MH CET Law Exam Date 2026 (OUT): Check 3 & 5-year LLB Complete Exam Schedule

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 given the chance to appear for it. 

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.

The MH CET Law 2026 registration last date depends on which course picked. For 3-year LLB, forms open 08 Jan 2026 and close 28 Feb 2026. For 5-year LLB, apply between 09 Jan 2026 to 15 Mar 2026. Both MH CET Law 2026 applications are ongoing now. Fill form early to avoid last-minute rush.

The MH CET Law application form 2026 for 3-year LLB was released on January 8, 2026. Candidates can fill the form until February 28, 2026. The MH CET Law 2026 5-year application dates was started on January 9 and is till March 15, 2026. 

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.

You need few papers ready before filling MH CET Law 2026 form. Keep scanned copies clear and right size. Bring these:

Check all details match same name everywhere before submit.

If you are not able to download your MH CET Law admit card, make sure you internet is stable. Cross check your registration number / registration or payment reference ID, qualifying exam hall ticket number, and date of birth. You can also try accessing it on another device.

Candidates will have to carry the following listed items to MH Law CET exam centre:

• MH Law CET admit card printed copy 
• A valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar card, PAN card, Driving License, etc.)
• Passport-size photo (same as uploaded in the application)

Also, the examination cell may also permit certain other items including transparent water bottle, ball-point pen, etc. in the examination hall. Candidates are advised to read the exam day guidelines carefully before the exam day.

The last date to submit the MH CET Law registration fee is the same as the last date to complete the online application form, as announced by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra. The exact date is Feb 28 
You can pay the registration fee online only through:

After successful payment, a confirmation receipt is generated. Candidates should download and save this receipt as proof of payment.

You can find the MH CET Law exam dates and other important dates on the official website of CET Cell Maharashtra,  cetcell.mahacet.org. The important dates related to the exam can be found on one of the following two place: 

• 5-year LLB / 3-year LLB tab available on the website's homepage
• Under the "Notifications" section of the website's homepage.  

The MH CET Law dates are subject to change. Thus, candidates always need to check MH CET Law dates to track changes in the exam date, and dates related to MH CET Law registrations, release of admit card, result, release of seat allotment lists and counselling.

The MH CET CAP registration for both 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB will begin online on the CET cell website. The E-scrutiny of documents will be done for the registered applications. To fill out the CAP registration form, candidates will have to first visit the CET Cell Maharashtra official website, cetcell.mahacet.org, and then access the CAP portal of their respective programme. This process includes steps such as CAP registration, option entries for selection, release of alphabetical list, final merit list and seat allotment. 

The minimum percentage requirement for the MH CET Law exam depends on the course you are applying for and your category.

For 5-year LLB course:

For 3-year LLB course:

Candidates from outside Maharashtra are treated as Open category and must have at least 45% marks.

The reporting time for the MHCET Law exam will be different for both the shifts. It is not yet out, however, the candidates will be required to reach the examination hall as per the time mentioned on the admit card. The hall ticket will be issued to the registered candidates online. Use the login credentials creating during the registration to access the admit card.

The MH CET Law 2026 answer key for the 3-year LLB course will be released within a few days of the exam. Candidates can raise objections to answer key during the answer key objection window. The fee per objection is INR 1,000.

The MH CET Law registration is conducted online by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra. The process involves several steps to ensure proper submission of your application.

Step-by-Step Process:

Yes, you can apply for MH CET Law 2026 even if your bachelor's result not declared yet. But you must show proof of passing degree before admission time. During registration, choose “result awaited” option. Make sure you complete all eligibility before final counselling or seat allotment.

No, MH CET Law 2026 not only for Maharashtra students. Candidates from any Indian state can apply. But Maharashtra students may get more seats under state quota. Others can take admission through all India quota. Everyone must meet same eligibility and appear for MH CET Law exam to qualify.

MH CET Law 2026 exam happens in many cities across Maharashtra and few outside too. Major test centers include Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Aurangabad, Kolhapur, Solapur, and Thane. Some centers also in Delhi, Bhopal, and Ahmedabad. You can choose your preferred city while filling MH CET Law application form.

The MHCET Law cutoff means the least marks you need to get admission in a law college. It keeps changing every year depending on exam level, total students, and seat numbers. If you score higher marks, your chance of getting top law colleges becomes much better.

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

The MH CET Law exam happens online and goes on for 2 hours, that is 120 minutes total. It has 120 MCQ-type questions for both 3-year and 5-year LLB programs. The paper is divided into five parts: Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, General Knowledge, English, and Mathematics. Every question carries 1 mark, and there's no negative marking in MH CET Law exam.

General Knowledge (GK) is often said to be the hardest part of the MH CET Law exam because it's wide, changing, and not easy to predict. Current affairs are usually simpler to handle, but the static GK part that includes history, geography, and legal topics becomes tough for many students.

Yes, all sections are compulsory. The English section tests grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. Skipping any section can reduce total marks and overall score.

Before filling the MHCET Law form, keep your name, date of birth, contact details, academic records, photo, signature, and ID proof ready. Ensure all details match official documents to avoid errors.

Prepare for MH CET Law by first getting familiar with the pattern, which has 150 questions to solve in 120 minutes.