ACTIVE 2026 National Level

MHCET 2026

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Participating Institutions

Government Law College, Mumbai

Courses: 3-Year LLB, 5-Year BA LLB

ILS Law College, Pune

Courses: 3-Year LLB, 5-Year BA LLB

Various Maharashtra Law Colleges

Courses: 3-Year LLB, 5-Year Integrated LLB Programs

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent with at least 45% marks for Open/EWS/SEBC/Orphan categories, 42% for VJNT/NT-B/NT-C/NT-D/SBC/OBC categories, and 40% for SC/ST categories of Maharashtra for the 5-Year LL.B. For 3-Year LL.B., candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 45% marks for Open/EWS/SEBC/Orphan categories, 42% for VJNT/NT-B/NT-C/NT-D/SBC/OBC categories, and 40% for SC/ST categories of Maharashtra from a recognized university. There is currently no upper age limit for admission.

Category

Details

Category

Exam Mode

DetailsOnline (Computer Based Test)

Category

Frequency

DetailsOnce a year

Category

Exam Duration

Details120 minutes (2 hours)

Category

Number of Questions

Details150 MCQs (3-year LLB: 120 MCQs, 5-year LLB: 150 MCQs)

Category

Total Marks

Details150 marks

Mock Tests & Structure

Test Pattern Details

Duration of MH CET Law exam

120 minutes

Number of questions (3-year)

150

Number of questions (5-year)

150

Total marks

150

Language of exam

English

Number of answer choices

Question type

MCQ

Negative marking

Exam Schedule

Activity

Timeline

Activity

3-Year LLB Registration Start

Timeline

08 January 2026

Activity

5-Year LLB Registration Start

Timeline

09 January 2026

Activity

3-Year LLB Last Date (Extended)

Timeline

03 March 2026

Activity

5-Year LLB Last Date (Extended)

Timeline

14 March 2026

Activity

Correction Window

Timeline

09-11 Mar '26 (3-Year LLB), 07-09 Apr '26 (5-Year LLB)

Activity

3-Year LLB Exam Date

Timeline

01-02 April 2026

Activity

5-Year LLB Exam Date

Timeline

08 May 2026

Activity

Result Declaration

Timeline

27 May 2026 (3-Year LLB), June 2026 (5-Year LLB)

Activity

Counselling Process (CAP)

Timeline

June - August 2026

Syllabus

Legal Aptitude & Reasoning

Legal Principles
Legal Terminology

General Knowledge

Current Affairs
Static GK

Logical & Analytical Reasoning

Syllogisms
Analogies

English

Grammar
Vocabulary

Notifications & Past Events

Date

Event

Date:

08 Jan '26

MH CET Law 2026 registration started (3-year)

Date:

09 Jan '26

MH CET Law 2026 registration started (5-year)

Date:

01-02 Apr '26

MH CET Law 2026 3-year LLB exam conducted

Date:

08 May '26

MH CET Law 2026 5-year LLB exam conducted

Date:

27 May '26, 16 Jun '26

MH CET Law 2026 3-year LLB result declared, MH CET Law 2026 5-year LLB result declared

Exam Pattern

Section

Questions

Duration

Legal Aptitude & Legal Reasoning

Questions50

Duration120 minutes total

General Knowledge with Current Affairs

Questions50

Duration120 minutes total

Logical & Analytical Reasoning

Questions40

Duration120 minutes total

English

Questions10

Duration120 minutes total

Frequently Asked Questions

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC categories) from a recognized university. APAAR ID is mandatory for registration.

Candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent with at least 45% marks for general category (40% for reserved categories). There is no upper age limit. APAAR ID is mandatory for registration.

Visit cetcell.mahacet.org, register using APAAR ID, fill the application form, upload required documents (photograph, signature, certificates), and pay the application fee online.

The application fee is INR 1,000 for General category and INR 800 for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC) of Maharashtra.