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

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test - Law 2026 ( MHCET Law )

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The MHCET Law 2026 application process will begin soon online on the website, cetcell.mahacet.org. The MH Law CET 2026 Exam will be conducted for admission to the 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB courses at colleges accepting these scores. However, the tentative exam dates for the MHCET Law exam were announced for the 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB courses. The MHCET Law 3-year LLB exam will be conducted tentatively on April 01, 2026, and April 02, 2026, whereas the MHCET 5-year LLB tentative exam date is May 08, 2025.

The MH Law CET Notification 2026 for the exam date and application window is released separately. The application process will include online registration, filling of necessary academic and contact details, uploading of the latest photograph & signature, fee payment, and verification. Candidates aspiring to take this entrance exam can refer to the MH CET Law 2026 syllabus and other details on this page.

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

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:   Do I need to submit a category certificate while filling out the MH CET Law application form?
A: 

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. 

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
Dec ' 25 - Mar ' 26

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

TENTATIVE
Jan ' 26 - Mar ' 26

MH CET Law 2026 Application (for 5-year LLB)

TENTATIVE
Mar ' 26

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

TENTATIVE
01 Apr ' 26 - 02 Apr ' 26

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

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
21 Nov ' 25

MH CET Law 2026 Notification

To Be Notified

MH CET Law 2026 Application Correction Window

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How to apply for MH CET Law 2026?

DeskCalendarRegistration: Dec ' 25 - Mar ' 26

The Maharashtra CET cell will release the application form for the MHCET Law 5-year & 3-year LLB online after the release of the notification. Check the following details for an easy application process.

Registration

  • 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

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

Fill the 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 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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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will the MHCET Law Application be released?
A: 

The MHCET Law Application form is expected to be released anytime soon. once the application window open, candidates will be able to apply for the MHCET Law exam for admission to 5-year and 3-year LLB courses.

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
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Documents Required for MH CET Cell Law Application Form 2026

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

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Commonly asked questions
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.

  • 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 is the application fee for MHCET Law 2026?
A: 

The application fee for the MHCET Law 2026 exam differs by category. Check details below

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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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:

  • 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:   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.

Q:   What is the last date to apply for the MHCET Law 2026?
A: 

The last date to apply for the MHCET Law 2026 is not released yet. All the details releated to MHCET law application window will be released with the notification.

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MH CET Law Admit Card 2026

DeskCalendarAdmit Card: Mar ' 26

MHCET Law 2026 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 the 5-year LLB / 3-year LLB programme. 
  • Click on the admit card link. 
  • Enter your MH CET Law 2026 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?
A: 

The Maharashtra CET Law admit card will be issued a few days before the exam to the registered candidates. The admit card will be provide the-

  • Exam day schedule
  • Exam centre details
  • Important guidelines
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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MHCET Law 2026 Application FAQs

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

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which is the MH CET Law 2026 official website?
A: 

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:   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.

Q:   What is a good score in MH CET Law exam?
A: 

As per the previous year trends, the score above 99 will be considered a good score for both 3-year and 5-year LLB programs. However, the good score depends on many factors such as targetted college, category of the candidate, reservation policy, and the overall performance of the candidate. For admission to top law colleges accepting MH Law CET score, the cut off score is declared which also depends on the number of the candidate and difficulty level of the papers.

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Answered Yesterday

The last date to apply for the MHCET Law 2026 is not released yet. All the details releated to MHCET law application window will be released with the notification.

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Swayam Gupta

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The application fee for the MHCET Law 2026 exam differs by category. Check details below

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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Swayam Gupta

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Answered Yesterday

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

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Swayam Gupta

Contributor-Level 8

Answered Yesterday

MHCET Law 2026 Exam Analysis will be released after the exam. MHCET Law exam will be conducted on May 8, 2026. We'll provide the exam analysis based on student reviews and reactions.

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Swayam Gupta

Contributor-Level 8

Answered Yesterday

No, even though the MHCET LAW examination is conducted by the same body for both courses, the question papers are different. The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test law 3-year LL.B. Question paper and 5-year LL.B. Question paper contain questions in 4 and 5 sections. However, questions in the two quest

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Swayam Gupta

Contributor-Level 8

Answered Yesterday

There is no limit to taking the MHCET official mock test online. You can take the test as many times as you want. 

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Swayam Gupta

Contributor-Level 8

Answered Yesterday

The MHLAW CET question paper has 120 objective-type questions. These 120 questions are divided into five sections for 5-year LLB course and four sections for the 3-year LLB courses. No negative marking in the exam.

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Swayam Gupta

Contributor-Level 8

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The MHCET Law syllabus for the 5-year LLB course is given below. The candidates can apply for 5-year LLB programs after 12th.

Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning Study of Law, Legal prepositions, set of facts from Case Laws, Legal aptitude and problem solving ability, Analysis based Questions
General Knowledge with Current Affairs History (Ancient, Medieval and Modern), Geography, General Science, Economics, Civics, and the Current Affairs of past 1 year
Logical and Analytical Reasoning (30 Questions)Identify patterns, logical links and rectify illogical arguments, completing arguments, wide analogies, drawing well supported conclusions, understand the structure, reasoning by analogy, applying principles or rules, relationship and to draw logical conclusions about the structures, and also includes reasoning deductively from the set of statements and rules or principles that describes the relationship among persons, things or events
EnglishVocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, analogies etc.) Proficiency (Idioms and Phrases, One-word Substitution, Sentence Improvement and rearrangement, Fill in the Blanks etc.) English Usage Errors (Common errors, spotting errors, inappropriate usage of words, spelling mistakes etc.)
English Comprehension with minimum two passages followed by Five to Ten questions 
that test reading and reasoning abilities.
Basic Mathematics

This section will include standard 10 level mathematics questions. These questions will be related to topics including Profit and Loss, Time and Work, Speed and Distance, Average, Algebra and Venn Diagram

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Swayam Gupta

Contributor-Level 8

Answered Yesterday

The MHCET Law syllabus 2026 for the 3-year LLB course is given below:

Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning Study of Law, Legal aptitude and problem solving ability, Legal prepositions, set of facts from Case Laws, Analysis based Questions
General Knowledge with Current Affairs History, Geography, General Science, Economics, Civics, and the Current Affairs of past 1 year
Logical and Analytical Reasoning Identify patterns, logical links and rectify illogical arguments, wide analogies, completing arguments, drawing well supported conclusions, reasoning by analogy, applying principles or rules, understand the structure, relationship and to draw logical conclusions about the structures, and also includes reasoning deductively from the set of statements and rules or principles that describes the relationship among persons, things or events
English Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, analogies etc.) Proficiency (Idioms and Phrases, One-word Substitution, Sentence Improvement and rearrangement, Fill in the Blanks etc.) English Usage Errors (Common errors, spotting errors, inappropriate usage of words, spelling mistakes etc.)
English Comprehension with minimum two passages followed by Five to Ten questions 
that test reading and reasoning abilities.

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Swayam Gupta

Contributor-Level 8

Answered Yesterday

The MHCET Law Application form is expected to be released anytime soon. once the application window open, candidates will be able to apply for the MHCET Law exam for admission to 5-year and 3-year LLB courses.

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Swayam Gupta

Contributor-Level 8

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