MH CET Law 2026 (3 & 5 Yr LLB): Exam Result (OUT), Counselling Dates, Registration, Answer Key & Syllabus

On the exam day, candidates were advised to carry the following items to the allotted MH CET Law test center 2026. Check the complete list here

• Admit Card
• Photo ID proof
• Passport-size photo
• Disability Certificate
• Blue/black ballpoint pen 
• Analogue watch

MH CET Law Exam Day Instructions

To take the MH CET Law 2026, candidates must follow the instructions mentioned below:

• Candidates appearing for the law entrance exam should report to their allotted test centre at least an hour before the scheduled exam timings. 
• Carry two ballpoint pens, either in blue colour or black colour as required to mark their answers on the OMR answer sheet.
• Follow the instructions mentioned on the admit card as well as the instructions by the exam centre authority. 
• Do not carry any valuables or prohibited items to their exam centres.

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The MH CET Law exam analysis lets the candidates know the kind of questions asked in the exam, as well as to figure out the difficulty level of the question paper. It is important for both the students who sit for the exam and those who aspire to participate in the exam in the coming years.

The exam analysis was available for the 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB courses separately. The exam analysis lays down the complete review, which covers the difficulty level, important topics, and a wise breakdown of the question paper. 

The MHCET Law 5-year LLB correction window for the 5-year LLB exam CONCLUDED on April 9, 2026. Candidates can access the correction facility at the official website by providing their login details. Find out the steps to fill the application form as provided below: 

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. 

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MH CET Law 2026 Dates

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

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. 

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.

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:

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. 

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

The CET Cell Maharashtra issued the MH CET Law admit card on May 5, 2026 for those candidates who have registered successfully for the entrance: 

• Candidates had to visit the MH CET admission portal 
• Click on the "Download Admit Card CET - 2026" option. 
• A new login window was visible
• Log in to this window using your MH CET Law application number, date of birth, and the provided security code (Captcha Code). 
• Your admit card tab opened. Click on the download button to save it as a PDF. 

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