MH CET Law 2027 Application (3 Yr LLB): Eligibility, How to Apply, Application Fee & Documents

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test - Law 2026 ( MHCET Law )

Aashish Jha
Updated on Sep 23, 2026 22:00 IST

By Aashish Jha, Senior Executive- Content

MH CET Law Application Form 2027: State Entrance Test Cell Maharashtra (CET CELL) will soon begin the MH CET Law registration 2027 process. The authority will likely begin the MH CET Law 2027 registration in the first week of January 2027. Students seeking to appear in the MH CET Law exam for admission to a 3-year or 5-year LLB programme in Maharashtra can check the eligibility criteria before applying. MH CET Law apply online link 2027 will be available at cetcell.mahacet.org.

Students have to ensure they complete the online registration process and submit their forms before the MH CET Law registration last date 2027. The complete application process, including registration, fee payment, and form submission, will be conducted in online mode. MH CET Law is a Maharashtra state exam for law admissions. It has a form for the 3-year LLB course and a separate form for the 5-year LLB course. Read further to know key details related to the MH CET Law application 2027, such as steps to fill the MH CET 3 Year LLB application form, how to apply for the MH CET 5-Year LLB course, the fee payment process and frequently asked questions regarding MH CET Law registration 2027.

Table of contents
  • MH CET Law Eligibility 2027
  • MH CET Law Exam Dates & Schedule 2026
  • How to apply for MH CET Law 2027?
  • MH CET Law Application Form 2027: Important Guidelines
  • Documents Required to fill MH CET Cell Law Application Form 2027
  • MH CET Law Application Correction Window 2027
  • MHCET Law 2027 Application FAQs
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MH CET Law Eligibility 2027

Students willing to fill the application form must check the MH CET law eligibility criteria before filling the application form. Candidates who do not satisfy MHCET Law exam eligibility criteria cannot appear for this law entrance test. Know who can apply for 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB programmes at Maharashtra Law colleges below: 

Course  Eligibility Criteria
MH CET Law eligibility criteria for 3-year LLB
  • Graduated in any stream
  • A minimum of 45% marks is required in the qualifying exam.
  • The candidates belonging to the SC/ ST category must score at least 40% marks.
  • Candidates who belong to the OBC category will need 42% marks to sit for the MHCET Law exam
MH CET Law eligibility criteria for 5-year LLB
  • Pass in 10+2 is required to appear for the MHCET Law exam
  • Candidates belonging to the open category are required to score at least 45% marks in their qualifying exam.
  • The SC/ ST category candidates must score 40% marks in their qualifying exam
  • Candidates who belong to the VJNT, SBC, and OBC categories should score atleast 42% marks

Candidates in their final year of qualifying degree are also eligible to apply.

MH CET Law 2027 Candidature Type

To understand the MH CET Law eligibility criteria, candidates also need to know the candidature type, which is one of the factors affecting candidates' eligibility for the entrance exam. 

  • 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

Note: 

  • Candidates who finished Class 10 and Class 12 at an open school or via distance learning but did not have regular basic education from Class 1 to 10 are ineligible for the MH CET Law.
  • Candidates who have completed their basic regular education from Class 1 to Class 10 and Class 12 from an open college, university, or distance learning institution are eligible for the MH CET Law exam.

Students should read ever eligibility requirement before they proceed to fill MHCET Law form.

Maharashtra State Candidature / Category Types

For admission to colleges accepting MH CET Law, the Maharashtra State candidature type has been divided into different sub-categories. These subcategories have been mentioned below: 

Type Details
Type A
  • Candidates who belong to Maharashtra domicile (They should produce a Maharashtra domicile certificate)
  • Candidates who were born in Maharashtra (They should produce a birth certificate mentioning a place in Maharashtra as their birthplace)
Type B
  • Candidates whose father or mother is domiciled in Maharashtra
Type C
  • Candidates whose father or mother is working for the Government of Maharashtra or the Government of India and is posted in Maharashtra
Type D
  • Candidates whose father or mother is working for the Government of Maharashtra or a Government of Maharashtra Undertaking (an organisation under the Maharashtra government authority
Type E
  • Candidates who have passed their graduation from an area related to the Maharashtra-Karnataka border dispute and whose mother tongue is the Marathi language

Domicile category plays an important role in Maharashtra Law Admissions.

Complete Guide - MHCET LAW CAP Round 2026

From registration, document verification to college preference filling and seat acceptance- understand every step.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is MHCET compulsory for law?
A: 

Yes, MHT CET Law exam is compulsory if you want admission to government or private law colleges in Maharashtra. Without MHT CET Law score, you can't get a seat through the state counseling process. It's required for both 3-year and 5-year LLB courses under Maharashtra's Common Entrance Test system.

Q:   What documents are needed during MH CET Law application?
A: 

Candidates required to submit the scanned latest photograph and signature in the prescribed format during the MHCET Law 2026 application process. 

Q:   Who is eligible for MHCET law exam?
A: 

To apply for MHCET Law exam, you must be an Indian citizen. For 5-year LLB, you need to pass 12th class from a recognised board. For 3-year LLB, you must have a graduation degree in any stream. There's no upper age limit. Candidates waiting for results can also apply for MHCET Law exam.

MH CET Law Exam Dates & Schedule 2026

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MHCET Law 2026 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
08 May ' 26

MH CET Law 2026 Exam Date (5-Year LLB)

05 May ' 26 - 08 May ' 26

MH CET Law 2026 Admit Card (5-Year LLB)

07 Apr ' 26 - 09 Apr ' 26

MH CET Law 2026 Application Correction Window

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How to apply for MH CET Law 2027?

Registration is the first step for MH CET Law application. Students can follow the steps below to apply for MH CET Law 2027 exam. The registration process, application fee and other details are mentioned below. 

MHCET Law Registration Process 2027

The form is filled online at the CET Cell website only.

  • Visit, cetcell.mahacet.org.
  • Click on the exam portal available on the website's home page.
  • The admission portal will redirect you to a new page. Here, you need to click on the MAH-LLB/LLB option.
  • Then, click on "New Registration"
  • Enter details like your name, email ID, mobile number, and select a password.

The following details are required for MH CET LLB 2027 registration:

MHCET Law Application Particulars Details Required
Personal Details
  • Candidates's full name
  • Father's name
  • Mother's name
  • Gender
  • Marital status
  • Date of birth
  • Religion
  • Region in which you were born
  • Annual family income
  • Mother tongue
  • Nationality
Permanent Address Details
  • Address 
  • State
  • District 
  • Taluka
  • Village
  • PIN Code
  • Telephone number
Address for Correspondence
  • Address 
  • State
  • District 
  • Taluka
  • Village
  • PIN Code
  • Telephone number

A student must click on the new candidate registration link for the year. Then the student creates an account with name, email, phone number, date of birth, gender, and nationality. 

Also Read: MH CET Law Good Score

How to Fill the MHCET Law Application Form

To fill the MHCET Law Application form 2027, candidates need to follow steps shared below.

  • Log in to the candidate account.
  • Enter educational, personal, and contact details.
  • Ensure that the data entered is correct and verifiable, as otherwise your candidature may be rejected. 

Students must complete all details asked in the application form for MHCET Law.

Upload Photo & Signature

Refer to the table below while uploading the photograph and signature.

Document

Format

Dimensions

Photograph

JPG/JPEG

20 KB to 50 KB

200*230 pixels

Signature

JPG/JPEG

10 KB to 20 KB

140*60 pixels

Candidates who do not upload their documents in the required format will have their application rejected.

Also Read: MH CET Law Marks vs Percentile

Pay the MHCET Law Application Fee

Candidates can pay the application fee for MHCET Law admissions through Credit Card/ Debit Card (RuPay/ Visa/ Maestro/ MasterCard), IMPS, Cash Cards, Mobile Wallets, or NetBanking. The application fee to be paid by candidates of each category is as follows.

Category

Fee (in INR)

General category candidates from Maharashtra State and J & K migrant candidates

INR 1000

Outside Maharashtra State Candidates

INR 1000

Reserved category candidates from the state of Maharashtra

(ST, SC, VJ/DT (NT-A), NT-1(B), NT-2(C), NT-3(D), OBC and SBC)

INR 800

The latest MH CET Law application fee may vary from the ones shared above.

Submit the Application Form

Application submission is the last step of the MH CET Law application process. Check the steps involved below.

  • Once candidates submit the application fee, they will be provided with an e-receipt informing about the payment has been received from their end.
  • Candidates are advised to take a clear printout of this e-receipt of the application fee payment.
  • After this, candidates can preview the information provided by them, and once they are sure that all the information fields are correctly filled, they have to click on the ‘Final Submit’ button.
  • On completing this, the application process for MHCET Law 2027 is complete.

The exam for the 3-year course is planned for April 2027, and the exam for the 5-year course is planned for May 2027. These dates are tentative and can change, so students should check the official site often.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How do I register for MH CET law exam 2027?
A: 

To register for MH CET Law 2027, visit the official CET Cell Maharashtra website and click on the MH CET Law 2026 registration link. 

Q:   When will the MHCET Law Application be released?
A: 

The MHCET Law Application form 2027 will tentatively be released in January for 3-year LLB admission. 

Q:   What details are required to submit with the MHCET Law Application form?
A: 

The candidates need to submit the given details while filling out the MHCET Law application form:

Personal Details
  • Candidates's full name
  • Father's name
  • Mother's name
  • Gender
  • Marital status
  • Date of birth
  • Religion
  • Region to which you born
  • Annual family income
  • Mother tongue
  • Nationality
Permanent Address Details
  • Address 
  • State
  • District 
  • Taluka
  • Village
  • PIN Code
  • Telephone number
Address for Correspondence
  • Address 
  • State
  • District 
  • Taluka
  • Village
  • PIN Code
  • Telephone number
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MH CET Law Application Form 2027: Important Guidelines

If a student turns out to be ineligible, the registration fee will not be refunded. So students should check the eligibility rules first before they pay the fee. If you are going to fill out the MH CET Law 2027 application form, you must read the following guidelines:

  • Pay the application fee or registration fee before the last application date for your respective law course. If you fail to do so, your application will not be considered. 
  • Fill out the application only if you meet the eligibility criteria; otherwise, your application will be rejected. 
  • Do not fill out the wrong details. If the verification of the entered details fails, your admission will be cancelled. 

Students should keep their ID proof ready, along with scanned photos of their photograph and signature. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the safe score for MHCET Law?
A: 

A safe score for MHCET Law depends on the course and college you aim for. For top law colleges in Maharashtra, scoring around 110–120 marks in the 5-year LLB and 100–110 marks in the 3-year LLB is considered good. 

Q:   How to prepare for MH CET Law 2027?
A: 

Know the MH CET Law 2027 syllabus first, it help to plan better. The exam have parts like Legal Aptitude, GK, Logical Reasoning, English and Maths for 5-year LLB. 

Q:   What is the criteria for MHCET Law 2027?
A: 

For MHCET Law 2027, eligibility depends on the course. For 5-year LLB, you must pass Class 12 from a recognised board with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved categories). For 3-year LLB, a bachelor's degree in any stream is required. There's no upper age limit for MHCET Law 2027 exam.

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Documents Required to fill MH CET Cell Law Application Form 2027

Students need to upload original documents in their Maharashtra Law application form. Candidates filling the MHCET Law application form must ensure they keep the following documents ready:

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

Reserved category candidates should ensure their documents are within the validity period.

Also Read: MH CET Syllabus

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the application fee for MHCET Law 2027?
A: 

The application fee for the MHCET Law 2027 exam differs by category. Check details below

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 onlyINR 1000
Q:   How to edit MH CET Law application form?
A: 

Candidates will be able to edit details in their MH CET Law 2027 application form using their own Login ID at the official MH CET Law website.

  • Visit the official website - portal.maharashtracet.org
  • Use LoginID and password to login
  • Click on edit MHCET Law application form
  • Do the changes required and save the form after duly checking
Q:   What documents are needed for MH CET LLB registration?
A: 

For MH CET LLB registration, keep scanned copies of required documents ready. You need a recent passport-size photo, signature, and valid ID proof like Aadhaar or PAN card. Also upload your 10th and 12th mark sheets, graduation certificate for 3-year LLB, and category or domicile certificate if applicable. Ensure files meet size limits.

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MH CET Law Application Correction Window 2027

The CET Cell will open the MH CET Law 2027 form correction window. Students who fill out and submit the application form before the deadline will be eligible to make corrections during the form correction process if required. The following are the editable details: 

  • Name of the Candidate
  • Candidate's Date of Birth
  • Photograph
  • Signature
  • Gender

The authority only allows certain details to be corrected.

Also Read: MH CET LAW Application Form Correction: Know Important Guidelines, Editable Fields, Process

Any request for the MH CET Law application form correction of the form via handwritten notes, postal mail, WhatsApp, email, fax, etc., will not be entertained or considered. Candidates who register for the exam but have not paid the application fee will not be allowed to edit their forms and make the payment. The State CET Cell Maharashtra urges the candidates to be very careful while making corrections to the MH CET Law 2027 application form, as they will not be allowed to make further changes to the form after submitting the corrections once.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will the MH CET Law application correction window for the 5-year LLB course begin?
A: 

The MH CET Law application correction window for the 5-year LLB course will tentatively begin in April. 

Q:   Is MH CET Law application correction facility free or chargeable?
A: 

The MH CET Law application correction facility is free of cost. Candidates need not pay any fees to make changes to the already submitted application form. The State CET Cell, Maharashtra, will not charge any fee from the candidates for the application correction. Make use of this facility to double check the registration being done.  

Q:   What is the last date to make changes to the MH CET Law application form for the 3-year LLB course?
A: 

The last date to make changes to the MH CET Law application form for the 3-year LLB course is expected to be in March. 

Q:   Is MH CET Law 2027 application correction facility available?
A: 

Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell provide the application correction facility to the candidates who registered for MHCET Law 5-year LLB exam. 

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MHCET Law 2027 Application FAQs

Check the Frequently Asked Questions for MH CET Law 2027 here:

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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:   What is the new MHCET LLB registration deadline?
A: 

For MH CET Law 2027, the registration deadline for the 3-year LLB course is expected to be in March.

Q:   Can I crack MHCET Law through Self Study?
A: 

Yes, self-study is enough if done properly. Follow a schedule, use good books, and practice mock tests regularly. Discipline and consistency are key.

Q:   What are the top 3 law schools?
A: 

The best law colleges in India are mostly said to be these three.

National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru – It's famous for strong study system and good placements. You get great exposure and learning here.

National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR), Hyderabad – This college have very good teachers and many chances for research. Students learn law in deep way.

National Law University (NLU), Delhi – People know it for tough syllabus and top internships. It help you build strong legal career.

These top law schools in India give best education and open many career doors for law students.

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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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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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Law College Road, Pune • Private

Admissions 2026

ILS Law Co
B.A. LL.B.
  • ₹ 18,000
  • 5 years
  • |
  • Full Time

K.C Law College

Churchgate, Mumbai • Private

Admissions 2026

K.C Law Co
Bachelor of Law (LL.B.)
  • ₹ 6,000
  • 3 years
  • |
  • Full Time
B.A. LL.B.
  • ₹ 29,815
  • 5 years
  • |
  • Full Time

MIT-WPU

Kothrud, Pune • Private

Admissions 2026

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BA LL.B. (Hons)
    • ₹ 15.00 Lakh
    • 5 years
    • |
    • Full Time

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