eligibility Criteria. Read further to know more

The application form will follow the notification. It is expected in second week of January 2027. The last date to apply is likely in February 2027. The forms are released separately for the 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB programmes. Candidates must fill the form for the course they want.

Also Read: MH CET Law English and Mathematics Preparation Tips

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Q:   What is the date of the MHCET law exam 2027?
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For the 2027 academic year, MH CET Law 3-year LLB exam is expected to be held in April 2027. The 5-year LLB exam will be tentatively held in May 2027. 

Q:   What is the safe score for MH CET Law 2027?
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Candidates can expect the following score to be safe to secure seats in top Colleges accepting MH CET Law score including GLC Mumbai and ILS Pune for the 3-year LLB MH Law CET exam:

MH CET Law Safe score105+
MH Law CET most probable score100+
MH CET Law (OMS category safe score)100+
MH CET Law (MS category safe score)90-100

 

Q:   Which books should I refer for MHCET Law?
A: 

For MHCET Law preparation, you can use a mix of simple and reliable books. For Legal Aptitude, go with Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning by A.P. Bhardwaj. For English, Objective General English by R.S. Aggarwal works well. In Logical Reasoning, try A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal. For GK and Current Affairs, use Lucent's General Knowledge and read daily news. For Mathematics, Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal is enough for basic practice.

 
Q:   How can I download the MH CET Law answer key pdf?
A: 

Candidates will be able to access the MH CET Law answer key for both 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB through the individual candidate's login. The MH CET Law 2026 answer key is available for download through the official website only by logging in to the portal using the registered email ID and password.

MH CET Law Notification 2027 PDF

Candidates can download the MHT CET Law notification as per steps mentioned below once it is released on Maharashtra State CET portal.

  • Go to cetcell.mahacet.org.
  • Click on the CET Exam Portal 2027-28 tab.
  • Access the 3 year Law/5 year Law portal.
  • Click on the MAH CET LLB 3 Years Notification tab.
  • Check and download the notification.

Students must read every aspect of MH CET Law Notification to become familiar with the exam.

Also Read: MH CET Law Syllabus

MH CET Law 2027 Important Dates

The authority will release important exam dates through MH CET Law 2027 notification PDF. Candidates can refer to the table below to know the MH Law CET 2027 key dates tentatively.

Events MHCET Law 2027 Dates for 5-year LLB (tentative) MHCET Law 2027 Dates for 3-year LLB (tentative)
Release of MH CET Law 2027 notification 21-Nov-2026 21-Nov-2026
Application Window Opens 09-Jan-2027 08-Jan-2027
Last date to submit application form

31-Mar-2027

03-March-2027

Release of admit cards April 2027 March 2027
MH CET Law Exam Date 08-May-2027 01-Apr-2027, 02-Apr-2027
Result 16-June-2027 27-May-2027
CAP Counselling Process 18-June-2027 to 17-July-2027 11 Jun-2027 to 13-July-2027
Alphabetical List 18-July-2027 22-July-2027

The official MH CET Law 2027 exam dates will be included in notification PDF.

Also Read: MH CET Law Mock Test

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MH CET Law 2027 Eligibility Criteria

The MH CET Cell sets eligibility criteria for both 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB programs. Candidates can check those eligibility requirements in MHCET LLB 2027 notification. Carefully read MH CET Law eligibility rules to avoid any issues later. Only those who qualify as per given criteria will be considered for admission through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP).

Category Five-Year LLB Eligibility Criteria Three-Year LLB Eligibility Criteria
Academic Qualification Class 12th or equivalent qualification 3-year graduation degree
Minimum Marks Requirement 45% marks, but if belonging to the SC/ST category of Maharashtra State, then 40% marks, and if belonging to the VJNT, SBC and OBC category of Maharashtra State, then 42% marks in aggregate. 45% marks, but if belonging to SC/ST category of Maharashtra State then 40% marks, and if belonging to VJNT, SBC and OBC category of Maharashtra State then 42% marks in aggregate.
Age Limit

20 years for General/Open Category Candidates

22 Years for SC/ST and Candidates belonging to other reserved categories

No age limit

The authority may revise eligibility details based on requirements.

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Q:   What is MH CET Law Alphabetical List?
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The MH CET Law 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. 

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 should I carry to the MH CET Law exam centre?
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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:   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.

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Documents Required for MH CET Cell Law Application Form 2027

While filling out the MH CET Law 2027 application form, it is advised that all the details entered must be true and correct. Any incorrect information could invite disqualification of the candidature. The CET Cell verifies the details before issuing the MH CET Law admit card. Keep all the required documents and details ready to fill the form smoothly. Documents include a photograph, signature, and ID proof. Having these things prepared in advance makes the whole process easier and faster.

Particulars

Details

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

Students need to ensure that they possess these documents in original as well as photocopies.

Also Read: Documents Required for MH CET Law Counselling

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Q:   What MHCET Law exam is for?
A: 

MHCET Law exam is held for admissions to 5-year and 3-year Law courses offered at participating Law colleges in Maharashtra. The exam is conducted in an online mode. Through the entrance exam, Law aspirants are shortlisted for admissions to 10,860 seats (excluding management intake) for the 5-year LLB program and around 16,420 seats for the 3-year LLB courses programmes.  

Q:   What is a good score for MH CET 3-year LLB 2027?
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Candidates should aim to get 99+ score overall in MH CET Law exam (for both 3-year LLB & 5-year LLB). 

Q:   Is the MHCET Law 2027 merit list out?
A: 

The MH CET Law 2027 merit list has not been released yet. 

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.

MHCET Law 2027 Application Notification

The MH CET Law application form is released online by the exam authority at the official website. The steps include registration, filling out the form, uploading your photo and signature, and then paying the required application fee. Follow the instructions given below carefully while filling out the MHCET Law application form to avoid any mistakes during submission.

  • Visit the CET Cell Maharashtra website: cetcell.mahacet.org
  • Click on the “CET Exam Portal 2027-28” tab.
  • Click on the course tab (select the tab for the course for which you want to fill out the application form).
  • Register yourself if you have not registered for the exam yet.
  • Enter your details and permanent address-related details, and your email ID and mobile number for registration.
  • Generate a password
  • Enter security code to complete registration process.
  • Now log in again using your application number and password.
  • Upload your passport-size picture and a scanned copy of your signature.
  • Pay the application fee, save, and submit application.

Students must complete their application process before deadline mentioned in MH CET Law notification.

Read More: MH CET Law Section-Wise Preparation Tips

MHCET Law 2027 Application Fees

The MH CET Law Notification includes fee details for all categories. Students must go through Maharashtra Law application fee before they fill their form. The application fee is mentioned below:

Category

Fee (in INR)

CET Fee for Open Category candidates from Maharashtra State, Outside Maharashtra State (OMS)/All India Candidates belonging to all Categories, and J&K Migrant Candidates. Online application form filling dates: INR 1300
CET Fee for candidates belonging to Backwards 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 a valid Caste Certificate and a valid Non-creamy Layer Certificate valid up to 31st March-2027 for DT-VJ, NT1, 2,3, OBC & SBC Candidates. Online application form filling dates: INR 1000
CET Fees for Orphan and Transgender candidates & PWD candidates from the State of Maharashtra only INR 1000

The authority may revise fee structure.

Also Read: MH CET Law Dress Code

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MHCET Law 2027 Exam Pattern

The MHCET Law notification contains exam pattern for both 3 Year & 5 Year LLB courses. The exam pattern this year is expected to remain same. The MHCET Law 2027 exam pattern highlights are provided below:

Features Details
Exam mode Online
Exam duration 2 hours
Test paper language English and Marathi
Type of questions MCQs
Total questions 120
Total Marks 120
There is no negative marking in MH CET Law exam. Students should attempt all questions asked.
Also Read: How to Calculate MH CET Law Score

How to Download MH CET Final Answer Key 2027?

The MHCET Law answer key for 3 Year & 5 Year LLB exam was issued at the official portal. To download the answer key follow these steps

  • Visit the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org
  • Use your login credentials to check the answer key
  • Click on Question Paper link for your particular course.
  • Download the question paper as well as response sheet

Students can challenge official answer key as per dates mentioned in notification of Maharashtra LLB exam.

How to Check MH CET LLB Result 2027

To check the MH CET law result, follow the process given below:

  • Go to the MHCET Law official website
  • Navigate through the homepage to find the MH CET 5-year LLB result link
  • OR, Click on ‘CET Examination Portal AY 2027-28’, a new page will open
  • Fill in your registration number and password
  • Click on the Scorecard tab and download the PDF
  • Take the printout of the MH CET LLB result card for future reference

Students should keep their registration details ready to view results.

How to Register for MHCET Law Counselling?

Candidates need to register online on official website of CET Cell Maharashtra as follows:

  • Visit cetcell.mahacet.org
  • Register as a new candidate by filling the required details for MH CET Law counselling process
  • Upload documents related to academics and category on the website only
  • Next, fill your choice of colleges from the given list as per your preference and pay the counselling fee.
  • The provisional allotment list is published by the examination authority on the official website based on preferences given by candidates.

The authority conducts every step of MH CET LLB exam based on exam notification released by authority.

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

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

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Aashish Jha

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

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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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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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