MHCET Law LLM 2024: Exam Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test - Law 2024 ( MHCET Law )

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MH CET Law 2025 - The MH CET Law 2025 application form for 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB will tenatively start in February 2025 on the official MAH CET website - cetcell.mahacet.org. The MH CET Law 2025 exam for 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB will tentatively be conducted respectively in March 2025 and May 2025. The exam and registration dates for MAH CET LLB 2025 can be confirmed after the release of the MH CET Law 2025 Exam Notification. The notification will tentatively be released by the end of October 2024 at cetcell.mahacet.org.

Check out all the important details related to the MH CET Law 2025, including important dates, application process, preparation tips, exam pattern and syllabus, hall ticket, result, and counselling, on this page.

Note: Candidates who have completed their graduation through Open University with preparatory examination can also apply for MH CET Law 2025 (for 3-year LLB).

 

Q:   When will MH CET Law 2025 exam be conducted?

A:

The MH CET Law 2025 exam for 3-year LLB programme will tentatively be conducted in 2nd week of March 2025 in a computer-based mode at different test centres. 

The MH CET Law 2025 exam for admission to 5-year LLB courses will tentatively be held in the fourth week of May 2025 in the same computer-based mode or online mode at test centres allotted to applicants. 

The MH CET Law 2025 dates mentioned above were released on the official website of CET Cell Maharashtra with the title "CET Cell Maharashtra" tentative schedule. These dates are subject to revision by the exam authority.

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Q:   Can I take admission in ILS Law College, BA LLB without MHCET Law?

A:

Admission to the first year of five-year and three-year law programmes is based on the Maharashtra Law Common Entrance Test (CET) score. Please keep in mind that CET is required for admission to the programs listed above at ILS Law College. The College does not have a separate entrance examination. There is no additional registration form to complete for admission to ILS Law College.  There are no management quota seats available at ILS Law College. The Centralized Admission Process (CAP) is used by the CET Cell, Mumbai, to determine the eligibility for all programs at ILS Law College based on the results of the CET.

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Q:   Is MH CET Law difficult?

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The difficulty level of MH CET Law can vary from person to person depending on their background, preparation, and familiarity with the subjects tested. MH CET Law, like any other competitive entrance exam, can be challenging, but it is not insurmountable with the right preparation and dedication.

The exam consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering subjects such as Legal Aptitude, General Knowledge, Logical and Analytical Reasoning, and English. The difficulty level can be moderate to high, especially for those who do not have a strong foundation in these subjects. However, with diligent study, practice, and a well-structured preparation plan, many candidates have successfully cleared MH CET Law.

To assess the difficulty for yourself, it's important to take mock tests and practice papers to gauge your level of readiness. Additionally, seeking guidance from experienced mentors or teachers can also help you navigate any challenging aspects of the exam. Ultimately, your level of preparation and determination will play a significant role in determining how difficult MH CET Law is for you.

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Q:   What is the structure of the MH CET Law question paper?

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The MH CET Law question paper includes five sections for the 5-year LLB entrance test, namely, Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Logical and Analytical Reasoning, English, and Mathematics.

The number of sections in the MH CET Law 3-year LLB question paper is four, which include Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Logical and Analytical Reasoning, and English. Check out the description of the structure of the MH CET Law 5-year LLB question paper and the MH CET Law 3-year LLB question paper separately below: 

MH CET Law 5-Year LLB Question Paper Structure 

Section

Questions

Difficulty Level

Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning

40

Easy to moderate

General Knowledge and Current Affairs

30

Difficult

Logical and Analytical Reasoning

40

Easy to moderate

English

30

Easy to moderate

Basic Mathematics

10

Easy

Total

150

  • Mark per question: +1
  • No negative marking
  • Exam duration:  2 hours (120 minutes)

MH CET Law 3-Year LLB Question Paper Structure 

Section

Questions

Difficulty Level

Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning

30

Easy to moderate

General Knowledge and Current Affairs

40

Moderate

Logical and Analytical Reasoning

30

Easy to moderate

English

50

Moderate

Total

150

  • Mark per question: +1
  • No negative marking
  • Exam duration:  2 hours (120 minutes)
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What is MH CET Law exam?

MH CET Law or Maharashtra Common Entrance Test for Law is a state-level exam conducted by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra for admissions to law courses offered at participating law colleges in Maharashtra. The MH CET Law exam is conducted in an online mode, computer-based mode, and is of two hours duration. The question paper contains 150 multiple-choice questions. Through the entrance exam, law aspirants are shortlisted for admissions to 11,951 seats (excluding management intake) for the 5-year LLB program and around 16,420 seats for the 3-year LLB courses programmes.  

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MHCET Law 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MHCET Law 2024 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates

08 Sep '24

MH CET Law 2024 3-year LLB Display of Alphabetical Merit List (Round 3)

24 Aug '24

MH CET Law 2024 3-year LLB Display of vacant seats for Round 3

24 Aug '24 -

29 Aug '24

MH CET Law 2024 5-year LLB Reporting to the allocated college (Round 3)

MH CET Law 2025 Highlights

Some of key details about MHCET Law 2025 that an aspirant must know are:

Features 

Details 

Upcoming Event

MH CET Law 2025 Registration

Exam Name

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test for Law

Conducting Body

State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra

Exam Level

State-level

Exam Frequency

Once in a Year

Total number of seats offered

LLB 5 Yr: 10,920 seats

LLB 3 Yr: 16,420 seats

Course Offered

LLB - 3 Years course and LLB - 5 Years Integrated course

MHCET Law Subjects

Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning, Logical and Analytical Reasoning, General Knowledge with Current Affairs, English, Mathematical Aptitude

Exam pattern

  • CBT test
  • 150 MCQs 
  • No negative marking
  • Questions in English Language only

Test centres

Selected cities in Maharashtra State

Exam Helpdesk No.

Call: 022-22016153/57/59

Email: maharashtra.cetcell@gmail.com

Exam Website

cetcell.mahacet.org 

 

MH CET Law Eligibility Criteria 2025

Candidates seeking admission to 5-year integrated LLB courses or the 3-year LLB course will only get admission if they meet the MH CET Law eligibility criteria for their respective course and secure sufficient marks in the MH CET Law entrance exam. If they fill out the application form for a 3-year LLB or 5-year LLB course and do not meet the eligibility criteria for the course selected by them, their candidature will be rejected, and they may not receive their entrance test admit card. Thus, aspirants only need to fill out the MH CET Law application for a particular course if they meet the course eligibility criteria for the application. 

MH CET Law 2025 5-year LLB Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates seeking admissions to five-year integrated LLB courses through MH CET Law need to fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

  • Candidates must be Indian citizens.
  • They should have passed the Senior Secondary School Examination/ Intermediate Examination/ 12th Board Examination from any recognised educational institution under the state board or national board of education. 
  • Moreover, they must have secured 45% marks in aggregate in the qualifying exam.
  • If belonging to SC/ ST category of Maharashtra state, then the minimum marks required are 40% as per relaxation in aggregate marks. Candidates belonging to VJNT, SBC and OBC categories in Maharashtra need a minimum of 42% in their qualifying exam to take MHCET Law 2025 exam for 5-year LLB.
  • As per the age limit criteria, candidates should be at least 20 years old at the time of admission. However, in case of candidates belonging to OBC, SC, ST categories of Maharashtra state, the age limit is 22 years minimum at the time of admission.

MH CET Law 3-Year LLB Eligibility Criteria 2025:

  • The candidates must have passed the graduation exam in any discipline.
  • Candidates appearing in the qualifying exams in the exam year may also apply.
  • General category candidates belonging to Maharashtra and outside Maharashtra must have a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 45% marks.
  • SC/ST candidates belonging to Maharashtra must have an undergraduate degree with a minimum aggregate score of 40%.
  • VJNT, SBC and OBC must have a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 42%.

Note: 

  • Candidates who completed Class 10 and Class 12 at an open school or through distance learning but did not have regular basic education from Class 1 to 10 are ineligible for the MH CET Law.
  • Candidates who have completed their basic regular education from Class 1 to Class 10 and Class 12 from an open college or university or via online learning are eligible for the MH CET Law 2025.

Courses offered through MH CET Law 

As mentioned above, the exam is conducted for admission to UG law courses. The colleges accepting MH CET Law scores have listed the following courses through the examination: 

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MH CET Law Registration Form 2025

The State Common Entrance Test (CET), Maharashtra, will tentatively release the MH CET Law 2025 registration cum application form for the 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB programmes in January 2025, at portal.maharashtracet.org (MH CET Law 2025 official website).

Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria can fill out the form and submit it before the deadline. Check out how to fill out the registration cum application form MH CET Law 2025 here.

How to apply for MH CET Law 2025?

  • Go to CET Cell Maharashtra's official website, cetcell.mahacet.org. 
  • Click on "New Registration" tab to register for the MH CET Law exam. 
  • Already registered candidates need to click on the "Already Registered" tab and proceed with the application process. 
  • After completing the MH CET Law registration, log in again. 
  • Fill out the MH CET Law application form. 
  • Upload your passport-size photo and signature. 
  • Submit the application fee. 
  • Save, review and then submit the application form. 

MH CET Law Registration / Application Fee 2025 

The MHCET Law 2025 registration / application fee 2025 for 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB courses is mentioned as follows: 

MH CET Law Fee 2025 (3-year LLB and 5-year LLB)
General category candidates from Maharashtra State and J & K migrant candidates INR 800
Outside Maharashtra State Candidates INR 800

Reserved category candidates from the state of Maharashtra

(ST, SC, VJ/DT (NT-A), NT-1(B), NT-2(C), NT-3(D), OBC and SBC)

INR 400

Details Required for Registration

  • Basic Information (including first name, middle name and last name of candidates and their email address and mobile number)
  • Photo and Signature 
  • Education Details (SSC and HSC) 
  • Payment details (Debit/Debit card number and AMT PIN, UPI or Net Banking ID)

MH CET Law 2025 Direct Application Link

MH CET Law 2025 direct application 3-year LLB  To be updated here
MH CET Law 2025 direct application 5-year LLB

 To be updated here

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MH CET Law Exam Pattern 2025

Candidates who want to apply for MH CET Law 2025 also need to check the MH CET Law 2025 exam pattern to get an overall idea of the exam. 

Check out the MH CET Law exam pattern 2025 below:

MH CET Law Exam Pattern

Exam Mode

Computer-Based Online Mode

(Conducted at exam centres in Maharashtra)

Exam Duration

2 hours (120 minutes)


Test Subjects / Sections

For 5-year LLB, five sections:

  • Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning
  • General Knowledge with Current Affairs
  • Logical and Analytical Reasoning 
  • English
  • Mathematics

For 3-year LLB, four sections:

  • Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning
  • General Knowledge with Current Affairs
  • English
  • Logical and Analytical Reasoning 

Test Paper Languages

English and Marathi

Type of Questions

Multiple Choice-based Questions (MCQs)

Number of Questions

150 Questions

Total Marks

150 marks

Marking Scheme

+1 mark for each correct 

No negative marking

 

MH CET Law Syllabus 2025

Applicants also need to know the MH CET Law 2025 syllabus to know the topics that they need to cover during their MH CET Law 2025 preparation. 

MHCET Law 2025 Syllabus for 5-Year LLB

Section  MH CET Law 5-Year LLB Syllabus
Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning

The 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.

Logical and Analytical Reasoning

Patterns, logical links and rectify illogical arguments, Variety of logical reasoning questions such as syllogisms, logical sequences, analogies etc.

General Knowledge with Current Affairs

General awareness of History, Geography, General Science, Economics, Civics, Social Science, and Environment, Current Affairs of the past year, Recent events and awareness around the world

English

Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies), Idioms and phrases, one-word substitutions, sentence improvement  and rearrangement, English usage errors (common errors, spotting errors, inappropriate usage of words, spelling mistakes etc.)

MHCET Law 2025 Syllabus for 5-Year LLB

Section  MH CET Law 3-Year LLB Syllabus
Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning    
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
General Knowledge with Current Affairs

General awareness of History, Geography, General Science, Economics, Civics, Social Science, and Environment, Current Affairs of the past year, Recent events and awareness around the world

English

Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies), Idioms and phrases, one-word substitutions, sentence improvement  and rearrangement, English usage errors (common errors, spotting errors, inappropriate usage of words, spelling mistakes etc.)

Mathematics Profit and loss, Algebra, Geometry, Triangles, Numbers, Trigonometry, Percentage, Probability

MH CET Law Preparation 2025

When you are going to appear in MH CET Law 2025, you also need to know the MH CET Law 2025 preparation tips. Check out the preparation tips for MH CET Law 2025 for 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB below: 

MH CET Law 2025 Preparation Tips for 3-Year LLB

The MH CET Law 3-year LLB exam is different from the 5-year LLB entrance exam in terms of difficulty level and question paper pattern. Thus, the preparation strategies for the 3-year LLB exam need to be specific. Check out the MH CET Law 3-year LLB entrance exam preparation tips or strategies below: 

  • Check out the MH CET Law 2025 3-year LLB syllabus and exam pattern thoroughly. Study the topics that align with the exam syllabus and pattern. 
  • Solve practice questions available in the best books of MH CET Law 2025.
  • Both the CLAT and MH CET Law 3-year LLB exams include questions from Legal Reasoning, Current Affairs, and General Knowledge. Thus, solve CLAT previous years' question papers to excel in the Legal Reasoning, Current Affairs, and General Knowledge subjects of the MH CET Law 3-year LLB exam.
  • Take MH CET Law mock tests.
  • Join online study groups on social media channels like Facebook, WhatsApp, and Telegram to prepare with other candidates. 

MH CET Law 2025 Preparation Tips for 5-Year LLB

The MH CET Law 5-year LLB exam includes the subjects same as the MH CET Law 3-year LLB exam. It also includes Mathematics section of 10 marks. Candidates can use the following tips to prepare for the exam. 

  • Study subjects related to MH CET Law 2025 5-year LLB syllabus. 
  • Understand the exam pattern to gain thorough understanding of the exam. 
  • Use online/offline books designed for the MH CET Law 5-year LLB exam preparation. 
  • Join online study groups on social media channels such as Facebook and Telegram. Interact with like-minded students through these channels and prepare for the exam with their assistance.

MH CET Law Admit Card 2025

The MH CET admit card 2025 for the 3-year LLB course will tentatively be made available for downlaod in the first week of May 2025. The admit card for the 5-year LLB course will tenatively be released in the third week of May 2025.

The MH CET Law admit card will be the same as the MH CET Law hall ticket. It can be downloaded by following the steps mentioned below:

  • Go to the MAH CET official website, cetcell.mahacet.org. 
  • Click on the "Download Admit Card CET - 2025" option. 
  • A new login window will be visible to you. 
  • Log in to this window using for MH CET Law application number, date of birth, and the provided security code (Captha Code). 
  • Your admit card will open in a new tab. Click on the download button to save it as PDF. 

MH CET Law Exam Day Instructions 2025

To take the MH CET Law 2025, candidates must follow the instructions mentioned below:

  • Candidates appearing for the law entrance exam should report their allotted test centre at least an hour before the scheduled exam timings. 
  • They should carry MHCET Law 2025 admit card (one extra copy) along with one valid photo ID proof such as Voter ID card, Driving License, Aadhaar Card or Enrollment Number, School ID/ College ID proof etc. 
  • Candidates should also carry two ballpoint pens either in blue colour or black colour as required to mark their answers on the OMR answer sheet.
  • Candidates should follow the instructions mentioned on the admit card as well as the instructions by exam centre authority. 
  • Candidates should not carry any valuables or prohibited items to their exam centres such as mobile phones, calculators, watches, earphones/ headphones, study material etc.

 

MH CET Law Answer Key 2025

CET Cell Maharashtra releases MH CET Law answer key for 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB entrance exams within 10 days of conclusion of the exam. Candidates can use the following steps to download the MH CET Law answer key 2025: 

  • Go to the official website of the CET Cell Maharashtra - cetcell.mahacet.org. 
  • Log in to candidate portal using your registered email address and password. 
  • Now, click on the "Objection Tracking" option. 
  • Click on the "MAH LLB 3 Year Answer Key" link. 
  • Fill out the objection-related details in the objection form. 
  • Save and submit all the details to complete the process. 

MH CET Law Result 2025

The MHCET Law results 2025 will released for 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB courses on the official website of the CET Cell Maharashtra. The scorecard includes the following details:

  • The candidate's name
  • CET application number
  • CET roll number
  • Equated CET score
  • Category
  • All India Rank

To know everything about, Maharashtra CET LLB result, check out the details about the MH CET Law results for 5-year LLB course and 3-year LLB course below: 

MH CET Law Result 2025 for 3-Year LLB

The result for MAH CET LLB 2025 for the 3-year LLB programme will be made available as the MH CET Law 2025 scorecard. The scorecard will contain the details listed above. The MH CET Law 2025 result for the 3-year LLB course is expected to be declared in the first week of May 2025 at cetcell.mahacet.org. 

MH CET Law Result 2025 Date for 3-Year LLB To be announced
MH CET Law 2025 Result Website To be updated here
MH CET Law 2025 3-Year LLB Result (Direct Link) To be updated here

MH CET Law 2025 Result for 5-Year LLB

The MAH CET LLB 2025 5-year LLB result will also be released as a scorecard. The scorecard will be available for download around a month after the conclusion of the exam. Thus, the MH CET Law 2025 5-year LLB result will tentatively be released by the third week of June 2025 on the official website of CET Cell Maharashtra, cetcell.mahacet.org.

MH CET Law Result 2025 Date for 5-Year LLB Soon
MH CET Law 2025 Result Website https://cetcell.mahacet.org/ 
MH CET Law 2025 5-Year LLB Result (Direct Link) To be updated here

Steps to Check MH CET Law Result 2025?

The steps to download the MH CET Law scorecard for both the 5-year LLB course and the 3-year LLB course are the same. Use the following steps to check the MH CET Law results 2025: 

  • Go to the website of CET Cell Maharashtra - cetcell.mahacet.org. 
  • Log in to the Candidate Portal using your registered email ID and password. 
  • Now, go to the "Score Card" tab and click on it. 
  • Now, click on the 3 Years / 5 Years LLB result link. 
  • Your score card will open in a new tab.
  • You also need to download the MH CET Law scorecard for future reference.

It is also advised that all the candidates who have appeared in the MH CET Law 2025 exam take multiple copies of their entrance exam results, which will be required at the time of admission to UG or PG law courses. 

MH CET Law Counselling 2025

The counselling process of MH CET law is known as the Centralized Admission Process (or CAP). The counseling is conducted in online mode separately for the 3-year and 5-year LLB programs. For the 3-year LLB program, there are 147 participating institutes, with the seat intake standing at 16,420. The 5-year LLB program has an intake of 10,920 seats at 132 approved colleges.

The MHCET law 2025 counselling process is explained in brief below:

  1. Registration - Eligible candidates need to register for counselling online, enter their choice of colleges and pay the counselling fee.
  2. Document verification - The admission committee will e-verify uploaded documents and the information entered by the candidate at the time of filling the application form. Only such candidates who successfully complete the verification process will be considered for the next step.
  3. Publication of Alphabetical Merit List - The merit list will include the names of candidates shortlisted for the counselling and seat allotment process.
  4. Submission of grievances - Any candidates who have any objection against the merit list are allowed to challenge it.     
  5. Publication of Final Merit List - The final list will be published after making any corrections to the provisional list after considering objections by candidates. 
  6. Allotment of seats - Finally, seats will be allocated by considering 1) the MH CET law 2025 merit rank of the candidate, and 2) College options picked at the time of counselling registration.

Note that there will be two rounds of CAP. If there are any seats that lie vacant after CAP allotment rounds, then such seats will be filled at an institutional level by respective law colleges.

To read the detailed MH CET Law 2025 Counselling Process - Click Here

MHCET Law 2025 Contact Information

Technical Support email - mah.llb5.help@gmail.com and mah.llb3.help@gmail.com 

Helpline Number for CAP Application Form filling and Technical Queries: 020-67635999.

CET Helpline Number: 9892892383 / 8657524676 / 8657524675

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B.A. LL.B.
  • 4.0

    Placements

    3.4

    Infrastructure

    3.8

    Faculty & Course Curriculum

    3.9

    Crowd & Campus Life

    4.3

    Value for Money

    4.5

    Learning Experience

    0.0

    Course Support

    0.0
    (39)
  • |
  • Total Fees: ₹ 1.89 Lakh
  • |
  • 5 years
  • |
  • Full Time
Bachelor of Law (LL.B.)
  • 3.9

    Placements

    3.7

    Infrastructure

    3.7

    Faculty & Course Curriculum

    3.4

    Crowd & Campus Life

    4.0

    Value for Money

    4.4

    Learning Experience

    0.0

    Course Support

    0.0
    (9)
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  • Total Fees: ₹ 6,000
  • |
  • 3 years
  • |
  • Full Time
Master of Law (LL.M.)
  • Total Fees: ₹ 1.20 Lakh
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  • 1 years
  • |
  • Full Time
Bachelor of Law (LL.B.)
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    Placements

    3.3

    Infrastructure

    3.5

    Faculty & Course Curriculum

    3.8

    Crowd & Campus Life

    4.3

    Value for Money

    4.5

    Learning Experience

    0.0

    Course Support

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