MH CET Law 2026 Notification PDF: 3 yr & 5-year Alphabetical List (OUT), Cutoff, Participating Colleges

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test - Law 2026 ( MHCET Law )

shadow

MH CET Law 2026 CAP Round 1 Final Merit List (5-year LLB)

28 Jul '26

Anupama
Anupama Mehra
Deputy Manager – Content
Updated on Jul 22, 2026 15:33 IST
The MH CET Law Counselling Notification 2026 for 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB entrance exam was released on the official MAH CET Cell website, cetcell.mahacet.org. The MH CET Law Notification for counselling dates was released separately. Find out the latest updates on all the events here.

The MHCET Law 2026 Alphabetical List has been released. Earlier, the MH CET CAP Counselling Notification was released 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 5-year Alphabetical list has been released. Earlier, CET Cell released the 3-year alphabetical list. Candidates who cleared the MH CET Law Exam 2026 can participate in the counselling round. The MH CET Counselling Process 2026 is online. Candidates can visit the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org to check alphabetical list.

Latest Update: MH CET LAW 2026 (5-year LLB) Alphabetical Merit List Live Updates

Estimate Your MHCET LAW 2026 Admission Chances

Calculate MHCET LAW 2026 Percentile — Predict your MH CET LAW rank instantly using expected marks. Explore category-wise percentile trends and top participating colleges

Table of contents
  • How to Register for MHCET Law Counselling 2026?
  • MH CET 2026 Result Details
  • MH CET 2026 Notification Details
  • MH CET Law Notification 2026 PDF
  • How to Download MH CET 5 Year LLB Final Answer Key 2026?
  • How to Check MH CET 5-Year LLB Result 2026
  • MH CET Law 2026 Important Dates
  • MH CET Law 2026 Eligibility Criteria
  • Documents Required for MH CET Cell Law Application Form 2026
  • MHCET Law 2026 Application Notification
  • MHCET Law 2026 Exam Pattern
View More

How to Register for MHCET Law Counselling 2026?

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

  • Visit cetcell.mahacet.org
  • Upload documents related to the academic and category on the website only
  • Next, fill the choice of colleges from the given list as per your preference and pay the counselling fee.
  • Provisional allotment list is published by the examination authority on the official website based on the preferences given by candidates.

MH CET 2026 Result Details

The MHCET Law 5-yr LLB result has been released. The MHCET law scorecard was issued at the official admission portal after the release of the merit list. The MHCET law merit list displays the names of the toppers and their ranks. After the result announcement, candidates had to register for the CAP round of counselling. Admission to the MHCET law participating colleges will be provided through counselling only. 

Q&A Icon
Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the date of the MHCET law exam 2026?
A: 

For the 2026 academic year, MH CET Law 3-year LLB exam was conducted on April 1 and 2, 2026. The 5-year LLB exam was held on May 8, 2026. 

Q:   What is the safe score for MH CET Law 2026?
A: 

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 2026 Notification Details

If you have appeared for the 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 to comply with the MH CET Law Eligibility Criteria. Read further to know more

Also Read: MH CET Law English and Mathematics Syllabus 2026

Staying updated about the latest educational events is just a click away
Enter Mobile Number

MH CET Law Notification 2026 PDF

Candidates can download the MHT CET Law notification as per the steps mentioned below

  • Go to cetcell.mahacet.org.
  • Click on the CET Exam Portal 2026-27 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.

Also Read: MH CET Law 2026 Syllabus 

Q&A Icon
Commonly asked questions
Q:   How much should I score to get admission to top MH CET Law colleges?
A: 

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 colleges do I have a chance to get with a valid MHCET Law score? My rank is 1748.
A: 

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. 

Q:   What is the cut off for Maharashtra law University?
A: 

For MNLU Mumbai (CLAT), you usually need to be in the top 500–600 ranks, which is around 90–95+ marks out of 120 for General All India candidates. The closing rank often goes near 1473 by the third round. In MH CET Law, getting around 115–120+ marks is mostly safe if you're aiming for top law colleges in Maharashtra. The cutoff marks can change depending on your category and which MNLU campus you choose — Mumbai, Nagpur, or Aurangabad.

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.

Explore colleges based on MHCET Law

Pune
₹1.89 L
Aurangabad
₹29.82 K
Pune
₹12.00 L
Pune
₹1.47 L

Want better recommendations?

There is a 90% more chance of getting best college recommendations by sharing preferences.
Nagpur
NA
Pune
₹1.82 L
Pune
₹1.74 L
Pune
₹2.36 L
Mumbai
₹36.85 L
Mumbai
₹82.50 K
Confused about which college or exam to opt for?assitentRcpRhsImage
  • Chat with our counselor
  • Get your personalised list of colleges & exams matching your preferences
View allCollections

How to Download MH CET 5 Year LLB Final Answer Key 2026?

The MHCET Law final answer key for the 5-year LLB course 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 the Question Paper link for your particular course.
  • Download the question paper and the response sheet

How to Check MH CET 5-Year LLB Result 2026

To check the MH CET LLB 5-year 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 2026-27’, a new page will open
  • Fill in your registration number and password
  • Click on the Scorecard tab, download the PDF
  • Take the printout of the MH CET LLB 5-year result card for future reference

MH CET Law 2026 Important Dates 

Candidates can refer to the table below to know the MH Law CET 2026 key dates

Events MHCET Law 2026 Dates for 5-year LLB MHCET Law 2026 Dates for 3-year LLB
Release of MH CET Law 2026 notification 21-Nov-2025 21-Nov-2025
Application Window Opens 09-Jan-2026 08-Jan-2026
Last date to submit the application form

24-Jan-2026 February 14, 2026, March 15, 2026

March 31, 2026

23-Jan-2026 13-Feb-2026

28-Feb-2026

03-March-2026

Release of admit cards March 2026 March 2026
MH CET Law Exam Date 08-May-2026 01-Apr-2026, 02-Apr-2026
Result 16-June-2026  27-May-2026
CAP Counselling Process 18-June-2026 to 17-July-2026 11 June-2026 to 13-July-2026
Alphabetical List 18-July-2026 22-July-2026
Q&A Icon
Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many seats are there in 3-year LLB in Maharashtra?
A: 

In Maharashtra, there are around 16,000 to 17,000 seats available for the 3-year LLB programme across government, aided, and private law colleges. The exact number may change slightly each year depending on college approvals and intake capacity decided by the State CET Cell.

Q:   Which colleges accept MH CET law?
A: 

Many top law colleges in Maharashtra take MH CET Law score for admission. You can apply to Government Law College Mumbai, ILS Law College Pune, Rizvi Law College, and many others. Each college has own cut off marks. MH CET Law colleges offer 3 year and 5 year LLB courses for students who qualify exam.

Q:   Can I get GLC with 96 percentile in MHCET Law?
A: 

Getting admission in Government Law College (GLC) Mumbai with 96 percentile in MHCET Law is possible but depends on the year's cut off. Usually, GLC cut off stays very high, often above 98 percentile for open category. Still, 96 percentile has fair chance in reserved or outside Maharashtra categories.

Q:   What is the cut off for New Law College Mumbai?
A: 

Modern Education Society's New Law College (NLC), Mumbai takes admission for the 3-year LLB course through the Maharashtra Law Common Entrance Test (MH CET Law). If you're from the general category, getting around 115+ marks gives you a strong chance of getting in. Even with 100+ marks, you still have a fair shot at admission depending on the cutoff that year.

MH CET Law 2026 Eligibility Criteria 

The MH CET Cell sets the eligibility criteria for both 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB programs. Carefully read the MH CET Law 2026 eligibility rules to avoid any issues later. Only those who qualify as per the 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 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.  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 

Also Read:

How to fill MH CET Law Application Form 2026?

Documents Required for MH CET Cell Law Application Form 2026

While filling out the MH CET Law 2026 application form,it was 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 such as 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

MHCET Law 2026 Application Notification

The MH CET Law application form was 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, cetcell.mahacet.org 
  • Click on the “CET Exam Portal 2026-27” 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 the security code to complete the registration process. 
  • Now login 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 the application. 

Read More: MH CET Law Section-Wise Preparation Tips 2026

MHCET Law 2026 Application Fees

The application fee is mentioned below: 

Category

Fee (in INR)

CET Fee for Open Category candidates from Maharashtra State, Out Side Maharashtra State (OMS)/All India Candidates belonging to all Categories, and J&K Migrant Candidates. On Line Application Form filling dates: INR 1300
CET Fee-For Candidates belonging to Backward 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 valid Caste Certificate and having valid Non-creamy Layer Certificate valid up to 31st March-2027 for DT-VJ, NT1, 2,3, OBC & SBC Candidates. On Line Application Form filling dates: INR 1000
CET Fees for Orphan and Transgender candidates & PWD candidate from the State of Maharashtra only INR 1000

Explore more Law exams with upcoming dates

RULET 2026 First Merit List

26 Jul '26

Online Registration cum verifi...

5 Jul '26 - 28 Jul '26

PU LLB 2026 First Tentative Me...

2 Aug '26

AILET 2027 Registration

7 Aug '26

Patna University LLB Entrance ...

14 Aug '26

KLEE 2026 Online Options 3-yea...

20 Aug '26

SAT India Exam (August) Attempt

22 Aug '26

CLAT 2027 online registrations

3 Aug '26 - 31 Oct '26

SLAT 2027 Mock Test

11 Nov '26

MHCET Law 2026 Exam Pattern

The MHCET Law 2026 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 15
Total Marks 150

Read More:

Know all about MH CET Law 2026

Videos you may like
About the Author
author-image
Anupama Mehra
Deputy Manager – Content

She has over 10 years of experience in the education and publishing sectors. She specialises in exam coverage and content creation. At Shiksha, she writes, analyses, and presents information for students preparing f

Read Full Bio
Download Important Dates for Law Exams

News & Updates

Latest NewsPopular News

Explore Other Exams

15 Dec '25 -

15 Jul '26

ULSAT 2026 Applications (5-yea...

8 Jun '25

LSAT India 2025 May Session Re...

May '25

LSAT India 2025 May Exam

May '22

Exam date

Jul '23

LFAT 2023 Declaration of Resul...

1 Jun '23 -

7 Jun '23

LFAT 2023 Reserved Exam Dates

26 Jul '26

RULET 2026 First Merit List

9 Jul '26

RULET 2026 Third Merit List

Aug '26

SLAT Application Form 2027

Nov '26

SLAT 2027 Mock Test

The list of exams are recommended based on what other exams do the students in your area show interest in
qna

Student Forum

chatAnything you would want to ask experts?
Write here...

Answered a month ago

Yes, the CAP Counselling dates for 5 year LLB courses are out. Candidates could register until July 17, 2026. The final merit list for round 1 will be out on July 28.

C

Chanchal Patra

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

...Read more

B

Bhumika Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a month ago

The CET Cell has declared the MHCET Law 3-year LLB & 5-year LLB courses.

M

Mukul Singh

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.

P

Priya Peter

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.

M

Mukul Singh

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.

78547978
Anupama Mehra

Contributor-Level 10

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. 

D

Divya Surbhi

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. 

M

Manisha Gard

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.

N

Nitesh Srivastava

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.

A

Akanksha Kumari

Contributor-Level 8