MH-CET Law (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test for Law) is conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell of Maharashtra. It is an annual state-level admission exam used to determine admission to 3-year and 5-year LLB degree programs.
MH-CET Law scores are accepted by over 30 government and government-aided law colleges across Maharashtra.
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Name of exam |
MH-CET Law 2026 |
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Full form |
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Law |
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Exam Level |
State level |
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Courses offered |
3-year LL.B. and 5-year LL.B. courses |
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Conducting by |
State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra |
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Application Mode |
Online |
Given below are some important exam dates for MH-CET Law 2026.
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MH-CET L.LB. Updated Exam Dates |
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Details |
Dates (5-year LLB) |
Dates (3-year LLB) |
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Application form |
09/01/26 |
09/01/26 |
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Last date to apply (Extended) |
15/03/26 |
28/02/26 |
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Admit Card |
TBA |
TBA |
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Exam Date |
08 May 2026 |
April 1-2, 2026 |
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Result Declared |
TBA |
TBA |
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Counseling |
TBA |
TBA |
Candidates must meet the MH-CET Law 2026 eligibility criteria for admission to 5-year and 3-year LL.B. courses.
Given below are the key details of the MH-CET Law exam pattern for candidate reference.
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MH-CET Law Paper Pattern |
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Details |
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Mode of exam |
Online |
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Language |
English and Marathi |
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Type of question paper |
Multiple choice questions (MCQs) |
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Total number of questions |
120 questions |
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Duration of exam |
120 minutes (2 hours) |
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Total marks |
120 marks |
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Marking scheme |
One mark for each correct answer |
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Negative marking |
No negative marking |
Candidates preparing for the MH-CET Law 2026 exam should be familiar with the exam syllabus to understand the key topics from which questions are asked. The sections included in MH-CET Law 2026 for 3-year LL.B. and 5-year LL.B. are:
Some MH-CET preparation tips for each subject are given below.
The questions in the English Language section are designed to assess basic grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. Some questions are based on reading comprehension passages followed by objective-type questions. In addition, questions related to synonyms, antonyms, and error detection are also asked.
Students can prepare for the MH-CET Law 2026 English portion by practicing grammar and comprehension abilities. Reading comprehension problems often take more time, thus one must practice reading and understanding speed. Reading newspapers, editorials, and legal publications on a regular basis is always suggested.
Some important topics for the English section are given below.
When it comes to current affairs and GK, it's very important to have a good understanding of recent national and international events. It is also advised to research current events from the last six months. Newspaper reading and a basic understanding of history, politics, economics, and the environment are also essential for passing the general knowledge part.
Some important topics for the Current Affairs section are given below.
Legal reasoning is one of the most important sections of MH-CET Law 2026. It tests a candidate's ability to identify legal arguments, apply legal principles, and draw logical conclusions. Students should stay updated on recent legal developments and important judgments and supplement them with a core understanding of the subject. There is no need to study law in depth, as this section primarily tests fundamental legal awareness and reasoning ability.
Some important topics for the Legal Reasoning section are given below.
The Logical Reasoning section includes questions based on analytical and logical thinking ability. This area mainly covers topics such as analogies, relationships, statement-based reasoning, and logical conclusions. Candidates should practice a variety of questions to strengthen their logical and analytical reasoning skills. Regular practice is essential for improving accuracy and speed in this section.
Some important topics for the Logical Reasoning section are given below.
This section includes 10 questions and can be a high-scoring area for candidates with basic arithmetic skills. Questions are generally asked from topics such as profit and loss, simple interest, time and work, speed and distance, and basic mathematics concepts. These topics can be prepared by focusing on fundamental Class 10-level concepts and practising questions regularly.
Some important topics for the Basic Mathematic section are given below.
Some preparation tips for the exam are given below.
The MH-CET Law Application Form 2026 was available on the official CET Cell Maharashtra website from 9th January 2026 to the final extended deadline for 3-year and 5-year LL.B. programmes. Below are the step-by-step instructions for reference on how the application process is completed.
The MH-CET Law admit card 2026 will be released separately for the 5-year LLB entrance exam and the 3-year LLB entrance exam. The admit card for each course will be available a few days before the respective exam date. Candidates should regularly check the official website for updates. See the instructions below on how to download the admit card.
The MH-CET Law 2026 score will determine admission to participating law colleges in Maharashtra. The MH-CET Law 2026 result is expected to be released around June 2026. Once the results are declared, candidates can check their result by following these steps:
The MH-CET Law 2026 counselling process will be conducted through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) in multiple rounds. Candidates must complete the CAP registration form and select their preferred colleges during each counselling round. Merit lists will be prepared based on MH-CET Law scores and CAP registration details.
The counseling will be held separately for the three-year and five-year courses. It will begin in June/July 2026 via online mode. The candidates will be shortlisted based on their rank and the availability of seats.
Applicants will also be needed to provide certain documents during the counseling procedure, such as
Over 150 law colleges in Maharashtra accept MH-CET Law 2026 scores. Participating institutions offer approximately 11,000 seats for 5-year LL.B. and 16,000 seats for 3-year LL.B. programmes. Some of the top colleges are listed below.
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Section |
5-year LLB |
3-year LLB |
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Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning |
32 |
24 |
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General Knowledge and Current Affairs |
24 |
32 |
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Logical and Analytical Reasoning |
32 |
24 |
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English |
24 |
40 |
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Basic Mathematics |
8 |
- |
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Total |
120 |
120 |
Read the full MH-CET Law Exam Pattern Update Notification to gather the changes and how they will impact students and their preparation.