Top 10 Shortcuts and Tricks for MH CET Law 2026 Quantitative Questions

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test - Law 2026 ( MHCET Law )

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Anshul
Anshul Jindal
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Updated on Feb 10, 2026 17:13 IST
MH CET Law 2026 quantitative questions become easier when you use practical shortcuts. Focus on percentages, averages, approximation, and smart question selection to improve both speed and accuracy. With steady practice and the right strategy, you can maximize your score even if math was never your strongest subject.

Preparing for MH CET Law 2026 and worried about quantitative aptitude? These smart shortcuts help you solve questions quicker, avoid small errors, and manage exam time better. With the right methods, even basic math becomes scoring.

MH CET Law 2026 Tips & Tricks

MH CET Law 2026 Tips & Tricks

The MH CET Law 2026 quantitative section checks how fast you think, not only what you know. Many students actually understand the concepts, but they lose marks because calculations take longer than expected. You don’t need advanced math here. What matters more is using simple logic, choosing faster methods, and staying calm during the exam. This guide explains the best shortcuts for MH CET Law quantitative aptitude, written in an easy, practical way so you can apply them immediately.

Table of contents
  • Introduction
  • 1. Memorize Percentage to Fraction Conversions
  • 2. Use Alligation for Average Questions
  • 3. Apply the Rule of 72 in Compound Interest
  • 4. Try Base Multiplication Tricks
  • 5. Know Squares up to 30
  • 6. Cross-Multiply in Ratio Problems
  • 7. Convert Division into Multiplication
  • 8. Remember the Speed–Distance Relationship
  • 9. Use Approximation Whenever Possible
  • 10. Skip Questions Strategically
  • Bonus: Ideal Time Strategy
  • Common Mistakes to Avoid
  • Final Preparation Tips
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Introduction

Quantitative questions in MH CET Law are usually based on school-level math such as:

  • Percentages
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Profit and Loss
  • Averages
  • Speed, Time and Distance
  • Simple and Compound Interest

The section is considered scoring, yet students sometimes make it difficult by over-solving. When you use shortcuts:

  • Your speed improves naturally
  • Accuracy becomes better
  • Confidence increases
  • You attempt more questions without panic

Let us go step by step.

Also Read: MH CET Law 2026 Section-wise Preparation Tips - Check Pattern, Important Topics, Weightage

1. Memorize Percentage to Fraction Conversions

Percentages appear almost everywhere in MH CET Law quantitative aptitude. Turning them into fractions makes solving much quicker, and honestly it reduces mental load too. Here are the conversions you should remember.

Percentage Fraction Decimal
50% 1/2 0.5
25% 1/4 0.25
75% 3/4 0.75
20% 1/5 0.2
10% 1/10 0.1
12.5% 1/8 0.125

Instead of multiplying 25% with 640, just divide by 4.

640 ÷ 4 = 160

Exam Insight: Usually a few questions are directly built around percentages, so knowing this helps more than you may think.

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2. Use Alligation for Average Questions

When two values are mixed to get a new average, the alligation method works faster than long formulas. Many aspirants ignore it, which is a mistake. See the simple structure below.

Higher Value Difference
Mean Value  
Lower Value Difference

Example:
Rice costing ₹40/kg mixed with ₹60/kg to make ₹50/kg.

60 − 50 = 10

50 − 40 = 10

Ratio becomes 1 : 1. No heavy calculation needed there.

3. Apply the Rule of 72 in Compound Interest

Compound interest questions can look lengthy, however they are often approximation-based. Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long money takes to double.

Interest Rate Years to Double
6% 12 years
8% 9 years
9% 8 years
12% 6 years

Formula:
Years ≈ 72 ÷ Interest Rate

Not perfectly exact, but close enough for most exam questions.

Also Check: MH CET Law Question Papers 2026: Download Previous Year Sample Papers (3 & 5 Years) PDF

4. Try Base Multiplication Tricks

Numbers near 100 are easier than they appear.

Example: 97 × 96

100 − 97 = 3

100 − 96 = 4

97 − 4 = 93

3 × 4 = 12

Answer becomes 9312.

After practicing twice, it almost feels automatic.

5. Know Squares up to 30

Remembering squares saves surprising amount of time. You may not notice it first, but during the exam every second counts. Here are important ones.

Number Square
11 121
12 144
15 225
20 400
25 625
30 900

Students who memorize these rarely get stuck in long multiplication.

6. Cross-Multiply in Ratio Problems

Long fractions slow you down. Cross-multiplication keeps things clean.

If x/4 = 6/8

8x = 24

x = 3

One step, done. No confusion happens when you keep it simple.

7. Convert Division into Multiplication

Division is generally slower for the brain to process. Multiplication feels quicker.

240 ÷ 15

= 240 × (1/15)

Since 15 × 16 = 240,

Answer = 16

Always check if numbers cancel first. many students forget this, unfortunately.

8. Remember the Speed–Distance Relationship

Instead of deriving formulas during the exam (which you should never be doing), just memorize the relationship.

Formula Use
Speed = Distance / Time When speed is missing
Distance = Speed × Time When distance is missing
Time = Distance / Speed When time is missing

Keeping this in memory avoids last-minute stress.

9. Use Approximation Whenever Possible

MH CET Law is not testing calculator-level precision. Smart estimation often eliminates wrong options immediately.

Example:

498 × 19 ≈ 500 × 20 = 10,000

Then adjust slightly downward. Fast thinkers rely on approximation more than raw calculation.

10. Skip Questions Strategically

The biggest shortcut is knowing what not to attempt first.

  • Follow the 10-second rule:
  • If the method is not clear in 10 seconds, move ahead.
  • Return later with a fresher mind.

Top scorers are not always better at math, they just decide smarter.

Bonus: Ideal Time Strategy

Managing time properly can lift your overall score without increasing effort much.

Section Difficulty Ideal Time
Easy Under 30 seconds
Moderate 30–50 seconds
Hard Skip initially

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Over-calculating when approximation works
  • Forgetting fraction equivalents
  • Spending too long on one question
  • Ignoring answer options as hints

Many students know the concept, yet errors still happens due to rushing.

Final Preparation Tips

  • Practice with a timer, not casually
  • Strengthen weaker areas early
  • Revise shortcuts every week
  • Attempt practice papers seriously

Scoring well in the MH CET Law 2026 quantitative aptitude section is less about difficult math and more about efficient solving. When your methods become faster, confidence naturally follows. Start practicing these shortcuts now so they feel natural on exam day. Preparation done calmly always performs better than last-minute pressure.

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