MH CET LAW 2026 Exam Live Updates: Check 5 Year LLB Paper Analysis, Question Difficulty Level, Review & Expected Cutoff

In a case where candidates secure the same rank or marks, the following method of tie-breaking rule will be applicable:

• Candidates with a higher percentage of marks in Class 12 or equivalent exam will be given preference in the merit list
• Candidates securing higher percentage of marks in the first language in Class 12
• Candidates with a high percentage of marks in Class 10
• A higher percentage of marks in English in Class 10 or equivalent exam

As per the trend of the last four to five years, candidates can expect the result to be declared in mid-June 2026, which is about 4–6 weeks after the exam date. 

Here is the expected cutoff of the top MHCET Law participating colleges:

Read the overall exam analysis here:

As the exam was held in two shifts, the difficulty level of different sections of the exam may vary. To ease out this issue, a normalisation formula will be implemented to ensure that the candidates are marked and ranked fairly:

MH CET Law 2026 Result Calculation

As per the exam difficulty level, as it can be seen that it was an EASY exam, the cutoff is expected to go HIGH this year. A score of 100+ out of 120 marks will be required to secure 98+ percentile in the exam. 

Candidates will be able to check the unofficial answer key soon. However, the official MHCET answer key will tentatively be shared in the last week of May 2026.

The exam held in Shift 2 was also easy, as reported by the aspirants. It was on similar lines as the exam was held in Shift 1. There were a lot of direct questions and fewer application-based questions.  

The MHCET Law 5-yr LLB exam has ended today. The unofficial answer key will be released soon by the experts. Find out the student reaction to the Shift 2 exam shortly. 

The MHCET Law 5-yr LLB 2026 exam will conclude at 5:00 PM. We will provide the student's reaction and will share other relevant details here. 

Other questions seen in the Shift 1 Exam

• There was 1 Question from Blood Relation in Logical Reasoning
• The mathematics section was also easy. Mostly direct questions were asked that were formula-based
• Questions from the HCF-LCM topic, Squares, and Divisibility rule were seen in the exam 

As the shift 1 exam has been reported to be EASY as per the initial student reaction, it is expected that the shift 2 exam will also be Easy to moderately difficult for the candidates. 

The exam started at the scheduled time. No candidate will be allowed to enter the centre now. The shift 2 exam will conclude after 120 minutes at 5:00 PM. 

The MHCET Law 5-yr LLB Exam for shift 2 is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM. Candidates need to cooperate at the centre with the authorities for the security check, frisking. Please provide hall ticket at the time of entry as it is the proof of your verification at the test centre. 

The authorities at the MHCET Law test centres will not allow candidates to enter the examination hall if they arrive at the location after 2:30 PM. The gate will close as per the mandate issued by the exam conducting body. 

Here are some key topics that were seen in the MHCET Law 2026 exam in shift 1: 

1. Clock coincide
2. Analogy questions
3. Statement and Assumptions Questions
4. Legal maxims: Match the column
5. First Lokpal of India
6. Coding and Decoding
7. Questions from Article 21 and Article 32
8. Right to Privacy
9. Questions in the GK sections were of a static nature: 
   • National Science Day
   • National Sports Day is a tribute to whom? 
10. GK questions were Maharashtra-based

As per the student reaction, the MHCET Law 5-yr LLB exam was Easy. Candidates who appeared for the exam found the legal aptitude section and English section easy and as per the syllabus. The mathematics section was time-consuming. There were Maharashtra-based questions in the GK and current affairs section.

The shift 1 exam has concluded, as the candidates can be seen coming out of the examination centre. The reporting time for the shift 2 begins at 1:30 PM. 

Till now, no technical glitches have been reported. The exam is expected to conclude soon. Candidates will be coming out of the test centres from 1:00 PM. As per the guidelines, no candidate will be allowed to move out of the test centre before the exam is OVER. 

The entrance exam grants entry to more than 130 law colleges in Maharashtra. The top colleges are government-aided institutes with quite a low fee structure.  

The UG-level Law entrance exam will conclude at 1:00 PM for shift 1. This exam is being held for a duration of 2 hours in online mode. 

The MHCET Law 2026 5-yr LLB exam begins at the test centres on May 8, 2026. This is the exam for the first shift aspirants. The second shift exam will begin at 3:00 PM. 

The MHCET Law 2026 test centres gates have closed at 10:30 am. Candidates who have reached the test centres are undergoing the security checks. Seats have been alloted to them as per the CBT mode of the exam. 

Candidates will not be allowed to enter to the test center after 10:30 AM. The gate closes as per the pre-decided deadlines. Reach the test centres as quickly as possible. 

The shift 1 exam begins at 11 am. Candidates are advised to reach the test centres by 9:30 to complete the formalities well on time. 

Take a look at the seat intake status of top-5 colleges:

Take a look at the list of top 10 colleges:

1. Government Law College (GLC), Mumbai
2. ILS Law College, Pune
3. SVKM’s Pravin Gandhi College of Law, Mumbai
4. Dr. DY Patil College of Law, Navi Mumbai
5. Dr. Ambedkar College, Department of Law, Nagpur
6. University of Mumbai Law Academy (UMLA)
7. Rizvi Law College, Mumbai
8. Shankarrao Chavan Law College, Pune
9. DES Shri Navalmal Firodia Law College, Pune
10. St. Wilfred’s College of Law, Mumbai/Panvel

Read these tips to ace the exam:

1. Since there is no negative marking, toppers aim to attempt all 150 questions.
2. Focus on Principle-Fact questions. Read the principle first, then predict the outcome
3. Prioritize Analytical Reasoning (Syllogisms) as they are faster.
4. Spend 60% of your time on easy questions, 25% on medium, and the final 15% on the toughest ones.

Here are the cutoff scores for the previous year of top 5 colleges:

The exam difficulty level depends on these factors:

• Number of Candidates appearing for the exam
• Types of Questions asked in each section
• Marking Scheme of the exam

These are some important topics for the candidates to revise for the exam:

Read the expected exam cutoff:

Candidates are advised to reach the center at least 90 minutes before their shift for biometric authentication and security frisking.

Here are the rules for the dress code: 

• Clothing: Wear simple, light-colored, half-sleeved clothes (T-shirts/Shirts). Avoid clothes with many pockets, metal buttons, or heavy embroidery.
• Footwear: Wear open slippers or flat sandals. Closed shoes, boots, and high heels are generally prohibited or discouraged.

Here are the key topics of logical reasoning section: 

• Logical Reasoning: Syllogisms, analogies, coding-decoding, blood relations, and direction sense.
• Analytical Reasoning: Puzzles (circular and linear), seating arrangements, and series completion.
• Critical Reasoning: Statements and assumptions, cause and effect, and drawing conclusions

Here is the sectional weightage of the topics:

MHCET law syllabus comprise of sections such as: Legal Aptitude, General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, English, and Basic Mathematics.

Here are the shift timings of the exam to be held tomorrow:

Some of the important topics of the legal domain are Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Preamble, and Judiciary hierarchy, Basics of Law of Torts, Law of Contracts among others. 

The key points of the exam pattern are that it is a 2-hour online, objective-type exam with 120 questions, each worth 1 mark. The question paper will be in both Marathi and English. 

If you encounter technical issues on the site while downloading the admit card, contact here:

1. Helpline Numbers: 07969134401 or 07969134402.
2. Toll-Free Number: 18002090191.
3. Email Support: cethelpdesk@maharashtracet.org.

MH CET Law 3-year LLB exam consists of 120 questions to be completed in 120 minutes. This gives you exactly one minute per question. Try to finish your exam a little early. Use the last 10 minutes to revisit "Mark for Review" questions.

Candidates can carry any one of the following:

1. PAN Card
2. Passport
3. Permanent Driving License
4. Voter’s Card (Voter ID)
5. Aadhaar Card / E-Aadhaar (must have a photograph)
6. Identity Card issued by a recognized College or University

Candidates are not allowed to carry these items to the MHCET test centre:

1. Mobile phones,
2. Smartwatches,
3. Calculators,
4. Bluetooth devices,
5. Earphones,
6. Bags,
7. Wallets,
8. Books, or
9. Written notes

Here are some tips to remember:

1. Do not change systems or attempt to open any software or windows other than the exam interface. The system will be locked.
2. Rough sheets will be provided by the invigilator and must be returned before you leave the hall

These are the mandatory items required at the centre:

1. MHCET Law Hall ticket printout
2. One government approved ID along with the admit card
3. One passport-size photograph

The conducting body released the MHCET admit card on May 5, 2026. Candidates can download it from the official website.

The CET Cell Maharashtra will conduct the MHCET exam on May 8, 2026 in online mode.