
The Maharashtra CET Cell will release the MH CET Law Cutoff 2026. The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra will release the MH CET Law CAP Round 1 at cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates must note that the MH CET Law Counselling 2026 Process is completely online.
The MH CET Law 2026 cutoff will be released along with the seat allotment. 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. Once the MH CET Law Exam is over, the scorecard will be released.
Candidates must note that the MH CET Law cutoff 2026 will be released in the form of opening and closing percent. The aspirants will get admission within the said cutoff to the MH CET Law participating law colleges. While all non-zero CET percentile students can participate in the MH CET law counselling, the admissions will be based on merit cum preference.
Candidates marks scored in a particular category will be considered. The cutoff is affected by various factors like applicants, seat intake, etc. Check the page below to learn more about MH CET law cut-off 2026, including how it is determined, the category-wise cutoff ranks for top colleges, and an analysis of what these cutoff figures mean.
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- Factors Affecting MHCET Law Cut off 2026
- MHCET Law 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- MH CET Law 3-Year LLB Cut Offs 2026
- MH CET Law 5-Year LLB Cut Offs 2026
- Number of Students Appeared in MH CET Law 3-year LLB exam
- MHCET Law Previous Year Cut offs 2023, 2024, 2025
- MH CET Law 2026 Frequently Asked Questions
Factors Affecting MHCET Law Cut off 2026
The cut-off for MHCET law 2026 is affected by the following factors. Note that the parameters mentioned above are variables and if any of these changes, the MH-CET cutoff would also change. For instance, if the number of applicants increases, there is every chance the cutoff would be higher. Likewise, if more higher-ranked candidates apply, the cutoff would again go up.
- Level of questions asked in the exam
- Total number of test-takers
- The ranks acheived by the applicants
- Total number of seats available
- Total number of applications received for admission
Also, typically colleges that are higher ranked or have a positive reputation, tend to attract higher-ranked candidates and also more applications. So, the cutoff for these institutes tends to be higher.
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If you are not satisfied with your seat allotment through the MH CET Law Counselling, you can either participate in the subsequent rounds of counselling. You also have the option to withdraw from counselling. You will have to pay a withdrawal fee.
Generally those who score 90 and above have more chances of getting admission into one of the best law colleges in Maharashtra.
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| To Be Notified | MH CET Law 2026 Result (3-Year LLB) TENTATIVE |
| To Be Notified | MHCET Law 2026 Preliminary Answer Key (5-Year LLB) TENTATIVE |
| To Be Notified | MH CET Law 2026 Result (5-Year LLB) TENTATIVE |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| To Be Notified | MH CET Law 2026 CAP Round 3 (3-year LLB) |
MH CET Law 3-Year LLB Cut Offs 2026
Following is the expected cut offs for MH CET Law 3-year LLB course for the top Law colleges accepting scores of MH Law CET. The cutoff data is given in percentile.
| Participating Colleges | MH CET Cut off 2025 (MS - Open Category) | MH CET Cut off 2025 (MS - OBC Category) | MH CET Cut off 2025 (MS - SC Category) |
MH CET Cut off 2025 (MS - ST Category) |
MH CET Cut off 2025 (Non-Maharashtra, Open Category) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Law College, Mumbai | 99.40 | 96.98 | 97.05 | 84.50 | 99.59 |
| ILS Pune | 99.10 | 96.72 | 96.76 | 82.90 | 99.14 |
| SVKMs Pravin Gandhi College Pune | 96 | 96.12 | 94.45 | - | 98.9 |
| Yashwantrao Chavan Law College Pune | 98.15 | 94.80 | 92.40 | 84.24 | 96.25 |
| KC Law College Mumbai | 98.44 | 93.78 | 94.80 | - | 99.08 |
| DES Navalmal Firodia Law College | 97.89 | 94.19 | 93.82 | - | 98.9 |
| Rizvi Law College Mumbai | 92.5 | 92.10 | 92.4 | - | 98.2 |
| DY Patil Law College Navy Mumbai | 90.1 | 87.75 | 89.2 | - | 94.7 |
| Siddharth Law College, Mumbai | 96.16 | 86.65 | 92.56 | - | 96.68 |
| Progressive Education Society Modern Law College Pune | 84.6 | 88.10 | 92.31 | - | 93.8 |
| Dr Ambedkar College of Law Aurangabad | 92.3 | 89.74 | 91.02 | - | 81.8 |
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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 |
To get admission to the best colleges accepting MH CET Law scores, for example, Government Law College (GLC), Mumbai, and ILS Law College, Pune, candidates must score above 95. The cut-off depends on- category, paper difficulty, number of candidates, etc. Each category has a different cut-off score.
MH CET Law 5-Year LLB Cut Offs 2026
The MH CET Law 2026 5-year LLB expected cutoffs for top law colleges have been mentioned below as per the past year trends. The cutoff data is given in percentile.
| Participating Colleges | Seats | MH CET Expected Cut off 2026(Maharashtra) | MH CET Expected Cut off 2026 (Non-Maharashtra) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Law College, Mumbai | 188 | 99.93 | 99.8 |
| ILS Pune | 252 | 96.5 | 99 |
| SVKMs Pravin Gandhi College Pune | 96 | 96 | 98.9 |
| DES Navalmal Firodia Law College | 208 | 93.5 | 98.9 |
| UMLA University of Law Mumbai | 96 | 92.8 | 98.4 |
| Rizvi Law College Mumbai | 60 | 92.5 | 98.2 |
| University of Mumbai School of Law, Thane | 58 | 91 | 96.6 |
| DY Patil Navy Mumbai | 98 | 90.1 | 94.7 |
| Marathawada Mitra Mandal Shankarrao Chavan Law College Pune | 103 | 89.6 | 95.3 |
| Adv Balasaheb Apte Law College Mumbai | 103 | 88.9 | 96 |
| Dr. DY Patil Unitech Society Law College Pimpri Pune | 103 | 87.0 | 94.6 |
| New Law College Ahmedanagar | 110 | 87.0 | 94.2 |
| Progressive Education Society Modern Law College Pune | 155 | 84.6 | 93.8 |
| ABMS Parishads Yashwantrao chavan Law College Pune | 241 | 92 | 84.4 |
| Dr Ambedkar College of Law Aurangabad | 63 | 92.3 | 81.8 |
| Bharatratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Law College Bhiwandi | 46 | 91.6 | 82.4 |
| RTMNUs Dr Babasahab Ambedkar College of Law Nagpur | 119 | 92.2 | 81.3 |
| Singhad Law College Pune | 102 | 92.9 | 80.4 |
| Thakur Ramnarayan College of Law Mumbai | 58 | 91.4 | 79.7 |
| KES Shri Jayantilal H Patil Law College Mumbai | 91 | 91.2 | 79 |
| Balaji Law College Pune | 100 | 90 | 77.2 |
| St Wilfred College of Law Mumbai | 77 | 90.5 | 77.5 |
| Manichand Pahade Law College Aurangabad | 181 | 90.2 | 75.8 |
| KLE Society's College of Law Mumbai | 35 | 90 | 75.7 |
| Lords Universal College of Law | 39 | 90 | 75 |
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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.
Number of Students Appeared in MH CET Law 3-year LLB exam
Once the exam is over, we will update the number of candidates appeared for MH CET 3 year & 5 year LLB exam below. As per the official notification, around 94,506 candidates registered for MH CET LLB 3 Yrs CET 2025, out of which 74,621 candidates appeared in the MH CET 3-year LLB exam. The number of candidates who appeared for the MH CET Law 2026 5-year LLB is yet to be out. Find the previous year's data below,
| Year | Number of Candidates Registered for CET(approx.) | Number of Candidates Appeared for CET(approx.) | Number of Candidates Registered for CAP(approx.) | Number of Candidates Admitted (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 29011 | 19738 | 13312 | 9237 |
| 2024-25 | 22526 | 19297 | 14435 | 7605 |
| 2025-26 | 34766 | 26754 | 18121 | 12816 |
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Under MH CET Law CAP process, freeze option refers when candidates want to confirm their allotment and if they do not want to participate in the further counselling rounds. They will accept the allotted college and pay the admission fee. Such candidates will not be considered for further counselling rounds.
Under MH CET Law CAP process, float option is a term through which if candidates are not satisfied with the allotted colleges, they can choose this 'Float' option. Candidates exercising this option are eligible for appearing in the subsequent counselling rounds. In case they are not offered seats, they can choose the previously allotted college.
MHCET Law Previous Year Cut offs 2023, 2024, 2025
Following MH CET Law 5-year LLB cut off data will allow candidates to have an idea regarding a cut-off scores or percentiles of top colleges for the previous year to estimate this year's trends:
| College Name | 2023-24 (scores) Maharashtra Students |
2023-24 (scores) Non-Maharashtra Students |
2024-25(scores) Maharashtra Students |
2024-25 (scores) Non-Maharashtra Students |
2025-26 (percentile) Maharashtra Students |
2025-26 (scores) Non-Maharashtra Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLC Mumbai | 106 | 113 | 105 | 120 | 98.7 | 99.81 |
| ILS Pune | 102 | 112 | 97 | 111 | 96.87 | 99.74 |
| SVKM's Pravin Gandhi College of Law, mumbai | 102 | 111 | 101 | 109 | 99.77 | 99.38 |
| DES Navalmal Firodia Law College Pune | 96 | 108 | 101 | 114 | 93.19 | 98.88 |
| UMLA University of Law Mumbai | 96 | 108 | 94 | 115 | 94.13 | 98.4 |
| Rizvi Law College Mumbai | 96 | 107 | 95 | 113 | 90.57 | 98.32 |
| Universty of Mumbai School of Law, Thane | 87 | 104 | 93 | 111 | 82.54 | 96.28 |
| DY Patil Navy Mumbai | 87 | 104 | 92 | 111 | 87.08 | 96.28 |
| Marathawada Mitra Mandal Shankarrao Chavan Law College Pune | 91 | 103 | 86 | 100 | 91.45 | 96.17 |
| Balasahab Apte Law College Mumbai | 95 | 102 | 84 | 90 | 95.5 | 96.28 |
| Unitech Society's Dr DY Patil Pimpri Pune | 83 | 102 | 89 | 109 | 74.9 | 96.17 |
| New Law College Ahmedanagar | 72 | 100 | 83 | 108 | 49.78 | 84.78 |
| ABMS Parishads Yashwantrao chavan Law College Pune | 82 | 99 | 90 | 107 | 77.09 | 94.13 |
| Dr Ambedkar College of Law Aurangabad | 68 | 99 | 75 | 106 | 82.60 | 86.96 |
| Bharatratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Law College Bhiwandi | 72 | 99 | 76 | 104 | 54.42 | 94.13 |
| RTMNUs Dr Babasahab Ambedkar College of Law Nagpur | 83 | 98 | 93 | 103 | 75.54 | 93.28 |
| Singhad Law College Pune | 79 | 97 | 82 | 102 | 62.52 | 87.09 |
| Thakur Ramnarayan College of Law Mumbai | 89 | 96 | 99 | 105 | 78.33 | 89.58 |
| KES Shri Jayantilal H Patil Law College Mumbai | 86 | 95 | 91 | 100 | 77.09 | 87.08 |
| Balaji Law College Pune | 73 | 94 | 87 | 87 | 59.38 | 78.33 |
| St Wilfred College of Law Mumbai | 41 | 92 | 47 | 102 | 73.7 | 77.79 |
| Manichand Pahade Law College Aurangabad | 75 | 91 | 80 | 100 | 67.58 | 73.92 |
| KLE Society's College of Law Mumbai | 69 | 91 | 76 | 100 | 34.35 | 76.09 |
| Lords Universal College of Law | 84 | 91 | 99 | 104 | 71.39 | 83.52 |
Commonly asked questions
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.
If you are not satisfied with your seat allotment through the MH CET Law Counselling, you can either participate in the subsequent rounds of counselling. You also have the option to withdraw from counselling. You will have to pay a withdrawal fee.
MH CET Law 2026 Frequently Asked Questions
Candidates can check all important questions on MH CET Law 2026 here
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 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.
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.
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.
MHCET Law Exam
Student Forum
Answered 3 days ago
Start early so you get enough time for all topics. Read MH CET Law syllabus careful and make short notes daily. Practice mock tests often, it helps you know exam pattern better. Focus more on legal aptitude and GK. Revise old papers regular. Stay calm, study smart, and believe yourself.
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Answered 5 days ago
82 percentile in MHT CET LLB is decent but not very high. You might get admission in mid-level law colleges in Maharashtra. For top colleges like Government Law College Mumbai or ILS Law College Pune, cutoff usually goes above 90 percentile. Still, 82 percentile can secure good private or aided law
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Answered 5 days ago
Government Law College Mumbai has best placement in Maharashtra. Many top law firms hire from there every year. ILS Law College Pune also known for strong placement record. Students get jobs in corporate firms, courts, and legal departments. Bharati Vidyapeeth New Law College Pune give good internsh
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Answered 5 days ago
Government Law College Mumbai is best for LLB in Mumbai. It got big name and strong teachers who guide students well. You learn real law skills there. K.C. Law College also good choice for LLB course. Rizvi Law College give nice campus and helpful staff. New Law College Mumbai teach legal studies si
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Answered 5 days ago
A good score in MH CET Law depends on the programme and college. For top colleges like GLC Mumbai or ILS Pune, scoring 110+ out of 150 is considered strong for the 5-year LLB, while 100+ is good for the 3-year LLB. Mid-tier colleges usually accept scores between 70–90 marks depending on category and
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MH CET Law scores are accepted by top Maharashtra colleges for 3-year and 5-year LLB courses. Popular ones include Government Law College Mumbai, ILS Law College Pune, Rizvi Law College, K.C. Law College, New Law College Pune, and Dr. Ambedkar College of Law. Admission depends on MH CET Law merit an
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Answered a week ago
The NMU MH CET Law cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the BA LLB (Hons) and LLB courses for various categories under both the All India and Home State quota.
For the General AI category, the first and last round cutoff was 63.7 and 86.34, respectively for the LLB course. On the other hand, fo
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Answered a week ago
Following are the MH CET Law general knowledge static topics that candidates need to focus on
Focus on the Preamble, the Indian Constitution, and the Fundamental Rights. Study about political figures and political parties
Focus on the independence movement and contemporary history. Study about Indian
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Here are some books that students can refer to, for studying current affairs for MH CET Law 2026:
Book | Author/Publication |
Legal GK for Competitive Exams | Universal Publication |
Law entrance exam book | Oswal's publication |
Yearly General Knowledge Book | Pearson |
General Knowledge books | Lucent Books House |
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
Students should follow below mentioned preparation tips in order to excel the current affairs and GK section of the exam:
· Regular revision, on daily and monthly basis, is necessary in order to remember the latest developments on various topics
· Candidates should focus on news from Janua
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182 Institutes accepting MHCET Law
Himachal Pradesh National Law University
Shimla • Public
Law College Road, Pune • Private
Churchgate, Mumbai • Public
Aurangabad • Public
Registration - 8 Jan '26 - 13 Feb '26
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