MHCET Law LLM Pattern 2025: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Q: Is there any negative marking in revised MH CET Law exam pattern?

No there is no negative marking in MH CET Law exam pattern. MH CET law 2025 will follow the marking scheme as under: For each correct answer, one mark will be awarded to candidates. There is no negative marking in the exam, therefore, in case of wrong attempts no marks will be deducted from the total marks. However, candidates must note that no marks will be awarded or deducted in case they leave questions unanswered.

Q: What factors affect MH CET Law scores?

There are several factors that affect the MH CET Law scores such as level of exam, targetted college, category of the candidates, and overall performance of the candidates. The difficulty level of the exam and the number of test-takers can influence cutoffs. Candidates must try to attain scores more than 90 to get their desired college.

Q: Which is the most important section in the MH CET Law question paper?

General Knowledge and Current Affairs section is the most important section in the MH CET Law question paper. This is because these sections test candidates' awareness of current events and a variety of academic subjects, such as history, geography, science, and economics. The weightage of the General Knowledge and Current Affairs section in the MH CET Law 3-year LLB exam is 40. However, the weightage of the section in the MH CET Law 5-year LLB exam is 30. General Knowledge questions typically cover a wide range of topics, such as: Indian history and culture Indian politics and economy International affairs Science and technology Current events Current Affairs questions test candidates' knowledge of recent events that are relevant to India and the world.

Q: What is the revised MH Law CET syllabus?

The syllabus for the MH CET law exam comprises 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. The concepts related to national and 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.

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

Yes, the question paper of MH CET Law can be given in Marathi. Candidates can choose to answer the question paper in either Marathi or English. However, it is important to note that the question paper will be the same for both Marathi and English medium candidates. The only difference is that the Marathi medium candidates will be given a Marathi translation of the question paper. Candidates should choose the medium in which they are most comfortable answering the question paper. If you are more comfortable answering in Marathi, then you should choose the Marathi medium question paper. However, if you are more comfortable answering in English, then you should choose the English medium question paper.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: What is a Good Score to Crack MH CET Law?

For the 3-year and 5-year LLB program, candidates should aim to acheive the score above 100 marks. However the good score is different for each category of students. To target the colleges like Government Law College (GLC), Mumbai, or ILS Law College, Pune, one should achieve a score that enhances the chances of getting a seat in best colleges. The sccores above the 80-100 range can also be considered "average," and student achieving this score has the possibility to get admission in the mid-tier colleges, particularly depending on the candidate's category and the specific college's cutoff.

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The MHCET Law exam pattern will be released by the State Common Entrance Cell, Maharashtra, for the five-year and 3-year LLB programmes along with the Law MHCET 2026 notification. For effective exam preparation, the MH CET Law exam pattern should be referred to thoroughly.

The exam pattern for MHCET Law refers to the overall pattern of the MHCET Law question paper, which includes the type of questions asked in the exam, syllabus, weightage and marking scheme. The MH CET Law will be conducted for admission to 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB at colleges accepting MHCET Law 2025. The detailed exam pattern has been discussed below.

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MHCET Law Exam Pattern 2026: Key Details
MHCET Law 2026 Sectional-weightage
MHCET Law Marking Scheme 2025
MHCET Law Exam Pattern FAQs

MHCET Law Exam Pattern 2026: Key Details

The main features of MHCET Law 2026 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 choices 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

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Commonly asked questions

Q: Which is the most important section in the MH CET Law question paper?

Q: What is the revised MH Law CET syllabus?

MHCET Law 2026 Sectional-weightage

The subject-wise weightage for MH CET Law 2026 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

Also Read: MH CET Law 2026 Notification

The subject-wise weightage for the 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

Commonly asked questions

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

Q: What is the revised MH CET Law exam Pattern?

MHCET Law Marking Scheme 2025

MH CET Law 2026 will follow the marking scheme as under:

For each correct answer, one mark will be awarded to candidates.
There is no negative marking in the exam, therefore, in case of wrong attempts no marks will be deducted from the total marks.
However, candidates must note that no marks will be awarded or deducted in case they leave questions unanswered.

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Commonly asked questions

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

Q: What is a Good Score to Crack MH CET Law?

MHCET Law Exam Pattern FAQs

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Q: Is there any negative marking in revised MH CET Law exam pattern?

Q: What factors affect MH CET Law scores?

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Who conducts the MH CET Law exam?

Answered a week ago

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

Damini Aggarwal

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What is the purpose of MHCET Law exam?

Answered a week ago

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.

Damini Aggarwal

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What is the importance of MH CET Law admit card?

Answered a month ago

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.

Damini Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 10

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

Answered a month ago

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

Damini Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 10

When will the MHCET Law admit card 2026 be issued?

Answered a month ago

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

Damini Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 10

What documents are needed during MH CET Law application?

Answered 2 months ago

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

Damini Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 10

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

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

Damini Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 10

Which government colleges accept MHCET Law scores for LLB?

Answered 2 months ago

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