MH CET Law 5-Year LLB Pattern, Syllabus, Eligibility

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MH CET Law (5-Year LLB) is the state-level entrance test for admission to five-year integrated law programs, such as BA LLB and BBA LLB, in Maharashtra. It is conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, and its score is used in the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) for government, aided and private unaided law colleges across the state.

The test is computer-based, with 120 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours and no negative marking. It is usually held in April or May. A separate MH CET Law test is held for the three-year LLB program for graduates, so make sure you register for the right one.

MH CET Law at a glance

Full name	Maharashtra Common Entrance Test for Law (5-Year LLB)
Conducted by	State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra
Exam level	State (Maharashtra)
Held	Once a year, usually in April or May
Mode	Computer-based test
Duration	2 hours
Subjects	Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Logical and Analytical Reasoning, English, Basic Mathematics
Total marks	120
Negative marking	None
Languages	English and Marathi
Leads to	Five-year LLB programs at law colleges in Maharashtra through CAP
Official website	cetcell.mahacet.org

MH CET Law important dates

These dates update automatically from Kosuki’s exam calendar. “Announced” dates come from the official notice; “Expected” months are based on past years.

Registration opensExpected January 2027 Expected
Last date to applyExpected March 2027 Expected
Admit cardExpected April 2027 Expected
ExamExpected May 2027 Expected
ResultExpected June 2027 Expected

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What is MH CET Law?

MH CET Law is how most five-year law colleges in Maharashtra fill their seats. Well-known colleges such as Government Law College Mumbai and ILS Law College Pune admit through it, along with a large number of private colleges. National Law Universities in Maharashtra do not use it; they admit through CLAT.

The CET Cell runs the test, publishes the result, and then runs CAP rounds where you choose colleges and are allotted seats by merit. Seats are split between Maharashtra state candidates and all-India candidates, with state category reservations applying only to Maharashtra domicile students.

MH CET Law eligibility

You must have passed Class 12 (HSC) or an equivalent exam from a recognized board, or be appearing for it in the admission year.
Open category candidates need at least 45% aggregate marks in Class 12.
Maharashtra state reserved categories get relaxation: 40% for SC and ST, and 42% for some other backward categories such as VJ/DT, NT, OBC and SBC, as listed in the information brochure.
There is no upper age limit.
Candidates from outside Maharashtra can apply and compete for all-India seats but do not get state category reservation.

MH CET Law exam pattern

The MH CET Law exam pattern for the five-year program has 120 questions in recent cycles, down from 150 in earlier years. Make sure the previous papers you use match the current format or adjust for the change.

Section	Questions	Marks
Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning	32	32
General Knowledge with Current Affairs	24	24
Logical and Analytical Reasoning	32	32
English	24	24
Basic Mathematics	8	8
Total	120	120

MH CET Law marking scheme

+1 mark for each correct answer.
No negative marking for wrong answers.
No marks for unattempted questions.
Questions are multiple choice with four options and are available in English and Marathi.

MH CET Law syllabus

Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning: applying legal principles to facts, basic legal terms and maxims, the Indian Constitution, and awareness of important laws and judgments.
General Knowledge with Current Affairs: national and international news, polity, history, geography, economy, awards, sports and science.
Logical and Analytical Reasoning: syllogisms, analogies, series, coding-decoding, blood relations, seating arrangements, statement and assumption questions.
English: reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, sentence correction and fill in the blanks.
Basic Mathematics (also called Mathematical Aptitude): Class 10 level arithmetic such as percentages, ratios, averages, profit and loss, time and work, and simple interest.

MH CET Law result and CAP counseling

The CET Cell publishes a provisional answer key, takes objections, and then releases the result, usually a few weeks after the exam. The scorecard shows your marks and merit position.

After the result, admissions run through the online Centralized Admission Process. You register for CAP, upload documents, check the provisional and final merit lists, submit your college preferences, and then accept or decline allotted seats round by round. Keep your domicile, category and Class 12 documents ready early, since verification delays can hold up your allotment.

How to prepare for MH CET Law

With no negative marking and one mark per question, MH CET Law rewards attempting every question and staying accurate in the two biggest sections.

Give most of your time to Legal Aptitude and Logical Reasoning. Together they carry 64 of the 120 marks.
For legal reasoning, practice principle-and-facts questions and learn common legal maxims and basic constitutional provisions.
Revise current affairs for the 12 months before the test, and keep short notes on Maharashtra-specific events too.
Do not ignore Basic Mathematics. It has only 8 questions, but they are quick marks if your arithmetic is sharp.
Take timed, computer-based mocks in the current 120-question format. Since there is no penalty, practice filling every answer before time ends. You can track these mock scores in Kosuki.
If you are also writing CLAT, much of the reading and reasoning practice carries over, but MH CET Law asks more direct GK and legal knowledge questions.

How to apply for MH CET Law

Visit the State CET Cell website and open the MH CET Law (5-Year LLB) registration link.
Register with your email and mobile number and fill in personal, academic and category details.
Upload your photo, signature and required documents.
Choose your exam center preferences.
Pay the application fee online and submit the form.
Download the admit card when released.
After the result, register separately for CAP to take part in seat allotment.

MH CET Law FAQs

Is there negative marking in MH CET Law?

No. MH CET Law has no negative marking, so you should attempt every question.

How many questions are there in MH CET Law 5-year LLB?

There are 120 questions worth 120 marks, to be answered in 2 hours.

Can students from other states take MH CET Law?

Yes. Candidates from outside Maharashtra can apply and compete for all-India seats, but state category reservations do not apply to them.

Is MH CET Law conducted in Marathi?

Yes. The question paper is available in English and Marathi.

Is MH CET Law different for 3-year and 5-year LLB?

Yes. There are two separate tests. The 5-year test is for Class 12 students, and the 3-year test is for graduates.

Which colleges accept the MH CET Law score?

Government, aided and private law colleges in Maharashtra that admit through the CET Cell’s CAP use MH CET Law scores.

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MH CET Law (5-Year LLB): Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Eligibility and Preparation