MH CET Law Syllabus 2026: English, GK, Maths, Legal Aptitude & Logical Reasoning, Weightage

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test - Law 2026 ( MHCET Law )

Nidhi Gupta
Updated on May 20, 2026 14:44 IST

By Nidhi Gupta, Deputy Manager

Overview

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, releases the MH CET Law syllabus for the 3-year and 5-year LLB programmes separately in the MH CET Notification.  MHT CET Law syllabus for 5-year LLB includes five subjects, while MH CET Law 3 year LLB syllabus includes four subjects.

The subject-wise syllabus is provided by the state examination cell to prepare for the MH CET Law exam. The syllabus includes subjects such as Legal aptitude and reasoning, GK and current affairs, Logical & Analytical reasoning, English and mathematics subjects.  Along with this, candidates must check the MHCET Law exam pattern before preparing for the exam. 

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Table of contents
  • MHCET Law 2026 Section-wise Syllabus
  • MHCET Law 2026 Exam Pattern Overview
  • MH CET Law 2026 Preparation Strategy
  • FAQs on MH CET 2026 Syllabus
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MHCET Law 2026 Section-wise Syllabus

MHCET Law Section-wise Syllabus is provided for all the five sections. 

The questions in the MH CET Law Legal Aptitude and Reasoning section will be based on the following topics,

  • Study of law

  • Research aptitude, and problem-solving ability

  • Legal prepositions and a set of facts to which the said propositions have to be applied

  • Some prepositions may not be true in the real sense, candidates will have to assume the truth of these prepositions and answer the question.

Also Read: Know all about MH CET 5-year LLB courses

Read the syllabus of GK & Current Affairs section which will be based on the general awareness of the following topics-

Particulars

Details

History

Geography

General Science

Economics

Civics

Social Science

Environment

Current Affairs of the past year

Recent events and developments

 

Also Read: MH CET LLB Mock Test for 3 Year LLB

To score well in logical reasoning and analytical reasoning, candidates should prepare the topics as follows: 

  • Patterns, logical links and rectify illogical arguments

  • Wide analogies, completing arguments, drawing well supported conclusions, reasoning by analogy, applying principles or rules.

  • Variety of logical reasoning questions such as syllogisms, logical sequences, analogies etc.

  • This subject is to measure the ability to understand the structure, relationship and to draw logical conclusions about the structures. It includes reasoning deductively from the set of statements and rules or principles that describes the relationship among persons, things or events.

Also Read: MH CET Law 2026 Admit Card 

In the English section of the exam, candidates should prepare the following topics to score well in the MHCET Law exam:

  • Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies etc)

  • Proficiency (Idioms and phrases, one-word substitutions, sentence improvement  and rearrangement, fill in the blanks etc)

  • English comprehension with a minimum of two passages followed by 5-10 questions that test reading and reasoning abilities.

  • English usage errors (common errors, spotting errors, inappropriate usage of words, spelling mistakes etc.)

Also Read: MH Law CET Law 2026 Preparation Tips

To prepare for the mathematics section, the following topics are important. The question paper will be based on the topics provided as under:

Basic Mathematics Syllabus

Profit and loss

Speed, distance, and time

Algebra

Average

Permutation and combination

Venn diagrams

Geometry

Probability

Triangles

Percentage

Numbers

Trigonometry

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

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MHCET Law 2026 Exam Pattern Overview

The following is the MH CET Law exam pattern for both 3-year and 5-year LLB Programs.

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Descriptions

Exam Mode

Offline, OMR based

Total Time

90 mins, +30 mins for PWD candidates

Total Questions

100

Maximum Marks

100

Type of Questions

MCQs

Marking scheme

+1 for correct attempts

-Âĵ for wrong attempt

Language of the question paper

English, Hindi and Punjabi languages (except for the portion “proficiency in English Language”)

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

  • The questions will be objective Multiple Choice Questions with Four options.
  • 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. 

Also Read: Best study material for MH CET Law 2026

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MH CET Law 2026 Preparation Strategy

Candidates looking to appear for the MH Law CET 3-year and 5-year LLB programs entrance exam can prepare for the exam by prioritizing to practicing sample papers first. During the preparation phase, sample papers will help candidates enhance their problem-solving skills, along with giving an edge to their preparation levels while making them revise the important topics. 

CLICK HERE to practice the MHCET Law Sample Papers

MH CET Law Mock Test

Another tip to prepare for the exam is through the mock test. The Maharashtra State Examination Cell officially issue an online Mock Test window for the registered candidates, the link to which will be provided below once it is out.

Steps to practice MH CET Law Mock Test:

  • Visit the MH CET Cell official website, cetcell.mahacet.org. 
  • Click on the link in the notification section, "Click Here For Course Wise Mock Test."
  • The PDF will open up. Now, click on the provided 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB mock test link. 
  • Login using the registered login credentials to take the mock test. 
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FAQs on MH CET 2026 Syllabus

FAQs on MH CET 2026 Syllabus 

Q:   What is the MHCET Law exam for law?
A: 

The MH CET Law exam is a state-level law entrance test held by the State CET Cell for admission to 3-year and 5-year LLB courses in different law colleges across the state. The exam is online. It includes multiple choice questions from Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, GK, English, and Mathematics.

Q:   Is CET LAW an MCQ paper in Maharashtra?
A: 

Yes, the MH CET Law exam in Maharashtra is an MCQ-type paper. It happens online in computer-based test mode. The MH CET Law exam is held for both 3-year and 5-year LLB courses. You just need to choose the right answer from the given options on the screen.

Q:   What is the criteria for LLB 3 years in Maharashtra?
A: 

If you want to apply for the 5-year LLB course, you must pass class 12 or an equal exam from any recognised board or university. For the 3-year LLB course, you should have finished your graduation from a recognised university. These are the basic MH CET Law eligibility rules for both courses.

Q:   What is the safe score for MH CET Law 2026?
A: 

Candidates can expect the following score to be safe to secure seats in top Colleges accepting MH CET Law score including GLC Mumbai and ILS Pune for the 3-year LLB MH Law CET exam:

MH CET Law Safe score105+
MH Law CET most probable score100+
MH CET Law (OMS category safe score)100+
MH CET Law (MS category safe score)90-100

 

Q:   Is MHCET Law objective or subjective?
A: 

Each MH CET Law paper lasts for 90 minutes. The questions are MCQs in nature. You need to pick the correct answer from the given options during the test.

Q:   Which books are preferred for MHCET Law?
A: 

Preferred books for MHCET Law are Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning by A.P. Bhardwaj, Lucent's General Knowledge, and Objective General English by R.S. Aggarwal. For Logical Reasoning, A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal works well. Use newspapers and monthly current affairs magazines for regular updates.

Q:   Does MHCET law have negative marking?
A: 

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:   How many questions are in MHT CET law?
A: 

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:   What are the key topics for MH CET law?
A: 

Main topics for MH CET Law include

  • Legal Aptitude
  • Logical and Analytical Reasoning
  • General Knowledge with Current Affairs
  • English, and Basic Math.

You need to study the Indian Constitution, Law of Torts, Indian Contract Act, IPC, Legal Maxims, landmark judgments, and new legal updates. These topics are important if you want to score high in the MH CET Law exam.

Q:   Which subject is difficult in MHCET Law?
A: 

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.

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