About MH CET Law (LLB)
MH CET Law (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test for Law) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra. The exam is the gateway for students who want to build a professional career in the field of law.
Every year, thousands of aspirants appear for MH CET Law to secure admission into reputed government and private law colleges across Maharashtra. By clearing this exam, students can enroll in either:
- 5-year Integrated BA LLB Program (after 12th), or
- 3-year LLB Program (after graduation).
This MH CET LAW Entrance Exam opens the door to a challenging and rewarding career in law, giving students the opportunity to pursue higher studies and professional practice in the legal sector.
MH CET Law 2026 Eligibility Criteria
To appear for the MH CET Law 2026 exam, candidates must meet the eligibility conditions set by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra. The requirements differ for the 5-Year Integrated BA LLB program (after Class 12) and the 3-Year LLB program (after graduation).
MH CET Law 2026 – 5-Year Integrated BA LLB program
Candidates must have passed the 10+2 (HSC) examination or its equivalent from a recognized board or university. The minimum marks required in the qualifying exam are as follows:
General / EWS : 45% aggregate marks.
OBC / VJ / NT / SBC (Maharashtra) : 42% aggregate marks.
SC / ST (Maharashtra) : 40% aggregate marks.
Eligibility for MH CET Law 2026 – 3-Year LLB Program
To be eligible for MH CET Law 2026 in the 3-year LLB program, candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a UGC recognized university.
The minimum marks required in the qualifying graduation exam are category-dependent:
General / EWS : 45% aggregate
OBC / VJ / NT / SBC (Maharashtra) : 42% aggregate
SC / ST (Maharashtra candidates) : 40% aggregate
MH CET Law 2026 Exam Pattern
The MH CET Law 2026 exam will be conducted online in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The test is objective in nature (Multiple Choice Questions) and evaluates candidates on subjects like Legal Aptitude, General Knowledge, Reasoning, and English.
MH CET Law Important Dates (3 years/ 5 years)
| LLB 3 YEARS | Date | LLB 5 YEARS | Date |
| MH CET Law 2025 Registration starts Date | December 27, 2024 | MH CET Law 2025 Registration starts Date | January 3, 2025 |
| MH CET Law 2025 Registration Close Date | February 28, 2025 | MH CET Law 2025 Registration Close Date | February 8, 2025 |
| MH CET Law 2025 Admit Card | One week before the exam | MH CET Law 2025 Admit Card | One week before the exam |
| MH CET Law 2025 Exam Date | 3rd and 4th May 2025 | MH CET Law 2025 Exam Date | 28th April 2025 |
| MH CET Law 2025 Result | 2-3 weeks after exams | MH CET Law 2025 Result | 2-3 weeks after exams |
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Exam Pattern for 5-Year Integrated BA LLB
| No of Questions | Marks | |
| Legal Aptitude & Legal Reasoning | 32 | 32 |
| General Knowledge with Current Affairs | 24 | 24 |
| Logical & Analytical Reasoning | 32 | 32 |
| English Language | 24 | 24 |
| Basic Mathematics | 8 | 8 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
Exam Pattern for MH CET Law 2026 – 3-Year LLB Program
| No of Questions | Marks | |
| Legal Aptitude & Legal Reasoning | 24 | 24 |
| General Knowledge with Current Affairs | 32 | 32 |
| Logical & Analytical Reasoning | 24 | 24 |
| English Language | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
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Key Highlights of MH CET Law 5 Years and 3 Years 2026 Exam
Mode of Exam : Online (Computer-Based Test)
Type of Questions : Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Marks : 120
Marking Scheme : +1 mark for each correct answer, no negative marking
Duration : 2 hours (120 minutes)
MH CET Law 2026 – Selection Process
The selection of candidates for admission to 5-Year Integrated BA LLB and 3-Year LLB programs in Maharashtra is strictly merit-based, determined by the MH CET Law 2026 scores. The process involves the following steps:
Appear in MH CET Law 2026 – Candidates must register and successfully complete the Computer-Based Test (CBT) conducted by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra. The test evaluates students in areas including Legal Aptitude & Reasoning, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, Logical & Analytical Reasoning, English Language, and Basic Mathematics (only for 5-Year LLB).
Result Declaration – After the exam, the CET Cell publishes the official merit list and cut-off marks for various categories (General, EWS, OBC, VJ/NT/SBC, SC/ST) on its website.
Merit List & Ranking – Candidates are ranked based on their total marks obtained in the CET exam. In case of a tie, CET Cell applies tie-breaking criteria such as marks in Legal Aptitude, then English, then Logical Reasoning, and so on.
Counselling & Seat Allotment – Qualified candidates are called for online counselling conducted by the CET Cell. Seats are allotted according to merit, category reservation, and choice of college. Candidates must complete document verification during the counselling process.
Admission Confirmation – Once a seat is allotted, candidates must accept the seat and pay the admission fees to confirm enrollment in the selected law college. Failure to complete this step may result in the seat being offered to the next candidate on the merit list.
Note:
- Candidates must satisfy eligibility criteria (as per CET Cell) to participate in counselling.
- Admission is entirely merit-based, and performance in MH CET Law 2026 is the only criterion for ranking.
- Reservation policies are applied as per Maharashtra State Government rules.
- Both 5-Year and 3-Year LLB programs follow the same selection framework.
- Candidates must satisfy eligibility criteria (as per CET Cell) to participate in counselling.
MH CET Law 2026 – Detailed Syllabus
The MH CET Law 2026 syllabus is designed to test candidates’ legal aptitude, reasoning ability, language skills, general awareness, and mathematics (for 5-Year LLB only). Below is the section-wise syllabus outline to help aspirants prepare effectively.
(Syllabus for 5 years and 3 years both)
- Legal Aptitude & Legal Reasoning
- Constitutional Law
- Contract Law
- Criminal Law
- Civil Law
- Family Law
- Miscellaneous Laws
- Legal Maxims & Legal Terminology
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- General Knowledge with Current Affairs
History
- Ancient History: Pre-historic Age, Harappan Civilisation, Vedic Age, Jainism & Buddhism, Janapadas & Mahajanapadas, Mauryan & Post-Mauryan Dynasties, Gupta & Post-Gupta Age, Sangam Age
- Medieval History: Delhi Sultanate, Slave Dynasty, Mughal Empire, Marathas, Sikh Dynasty, Vijayanagar & Other Kingdoms
- Modern History: Arrival of Europeans, Expansion of British Power, Economic Impact of British Rule, Indian National Movement (Moderate, Extremist & Gandhian phases), Governors-General & Viceroys of India
Geography
- Universe & Solar System, Earth’s Shape & Size
- World Geography & Indian Geography
- Lithosphere, Hydrosphere, River Systems
- Agriculture & Soil of India
- Transport Systems in India
- Political & Physical Geography
- Key Concepts of Geography
Economics
- Indian Economy – Basics
- National Income (GDP, GNP, PCI)
- Demography: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio
- Human Development Index (HDI)
- Planning, Budget & Government Schemes
- Indian Financial & Monetary System
- Taxation, Stock Market & Inflation
- Agriculture, Poverty & Employment
- Sustainable Development & International Organizations
General Science
- Physics: Mechanics, Motion, Thermodynamics, Electricity, Magnetism, Optics, Electronics
- Chemistry: Matter, Atomic Theory, Reactions, Air, Water & Environment, Metals & Non-metals, Corrosion, Polymers & Plastics
- Biology: Cell & Life Processes, Human Physiology, Genetics, Evolution, Biotechnology, Ecology & Environment, Health & Diseases, Biology in Daily Life
Current Affairs
- National Developments: policies, schemes, budgets, elections, appointments, social reforms, new acts, environmental policies
- International Events: Summits, treaties, global politics, economic changes, organizations & reports
- Awards & Honors: National (Bharat Ratna, Padma Awards), International (Nobel, Pulitzer, Booker, Oscars, Olympic Medals, etc.)
- Sports: Olympics, Asian Games, FIFA, ICC tournaments, records & awards (Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award)
- Science & Technology: Space research, nuclear advancements, digital innovations, discoveries & inventions
- Miscellaneous: Books & Authors, Cultural Events, Festivals, Heritage Recognition, Key Conferences
Note: At Study Campus, we provide monthly current affairs magazines and test series free on our website. These resources help students stay updated and score high in the GK & Current Affairs section of MH CET Law 2026.
- Logical & Analytical Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning
- Alphabet, Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding, Directions & Distance
- Ranking & Sequencing, Sitting Arrangement, Syllogism, Puzzles
- Clock & Calendar, Analogy, Classification, Series, Number Puzzles
- Venn Diagrams, Decision Making, Cause & Effect
- Statement & Assumption / Argument / Course of Action
- Mathematical Operations
Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Water & Mirror Images
- Paper Folding & Cutting
- Embedded Figures
- Counting of Figures
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- English Language
- Parts of Speech, Articles, Subject-Verb Agreement
- Tenses, Voice, Narration
- Sentence Improvement, Spotting Errors
- Reading Comprehension
- Para Jumbles, Cloze Test
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- One Word Substitution
- Idioms & Phrases
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- Mathematics (Only for 5-Year LLB)
- Number System, LCM & HCF
- Simplification, Average, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion
- Profit, Loss & Discount
- Age Problems, Work & Time, Time-Speed-Distance
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Probability, Permutations & Combinations
- Surds, Indices, Algebra
- Geometry
Note- on Difficulty Level of 5-Year vs 3-Year MH CET Law Exams:
The syllabus for MH CET Law (5-Year and 3-Year LLB) is almost the same in terms of topics. Both exams cover:
- Legal Aptitude & Legal Reasoning
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs
- Logical & Analytical Reasoning
- English Language
👉 The only subject difference is that Mathematics (up to Class 10 level) is included only in the 5-Year LLB exam, while it is not part of the 3-Year LLB exam.
🔹 For the MH CET 5-Year BA LLB Exam
- Designed for students just after Class 12.
- Covers the same topics as the 3-Year exam, but at a basic, school-level.
- Includes Mathematics (Class 10 level) with topics like percentages, ratios, averages, profit & loss, time-speed-distance, and probability.
Question Style Example:
Legal Aptitude: “What is the meaning of Habeas Corpus?”
Maths: “If a shirt is sold at 20% profit for ₹600, what was the cost price?”
🔹 For the 3-Year LLB Exam
- Designed for graduates from any stream.
- Covers the same subjects as the 5-Year exam (excluding Maths), but at a higher level of difficulty.
- Focuses more on analytical ability, applied reasoning, and in-depth legal understanding.
Question Style Example:
Legal Aptitude: “If a person is arrested without warrant, which Article of the Constitution can be used for remedy?”
✅ In short:
Topics for both exams are the same (Legal Aptitude, GK, Reasoning, English).
Mathematics is included only in the 5-Year exam.
The difficulty level differs:
5-Year Exam → Easier, school-level questions.
3-Year Exam → Tougher, graduate-level analytical questions.
CUT OFF
MH CET Law 3 Years & 5 Years Cut off in Percentile
(Year 2025-26)
| College Name | MH CET Law 3 Years – Open | MH CET Law 3 Years – Close | MH CET Law 5 Years – Open | MH CET Law 5 Years – Close |
| Government Law College | 100 | 85.6033555 | 99.9779768 | 98.8727273 |
| Chembur Karnataka College of Law | 99.4916633 | 62.2820163 | 99.7780062 | 60.1454545 |
| Thakur Ramnarayan College of Law | 99.400545 | 64.8773842 | 98.1099009 | 63.8452503 |
| Kes’s Shri. Jayantilal H. Patel Law College | 99.6225433 | 68.8388238 | 98.2821906 | 63.3527273 |
| Rizvi Law College | 98.6246644 | 64.5655415 | 99.1781816 | 62.2155337 |
| Oriental College of Law | 99.5374909 | 73.3301264 | 91.5658366 | 60.1454545 |
| Jitendra Chauhan College of Law | 99.9862562 | 84.2358439 | – | – |
| Kishinchand Chellaram Law College | 99.9381528 | 69.7956403 | – | – |
| New Law College | 99.849368 | 78.0208265 | – | – |
| Siddharth College of Law | 99.9934921 | 71.655381 | – | – |
| Dr. Ambedkar College of Law | 99.9934921 | 67.8532161 | – | – |
| Gopaldas Jhamatmal Advani Law College | 99.773227 | 91.18183 | – | – |
| St. Wilfred’s College of Law | 95.4010074 | 60.1002213 | 97.8931141 | 68.59492 |
| Lala Lajpatrai College of Law | 98.5292204 | 85.8518808 | – | – |
| University of Mumbai Law Academy | – | – | 99.52 | 75.4000881 |
| SVKM’s Pravin Gandhi College of Law | – | – | 99.76 | 84.7746293 |
| Lords Universal College of Law | – | – | 96.7185435 | 61.8690909 |
| Gokhale Education Society’s Law College | – | – | 95.2356482 | 60.1454545 |
| ILS Law College, Pune | 100 | 72.3024860 | 100 | 63.3527273 |
Key Takeaways for Aspirants
- Mid-tier colleges fall in the 90%tile–95%tile
- Regional & newer law colleges generally close in the 85%tile –90%tile
- These cut offs are expected figures for previous CAP rounds and expert analysis. Actual numbers may vary slightly during counselling.
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Disclaimer: The cut-off and admission information provided here is compiled for reference purposes only. Study Campus is not responsible for any discrepancies or changes. For the latest and official updates, candidates are advised to visit the CET Cell website www.mahacet.org
MH CET LAW FAQ-
What is the difference between 3 year LLB and 5 year LLB?
The 3 year LLB is a program that can be pursued only after the completion of graduation. It is a postgraduate while the 5 year LLB course is pursued by the students after class 12th. The students pursue BA, BBA, or B.com along with LLB in this program.
Who will provide the MH CET LAW exam pattern?
The exam pattern of the MH CET LAW is set by The Directorate of Higher Education (DHE). It Is the coordinating body of the state examinations.
How can I get admission in LLB in Maharashtra?
Some of the criteria which need to be fulfilled are:
- Candidates should qualify the particular entrance test which they wish to get admission into.
- They should have completed their class 12th examination as well as their graduation degree with a minimum of 55%.
What is the passing mark of MHT CET?
There is no specific passing marks of the examination. Students have to clear the cut off which is set every year by the authorities. If you get much more than the cut off then you can easily get admission to some of the best law colleges.
How many times can I give MH CET?
The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test can only be given 3 times.
How can I prepare for MH CET law?
First of all, get thorough with the syllabus, once you understand the syllabus, try to practicing the topics one by one. Take regular mock tests and offline tests which will help you to evaluate your performance. Also, you can join Study Campus for expert guidance. They will provide regular study materials as well the current affairs.
Are 12th marks important for CET?
No, 12TH marks are not considered for CET examination. Candidates just need to have 50% marks in the higher secondary so that they can apply for the examination. For the preparation of the merit list, the marks of CET are taken into consideration.
Is calculator allowed in MHT CET?
No, candidates are not allowed to use calculators inside the examination hall.
Is CET compulsory for the law?
No, national law entrance examinations are not compulsory to get admission to the law universities of India. There are many universities that conduct their entrance tests and qualifying them would definitely give you admission to those universities.
Who can give MAH CET?
Candidates should at least have a graduation degree with a minimum of 50% marks. Final years students can also sit for the examination but their results should be declared before the start of the course. Any candidate who fulfils the mentioned criteria is eligible for the examination.
MAH CET LAW Coaching in Mumbai (Andheri & Borivali) and Thane, Maharashtra:
ANDHERI CENTRE
407/B, Vertex Vikas Building,
Metro Gate Exit # 4,
Above Anupam Stationery,
Andheri (East). Mumbai : 400069
Mobile No. – 77-0000-88-50
Phone No. – 022-4123-7666
BORIVALI CENTRE
Office No. 04, D Wing,
3rd Floor, Gora Gandhi Apartment,
Above Gora Gandhi Hotel, Chandavarkar Lane,
Opposite Borivali (W) Railway Station
Mobile No. – 99-304766-36
Phone No. – 022-4123-7666
THANE CENTRE
401 & 2, Fourth Floor, Krishna Plaza,
Above Krishna Sweets,
Shivaji Path, Opposite Thane
Railway Station (W) 400601
Mobile No. – 79-0000-50-77
Phone No. – 022-4123-7666