MHCET Law LLB (3 years) Syllabus 2026: Download Latest Syllabus PDF

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test - Law 2026 ( MHCET Law )

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State CET Law Test, Cell, Maharashtra provides a separate MH CET Law syllabus for 3-year and 5-year LLB courses. The authority releases the syllabus along with MH CET Notification. MH CET exam syllabus for the 5-year LLB course consists of five subjects, whereas MH CET Law 3-year LLB syllabus consists of four subjects. 5 Year Law entrance exam has an additional Basic Mathematics subject in its syllabus.

Students need to study subject-wise syllabus shared by the state examination authority to prepare for MH CET Law entrance test. This exam syllabus consists of subjects like Legal Aptitude and Reasoning, GK & Current Affairs, Logical & Analytical Reasoning, English and Mathematics. Along with this, aspirants should also know the MHCET Law exam pattern.

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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 five sections below. 

The questions in MH CET Law Legal Aptitude and Reasoning section are based on following topics:

Study of law

Research aptitude as well as problem-solving ability

Legal propositions

Core Legal Concepts

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

Read syllabus of GK & Current Affairs section below:

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

Candidates should prepare following topics in logical & analytical reasoning section:

  • Patterns\

  • Logical links

  • Rectify illogical arguments

  • Wide analogie

  • Completing arguments

  • Drawing well supported conclusions

  • Reasoning by analogy

  • Applying principles/ rules.

  • Variety of logical reasoning questions (syllogisms/ logical sequences/ analogies)

Also Read: MH CET Law 2026 Admit Card 

Candidates should prepare following topics from English section. 

  • Vocabulary (Synonyms/ Antonyms/ Analogies)

  • Idioms and phrases

  • One-word substitutions

  • Sentence improvement/ rearrangement

  • Fill in the blank

  • English comprehension 

  • English usage errors 

Also Read: MH Law CET Law 2026 Preparation Tips

To prepare for mathematics section, following topics are important. The question paper is based on 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

Online (Computer Based)

Total Time

120 minutes

Total Questions

120

Maximum Marks

120

Type of Questions

MCQs

Marking scheme

+1 for correct attempts

No negative marks for wrong attempts

Language of the question paper

English & Marathi

MH CET Law 2026 followed marking shared below:

  • The questions were objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with four options.
  • For each correct answer, one mark was awarded to candidates. 
  • There was no negative marking in the exam, therefore, in case of wrong attempts no marks were deducted from the total marks. 
  • However, candidates must note that no marks were awarded or deducted in case they left 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 Law 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:   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:   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:   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: 

Questions are MCQs or objective in nature in MH LAWCET exam. You need to pick the correct answer from given options during test. Each MH CET Law paper (i.e., for 3-year and 5-year LLB courses) lasts for 120 minutes.

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:   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.

180 Institutes accepting MHCET Law

ILS Law College

Law College Road, Pune Private

Admissions 2026

ILS Law Co
B.A. LL.B.
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Churchgate, Mumbai Private

Admissions 2026

K.C Law Co
Bachelor of Law (LL.B.)
  • 6,000
  • 3 years
  • |
  • Full Time
B.A. LL.B.
  • 29,815
  • 5 years
  • |
  • Full Time
Bachelor of Law (LL.B.)
  • 6,000
  • 3 years
  • |
  • Full Time

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