MH CET Law Application Form 2026: Registration Date, Fees & Apply Online, Correction Window

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test - Law 2025 ( MHCET Law )

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Updated on Sep 29, 2025 12:11 IST

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MH CET Law Application 2026 - The Maharashtra Law CET application will be released by the examination cell for the session 2026-27 on the official website, tentatively in November 2025. The Law CET Maharashtra application process 2026 will comprise online registration, filling of necessary academic and contact details, uploading of latest photograph & signature, fee payment and verification. Candidates will have to fill the application form within the deadline to be announced in the Maharashtra CET Law notification. 

The dates of MH CET Law exam for 5-year LLB and MH CET 3-year LLB exam will be different. Candidates aspring to take MH CET Law 2026 can refer to the MH CET Law 2026 syllabus and MH CET Law exam pattern 2026 and other details on this page.

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Table of content
  • MH CET Law Eligibility 2026
  • MHCET Law 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • How to apply for MH CET Law 2026?
  • Documents Required to Fill Out MH CET Cell Law Application Form 2026
  • MH CET Law Application Form 2026: Important Guidelines
  • MH CET Law Admit Card 2026
  • Importance of MH CET Law Admit Card 2026
  • MHCET Law 2026 Application FAQs
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MH CET Law Eligibility 2026

The candidates aspiring to MHCET Law 2025 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
  • Graduate in any stream
  • A minimum of 45% marks 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 thier qualifying exam.
  • The SC/ ST category candidates must score 40% marks in their qualifying exam
  • Cadidates who belong to the VJNT, SBC and OBC category 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 are eligible for the MH CET Law 2025 exam.

Maharashtra State Candidature / Category Types

For admission to colleges accepting MH CET Law 2025, 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 Maharashta domicile certificate)
  • Candidates who were born in Maharashtra (They should produce a birth certificate mentioning a place in Maharashtra as their birth place)
Type B
  • Candidates whose father or mother domiciled in Maharashtra
Type C
  • Candidates whose father or mother is working for the Government of Maharashtra or Government of India and posted in Maharashtra
Type D
  • Candidates whose father or mother is working for the Government of Maharashtra or Government of Maharashtra Udertaking (an organisation under the Maharashtra government authority
Type E
  • Canadidates who have passed their graduation from the area related to Maharashtra-Karnataka border dispute and whose mother toungue is Marathi language

Also Read: MH CET Law 2026 Notification

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Do I need to submit a category certificate while filling out the MH CET Law application form?
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Yes, candidates who belong to a reserved category must submit a category certificate at the time of filling out the MH CET Law application form. If they do not have this certificate, they must produce it with the help of the concerned regional authority. If reserved category candidates do not submit a category certificate while filling out an MHCET Law application form, their candidature will be considered under the general category or All India Open category. Consequently, they will not be able to leverage the benefits offered to reserved category candidates during the application process. 

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.

MHCET Law 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MHCET Law 2025 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
02 May ' 25 - 03 May ' 25

MH CET Law 2025 Exam Date (3-Year LLB)

28 Apr ' 25

MH CET Law 2025 Admit Card (3-Year LLB)

28 Apr ' 25

MH CET Law 2025 Exam Date (5-Year LLB)

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How to apply for MH CET Law 2026?

The links to application forms of MH CET Law 2026 for both 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB courses will be made available below, once the exam authority releases the forms. You need to click on the link for the programme you wish to apply through MHCET Law 2026:

Step 1: Registration

1. Visit the official website of MH CET, cetcell.mahacet.org or MAH CET Portal -portal.maharashtracet.org. 

2. Click on the exam portal link available on the website's home page. 

3. The 2026-27 portal link will redirect you to a new page. Here you need to click on the MAH-LLB/LLB option. 

4. Then, click on the "New Registration" option.

5. Enter details like your name, email ID, mobile number, and select a password. The following deatils are required for MH CET 2025 registration:

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

6. After filling in all the required details, candidates need to enter their mobile number to receive a one-time password (OTP) for successfully completing the registration process.

7. Create a password to access all details related to MH CET 2025 in the future and enter the security PIN. 

8. Save and proceed to complete the registration process.

9. Upon successful registration, an application number and a unique candidate account will be created.

Step 2: Fill the Application Form

  • To access the form, you need to log in to the candidate account.
  • On log-in, you will have to enter educational, personal, and contact details.
  • Ensure that the data entered is correct and verifiable as otherwise your candidature may be rejected. 

Step 3: Upload Photo & Signature

Candidates need to then upload scanned copies of their signature and photograph. The signature needs to be done with a black ink pen on white paper.

Document

Format

Dimensions

Photograph

JPG/JPEG

20 KB to 50 KB

200X230 pixels

Signature

JPG/JPEG

10 KB to 20 KB

140X60 pixels

Step 4: Pay the 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 under:

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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Step 5: 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 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 ‘Final Submit’ button.
  • On completing this step the application process for MHCET Law 2026 is complete.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will MH CET Law 2026 exam be conducted?
A: 

The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Cell is likely to conduct the MH CET Law 3-year LLB & 5-year LLB exam in April 2026.  The exam will be held in Maharashtra state and nearby cities. The MH CET Law 2025 exam for admission to 5-year LLB & 3-year LLB courses will held in computer-based mode at test centres allotted to applicants. 

The MH CET Law 2026 exam dates will be released on the official website of CET Cell Maharashtra with the title "CET Cell Maharashtra". These dates are subject to revision by the exam authority.

Q:   I forgot my MH CET application number. What can I do to get it?
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Candidates can access their application by using the following steps if they forget it: 
Step 1: Visit the MH CET website, cetcell.mahacet.org.
Step 2: Click on the portal link.
Step 3: Click on the subject link for which you filled out the MH CET application form. 
Step 4: Click on the "Already Registered" option.
Step 5: Navigate to the "I can't access my account" link, which is located to the left of the screen, just below the sign in button.
Step 6: Now, click on the "I forgot my Application no." option.
Step 7: Enter your name, your father's name, your mother's name and date of birth. You will receive your application number.    

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Documents Required to Fill Out MH CET Cell Law Application Form 2026

The following details & documents will be required for filling out the MHCET Law application form 2026:

  • Candidate's Name & Date of Birth
  • Gender & Category Certification (General, SC, ST, OBC, etc.)
  • Communication Address, Email ID, & Mobile Number
  • Qualifying Exam Details
  • ID Proofs includingAadhar Card Passport or equivalent
  • Category-Specific Documents (if applicable)
  • Domicile Certificate
  • Scanned Photograph and Signature
  • Payment Proof
  • Any Other Relevant Documents such as disability certificate (if applicable)Ex-servicemen Certificate (if applicable)
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Do the application forms for the MH CET Law 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB release on the same date?
A: 

No, the application forms for the MH CET Law 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB do not release on the same date. The application form for the MH CET Law 5-year LLB and MH CET Law 3-year LLB is now avaiable on the official website. Thus, candidates who want to apply for a 5-year LLB or 3-year LLB through MH CET Law need to know that the application forms for the two types of LLB programmes are different, and candidates need to fill out the MH CET Law application form for their respective LLB programme. However, the application form for both programmes,  5-year LLB and 3-year LLB, will be released on the same website of Maharashtra CET Cell, cetcell.mahacet.org. 

Q:   How to edit MH CET Law 2026 application form?
A: 

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.

Step 1- Visit the official website - portal.maharashtracet.org

Step 2- Use LoginID and password to login

Step 3- Click on edit MHCET Law application form

Step 4- Do the changes required and save the form after duly checking

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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 before proceeding further:

  • Fill out all the details correctly in the MH CET Law registration and application form because there will not be a correction window.
  • 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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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I get the first city of preference as my MH CET Law exam centre?
A: 

There is no guarantee that candidates will get the first city of preference as their MH CET Law exam centre. The allocation of test centres depends on various factors, such as the number of candidates that selected a particular centre, the infrastructure capacity of the centre to allow all candidates to appear in the test, and security and safety criteria. Thus, these factors will decide whether you get the exam centre of your choice or not.
The CET Cell Maharashtra allows candidates to select three cities as their exam centre options for the MH CET Law exam. If you do not get the first city of your choice as your exam centre, the exam authority will allot you the second city of your choice as your exam centre. Moreover, if you do not get the second city of your preference as your MH CET Law exam centre, the exam centre of your third preference will be allotted to you. Here, candidates need to know that the exam authority sometimes allocates exam centres randomly.

Q:   Is MH CET Law 2026 application correction facility available?
A: 

Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell will provide the application correction facilityn for the candidates who have already registered for MHCET Law 2026 but submitted a form with ceratin mistakes and erros. Candidates will be given an opportunity to correct or edit the below mentioned details in their already submitted application form:

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

Along with this, MH CET Cell is also allowing candidates to complete the application form and pay the MH CET Law Registration Fee within this time who were unable to do it earlier.

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MH CET Law Admit Card 2026

MHCET Law 2025 admit card will be issued to the candidates registered for the exam. There will not be a separate intimation sent to the candidates; the admit card will be issued online only. Refer to the steps given below to download the admit card for the MH CET Law 2026

  • Visit the MAH CET website - cetcell.mahacet.org. 
  • Go to the tab of 5-year LLB / 3-year LLB programme. 
  • Click on the admit card link. 
  • Enter your MH CET Law 2025 application number, date of birth, and the provided security code (captcha). 
  • Your admit card will be available for download in a new tab. 
  • Click on the download button to save it.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will the MHCET Law admit card 2026 be issued?
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The Maharashtra CET Law admit card will be issued a few days before the exam to the registered candidates. The admit card will be an important document that needs to be carried to the exam hall. It will mention the reporting time, name of the course opted, hall ticket number, etc. The candidates will have to carry a valid ID proof such as Aadhar Card, Voter Card, etc. for verification at the exam hall. 

Q:   What if I forget to carry the MH Law CET admit card to exam hall?
A: 

In case candidates do not carry the hall ticket document to the exam hall, they will denied the entry to the appear for the exam. Candidates in such a case are advised to keep a softcopy of the hall ticket number with them. They can get the print out of the MHCET Law 2025 admit card from a nearby service outlet to avoid any delay in the exam. However, candidates are advised to keep the important documents ready a day before the exam ready and arranged to avoid the last minute rush. 

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Importance of MH CET Law Admit Card 2026

Candidates will not be allowed to enter the examination hall without the admit card. It serves as the identification and confirmation of registration. The admit card mentions all the important information about your exam including,

  • Important Document required to Enter Exam Hall: Candidates will not be allowed to enter the examination hall without the admit card. It serves as the identification and confirmation of registration.
  • Exam Details: The admit card mentions all the vital information about your exam, including:
  • Hall Ticket Number: Each candidates will have a unique hall ticket number for identification and answer sheet marking.
  • Exam Date and Time: The exam time and date of the exam mentioned on the admit card will let the candidates to be pepared for the exam day in advance.
  • Exam Center Details: The details regarding the Address and directions to your designated center will also be mentioned on the MHCET Law admit card.
  • Reporting Time: The time at which the candidates will have to report to the alloted centre will be specified on the hall ticket document.
  • Exam Day Instructions: The MHCET Law admit card will also mentions about the important guidelines that are needed to be followed to avoid any last minute stress. It will mention about the items to bring and what items are prohibited.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the importance of MH CET Law admit card?
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The candidates will have to mandatorily carry the hall ticket to the examination hall to avoid rejection in sitting for the exam. The admit card for MHCET Law is important as it mentions the candidates' roll number, the venue of the exam, direction to the exam hall, reporting time and the exam date. The admit card will be issued to the registered candidates a few days before the exam in an online mode on the official MH CET Law website. 

Q:   I am doing Class 12th. Can I apply for MH CET Law?
A: 

Yes, you can apply for MH CET Law while pursuing Class 12, provided you meet the eligibility criteria set by the conducting authority. MH CET Law offers admission to both 5-year integrated LLB programs and 3-year LLB programs. Here's a general breakdown of the eligibility criteria for each program:
1. 5-Year Integrated LLB Program:
Candidates should have passed the 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised board.
There is no age limit for applying to the 5-year integrated LLB program.
2. 3-Year LLB Program:
Candidates should have completed their graduation in any discipline from a recognised university.
There might be specific percentage criteria for graduation, so check the information brochure for details.
Note: Candidates will require their Class 12 marksheet or passing certificate at the time of admission to a 5-year LLB course through MH CET Law scores.

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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:   Can I appear in MHCET Law exam while giving my final semester exams?
A: 

Yes, candidates in their final year of graduation can appear in the MH CET 3-year LLB exam, and the candidates giving their 10+2 exams can also sit forthe MH CET Law 5-year LLB exam. However, this is subject to the condition that they will have to submit their passing certificate during the counselling process.

Q:   Which is the MH CET Law 2025 official website?
A: 

The official websigte for the MH CET Law 2025 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 2025 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 2025 events other than counselling, candidates need to go the CET portal through the link. However, to check the deatils related to the MH CET Law counselling, they need to visit the CAP Portal by using the same link.

Q:   Can students from any stream (Arts, Science, Commerce) apply for the MH CET Law exam?
A: 

Yes, students who are from arts, science or commerce background can apply for the MH CET Law exam. The MH CET Law eligibility criteria are more inclined towards the academic qualification rather than the stream the student belongs to. To offer the 5-year integrated LLB program, all aspirants must have passed their 12th standard (or equivalent) from a recognized board of education. For the 3-year LLB program, all the students must possess a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

Unlike other streams there are no restrictions when it comes to taking the exam thus many students can attempt it.

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The Maharashtra CET examination cell conducts the MHCET Law exam for admission to the LLB programs offered at the colleges in Maharashtra. The exam is conducted at the designated centres across the state and nearby cities. Candidates who register for the exam will only be issued the admit cards and

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The MHCET Law exam is conducted for admission to the three year LLB and five year LLB courses at the colleges across the Maharashtra State. The candidates aspiring to take admission to the LLB programs will have to register for the entrance exam as per the schedule released on the official website. 

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The candidates will have to mandatorily carry the hall ticket to the examination hall to avoid rejection in sitting for the exam. The admit card for MHCET Law is important as it mentions the candidates' roll number, the venue of the exam, direction to the exam hall, reporting time and the exam date.

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In case candidates do not carry the hall ticket document to the exam hall, they will denied the entry to the appear for the exam. Candidates in such a case are advised to keep a softcopy of the hall ticket number with them. They can get the print out of the MHCET Law 2025 admit card from a nearby se

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The Maharashtra CET Law admit card will be issued a few days before the exam to the registered candidates. The admit card will be an important document that needs to be carried to the exam hall. It will mention the reporting time, name of the course opted, hall ticket number, etc. The candidates wil

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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, residenc

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Answered 2 months ago

Yes, candidates in their final year of graduation can appear in the MH CET 3-year LLB exam, and the candidates giving their 10+2 exams can also sit forthe MH CET Law 5-year LLB exam. However, this is subject to the condition that they will have to submit their passing certificate during the counsell

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Here are some top government LLB colleges in India accepting MHCET Law scores:

Government LLB CollegesTuition Fee
GLC MumbaiINR 6,000
KC Law CollegeINR 21,150
Manikchand Pahade Law CollegeINR 18,039
RTMNUINR 66,490

Note: The information is sourced from the official/counselling body of the institute/exam.

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Rashmi Thakur

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185 Institutes accepting MHCET Law

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

Manikchand Pahade Law College

Aurangabad Public

Manikchand
  • 18,039
  • 3 years
  • |
  • Full Time

Government Law College, Churchgate

Churchgate, Mumbai Public

Government
  • 6,000
  • 3 years
  • |
  • Full Time

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