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

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test - Law 2026 ( MHCET Law )

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The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, will release the MH CET Law syllabus 2026 for 3-year and 5-year LLB programmes separately. The MH CET Syllabus will be released in the MH CET Notification 2026.  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 Syllabus 2026 for Legal Aptitude and Reasoning
  • MHCET Law 2026 Syllabus for GK & Current Affairs
  • MHCET Law 2026 Syllabus for Logical and Analytical Reasoning
  • MHCET Law Syllabus 2026 for English Language
  • MHCET Law Syllabus 2026 for Mathematical Aptitude
  • MHCET Law Pattern & Marking Scheme 2026
  • MH CET Law Sample Paper and Mock Test
  • MH CET Law Recommended Books for 5-year and 3-year LLB
  • FAQs on MH CET 2026 Syllabus
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MHCET Law Syllabus 2026 for Legal Aptitude and Reasoning

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.

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Q:   What is the difficulty level of MH CET Law exam?
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In MHCET Law 2026 exam, the sectional weightage is there that helps candidates understand which topic needs to be focused in the MH CET Law Question Paper 2026 to score high in the entrance exam. The MH CET law 2026 syllabus for the 5-year LLB is of the intermediate level, whereas the syllabus for the 3-year LLB is of the graduation level. 

The question paper of MHCET Law 2026 will contain 120 objective-type questions of one mark each. The exam will be of two hours duration and will be held in a Computer-based-test mode.

Q:   What MHCET Law exam is for?
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MHCET Law exam is held for admissions to 5-year and 3-year Law courses offered at participating Law colleges in Maharashtra. The exam is conducted in an online mode. Through the entrance exam, Law aspirants are shortlisted for admissions to 10,860 seats (excluding management intake) for the 5-year LLB program and around 16,420 seats for the 3-year LLB courses programmes.  

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

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MHCET Law 2026 Syllabus for GK & Current Affairs

The GK & Current Affairs section 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

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Q:   How many questions are there in MH CET Law 2026?
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Candidates appearing for the five-year LLB course of MH CET Law will have to attempt five sections including, Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning, English, Mathematics, Logical and Analytical Reasoning, and General Knowledge and Current Affairs. Those appearing for the three-year LLB course have to attempt the same four sections except for Mathematics. MHCET Law Syllabus 2026 will be of Class 12/ SSC level for five-year LLB courses paper and, of graduate-level for LLB course paper. 

Q:   What is MHCET Law syllabus for 3-year LLB course?
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The MHCET Law syllabus 2026 for the 3-year LLB course is given below:

Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning Study of Law, Legal aptitude and problem solving ability, Legal prepositions, set of facts from Case Laws, Analysis based Questions
General Knowledge with Current Affairs History, Geography, General Science, Economics, Civics, and the Current Affairs of past 1 year
Logical and Analytical Reasoning Identify patterns, logical links and rectify illogical arguments, wide analogies, completing arguments, drawing well supported conclusions, reasoning by analogy, applying principles or rules, understand the structure, relationship and to draw logical conclusions about the structures, and also includes reasoning deductively from the set of statements and rules or principles that describes the relationship among persons, things or events
English Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, analogies etc.) Proficiency (Idioms and Phrases, One-word Substitution, Sentence Improvement and rearrangement, Fill in the Blanks etc.) English Usage Errors (Common errors, spotting errors, inappropriate usage of words, spelling mistakes etc.)
English Comprehension with minimum two passages followed by Five to Ten questions 
that test reading and reasoning abilities.
Q:   Is 93 percentile good in MHCET, LLB?
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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.

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MHCET Law 2026 Syllabus for Logical and Analytical Reasoning

To score well in this section, candidates should prepare the topics as under: 

  • 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.

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Q:   How many questions are asked in MHCET Law exam?
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The MHLAW CET question paper has 120 objective-type questions. These 120 questions are divided into five sections for 5-year LLB course and four sections for the 3-year LLB courses. No negative marking in the exam.

Q:   What is MHCET Law syllabus for 5-year LLB courses?
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The MHCET Law syllabus for the 5-year LLB course is given below. The candidates can apply for 5-year LLB programs after 12th.

Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning Study of Law, Legal prepositions, set of facts from Case Laws, Legal aptitude and problem solving ability, Analysis based Questions
General Knowledge with Current Affairs History (Ancient, Medieval and Modern), Geography, General Science, Economics, Civics, and the Current Affairs of past 1 year
Logical and Analytical Reasoning (30 Questions)Identify patterns, logical links and rectify illogical arguments, completing arguments, wide analogies, drawing well supported conclusions, understand the structure, reasoning by analogy, applying principles or rules, relationship and to draw logical conclusions about the structures, and also includes reasoning deductively from the set of statements and rules or principles that describes the relationship among persons, things or events
EnglishVocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, analogies etc.) Proficiency (Idioms and Phrases, One-word Substitution, Sentence Improvement and rearrangement, Fill in the Blanks etc.) English Usage Errors (Common errors, spotting errors, inappropriate usage of words, spelling mistakes etc.)
English Comprehension with minimum two passages followed by Five to Ten questions 
that test reading and reasoning abilities.
Basic Mathematics

This section will include standard 10 level mathematics questions. These questions will be related to topics including Profit and Loss, Time and Work, Speed and Distance, Average, Algebra and Venn Diagram

Q:   How can I identify the important topics of MHCET Law syllabus?
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To find important topics for MHCET Law, check previous year question papers and exam trends. Focus more on sections like Legal Aptitude, Current Affairs, and Logical Reasoning since they carry higher weightage.

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MHCET Law Syllabus 2026 for English Language

Candidates should prepare the following topics to score well in the English section of MHCET Law question paper,

  • 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.)

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Q:   How to prepare for MH CET Law 2026 Exam?
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Fo Maharashtra LAWCET exam preparation, candidates must know the exam pattern first. Read the main topics that are there in the syllabus. The best way to clear the exam is to prepare from books recommended by the experts.  

Q:   How to get MH CET Law previous year question papers?
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Candidates can get the previous year questions through the Shiksha's website. The MH CET Law examination cell does not releases the question paper online. The candidates can find the memory based questions along with the answers here.

Q:   What is the date of the MHCET law exam 2026?
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For the 2026 academic year, MH CET Law 3-year LLB exam will take place on April 1 and 2, 2026. The 5-year LLB exam is going to be on May 8, 2026. The MH CET Law 5-year LLB application form started from January 9, 2026. You must finish the form before March 15, 2026, that's the last date.

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MHCET Law Syllabus 2026 for Mathematical Aptitude

The section will be based on topics 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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Q:   How to practice for MH CET Law Mock Test?
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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:   Which books are the best for MH CET Law 5-year LLB preparation?
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Students can refer the following books while preparing for MH CET Law 5-year LLB program:

MH CET Law Preparation BooksAuthor
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 entranceC J Pooniwala
CLAT Master BoxKaran Mehta and Harsh Gagrani
Q:   Can I apply for MHCET Law without a CLAT score?
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Yes, you can apply for the MH CET Law exam even if you don't have a CLAT score. MH CET Law is its own state-level test for getting admission into law colleges in Maharashtra for both 3-year and 5-year LLB courses. It doesn't depend on CLAT at all. You just need to pass 10+2 with 45% marks, and for SC/ST, it's 40%.

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MHCET Law Pattern & Marking Scheme 2026

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

-¼ 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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Q:   How many times can I take the MHCET Law mock test?
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There is no limit to taking the MHCET official mock test online. You can take the test as many times as you want. 

Q:   Is the question paper of MHCET LAW for five-year LL.B. And the three-year LL.B. Same?
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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:   Can I apply for MHCET Law without a CLAT score?
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Yes, you can apply for the MH CET Law exam even if you don't have a CLAT score. MH CET Law is its own state-level test for getting admission into law colleges in Maharashtra for both 3-year and 5-year LLB courses. It doesn't depend on CLAT at all. You just need to pass 10+2 with 45% marks, and for SC/ST, it's 40%.

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MH CET Law Sample Paper and Mock Test

Candidates looking to sit for MH Law CET 3-year and 5-year LLB programs entrance exam must prioritize practicing sample papers for MH Law CET during the preparation phase. This will enhance their problem-solving skills, along with giving an edge to their preparation levels while making them revise the important topics. 

Following given links will provide you with the other competitive Law exam question papers, which are eventually based on the similar syllabus and quite closer exam pattern.

TS LAWCET Previous Years' Question Papers

CLAT Previous Years' Question Papers

AILET Previous Years' Question Papers

AP LAWCET Previous Years' Question Papers

MH CET Law 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 MAH 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. 

Changes in MH CET Law Syllabus

MH CET LLB syllabus for both 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB is same, however the number of questions to be asked has been reduced from 150 to 120. Now the caniddates will have to answer 120 MCQ type questions within 2 hours (120 minutes).

MH Law CET 3-Year LLB New vs. Old Pattern

Sections No. of Questions (New Pattern) No. of Questions (Old Pattern)
Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning 24 30
General Knowledge with Current Affairs 32 40
Logical and Analytical
Reasoning
24 30
English 40 50

MH Law CET 5-Year LLB New vs. Old Pattern

Sections No. of Questions (New Pattern) No. of Questions (Old Pattern)
Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning 32 40
General Knowledge with Current Affairs 24 30
Logical and Analytical
Reasoning
32 40
English 24 30
General Mathematic 08 10

Also Read: PU UGLAW Question Papers 2026: Download Previous Year Question & Sample Papers PDF

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

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

Q:   How tough is MHCET Law?
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MHCET Law is considered moderately tough. The questions are mostly straightforward but need good speed and accuracy. Legal Aptitude and Current Affairs can be tricky if you don't prepare regularly. With proper practice, mock tests, and understanding of basics, most students find the exam manageable and score well.

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MH CET Law Recommended Books for 5-year and 3-year LLB

Best books for MH CET Law preparation play a vital role in taking the preparations to another level. 

  • Objective General English by AP Bhardwaj
  • A modern approach to Logical Reasoning RS Aggarwal
  • Logical Reasoning for CLAT, SLAT, LSAT India and other law entrance exams by Universal Publications
  • General Knowledge 2022-2026 by Arihant
  • Objective Mathematics by RD Sharma

Also Read: Tips to Crack MH CET Law exam in 30 days

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Q:   Which are the top colleges accepting MH CET Law scores?
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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.

Q:   Which is a scoring section in MH CET Law?
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Candidates are advised to focus on all the sections asked in the MH CET Law exam. Each section carry importance and finally add into the final score. Also, you can see the weightage of the sections asked in MHCET Law exam, the Legal Aptitude and Logical Reasoning sections carry more marks than the other sections. In the 3-year LLB exam of Maharashtra LAWCET, English section also carry more weightage in the exam. Students should have a strategic approach while preparing for the exam, keeping in mind the exam pattern and MHCET Law marking scheme. 

Q:   Which books are best for MHCET law preparation?
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Some best books for MHCET Law include Legal Awareness and Legal Reasoning by A.P. Bhardwaj, Objective General English by R.S. Aggarwal, and Lucent's General Knowledge. For Logical Reasoning, use A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal. Read daily newspapers or monthly magazines for Current Affairs and GK updates.

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FAQs on MH CET 2026 Syllabus

FAQs on MH CET 2026 Syllabus 

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Q:   What is the safe score for MH CET Law 2026?
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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:   What is the MHCET Law exam for law?
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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 MHCET Law objective or subjective?
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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:   Is CET LAW an MCQ paper in Maharashtra?
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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.

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The score is good as a score of 80 to 100 percentile is required to apply for top 20 law schools accepting MHCET score.

 

It may be low for top goverment law colleges like GLC, ILS, Ambedkar law college but good enough for top 20 law colleges.Also it depend on other factors like domcicle, gender, and

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With an 87.86 percentile in the MH CET Law exam, you have a good chance at getting into several Tier 2 and top private law colleges in Maharashtra, especially around Pune and Navi Mumbai.

While top Mumbai colleges like GLC or KC Law usually need a 95+ percentile, you can aim for strong options such a

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Anshul Jindal

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No, the MHT CET Law exam (MH CET Law) is a state-level entrance test meant only for law colleges in Maharashtra. It isn't accepted for admissions outside Maharashtra, as other states or universities usually take national-level exams like CLAT or conduct their own entrance tests.

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The MH CET Law merit list is made by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra, using the raw scores and percentile earned by candidates in the exam. It works as a ranking list of students who qualify for the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) rounds.

The process first brings out a provisional merit list, and

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Anshul Jindal

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MH CET Law toppers usually score around 115–120 out of 150 in the 3-year LLB, and above 120/150 in the 5-year LLB, to get into top colleges like GLC Mumbai or ILS Pune.

Recent high scorers include Swapnil Chandwade (AIR 39, 106/150) and Harsh Verdhan (AIR 42, 122/150). Most top rankers keep strong

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Anshul Jindal

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After the MH CET Law results, you need to join the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) to get your seat. You first register on the CET Cell portal, then finish document verification either online or at an FC center.

Next, you fill your college preferences in the options form. Once a seat is allotted,

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Anshul Jindal

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Every student who gives the MH CET Law exam, whether for 3-year or 5-year LLB, gets a rank once their marks are checked. Your score is mostly shown as a percentile, which tells how good you did when compared with others who wrote the test.

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The MH CET Law 2026 merit list hasn't been released yet. The 3-year LLB exam is planned for April 1–2, 2026, and the application process is still going on.

After the exam and result announcement, the merit list and seat allotment under the CAP (Centralized Admission Process) will be published on the

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Anshul Jindal

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With a rank of 1748 in the MH CET Law 3-year LLB exam, you stand a good chance to get admission in several well-known law colleges across Maharashtra. You may find seats in top private colleges and even some mid-level government-aided institutions, based on your category whether you belong to Mahara

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Many students make mistakes in the MH CET Law exam because they think it's easy since there's no negative marking. This often makes them depend too much on guesswork and lose focus on accuracy.

Other common issues are bad time management, skipping regular GK and Legal current affairs, and not doing p

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    • 1.89 Lakh
    • 5 years
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    Churchgate, Mumbai Public

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    • 21,150
    • 3 years
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    Aurangabad Public

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    • 18,087
    • 3 years
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