MH CET Law 2026: 3-yr LLB City Slip (Soon), 5-Yr LLB Application (Extended till Mar 31), Exam Date, Syllabus & PYQ

CET cell Maharashtra recently announced that starting from academic year 2026, it will release the city intimation slip for the course entrance exams. 

MHCET Law City Intimation Slip: 3-Year LLB Course

The city slip for the 3-year LLB course will be released soon at the official website of the exam conducting body. Candidates will be able to find out the city name in advance where the centre address will be allocated. After the city slip is issued, candidates will soon be able to access the admit card.

MHCET Admit Card: 3 Year LLB Exam 2026

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 portal 
• 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.

Also Read: MHCET Law Dress Code 2026

The MHCET Law 5-year LLB application process has been extended. As per the new dates, the application forms are available till March 31, 2026. The Maharashtra examination cell closed the MHCET Law registration process on March 3 for the 3-year LLB. Check out how to fill out the MH CET Law 2026 Application Form here.

How to Apply for MHCET Law? 

• Visit the MAH CET Cell portal
• 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. 

Also Read: MH CET LAW Application Form Correction 2026: Know Important Guidelines, Editable Fields, Process

MH CET Law 2026 Dates

Candidates can check important dates related to MH CET Law below:

Event	Date
MH CET LLB 3-yr Registration Dates	08-Jan-2026 to 23-Jan-2026, 13-Feb-2026 03-Mar-2026
MH CET Law 2026 5-year LLB Registration Dates	09-Jan-2026 to 24-Jan-2026, 14-Feb-2026 , 15-Mar-2026 31-Mar-2026
MHCET Law 3-year LLB Exam	01-Apr-2026 & 02-Apr-2026
MHCET Law 5-year LLB Exam	08-May-2026

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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• How to Fill MH CET Law Application Form
• Cutoff for MHCET participating colleges

MHCET Law Eligibility

Candidates will have to meet the eligibility for admission to their desired course as per the official notification. 

Course	Eligibility
5-Year LLB	Candidates must be Indian citizens. They should have passed the Senior Secondary School Examination/ Intermediate Examination from any recognised educational institution under the state board or national board of education.  SC/ ST category candidates should have secured 40% marks in aggregate.
3-Year LLB	The candidates must have passed the graduation exam in any discipline. Candidates appearing in the qualifying exams in the exam year may also apply. The general category candidates must have a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 45% marks. SC/ST candidates mus have a minimum aggregate score of 40%.

MH CET Law Application Fees 2026

Candidates can pay the application fee for MHCET Law admissions through Credit Card/ Debit Card (RuPay/ Visa/ Maestro/ MasterCard), IMPS, Cash Cards, Mobile Wallets, or NetBanking. The application fee to be paid by candidates of each category is as follows.

Category	Fee (in INR)
CET Fee for Open Category candidates from Maharashtra State, Out Side Maharashtra State (OMS)/All India Candidates belonging to all Categories, and J&K Migrant Candidates. On Line Application Form filling dates:	INR 1300
CET Fee-For Candidates belonging to Backward Class Categories (SC, ST, VJ/DT- NT (A), NT-1 (B), NT-2(C), NT-3(D), OBC, SEBC, EWS and SBC categories) belonging to Maharashtra State only having valid Caste Certificate and having valid Non-creamy Layer Certificate valid up to 31st March-2027 for DT-VJ, NT1, 2,3, OBC & SBC Candidates. On Line Application Form filling dates:	INR 1000
CET Fees for Orphan and Transgender candidates & PWD candidate from the State of Maharashtra only	INR 1000

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: 

• BBA LLB course
• BLS LLB course
• BA LLB course
• BSc. LLB course
• BCom LLB course
• LLB course

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Before proceeding with the MH CET Law Application Form, you must check whether you have satisfied the eligibility or not.

MH CET Law Nationality 2026

The Applicants, irrespective of the choice of their courses, need to be the ones having Citizenship in India even if their parents are NRIs.

MH CET Law Age limit 2026

Candidates, particularly the one who is applying for the 3 or 5 years long LLB Course, don't have to fit in the age limit bar as there is no age limit for them.

MH CET Law Eligibility: Qualification

If you are applying for a 5-year LLB course, you must have completed class 12 or equivalent from a recognized university to apply for the entrance exam.

If you are applying for a 3-year LLB course, you must have completed your graduation recognized university. This requirement is a major aspect of the MH CET Law 3 Year LLB Eligibility criteria, and candidates must ensure they meet it before applying.

Those who have finished their final year papers but are awaiting the results to get declared are eligible to apply for the MH CET Law Entrance Exam. Candidates looking for the 5 years course are suggested to apply right after their 12th, or they might have to face scrutiny in the counselling round regarding their academic gaps.

MH CET Law Eligibility Criteria 2026: Qualification for Domicile candidate of Maharashtra 

Those having Maharashtra Domicile are broadly divided into 5 segments who will be considered as domicile candidates only if they fulfill the term and conditions listed below:

Segment 1	Candidates are the original resident of Maharashtra itself and have shifted nowhere else.
Segment 2	Both the parents or the parents have the domicile certificate of Maharashtra itself.
Segment 3	Both the parents or either of the parents are employed under the Central Government job and have the Maharashtra Domicile at the time of applying for the MH CET Examination.
Segment 4	Parents, either both or one, have to be State Government employees or in the sector that is now functional under the Maharashtra Government.
Segment 5	Candidates speaking Marathi as their first language and passed the 12th-grade examination from the area which befalls on the disputed Karnataka - Maharashtra Border

MH CET Law 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Qualification for Students across India 

One common criterion which makes Candidates eligible to fulfill the MH CET Examination form irrespective of their domicile is their nationality.

So every candidate who has identified as an Indian Citizen is welcomed by the State CET Examination council to submit the form, become a part of this Competitive Law Entrance Examination, and win admission to Maharashtra Law Schools.

This is mandatory for candidates hailing from the Minority, as well as SC/ST, EWS, and Handicapped Applicants of the MH CET 2026, and is equally relevant while checking the MH CET Law 3 Year LLB Eligibility criteria.

MH CET Law Qualification for Minority Segment

Any community is considered a Minority in an area where the population of the community is relatively smaller than the other communities dwelling in the same society. This classic could be based on religion, language, or ethnicity.

Hence, every community identified as a Minority under the State legislation of Maharashtra is allowed to apply and be a part of this examination.

As per the Section 2 C of the National Committee of the Minority Act 1992, Segments like Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Jain, and Zoroastrians (Parsis) have all been designated the status of minorities in Maharashtra, and the candidates from these backdrops are equally eligible to participate in the examination. 

MH CET Law Qualification for NRI/OCI & PIO Status

Candidates with a background of NRI/ OCI and PIO status don't require applying and contest the competitive examination because they are eligible to appear directly for the CAP round. However, this depends on their Selection based on their merit. 

MH CET Law Qualification for Candidates having Migrants Status (Jammu & Kashmir)

This category is comparatively vast and includes the candidates who are

• Brian of the Citizens hailing from the borders area of Jammu and Kashmir or are victims of terrorist Violence but was relocated to a different part of Indian regions from 1990 onwards. 
• Candidates who are the brains of the officials posted on the prestigious IAS or IPS Segment (Operational under the Central Government) In addition to the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) candidates. Additionally, the Candidates hail from the Indian Military background and are specifically deployed in Kashmir. (Their joining has to be of recent date, the candidates with currently deployed parents will be considered under the J&K Category).
• Children of the Staff of Paramedical, Army, CSF, and BSF, who are all deployed in Kashmir as the terrorism resistance squad, will be considered under the same reservation category. 

Note: The 2nd and 3rd criteria apply only to the parents as well as candidates themselves who have been living in J&K and their parents are still in the service period.

MH CET Law Qualification: The Academic Achievement

As mentioned earlier, the academic demand of each of the courses is different; hence Students willing to apply in different segments need to have different qualifications in possession to be able to fill the form and submit the same and also to get their candidature entertained further.

Those applying under the MH CET Law 3 Year LLB Eligibility criteria must specifically check their graduation marks and university accreditation as listed below.

MH CET Law Eligibility requirement for 5 years Integrated LLB

• The candidates must have a degree That is equivalent to the 12th or SSC, and it should be from the Maharashtra board or the Central Board like CBSE or ICSE board. 
• Students need to have a minimum percentage of 45% (For the General, OBC, etc.); however, the candidates hailing from the SC/ST section are provided with a relaxation of 5%
• Brian's who doesn't have a domicile in Maharashtra will fall under the listed OPEN category irrespective of their caste enlistment.
• Candidates who have appeared for the 12th examination in the years 2023-2026 will be considered eligible if they clear the examination and can get their Marksheet for verification at the time of the CAP with the minimum quoted percentage.
• Students lacking the basic education from Face to Face mode (10th) and have appeared for 12th from the open board are not the candidates who are likely to get accepted for the MH CET 2026.

MH CET Law Eligibility requirement for 3 years LLB

• Individuals seeking candidature in this category need to have a Graduation degree in their possession. This has to be obtained from the Central or the State University recognized by the UGC and accredited by NAAC.
• In the semester, you have to score such numbers, which can make an aggregate of 45% in the final results and 40% for the SC/ ST, or your application will be declined.
• Candidates awaiting the results are allowed to apply but with the condition of procurement of either the original mark sheet and certificate or Provisional Marksheet and Certificate at the time of Counselling. 
• These points collectively define the MH CET Law 3 Year LLB Eligibility criteria and must be checked thoroughly before submission.
• Note that the MH CET Law 3 Year LLB Eligibility criteria also mandate that students must have completed their graduation through a recognised mode of education and not just any distance or informal setup.

MH CET Law 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Seat allotment and Reservation

A fair and Square reservation policy is applicable to all the colleges participating in the MH CET to ensure that fair distribution of seats must occur to promote intellectual equality among different segments of society.

This rule is uniformly applied to all forms of educational departments in Maharashtra, irrespective of the course they offer; those reservation policies are as follows:

• 85% of the seats will be allocated to the students who have Maharashtra's domicile across all the institution's nature.
• 10% of seats are allocated to the students who don't have Maharashtrian domicile but are Indian Citizens.
• NRI/OCI/PIO Candidates secure 5% of all seats available for admission through the MH CET in all Law colleges Operational in Maharashtra.
• Completely unaided institutions are liable to provide 65% of their total strength to the students having the Maharashtrian Domicile.
• Institutions of Minorities have gone under private management, are unaided, and have their 51% seat reserved for respective minority communities.
• NRI/OCI/PIO has direct claims on the seats at unaided private institutions running in the state of Maharashtra, which involves a 5% defined quota for this category as well. 

Categories of Law School	Percentage of seats allocated
	CAP Seats
	Domicile Maharashtra	AI Candidature	Reservation for NRI/OCI/PIO	Allotment to Minorities
Public Institutions (Give Funded)	85%	10%	5%	-
Minority Institution (aided)	85%	10%	5%	50%
University & Department	35%	10%	5%	-
Govt Institution	85%	10%	5%	-

The division and allocation of seats in the University Department across Maharashtra are as follows. 

Categories of Law School	Percentage of seats allocated
	CAP Seats
	Domicile Maharashtra	AI Candidature	Quota for Minorities	Seats under the Institution reservation policy (NRI/OCI/PIO)
Vina Audit Institution (unaided)	65%	15%	-	20%
Vina Audit minority unaided institute	MS seat 100%	15%	51%	20%
Self-financed department courses across Universities General degree Universities in Maharashtra	65%	15%	-	20%

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 a 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 the major 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	CBT test 120 MCQs  (Revised) No negative marking Questions in English Language only
Test centres	Selected cities in Maharashtra State
Exam Helpdesk No.	Call: +91-8879082178  Email: student@mahacet.org
Exam Website	fn.mahacet.org

Also Read: MH CET Law 2026 Expected Questions and Difficulty Level, Preparation Tips

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.)

Also Read: MH CET Law 5-Year LLB Syllabus 2026: Know Important Topics, Exam Pattern, Best Books for Preparation

MHCET Law Syllabus for 3-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: 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	120 Questions
Total Marks	120 marks
Marking Scheme	+1 mark for each correct  No negative marking

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 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 a 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.

Read More: MH CET Law 2026 Section-wise Preparation Tips

Crucial Tricks for MH CET Law Preparation 2026

Some useful tips and tricks for MH CET Law 2026 preparation you should remember.

• Try to manage your time smartly, don’t waste it on less important topics. Spend more hours on subjects that carry higher marks weightage. You must study daily, skipping days can break your flow. Take your preparation serious, it’s not something to do last minute.
• While studying, make small notes in your own words. Later, these short notes help a lot when you revise before exam. From the previous year MH CET Law papers, few questions often come from landmark cases, so read and remember them well.
• Always begin with topics that have more weight in the MH CET Law 2026 exam. It helps you score better and save time later. Stay focused and keep your routine steady.

The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MH CET) Law helps students get admission in law colleges across Maharashtra. As the exam date comes near, giving mock tests becomes a big part of the study plan. The MHCET Law 2026 candidates who already registered can try the paid online mock test. The CET Cell gives this mock test access for students applying for the 3-year LLB course. Practicing these tests help in understanding the real exam pattern better and improve speed too. It’s a good way to check how ready someone is before the actual MH CET Law exam. 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 can 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

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The official paid MH CET Law mock tests can be found on the State CET Cell website at mocktest.mahacet.org. This program, called CET-ATAL, gives 5 paid and 1 free mock test for around INR 500. If you already registered for the 3-year or 5-year LLB course, you can use these official mock exams to get ready for the real MH CET Law test. The mock tests are made to look like the actual paper, so it helps you understand the pattern better. It covers Legal Aptitude, Reasoning, and English parts that come in the main exam. Doing these tests often makes you more confident and helps improve your timing too.

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