MH CET Law 2026: 3-Year LLB Registration Deadline Extended to February 28; Exam Set for April 1 and 2
With the registration window for the MH CET Law 2026 (3-Year LLB) closing on February 28, thousands of graduates are rushing to finalize their applications. For regular updates on the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) and college-wise seat intake, follow Only Education News.
The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has confirmed that the final date to register for the MAH-LLB 3-Yrs CET 2026 is February 28, 2026. This follows a second extension aimed at accommodating students who were awaiting their final semester results or experiencing delays with the mandatory APAAR ID generation. Over 74,000 candidates are expected to compete for approximately 16,240 seats in law colleges across the state.
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Important Dates: Countdown to the Exam
With the registration closing shortly, students must prepare for a quick turnaround as the admit cards are expected to drop in late March.
| Event | Important Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply (Extended) | February 28, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | Late March 2026 |
| MH CET Law 3-Year Exam Date | April 1 & April 2, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | May/June 2026 |
New Mandatory Requirements for 2026
This year, the registration process has introduced digital-first initiatives that are mandatory for all applicants:
- APAAR ID & DigiLocker: Candidates must generate their Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) ID via DigiLocker. The application portal (cetcell.mahacet.org) requires this for seamless verification.
- Aadhaar Authentication: Real-time Aadhaar-linked OTP verification is now a standard part of the "New Candidate Registration" to prevent fraudulent entries.
Application Fee & Eligibility
- Open/General/OMS Category: ₹1000
- Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC/VJNT from Maharashtra): ₹800
- Qualification: A graduate degree in any faculty with minimum aggregate marks of 45% (General), 42% (OBC), or 40% (SC/ST). There is no upper age limit for this course.
Exam Pattern Quick Glance
The 3-Year LLB CET is a Computer Based Test (CBT) consisting of 150 questions (though some reports suggest a revision to 120, the information brochure should be consulted).
- Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning
- General Knowledge with Current Affairs
- Logical and Analytical Reasoning
- English
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