| Full Name | Maharashtra Common Entrance Test for Law |
|---|---|
| Official 3-Year Name | MAH-LL.B. 3 Yrs. CET |
| Official 5-Year Name | MAH-LL.B. 5 Yrs. CET |
| Short Name | MH CET Law |
| Conducting Authority | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Exam Category | Law Entrance Examination |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test |
| Exam Language | English and Marathi |
| Official Website | https://cetcell.mahacet.org/ |
| CET Examination Portal | https://portal-2026.maharashtracet.org/ |
| LL.B. 3 Years | Three-year LL.B. degree course for candidates who have completed the prescribed graduation qualification. |
| LL.B. 5 Years | Five-year integrated LL.B. degree course for candidates who have completed the prescribed 10+2 qualification. |
| Government Law Colleges | Eligible Government Law Colleges participate in the Maharashtra centralized admission process. |
| Government Aided Colleges | Eligible Government Aided law colleges participate in the admission process. |
| University Departments | Eligible University Departments offering LL.B. courses participate in the admission process. |
| University Managed Institutes | Eligible University Managed Institutes offering the relevant LL.B. programme participate in the admission process. |
| Unaided Law Colleges | Eligible unaided and minority law colleges covered by the Maharashtra admission rules participate in the process. |
| 3-Year LL.B. Qualification | Candidates must be graduates in any faculty from a recognized university or equivalent institution. |
| Open / All India / EWS / SEBC | Candidates belonging to the applicable Open, All India, EWS and SEBC categories must have the prescribed minimum aggregate of 45% in the qualifying degree. |
| SC / ST | Candidates belonging to SC and ST categories must have the prescribed minimum aggregate of 40% in the qualifying degree. |
| Graduation From Any Faculty | The qualifying Bachelor degree may be from any faculty, subject to recognition and the eligibility conditions of the admission brochure. |
| Final-Year Graduation | Candidates appearing for the final year of their qualifying degree may apply subject to the conditions specified in the applicable CET and CAP rules. |
| Indian National | The official 2026 brochure specifies Indian National status as an eligibility condition for appearing in MAH-LL.B. 3 Yrs CET. |
| 5-Year LL.B. Qualification | Candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate or equivalent examination recognized by the competent authority. |
| 10+2 Stream | Candidates from recognized 10+2 streams may apply subject to the applicable eligibility requirements. |
| Open Category | Candidates belonging to the applicable Open category must satisfy the minimum percentage prescribed by the official 2027 brochure. |
| Reserved Categories | Applicable relaxation in qualifying marks is provided according to Maharashtra Government and CET Cell rules. |
| Diploma After Class 10 | Candidates possessing a recognized three-year diploma after Class 10 may be considered equivalent to 10+2 where permitted under the applicable rules. |
| Indian National | Eligibility and candidature categories are governed by the Maharashtra CET Cell admission rules. |
| MAH-LL.B. CET 2027 Fee | The examination fee for MAH-LL.B. CET 2027 will be specified in the official 2027 notification. |
| Category-Wise Fee | The application fee may differ according to candidate category and candidature type. |
| CAP Fee | CET examination fee and CAP/admission-related charges are separate and must be paid as prescribed during the admission process. |
| Centralised Admission Process | Candidates seeking admission through Maharashtra law colleges must participate in the Centralised Admission Process after qualifying/being eligible for the admission process. |
| College Preference | Candidates submit preferences for participating colleges and courses during the CAP process. |
| Merit | Allotment is based on the applicable merit, category, candidature type, preferences and availability of seats. |
| Document Verification | Candidates must provide original documents and certificates required for verification during the admission process. |
| Seat Acceptance | Candidates allotted a seat must complete the prescribed seat acceptance and admission formalities within the applicable deadline. |
The Maharashtra State CET Cell has not yet released the official 2027 law CET notification.
The MAH-LL.B. 3 Yrs CET 2027 application schedule will be announced by the State CET Cell.
The MAH-LL.B. 5 Yrs CET 2027 application schedule will be announced by the State CET Cell.
The examination date for MAH-LL.B. 3 Yrs CET 2027 will be announced officially.
The examination date for MAH-LL.B. 5 Yrs CET 2027 will be announced officially.
Admit-card dates for the 2027 examinations will be published by the State CET Cell.
The provisional answer key and objection process will be announced after the examination.
The MAH-LL.B. CET 2027 result and scorecard will be published through the official CET Cell portal.
Candidates seeking admission through Maharashtra colleges must participate in the Centralised Admission Process after the CET result.
For A.Y. 2026-27, registration and application for MAH-LL.B. 3 Yrs CET initially started from 8 January 2026.
The MAH-LL.B. 3 Yrs CET 2026 examination was conducted on 1 and 2 April 2026.
The State CET Cell declared the MAH-LL.B. 3 Yrs CET 2026 result on 27 May 2026.
The State CET Cell declared the MAH-LL.B. 5 Yrs CET 2026 result on 16 June 2026.
| Subject | MCQs | Numerical | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year LL.B. CET | — | — | 120 |
| Legal Aptitude & Legal Reasoning | — | — | Approximately 30 |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | — | — | — |
| Logical & Analytical Reasoning | — | — | — |
| English Language | — | — | — |
| Negative Marking | — | — | — |
| 5-Year LL.B. CET | — | — | — |
| Legal Aptitude & Legal Reasoning | — | — | — |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | — | — | — |
| Logical & Analytical Reasoning | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| Mathematical Aptitude | — | — | — |
| Negative Marking | — | — | — |
Visit the official Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell website.
Select the applicable MAH-LL.B. 3 Yrs or MAH-LL.B. 5 Yrs CET examination.
Create the candidate registration and provide the required personal and communication details.
Enter academic, category, domicile and other required details.
Upload the photograph and signature according to the specifications in the official application instructions.
Pay the applicable examination fee through the official online payment facility.
Review the information and submit the application before the deadline.
Download the admit card from the official CET portal.
Appear for the Computer Based Examination at the allotted test centre.
Check the provisional answer key and submit objections within the prescribed period if required.
Download the CET scorecard after result declaration.
Complete the Centralised Admission Process registration for admission to participating law colleges.
Enter and confirm college/course preferences during the applicable CAP round.
Check the CAP seat allotment and complete seat acceptance and admission formalities.
| Category | year | status |
|---|---|---|
| MH CET Law 2027 Cutoff | 2027 | To Be Announced |
| 3-Year LL.B. Closing Rank | — | — |
| 5-Year LL.B. Closing Rank | — | — |
| Category-Wise Cutoff | — | — |
Percentile cutoffs shown are for illustration and vary each year based on difficulty and number of candidates.
Stay updated on dates, admit card and results.
