MH-CET Law 2026 Exam Pattern Overview

Particulars

Details

Mode of exam

Online

Type of question paper

Multiple choice question based (MCQs)

Language

English and Marathi

Total number of questions

120 questions

Duration of exam

120 minutes (2 hours)

Total marks

120 marks

Marking scheme

One mark for each correct answer

Negative marking

No negative marking

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MH-CET Law 2026: Section-Wise Exam Pattern

The table below shows the distribution of questions and marks in each section.

MH-CET Law Exam Pattern: 5-Yr LLB

Subjects

No. of Questions

Marks

Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning

32

32

Current affairs, including GK

24

24

Logical and Analytical Reasoning

32

32

English

24

24

Mathematical Aptitude

8

8

Total

120

120

To know more about this change and how it will impact students, read our MH-CET Revised Exam Pattern notification.

MH-CET Law Exam Pattern: 3-Yr LLB

Subject

No. of Questions

Marks

Legal aptitude and legal reasoning

24

24

Current affairs, including GK

32

32

Logical and analytical reasoning

24

24

English language

40

40

Total

120

120


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MH-CET Law 2026 Syllabus Overview

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra prescribes the MH CET Law syllabus for both the 3-Year LL.B. and 5-Year LL.B. programmes. Candidates should go through the syllabus carefully to understand the subjects and key topics covered in the exam. The syllabus mainly includes the following sections:

This section evaluates a candidate's interest in law, legal aptitude, and problem-solving ability. Questions are generally based on legal propositions supported by factual situations. Candidates are expected to assume the given propositions to be true and answer questions by applying logical reasoning and drawing suitable inferences.

This section tests a candidate's awareness of current events and general knowledge. Questions are usually based on recent national and international happenings along with important static GK topics. Since the exam is conducted in Maharashtra, candidates should also be familiar with basic facts related to the state.

This section evaluates a candidate's ability to identify patterns, understand logical relationships, and analyse arguments. Questions are designed to test reasoning skills such as drawing conclusions, completing arguments, making comparisons, and applying logical rules or principles to different situations. It focuses on understanding relationships between people, objects, and events through logical thinking.

This section tests a candidate's understanding of English vocabulary, grammar, and reading comprehension skills. Questions are asked to evaluate language proficiency, correct usage, and the ability to understand and interpret written passages. Candidates can expect questions based on vocabulary, sentence structure, grammar, and comprehension.

This section evaluates a candidate's basic numerical and problem-solving ability. The questions are generally based on Class 10 level mathematics and are designed to test fundamental calculation skills.

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MH-CET Law Exam: Important Points

Before appearing for the MH CET Law exam, candidates should keep the following important points in mind:


MH-CET Law Preparation Tips

Preparing for MH CET Law requires consistent practice and a well-planned strategy. Since the exam tests legal aptitude, reasoning, English, and general awareness, candidates should focus on building strong fundamentals and regular revision throughout their preparation journey. Here are some important tips to follow:


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Frequently asked questions

Once the application process begins, you can apply online at the CET Cell, Maharashtra's official website - cetcell.mahacet.org.

No, there is no negative marking in MH-CET Law for incorrect answers. So, try to attempt all the questions in the exam

A good score depends on the year’s cutoff, but aiming above 90-100 marks generally improves chances for top law colleges.

Yes, solving previous year papers helps understand the exam pattern, question trends, and improves time management.