MHCET Law LLM Application Form 2026, Registration: Know How to Apply

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test - Law 2026 ( MHCET Law )

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The MH CET LLB 5-yr application form correction will conclude on April 9, 2026, for the 5-yr LLB course. Candidates aspiring to take this entrance exam can access the MH CET Law 2026 application correction now. The correction window is available at the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org. The MHCET Law 5-year LLB exam will be held on May 8, 2026.  The MHCET admit card release date has not been shared yet.

Find out complete details about the MH CET Law 2026 application process, exam pattern, syllabus, result, counselling, cutoff and much more in the upcoming sections.

Latest Updates: MH CET Law 2026 Application Correction Ends Today for 5-Year LLB Course; Edit Forms @cetcell.mahacet.org

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

The MH CET Law Application Correction window for the 5-year LLB course started on April 7, 2026. The 5-year LLB course correction window is active and available till April 9, 2026. Applicants can edit the following details in the application form:

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

Also Read: MH CET LAW Application Form Correction 2026: Know Important Guidelines, Editable Fields, Process

Candidates who were not able to complete their application forms by March 31, 2026, were allowed to complete the details and make a fee payment until April 9, 2026. New Registrations are not being accepted in this timeline! 

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 have registered 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 2026 application form, as they will not be allowed to make further changes to the form after submitting the corrections once.

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Q:   What is the last date to make changes to the MH CET Law application form for the 3-year LLB course?
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The last date to make changes to the MH CET Law application form for the 3-year LLB course was March 11, 2026. Post this date, no candidate will be allowed to make any corrections. No application fee will be accepted after this date for the 3-year LLB course. 

Q:   When will the MH CET Law application correction window for the 5-year LLB course begin?
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The MH CET Law application correction window for the 5-year LLB course began on April 7, 2026. The  MH CET Law application correction process is being conducted on the official website of the competent body. 

Q:   Is MH CET Law 2026 application correction facility available?
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Yes, Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell provided the application correction facility to the candidates who registered for MHCET Law 5-year LLB 2026. The correction window closed on April 9 at the official login portal. 

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

MHCET Law 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Apr ' 26

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

TENTATIVE
08 May ' 26

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

DatesPast Exam Dates
01 Apr ' 26 - 02 Apr ' 26

MH CET Law 2026 Exam Date (3-Year LLB)

29 Mar ' 26

MH CET Law 2026 Admit Card (3-Year LLB)

09 Mar ' 26 - 11 Mar ' 26

MH CET Law 2026 Application Correction (for 3-year LLB)

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MH CET Law Registration Dates 2026

Candidates must keep a tab on all important events to avoid any misses. Candidates can check important dates related to MH CET Law below:

Event

Date

MH CET LLB 3-yr Registration Dates

08-Jan-2026 to 23-Jan-2026 13-Feb-202628-Feb-2026 03-March-2026

MH CET Law 2026 5-year LLB Registration Dates

09-Jan-2026 to

24-Jan-2026 

14-Feb-2026

15-Mar-2026

31-Mar-2026

MH CET LLB 5-yr Form Correction

07-April-2026 to 09-April-2026

MH CET LLB 3-yr Form Correction

09-Mar-2026 to 11-Mar-2026

MHCET Law 3-year LLB Exam 

01-Apr-2026 & 02-Apr-2026

MHCET Law 5-year LLB Exam

08-May-2026
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Q:   Which is the MH CET Law 2026 official website?
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The official website for the MH CET Law 2026 is the website of CET Cell Maharashtra (Common Entrance Test Cell Mahatrashtra) - cetcell.mahacet.orgOn 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.

Q:   Which are the top colleges accepting MH CET Law scores?
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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.

Q:   What is the last date for MHCET law 2026 registration?
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The MHCET Law 2026 for the 5-year LLB course registration last date was March 31, 2026. Candidates had to fill up the application form of MHCET Law 2026 before that day. No offline forms were accepted.  

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MH CET Law Eligibility 2026

The candidates aspiring to the MHCET Law 2026 exam must refer to the eligibility criteria as released officially for the 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB before applying for the exam: 

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 atleast 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 atleast 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

MH CET Law 2026 Candidature Type

To understand the MH CET Law 2026 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 2026 exam.

Maharashtra State Candidature / Category Types

For admission to colleges accepting MH CET Law 2026, the Maharashtra State candidature type has been divided into different sub-categories. These subcategories have been mentioned below: 

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 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

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Q:   What documents are needed during MH CET Law application?
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Candidates who are aspiring to sit for the MH CET Law 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB programme will have to submit the scanned the latest photograph and signature in the required format during the MHCET Law 2026 application process. However, they may also need to upload the category certificate, residencial proof and date of birth proof (class 10th certificate), etc.

Q:   Is MHCET compulsory for law?
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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:   Who is eligible for MHCET law exam?
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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.

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How to apply for MH CET Law 2026?

The Maharashtra CET to conclude the MHCET Law 5-year application process on March 31. Check the following details for an easy application process.

MHCET Law Registration Process 2026

  • Visit, cetcell.mahacet.org.
  • Click on the exam portal available on the website's home page.
  • The 2026-27 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 2026 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 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

How to Fill the MHCET Law Application Form

To fill the MHCET Law Application form 2026.

  • 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. 

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

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

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Submit the Application Form

  • Once candidates submit the application fee, they will be provided with an e-receipt informing about the payment received from their end.
  • Candidates are advised to take a clear print 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 2026 is complete.

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Q:   When will the MHCET Law Application be released?
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The MHCET Law Application window closed on March 3, 2026, for the 3-year LLB. For MH CET 5-year LLB courses, the registration window closed on March 31, 2026.

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 2026 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
Q:   How do I register for MH CET law exam 2026?
A: 

To register for MH CET Law 2026, visit the official CET Cell Maharashtra website. Click on the MH CET Law 2026 registration link. Create an account using a valid email ID and mobile number. Fill in personal, academic, and contact details carefully. Upload documents, pay the application fee online, and submit the form.

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MH CET Law Application Form 2026: Important Guidelines

If you are going to fill out the MH CET Law 2026 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. 

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Q:   How to prepare for MH CET Law 2026?
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Know the MH CET Law 2026 syllabus first, it help to plan better. The exam have parts like Legal Aptitude, GK, Logical Reasoning, English and Maths for 5-year LLB. Make small study plan daily, don’t skip revision. 

Q:   What is the criteria for MHCET Law 2026?
A: 

For MHCET Law 2026, 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 2026 exam.

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

A safe score for MHCET Law 2026 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. Cutoffs may vary each year based on difficulty and competition.

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Documents Required to fill MH CET Cell Law Application Form 2026

Candidates must mention all the details correctly to avoid disqualification later. Everything will be checked by the CET Cell before issuing the admit card. The following details & documents will be required while filling the MHCET Law application form 2026:

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

Also Read: MH CET Syllabus

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Q:   What is the application fee for MHCET Law 2026?
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The application fee for the MHCET Law 2026 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 2026 application form?
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Candidates will be able to edit details in their MH CET Law 2026 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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MHCET Law 2026 Application FAQs

Check the Frequently Asked Questions for MH CET Law 2026 here:

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Q:   What is the new MHCET LLB registration deadline?
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For MH CET Law 2026, the registration deadline for the 3-year LLB course was March 3, 2026. Candidates could complete the online form and fee payment on the official CET Cell Maharashtra website before this date. Late submissions are not accepted after the deadline.

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.

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:   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.

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Answered a week ago

In the MHCET Law 3-yr LLB exam, if a candidate gets 100  to 115 questions right, then he/she holds high chances of getting admission to top colleges. However, a good attempt can be somewhere between 92 to 110 questions out of 120 questions. 

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Aishwarya Pathak

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Answered a week ago

Candidates who appeared for the exam held in the second shift on April 1, 2026, provided feedback that it was an Easy exam. There were direct questions from the RCs. No question from the current affairs section was there. The static GK portion was of high weightage. Case-based questions were seen i

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Nishtha Nishtha

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Answered a week ago

As per the initial student reaction, the MHCET Law 2026 3-year LLB entrance exam was of an Easy to Moderate difficulty level. The English section was easy and less questions were asked from the current affairs section this year.  

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Shailja Shrivastava

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

The MH CET Law application form 2026 for 3-year LLB was released on January 8, 2026 and the window was open till March 3, 2026. The 5-year registration window was open until March 31, 2026.

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Nidhi Gupta

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

SGBAU MH CET Law cutoff 2025 was 76.78 for the BA LLB course in the 3rd round. In 2024 and 2023, the cutoff was 35.86 and 55, respectively. As per these cutoff ranks, we can see that the cutoff trend has seen fluctuation. 

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 3 weeks ago

The CET Cell closed the MH CET Law 2026 registration window for the 3-year LLB programme on March 3, 2026. For the MH CET Law 2026 5-year LLB course, the last date was March 31, 2026.

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Pallavi Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, the state CET Cell Maharashtra extended the deadline. As per the revised dates, the MHCET Law application form for the 5-yr LLB course was available till March 31, 2026. 

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Aishwarya Pathak

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

The MH CET Law application correction window for the 5-year LLB course began on April 7, 2026. The  MH CET Law application correction process is being conducted on the official website of the competent body. 

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Kanishk Dhawan

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

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

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Shailja Shrivastava

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Answered a month ago

The last date to make changes to the MH CET Law application form for the 3-year LLB course was March 11, 2026. Post this date, no candidate will be allowed to make any corrections. No application fee will be accepted after this date for the 3-year LLB course. 

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181 Institutes accepting MHCET Law

Manipal University, Jaipur

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  • 11.70 Lakh
  • 5 years
  • |
  • Full Time
    • 1.20 Lakh
    • 1 years
    • |
    • Full Time

    ILS Law College

    Law College Road, Pune Private

    ILS Law Co
    • 1.89 Lakh
    • 5 years
    • |
    • Full Time

    K.C Law College

    Churchgate, Mumbai Public

    K.C Law Co
    • 21,150
    • 3 years
    • |
    • Full Time

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