What is the revised MH Law CET syllabus?

The syllabus for the MH CET law exam has topics from Legal Aptitude and reasoning, GK and current affairs, Logical and analytical reasoning, English language and basic mathematics. Candidates will have to study about legal principles, reasoning skills, and applying laws to scenarios. From GK section, questions from national & international events, politics, science, and legal developments will also be asked. From the reasoning section, pattern and problem solving abilities will be analysed, and questions from geometry, ratios, percentages will be asked.

What is the difference between Percentile Scores and Marks in MH CET Law?

Percentile scores are based on the relative performance of all those who appear for the examination. Basically, the marks obtained are transformed into a scale ranging from 100 to 0 for each session of examinees. Basically, the Percentile Score indicates the percentage of candidates that have scored EQUAL TO OR BELOW (same or lower raw scores) that particular Percentile in that examination. However, marks are the raw scores obtained in the examination by the candidates. Based on these raw scores/ marks, percentile score in the range of 0-100 is calculated to measure each candidates' performance without any bias due to different difficulty levels.

What is the section-wise weightage in the MHCET Law?

Legal Aptitude – 24 marks, Logical Reasoning – 24 marks, English – 40 marks, General Knowledge – 32 marks for 3 Year LLB. For 5 Year LLB, Legal Aptitude – 24 marks, Logical Reasoning – 24 marks, English – 32 marks, General Knowledge – 32 marks and Mathematics – 8 marks. Total is 120 marks in both exams.

Will the question paper of MH CET Law be in Marathi?

Yes, as per the previous year notification, you can choose to answer the MHCET law question paper in Marathi. The examination cell allows applicants to choose either English or Marathi. During the application process, can will be able to fill the preferred language.

What is the revised MH CET Law exam Pattern?

The State Common Entrance Cell, Maharashtra has released the revised exam pattern of the MH CET Law 2025 for the five-year and 3-year LLB programmes. The exam authority changed the total number of questions to be asked to 120 from 150. Three year LLB programme entrance exam has Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning, General Knowledge with Current Affairs, Logical and Analytical Reasoning, English. Same subjects for the five-year LLB course as well but with Mathematical Aptitude as well.

What is weightage of each section in MHCET Law?

MH CET Law exam has five main sections. Each part carries different marks. English includes 30 questions, General Knowledge and Current Affairs 40, Legal Aptitude 40, Logical Reasoning 30, and Basic Mathematics 10 (for 5-year LLB only). Total marks 150. Every question gives one mark, no negative marking.

What is a good score in MH CET Law exam?

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.

What are the benefits of solving MH CET Law previous years' question papers?

There are many benefits to solving MH CET Law previous years' question papers. Here are a few: Get familiar with the exam pattern and question types. By solving previous years' question papers, you will get a good understanding of the exam pattern and the types of questions that are asked. This will help you to feel more confident and prepared on the day of the exam. Identify important topics. By analyzing previous years' question papers, you can identify the topics that are most frequently tested. You can then focus your preparation on these topics. Improve your speed and accuracy. Solving previous years' question papers under timed conditions will help you to improve your speed and accuracy. This is important because the MH CET Law exam is a timed exam. Build your confidence. Solving previous years' question papers and getting good scores will help you to build your confidence. This can be very helpful on the day of the exam, when you are feeling nervous. Overall, solving MH CET Law previous years' question papers is an essential part of your preparation for the exam. It is important to solve as many previous years' question papers as you can, and to analyze your performance carefully. This will help you to identify your strengths and weaknesses, and to focus your preparation accordingly.

What is MH CET Law Normalization Method to calculate scores?

Normalization process is an established practice for comparing candidate scores across multiple shift papers. There are possibilities of different level of difficulties in each shift for the same exam, however to tackle this scenario, the Normalization Method will be used to calculate the MH CET Law 3-year and 5-year LLB results. Step 1: Candidates would be distributed into four sessions randomly so that each session has approximately equal number of candidates. Suppose: Session-1: Day-1 Batch 1 (D1-B1), Session-2: Day-1 Batch-2 (D1-B2), Session-3: Day-1 Batch 3 (D1-B3). Step-2: The examination results for each session would be prepared in the form of Raw Scores. Total Percentile (TP) = 100 X No. of candidates appeared from the session with raw score equal to or less than T1 score Total No. of Candidates appeared for the session Step-3: The Percentile scores for the Total Raw Score for all the four sessions (Session- 1: Day-1 Batch 1-1, Session-2: Day-1 batch-2 and Session-3: Day-1 Batch-3 as calculated in Step-2 above would be merged and shall be called the CET Percentile scores which will then be used for compilation of result. The Percentile of all four sessions will be calculated separately for the total raw score.

Can I crack MHCET Law through Self Study?

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

What are the most important topics for MHCET Law?

Important topics include Legal Principles, Current Affairs, Logical Puzzles, Reading Comprehension, and Basic Arithmetic. Focusing on these improves overall score.

Is there any negative marking in MH CET law?

There's no negative marking in the MH CET Law exam, whether it's for the 3-year LLB or the 5-year LLB course. You don't lose marks for any wrong or skipped question, so you can try every one of them without worry. The paper has around 120 to 150 questions, depending on the exam type and year, and you can attempt all without fear of losing marks.

MHCET Law Pattern 2027: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Updated on Oct 23, 2026 18:03 IST

By Aashish Jha, Senior Executive- Content

Candidates should have proper knowledge of MH CET Law exam pattern if they want to score good marks. The State Common Entrance Cell, Maharashtra, releases MHCET Law exam pattern online. The authority issues exam pattern for both five-year and 3-year LLB programmes along with MHCET LLB official notification. The MH CET Law 2027 exam pattern is expected to remain similar to previous year. The total number of questions as well as exam duration is similar in both 3 Year and 5 Year entrance exams of MH CET Law.

The exam pattern for MHCET Law refers to overall nature of the MHCET Law question paper. MH CET LLB exam pattern includes the types of questions asked in exam, weightage, and marking scheme. Students can also get an overall good idea to prioritise important topics from syllabus. The MH CET Law was conducted for admission to 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB at colleges accepting MHCET Law 2027. The authority may revise latest exam pattern. Candidates should meanwhile start their preparation using available paper pattern. The detailed exam pattern has been discussed below.

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Table of contents

MHCET Law Exam Pattern Key Highlights 2027
MHCET Law 2027 Subject-wise Weightage
MHCET Law Total Marks & Marking Scheme 2027
MH CET Law Preparation Books 2027
MHCET Law Exam Pattern FAQs

MHCET Law Exam Pattern Key Highlights 2027

Students should note important features of Maharashtra Law CET exam pattern. This will help them make a better preparation strategy. The main features of MHCET Law 2027 question paper for both courses are as under:

Features	Details
Exam mode	Online, Computer-based test (CBT)
Exam duration	2 hours
Test paper language	English and Marathi
Type of questions	Multiple-choice questions
Total questions	120 MCQs
Total Marks	120 marks
Subjects	Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning, General Knowledge with Current Affairs, Logical and Analytical Reasoning, English. Same subjects for the five-year LLB course as well but with Mathematical Aptitude as well.
Negative Marking	No negative marking

There is no negative marking in MHT CET Law exam. Students should attempt every question.

Also Read: MH CET Law Last Minute Preparation Tips: Subject Wise Tips, Strategy & Guide

MHCET Law 2027 Subject-wise Weightage

Subject-wise weightage for MH CET Law varies for 3 Year and 5 Year LLB programs. Candidates can check subject-wise weightage below. The subject-wise weightage for MH CET Law five-year LLB course is as under:

Subject	Total No. of Questions	Maximum Marks
Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning	32	32
General Knowledge with Current Affairs	24	24
Logical and Analytical Reasoning	32	32
English	24	24
Basic Mathematics	8	8
Total	120	120

The weightage of English is less in 5 Year LLB compared to 3 Year LLB. The MH CET 5 Year LLB exam also consists of a mathematics section.

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The subject-wise weightage for the MH CET Law three-year LLB course is as under:

Subject	Total No. of Questions	Maximum Marks
Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning	24	24
General Knowledge with Current Affairs	32	32
Logical and Analytical Reasoning	24	24
English	40	40
Total	120	120

Students preparing for 3 Year LLB MH CET Law exam should give more preparation time to English section.

Also Read: MH CET Law 5-Year LLB Syllabus: Know Important Topics, Exam Pattern, Best Books for Preparation

MHCET Law Total Marks & Marking Scheme 2027

The MHCET Law exam is conducted for a total of 120 marks. This marking scheme is valid for both 5 Year and 3 Year LLB coursesw. The following is the marking scheme followed to evaluate the question papers:

Particulars	Details
For correct answers	+1
For incorrect answers	0
For unanswered questions	0

There is no negative marking in the exam as can be seen in the MHCET law marking scheme.

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MHCET Law Syllabus

MH CET Law Preparation Books 2027

Here are some expert-recommended books for overall exam preparation. Some books consist MH CET Law previous year question papers as well as mock papers. The list of books includes:

MH CET Law Preparation Books	Author
Pradnya's MH-CET: Law for L.L.B for 3 years & 5 years LLB exam	Adv. Revati Mohril, Gajanan Shewalkar (Nikita Publications)
MHCET Law- Best book for Law entrance	C J Pooniwala
CLAT Master Box	Karan Mehta and Harsh Gagrani

Students should make sure that they study all concepts of a specific subject from one book only.

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MHCET Law Exam Pattern FAQs

Check out the Frequently asked questions here:

Q: Can I get GLC with 96 percentile in MHCET Law?

Getting admission in Government Law College (GLC) Mumbai with 96 percentile in MHCET Law is possible but depends on the year's cut off. Usually, GLC cut off stays very high, often above 98 percentile for open category. Still, 96 percentile has fair chance in reserved or outside Maharashtra categories.

Q: How to practice for MH CET Law Mock Test?

The Maharashtra CET Cell releases the free mock test papers for candidates a few days before the exam, which can be accessed online through the official website. Meanwhile, candidates can practice the previous year MH CET Law mock test papers, you can also go through the memory based questions compiled up here to get an idea about the exam structure and level of exam.

Q: Is the question paper of MHCET LAW for five-year LL.B. And the three-year LL.B. Same?

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 question papers are different. The difficulty level of the question papers for the two types of law courses will be different.

Q: Which books are the best for MH CET Law 5-year LLB preparation?

Students can refer the following books while preparing for MH CET Law 5-year LLB program:

MH CET Law Preparation Books	Author
Pradnya's MH-CET: Law for L.L.B for 3 years & 5 years LLB exam	Adv. Revati Mohril, Gajanan Shewalkar (Nikita Publications)
MHCET CLAT - Best book for Law entrance	C J Pooniwala
CLAT Master Box	Karan Mehta and Harsh Gagrani

Q: How many times can I take the MHCET Law mock test?

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

Q: Which colleges accept MH CET law?

Many top law colleges in Maharashtra take MH CET Law score for admission. You can apply to Government Law College Mumbai, ILS Law College Pune, Rizvi Law College, and many others. Each college has own cut off marks. MH CET Law colleges offer 3 year and 5 year LLB courses for students who qualify exam.

Q: How many questions are in MHT CET law?

MHT CET Law exam has total 150 questions. All questions are multiple choice type. You get 120 minutes to finish the paper. The test includes five sections like Legal Aptitude, General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, English, and Mathematics for 5-year course or Current Affairs for 3-year course.

Q: How is the MHCET law exam conducted?

MHCET Law exam is held online as a Computer-Based Test (CBT). Students answer 120 multiple choice questions in 120 minutes. The paper is in English and Marathi languages. There is no negative marking. The exam checks your skills in Legal Aptitude, General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, English, and Mathematics or Current Affairs.

Q: Does MHCET law have negative marking?

No, MHCET Law exam doesn't have any negative marking. You don't lose marks for wrong answers. Every correct answer gives one mark. This helps students attempt all 150 questions without fear of losing marks. It's a good chance to score higher by trying every question in the paper.

Q: Is 93 percentile good in MHCET, LLB?

Yes, 93 percentile in MHCET LLB is a decent score. It can help you get admission in good law colleges in Maharashtra, though top colleges like GLC Mumbai or ILS Pune usually need higher percentiles. Still, with 93 percentile, you have strong chances in reputed mid-tier government and private law colleges.