
The MHCET Law 2026 tentative exam dates are released on the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell official website. As per the notification, the MHCET 3-year LLB exam will be conducted on two dates, i.e., 01-April-2026 and 02-April-2026. However, the MH Law CET 2026 5-year LLB exam will be conducted on 08-May-2026. The interested candidates will have to fill the MHCET Law 2026 Application Form online on the website, cetcell.mahacet.org, within the deadline. The MHCET Law 2026 Application dates will be released anytime soon through a separate notification. The candidates who register for the exams successfully will be issued the admit card online.
The entrance exam is conducted for admission to the Law courses at the colleges in Maharashtra and nearby cities which accept these scores. Candidates can check the application process, eligibility and other important details here. The aspirants will be required to complete the application process to be eligible to sit for the exam.
- What is MH CET Law Exam?
- MHCET Law 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- MH CET Law Application 2026
- MH CET Law Syllabus 2026
- MH CET Law Preparation 2026
- MH CET Law Mock Test (3-year LLB)
- MH CET Law Admit Card 2026
- MH CET Law Answer Key 2026
- MH CET Law 2026 Exam Analysis
- MH CET Law Result 2026
- MH CET Law Counselling 2026
- MHCET Law 2026 Cut-off
What is MH CET Law Exam?
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test for Law is conducted for admissions to Law courses offered at participating Law colleges in Maharashtra. The MH CET Law exam is conducted in an online mode for two hour duration. The question paper will have 120 multiple-choice questions. 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.
MH CET Law Highlights
Some of key details about MHCET Law 2026 that an aspirant must know are:
| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| 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: 10,860 seats LLB 3 Yr: 16,240 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 |
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| 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 |
Commonly asked questions
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 given the chance to appear for it.
MHCET Law 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MHCET Law 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Dec ' 25 - Mar ' 26 | MH CET Law 2026 Application (for 5-year LLB) TENTATIVE |
| Jan ' 26 - Mar ' 26 | MH CET Law 2026 Application (for 3-year LLB) TENTATIVE |
| Mar ' 26 | MH CET Law 2026 Admit Card (3-Year LLB) TENTATIVE |
| 01 Apr ' 26 - 02 Apr ' 26 | MH CET Law 2026 Exam Date (3-Year LLB) |
| Apr ' 26 | MH CET Law 2026 Admit Card (5-Year LLB) TENTATIVE |
| 08 May ' 26 | MH CET Law 2026 Exam Date (5-Year LLB) |
| To Be Notified | MH CET Law 2026 Result (3-Year LLB) TENTATIVE |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 21 Nov ' 25 | MH CET Law 2026 Notification |
| To Be Notified | MH CET Law 2026 Institute Level Round (3-year LLB) |
| To Be Notified | MH CET Law 2026 Institute Level Round (5-year LLB) |
MH CET Law Application 2026
Registration: Dec ' 25 - Mar ' 26
The Maharashtra examination cell released the registration form on the website; i.e., portal.maharashtracet.org. Check out how to fill out the registration cum application form MH CET Law 2026 here.
How to Apply for MHCET Law?
- Visit the MAH CET Cell official website
- Click on "New Registration" tab to register
- Already registered candidates need to click on the "Already Registered" tab and proceed with the application process.
- After completing the registration, log in again.
- Fill out the 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 2026
The application fee is mentioned as follows,
| MH CET Law Fee 2026 | |
|---|---|
| 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)
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MHCET Law Eligibility
Candidates will have to meet the eligibility for admission to their desired course as per the official notification.
| 5-Year LLB |
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| 3-Year LLB |
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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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Commonly asked questions
Candidates will be able to edit details in their MH CET Law 2026 application form using their own Login ID at the official MH CET Law website.
- Visit the official website - portal.maharashtracet.org
- Use LoginID and password to login
- Click on edit MHCET Law application form
- Do the changes required and save the form after duly checking
Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell will provide the application correction facilityn for the candidates who have already registered for MHCET Law 2026 but submitted a form with ceratin mistakes and erros. Candidates will be given an opportunity to correct or edit the below mentioned details in their already submitted application form:
- Candidate's Name
- Date of Birth
- Photograph
- Signature
- Gender
Along with this, MH CET Cell is also allowing candidates to complete the application form and pay the MH CET Law Registration Fee within this time who were unable to do it earlier.
MH CET Law Syllabus 2026
Applicants also need to know the MH CET Law 2026 syllabus to know the topics that they need to cover during their exam preparation.
MHCET Law 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 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 |
MHCET Law 2026 Exam Pattern
Candidates who want to apply for the exam also need to check the MH CET Law exam pattern to get an overall idea of the exam. Check out the revised exam pattern 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:
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| For 3-year LLB, four sections:
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| Test Paper Languages |
English and Marathi |
| Type of Questions |
Multiple Choice-based Questions (MCQs) |
| Number of Questions |
120 Questions |
| Total Marks |
120 marks |
| Marking Scheme |
+1 mark for each correct No negative marking |
MH CET Law Preparation 2026
While planning to sit for the entrance exam, you need to know the MH CET Law 2026 preparation tips. Check out the entrance exam preparation tips or strategies below:
3-Year LLB
- Read the syllabus of the exam
- Solve practice questions
- 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 these subjects of the MH CET Law 3-year LLB exam.
- Take MH CET Law mock tests.
5-Year LLB
- This exam also includes Mathematics section of 10 marks.
- Study as per the syllabus.
- Get the in depth knowledge regarding the exam.
- Refer to the best books to study.
- Join online study groups on social media channels and interact with like-minded students through these channels and prepare for the exam with their assistance.
MH CET Law Mock Test (3-year LLB)
The Maharashtra State Examination Cell provided the mock test link for MH CET Law 3-year LLB on its website. Candidates appearing for the exam will be able to access the mock test link. Candidates should note that the default login ID and password will be used for the registered candidates.
How to take Mock Test?
The MH CET Law mock test link is available at the official website- cetcell.mahacet.org. The candidates will have to login using the auto-filled credentials to take the mock test.
| MH CET Law 2026 mock test Direct Link for 3-year LLB |
to be announced |
MH CET Law Admit Card 2026
Admit Card: Mar ' 26
The MH CET Law admit card will be issued to the candidates who register for the exam,
- Candidates will have to visit the MAH CET website.
- Now, click on the "Download Admit Card CET - 2026" 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 2026
To take the MH CET Law 2026, 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 2026 admit card (one extra copy) along with one valid photo identity proof.
- 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.
MHCET Law Contact Details
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
MH CET Law Answer Key 2026
Answer Key: To be notified
The MH CET Law answer key is released within 10 days of the conclusion of the exam. Follow the process given below to download answer key-
- Go to the CET Cell Maharashtra website, cetcell.mahacet.org.
- Log in to candidate portal.
- 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 2026 Exam Analysis
MH CET Law Result 2026
Result: To be notified
MH CET Law Counselling 2026
Commonly asked questions
The registration process for the counselling started will begin online on the CET cell official website at cetcell.mahacet.org. The CAP process will be conducted for 3-year and 5-year LLB separately. Once the counselling registration will be over, the exam authority will release the MH CET Law merit lists. Candidates will be given option for choice filling during the CAP process.
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 score | 105+ |
| MH Law CET most probable score | 100+ |
| MH CET Law (OMS category safe score) | 100+ |
| MH CET Law (MS category safe score) | 90-100 |
The MH CET Law merit list is a list of candidates who have been shortlisted for counseling based on their rank in the MH CET Law entrance exam. The merit list is prepared separately for MS (Maharashtra State), OMS (Other State / Outside Maharashtra State) candidates, Jammu & Kashmir Candidates and INR, Outside Maharashtra State (OMS) or All India category candidature type, Foreign Nationals, Non Resident Indians (NRI) / Overseas Indian Citizen (OIC) / Person of Indian Origin (PIO) candidates. Candidates cannot raise objections against the merit list.
The MH CET Law merit list is released by the State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Maharashtra. Candidates can check their MH CET Law merit list on the official website of the CET Cell, Maharashtra.
MHCET Law 2026 Cut-off
The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, releases the institute-wise MH CET Law 2026 cut-off for 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB courses on its official website during the MH CET Law Counselling process. Each participating institute releases its separate cutoff list for each category. The MH CET Law cutoff is the closing rank (or marks) one has to secure in his or her category in the exam to secure a seat in their desired college. The MAH CET Cell considers factors like seat intake, total applications received, the MH CET merit ranks of applicants, and the category to determine the cutoff. Candidates must note that the difficulty level of both MH CET Law 2026 5-year LLB exam and MH CET Law 2026 3-year LLB exam also become the deciding factor for cutoff.
Commonly asked questions
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 score | 105+ |
| MH Law CET most probable score | 100+ |
| MH CET Law (OMS category safe score) | 100+ |
| MH CET Law (MS category safe score) | 90-100 |
The top colleges that accept the MH CET Law scores are given below-
- Governmet Law College, Mumbai
- Indian Law School, Pune
- Pravin Gandhi College of Law, Mumbai
- Dr DY Patil Law College, Navi Mumbai
- Rizvi Law College, Mumbai
- 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.
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.
MHCET Law Exam
Student Forum
Answered a month 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
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months 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.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months 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
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months 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 provide the-
- Exam day schedule
- Exam centre details
- Important guidelines
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Contributor-Level 10
MHCET Law Notifications
184 Institutes accepting MHCET Law
Himachal Pradesh National Law University
Shimla • Public
Law College Road, Pune • Private
Churchgate, Mumbai • Public
Aurangabad • Public
Who conducts the MH CET Law exam?