Who conducts the MH CET Law exam?

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.

What is the website of MHCET Law?

The website of the MHCET Law exam is cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates can check the notification, application form, admit card, and other updates of the exam from the website. Candidates can check details related to MHCET Law by visiting the CET portal available on the homepage.

What MHCET Law exam is for?

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.

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

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.

Which types of questions are asked in the MH CET Law question paper?

MH CET Law question papers consist of MCQs. Candidates are required to answer these questions in a computer-based test mode (online). You can skip questions if you do not know their answers. However, candidates should answer all questions because there is no negative marking scheme in the MH CET Law exam. The option of marking for review is also available for questions in the MH CET Law question paper. Candidates can answer these questions later before clicking on the submit or end exam button.

When will MHCET Law 2026 Exam Analysis be released?

MHCET Law 2026 Exam Analysis will be released after the exam. MHCET Law exam will be conducted on May 8, 2026. We'll provide the exam analysis based on student reviews and reactions.

How can I download the MH CET Law answer key pdf?

Candidates will be able to access the MH CET Law answer key for both 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB through the individual candidate's login. The MH CET Law 2026 answer key will be available to download through the official website only by logging in to the portal using the registered email ID and password.

Will I get the refund of objection raised to MH CET Law answer key?

Candidates will receive a full refund of INR 1000 for the answers whose objection is accepted by the exam authorities. Though, candidates can raise the objections on multiple questions during the process. It is upon the exam authority to accept or reject the objection raised.

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

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.

How to prepare for MH CET Law 2026 Exam?

To prepare for the Maharashtra LAWCET exam, candidates must know and understand the pattern of exam first. Read the important topics that are there in the syllabus. The best way to ace the exam is to refer recommended books by the experts.

How to get MH CET Law previous year question papers?

Candidates can access 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.

Which books are the best for MH CET Law 5-year LLB preparation?

Students can refer the following books while preparing for MH CET Law 5-year LLB program: MH CET Law Preparation Books Author 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 entrance C J Pooniwala CLAT Master Box Karan Mehta and Harsh Gagrani

How to practice for MH CET Law Mock Test?

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.

How many times can I take the MHCET Law mock test?

There is no limit to taking the MHCET official mock test online. You can take the test as many times as you want.

Is the question paper of MHCET LAW for five-year LL.B. And the three-year LL.B. Same?

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.

What is MHCET Law syllabus for 3-year LLB course?

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.

What is MHCET Law syllabus for 5-year LLB courses?

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 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. 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

How many questions are asked in MHCET Law exam?

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.

When will the MHCET Law Application be released?

The MHCET Law Application form is expected to be released anytime soon. once the application window open, candidates will be able to apply for the MHCET Law exam for admission to 5-year and 3-year LLB courses.

Is MH CET Law 2026 application correction facility available?

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.

How to edit MH CET Law 2026 application form?

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

When will MH CET Law 2026 result be declared?

The MH CET Law 2026 3-year LLB & 5-year LLB results will be declared within 30-45 days of the exam on the official website. The MH CET Law entrance result for both 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB will be released separately online on the official website of CET Cell Maharashtra, cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates will be able to download their MH CET Law 2025 result as the MH CET Law 2025 scorecard. The following details will be mentioned in the MH CET Law scorecard: Registration number/ CET application number CET Roll Number Candidate's name Normalised CET score

What is a good score in MH CET Law exam?

As per the previous year trends, the score above 99 will be considered a good score for both 3-year and 5-year LLB programs. However, the good score depends on many factors such as targetted college, category of the candidate, reservation policy, and the overall performance of the candidate. For admission to top law colleges accepting MH Law CET score, the cut off score is declared which also depends on the number of the candidate and difficulty level of the papers.

What is MH CET Law Normalization Method to calculate scores?

Normalization process is an established practice for comparing candidate scores across multiple shift papers. There are possibilities of different level of difficulties in each shift for the same exam, however to tackle this scenario, the Normalization Method will be used to calculate the MH CET Law 3-year and 5-year LLB results. Step 1: Candidates would be distributed into four sessions randomly so that each session has approximately equal number of candidates. Suppose: Session-1: Day-1 Batch 1 (D1-B1), Session-2: Day-1 Batch-2 (D1-B2), Session-3: Day-1 Batch 3 (D1-B3). Step-2: The examination results for each session would be prepared in the form of Raw Scores. Total Percentile (TP) = 100 X No. of candidates appeared from the session with raw score equal to or less than T1 score Total No. of Candidates appeared for the session Step-3: The Percentile scores for the Total Raw Score for all the four sessions (Session- 1: Day-1 Batch 1-1, Session-2: Day-1 batch-2 and Session-3: Day-1 Batch-3 as calculated in Step-2 above would be merged and shall be called the CET Percentile scores which will then be used for compilation of result. The Percentile of all four sessions will be calculated separately for the total raw score.

How much should I score to get admission to top MH CET Law colleges?

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

When will the MH CET Law 2026 CAP registration will start?

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.

What is the MH CET Law merit list?

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.

What is the safe score for MH CET Law 2026?

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

Which are the top colleges accepting MH CET Law scores?

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.

Which is a scoring section in MH CET Law?

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.

What should I do if I am not able to download my MH CET Law admit card?

If you are not able to download your MH CET Law admit card, make sure you internet is stable. Cross check your registration number / registration or payment reference ID, qualifying exam hall ticket number, and date of birth. You can also try accessing it on another device.

What should I carry along with the MH Law CET admit card to the exam centre?

Candidates will have to carry the following listed items to MH Law CET exam centre: MH Law CET admit card printed copy A valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar card, PAN card, Driving License, etc.) Passport-size photo (same as uploaded in the application) Also, the examination cell may also permit certain other items including transparent water bottle, ball-point pen, etc. in the examination hall. Candidates are advised to read the exam day guidelines carefully before the exam day.

What should I do if forget to bring my MH CET Law admit card to the exam centre?

If you forget your MH CET Law admit card, you will not be allowed to sit for the exam. Therefore, carry the admit card to the exam centre.

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The MHCET Law Notification 2026 is expected to be released anytime soon. Once the notification is released, candidates will be able to fill out the MHCET Law Application form and check the important dates related to the application window, exam, admit card, etc. The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell already published the MHCET Law 2026 Exam Dates. The MHCET 3-year LLB exam will be conducted on two dates, i.e., April 01, 2026, and April 02, 2026, and the MH Law CET 2026 5-year LLB exam will be conducted on May 08, 2026.

MHCET Law Exam is a state-level exam held by the Maharashtra CET cell for admission into 3-year and 5-year integrated LLB programmes in various colleges across the state. Candidates must fill out the application form on or before the last date. The aspirants will be required to complete the application process to be eligible to sit for the exam. The Candidates can check the application process, eligibility, and other important details on this page below.

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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
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MHCET Law 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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Dec ' 25 - Mar ' 26	MH CET Law 2026 Application (for 3-year LLB) TENTATIVE
Jan ' 26 - Mar ' 26	MH CET Law 2026 Application (for 5-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
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21 Nov ' 25	MH CET Law 2026 Notification
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MH CET Law Application 2026

DeskCalendar Registration: Dec ' 25 - Mar ' 26

MH CET Law Syllabus 2026

MH CET Law Preparation 2026

MH CET Law Mock Test (3-year LLB)

MH CET Law Admit Card 2026

DeskCalendar Admit Card: Mar ' 26

MH CET Law Answer Key 2026

DeskCalendar Answer Key: To be notified

MH CET Law 2026 Exam Analysis

MH CET Law Result 2026

DeskCalendar Result: To be notified

MH CET Law Counselling 2026

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.

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Total Fees

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Duration

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Law College Road, Pune • Private

Courses Offered

Exams

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Total Fees

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5 years
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Full Time

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Churchgate, Mumbai • Public

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Exams

MHCET Law

Total Fees

₹ 21,150

Duration

3 years
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Full Time

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Aurangabad • Public

Courses Offered

Exams

MHCET Law

Total Fees

₹ 18,039

Duration

3 years
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