MH CET Exam - Complete Overview
The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test for Law (MH CET Law) is a state-level entrance examination conducted for admission to law programmes in Maharashtra.
The exam is conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra for admission to 5-year integrated LLB and 3-year LLB programmes.
Important Updates:
Expected in 2026 (exact schedule announced by LSAC each year)
MH CET 2027 Important Updates
- MH CET Law 2025 exam for 5-year LLB was conducted on 28 April 2025
- MH CET Law 2025 exam for 3-year LLB was conducted on 3 & 4 May 2025
- MH CET Law 2026 notification was released on 21 November 2025
- Online registration for MH CET Law 2026 started in January 2026
- MH CET Law 2026 exam for 3-year LLB will be held on 1–2 April 2026
- MH CET Law 2026 exam for 5-year LLB will be held on 8 May 2026
MH CET Exam Overview
The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test for Law (MH CET Law) is a state-level entrance examination conducted for admission to law programmes in Maharashtra. It is designed to assess candidates on subjects such as legal aptitude, reasoning ability, general awareness, and language proficiency.
Unlike national-level law entrance exams, MH CET Law is specifically used for admission to government and private law colleges within Maharashtra. It serves as a centralised admission test for both 5-year integrated LLB programmes and 3-year LLB programmes.
The exam is conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, which manages the application process, examination, and counselling. Candidates are admitted to various participating colleges based on their performance in the test.
Through MH CET Law, candidates can secure admission to reputed institutions such as Government Law College Mumbai, ILS Law College Pune, Pravin Gandhi College of Law Mumbai, and Rizvi Law College Mumbai.
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- Weekly One-to-One Online Mentorship
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MH CET Exam Pattern
MH CET Law – 5 Year LLB Exam Pattern
The 5-year LLB exam evaluates candidates across legal aptitude, reasoning ability, general awareness, English, and basic mathematics.
Mode of Exam:
Online (Computer-Based Test)
Duration:
2 Hours
Total Questions:
120
Total Marks:
120
Sections:
- Legal Aptitude & Legal Reasoning – 24 Questions
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs – 32 Questions
- Logical & Analytical Reasoning – 24 Questions
- English – 24 Questions
- Basic Mathematics – 8 Questions
Marking Scheme:
Correct Answer: +1 mark
Incorrect Answer: No negative marking
MH CET Law – 3 Year LLB Exam Pattern
The 3-year LLB exam assesses candidates on legal aptitude, reasoning ability, general knowledge, and English language skills.
Mode of Exam:
Online (Computer-Based Test)
Duration:
2 Hours
Total Questions:
120
Total Marks:
120
Sections:
- Legal Aptitude & Legal Reasoning – 24 Questions
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs – 32 Questions
- Logical & Analytical Reasoning – 24 Questions
- English – 40 Questions
Marking Scheme:
Correct Answer: +1 mark
Incorrect Answer: No negative marking
MH CET Exam Syllabus
The MH CET Law syllabus is designed to assess candidates across legal aptitude, reasoning ability, general awareness, and language skills. The syllabus varies slightly for 5-year and 3-year LLB programmes.
MH CET Law – 5 Year LLB Syllabus
The syllabus evaluates candidates across legal aptitude, reasoning, general awareness, language skills, and basic mathematics.
- Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning
- General Knowledge and Current Affairs
- Logical and Analytical Reasoning
- English
- Basic Mathematics
MH CET Law – 3 Year LLB Syllabus
The syllabus focuses on legal aptitude, reasoning ability, general awareness, and English language skills.
- Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning
- General Knowledge and Current Affairs
- Logical and Analytical Reasoning
- English
MH CET Exam Eligibility
MH CET Law – 5 Year LLB Eligibility
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination.
Minimum Marks:
General: 45%
SC/ST: 40%
Appearing Candidates:
Students appearing in Class 12 are eligible.
Age Limit:
There is no age limit.
MH CET Law – 3 Year LLB Eligibility
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.
Minimum Marks:
General: 45%
SC/ST: 40%
Appearing Candidates:
Final-year graduation students are eligible.
Age Limit:
There is no age limit.
