MH CET Law 2026 Eligibility (3 & 5 Year LLB): Qualification, Age Limit, Reservation, Minimum Marks
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test - Law 2026 ( MHCET Law )
Registration - 9 Jan '26 - 15 Mar '26
Planning to take MH CET Law 2026? Check out MH CET Law 2026 Eligibility Criteria & Reservation Policy- Academic Qualification, Age Limit, Minimum Marks and More for the five-year LLB and three-year LLB courses. Check details below.
Are you planning to appear in the MH CET Law or the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Law, it is important to know the eligibility criteria before filling the application form for both 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB courses. The MH CET Law Exam will be held for admission to the top law colleges in Maharashtra. As a result, a large number of candidates apply for the MH Law CET exam every year.
Also Read: List of documents required to fill MH CET Law Application Form
The MH CET Law 2026 notification regarding the tentative exam schedule has been released. MH CET Law 2026 will be conducted tentatively on April 1, 2026 & April 2, 2026 for the 3-year LLB courses. As per the notification, the MH CET Law 2026 5-year LLB Exam will be held on May 8, 2026. To appear in the entrance test, candidates must meet the Law MHCET 2026 eligibility criteria.
Also Read: How to fill MH CET Law Application Form 2026
To get a seat at the desired college of Law, candidates must know the MH CET for Law reservation criteria to be followed by the exam authority. Understanding the important details related to eligibility and reservation will let the candidates know if they can get admission to colleges accepting Law CET Maharashtra scores. Candidates must check the eligibility and reservation criteria before starting the MH CET Law Application Process 2026.
To assist candidates, we have described the MH CET for Law eligibility criteria 2026 and MHCET Law reservation policy including the required academic qualifications, minimum marks, age limit, and other details.
- MH CET Law 2026 Important Dates
- MH CET Law 2026 Eligibility Criteria - Basic Requirements
- MH CET Law 2026 Eligibility Criteria - Detailed
- MH CET Law 2026 Application Form
- MHCET Law 2026: Application Fees
- Documents Related to MH CET Law Eligibility Criteria 2026
- MH CET Law 2026: Candidature Types
- MH CET Law 2026: Reservation Criteria
- MH CET Law 2026 Reservation Policy - Aided & Unaided Institutions
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 form starts for 5-year LLB course | 09-Jan-2026 | 08-Jan-2026 |
| Last date to submit the application form | 24-Jan-2026 14-Feb-2026 05-March-2026 | 24-Jan-2026 28-Feb-2026 05-March-2026 |
| MH CET Law Exam Date | 08-May-2026 | 01-Apr-2026, 02-Apr-2026 |
| Release of admit cards | March 2026 | March 2026 |
| Result | April 2026 | April 2026 |
Also Read: Cutoff for MHCET participating colleges
MH CET Law 2026 Eligibility Criteria - Basic Requirements
Candidates seeking admission through Law CET Maharashtra 2026 must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:
| 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 |
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MH CET Law 2026 Eligibility Criteria - Detailed
Candidates can check the detailed eligibility criteria for MH CET eligibility criteria for the 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB programmes below
MHCET Law Eligibility Criteria 2026 for 5-Year LLB
For the five-year LLB course, candidates must match the requirements as under:
- Candidates should have passed the Senior Secondary School Examination/ Intermediate Examination/ 12th Board Examination from any recognised educational institution under the state board or National Board of education.
- Moreover, they must have secured 45% marks in aggregate in the qualifying exam.
- If belonging to SC/ ST category of Maharashtra state, then the minimum marks required are 40% as per relaxation in aggregate marks.
MH Law CET Eligibility Criteria 2026 for 3-Year LLB
For the three-year LLB course, candidates should fulfill the requirements as under:
- The candidates must have passed the graduation exam in any discipline.
- Moreover, candidates appearing in the qualifying exams in exam year may also apply
- Candidates who have completed their Class 10 or Class 12 or both as distance learning or the correspondence method are eligible for the MH CET Law 2026 3-year LLB.
- These aspirants must have basic education (Class 1 to Class 9) at a regular school affiliated by a recognised national or state board.
- Candidates who have graduated through an Open University with a preparatory examination are also eligible to apply for MH CET Law 2026 and take part in the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for admission to 3-year LLB courses.
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MH CET Law 2026 Application Form
The MH CET Law 2026 application form for both the 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB courses is available on the official website. You can apply for your course through separate links given at cetcell.mahacet.org. To finish the MH CET Law 2026 application process, you need to follow these steps carefully:
- Online registration
- Filling the application form
- Uploading your photo and signature
- Paying the application fee
- Submitting the final form
Make sure every step is done properly so your MH CET Law 2026 form gets accepted without any issue.
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MHCET Law 2026: Application Fees
The application fee is mentioned as follows,
| 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 |
Documents Related to MH CET Law Eligibility Criteria 2026
To ensure that candidates meet the eligibility criteria of MH CET for Law 2026, the exam authority will ask them for the following documents:
- Class 10 Marksheet / Passing Certificate
- Class 12 Marksheet / Passing Certificate
- Graduation Markesheet / Passing Certificate (only for 3-year LLB)
- Photo ID proof, such Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card or Passport
- Caste certificate (if required)
- Person with disability certificate or PwD certificate (if applicable)
Also Read: MHCET Law Dress Code
MH CET Law 2026: Candidature Types
The candidates of MH Law CET 2026 are categorised into specific categories to provide them with category-based benefits. Check out all the types of candidature considered for the Law CET Maharashtra exam below:
- Maharashtra State (MS) candidature type
- 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) candidature type
- Minority category candidature type
- Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) candidature type
- Ex-servicemen (wards' of ex-servicemen or defence force members) candidature type
MH CET Law 2026: Reservation Criteria
Certain categories can get reservation benefits like discounts on the application fee and admission charges. If you apply for the Law MH CET exam under a reserved category, you may also get seats kept specially for that group. These MH CET Law 2026 reservation benefits help students from different backgrounds get fair chances in admission.
MH CET Reservation Policy for Backward Socio-Economic Groups: Live
Only students who belong to Maharashtra State can get the reservation under backward category seats from different social and economic groups. You should see the reservation percentage for each category given below for the Law CET Maharashtra 2026 exam. These MH CET Law 2026 category-wise reservations help you understand how seats are divided among different groups in the state.
| Category | Percentage of Seats Reserved |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Castes converted to Buddhism (SC) | 13% |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7% |
| VimuktaJati (VJ)/ De Notified Tribes (DT) (NT-A) | 3% |
| Nomadic Tribes 1 (NT-B) | 2.5% |
| Nomadic Tribes (NT-C) | 3.5% |
| Nomadic Tribes (NT-D) | 2% |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 19% |
Please Note: for applicants from outside Maharashtra, there are no MH CET law seats available under this category.
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MH CET Law 2026 Reservation Policy - Aided & Unaided Institutions
You should check the reservation policy for both aided and unaided colleges given below. It’s really important to understand it well because it helps you know which college you might get admission in more easily. By knowing the MH CET Law 2026 reservation rules, you can guess your better chance for admission under each type of institution.
Number of seats reserved in aided and Govt. institutions accepting MHCET Law scores:
| No. Of Seats- As % of sanctioned Intake | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Item No. | Type of Institution | MHT CET reservation for Maharashtra(MS) | All India Seats | *Quota for NRI, OCI, PIO, Foreign Candidate | MinorityQuota |
| 1 | Government Institution | 85% | 10% | 5% | Nil |
| 2 | Government-Aided Minority Institution | 35% | 10% | 5% | 50% |
| 3 | Government-Aided Institution | 85% | 10% | 5% | Nil |
| 4 | University/Department/Course (Government Aided) | 85% | 10% | 5% | Nil |
Number of seats reserved in unaided and private institutions accepting MHCET Law scores:
| No. of Seats- as % of Sanctioned Intake | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Item No. | Type Of Institute | Maharashtra State (M.S.) Candidates | All India Seats | Minority Quota | Institute Level Seats* |
| 1 | Unaided (VinaAnudanit)Institution | 65% | 15% | Nil | 20% |
| 2 | Unaided (VinaAnudanit) Minority Institution | 100% of M.S. Seats | 15% | 51% | 20% |
| 3 | University/Department/Course (Self-Financed/Unaided) | 65% | 15% | Nil | 20% |
Including 5% Quota for NRI, OCI, PIO, and Foreign candidates if applicable
M.S. Seats = CAP Seats – ( All India Seats + Minority Quota Seats)
The minimum percentage of seats that must be filled in the minority institution through CAP; may be increased to 100%.
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MH CET Law 2026 Reservation for Children of Service Personnel
5% seats in an MS quota-approved institution will be set aside for the following groups of applicants:
- Children of former military personnel residing in the state of Maharashtra (Def-1).
- Children of Active Duty Military Personnel living in the State of Maharashtra (Def-2).
- Children of Active Service Personnel who have moved to Maharashtra but do not reside in the state (DEF-3).
- Children who have families stationed under the family housing retention policy at their previous duty station for the benefit of the kids’ education; only possible if the applicant has completed the HSC (12th class) and SSC (10th class) exams from a Maharashtra school or college.
MH CET Law Reservation Criteria: Other Categories
During the MH CET Law 2026 admission, some extra reservations are given under the Maharashtra State quota.
- Around 5% seats are kept for candidates who have at least 40% physical disability.
- Nearly 10% seats are for EWS category students, they get preference over the regular Maharashtra State quota in college admission.
- About 1% seats, except in Minority or All India quota colleges, are for Orphan candidates only.
- Also, 30% of total seats are reserved for female students applying through MH CET Law 2026.
- However, female reservation doesn’t apply in Defense, Orphan, or Persons with Disabilities categories.
These MH CET Law 2026 reservation rules help make admission fair for all groups under the Maharashtra State quota.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
MHCET Law is the most accepting entrance exam in Nagpur Law colleges. Listed below are some of the top colleges with their tuition fees -
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University | INR 66,490 - INR 1.75 lakh |
| Dr. B.R. Ambedkar College of Law, Nagpur | INR 47,510 - INR 61,090 |
| Central India College of Law and LL.M. | INR 35,300 |
| Dr. Ambedkar College | INR 56,520 |
| Govindrao Wanjari College of Law | INR 66,250 - INR 97,340 |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, there is a proper and centralized counselling process for MH CET Law, called the Centralized Admission Process (CAP). It's managed by the State Common Entrance Test Cell. The process usually happens in three rounds for both LLB 3-year and LLB 5-year courses.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
The CET Cell has extended the MH CET Law 2026 registration dates for the 3-year LLB programme till March 3, 2026. For the 5-year LLB course, the last date is March 15, 2026.
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Answered a week ago
You should wear plain and comfy clothes, nothing fancy or shiny. Don't put on metal things like belts or jewelry. Keep away from caps, scarves, or shoes that got thick soles. Only bring simple stationery, no gadgets or watches. Light color dress with few pockets help you pass security check fast.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The score is good as a score of 80 to 100 percentile is required to apply for top 20 law schools accepting MHCET score.
It may be low for top goverment law colleges like GLC, ILS, Ambedkar law college but good enough for top 20 law colleges.Also it depend on other factors like domcicle, gender, and
Scholar-Level 16
Answered a week ago
With an 87.86 percentile in the MH CET Law exam, you have a good chance at getting into several Tier 2 and top private law colleges in Maharashtra, especially around Pune and Navi Mumbai.
While top Mumbai colleges like GLC or KC Law usually need a 95+ percentile, you can aim for strong options such a
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
No, the MHT CET Law exam (MH CET Law) is a state-level entrance test meant only for law colleges in Maharashtra. It isn't accepted for admissions outside Maharashtra, as other states or universities usually take national-level exams like CLAT or conduct their own entrance tests.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The MH CET Law merit list is made by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra, using the raw scores and percentile earned by candidates in the exam. It works as a ranking list of students who qualify for the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) rounds.
The process first brings out a provisional merit list, and
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
MH CET Law toppers usually score around 115–120 out of 150 in the 3-year LLB, and above 120/150 in the 5-year LLB, to get into top colleges like GLC Mumbai or ILS Pune.
Recent high scorers include Swapnil Chandwade (AIR 39, 106/150) and Harsh Verdhan (AIR 42, 122/150). Most top rankers keep strong
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
After the MH CET Law results, you need to join the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) to get your seat. You first register on the CET Cell portal, then finish document verification either online or at an FC center.
Next, you fill your college preferences in the options form. Once a seat is allotted,
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What are the top MHCET Law accepting Law colleges in Nagpur?