MH CET Law 2026 (3-Year LLB) Registration Deadline Nears Feb 28
Candidates must complete their MH CET Law 2026 application for the 3-year LLB program before the extended deadline of February 28.The State CET Cell has confirmed that the entrance exam will be held in April, making this the final chance for aspirants to register online.

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, is set to close the MH CET Law 2026 registration window for the three-year LLB program in just five days. Candidates who have not yet submitted their forms must do so by February 28, 2026. This date is the final extended deadline, moved from the earlier date of February 13. Aspiring lawyers are encouraged to complete their online application process on the official portal to avoid the last-minute rush and potential technical glitches on the website.
According to the official notification available on the State CET Cell website, this entrance exam is the gateway for admission into professional law degrees across Maharashtra. Whether a student wants to study in a government college or a private institute, they must clear this CET 2026 exam. The 3-year LLB course is specifically for students who have already completed their graduation in any field, such as Science, Commerce, or Arts.
Steps to Complete Registration
To apply, candidates must visit the official registration link and create a new user profile. This year, the cell has made it mandatory for applicants to provide their APAAR ID and Aadhaar details for better verification. After filling in personal and academic details, students must upload a recent passport-sized photograph and a clear image of their signature. The online application is only considered complete once the fee is paid through a debit card, credit card, or UPI.
| Candidate Category | Application Fee |
| General / OMS / EWS | ₹1,300 |
| Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC) from Maharashtra | ₹1,000 |
| Transgender / Orphan Candidates | ₹1,000 |
Examination Schedule and Pattern
The MH CET Law 2026 for the 3-year LLB course is scheduled to be held on April 1 and April 2, 2026. It will be a computer-based test (CBT) conducted at various centers across the state. The paper consists of 150 multiple-choice questions, and notably, there is no negative marking. This means students can attempt all questions without the fear of losing marks for wrong answers.
| Subject Section | Number of Questions | Marks |
| Legal Aptitude and Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 40 | 40 |
| Logical and Analytical Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| English | 50 | 50 |
Conclusion
With the CET 2026 exam dates fast approaching, students should not wait until the last hour of February 28 to finish their tasks. After the registration closes, the cell will release a small correction window for those who made spelling mistakes in their forms. Following this, the admit cards will be issued in mid-March. Thousands of students compete for the approximately 16,000 seats available, so a high score is necessary for admission into top-tier colleges like the Government Law College (GLC) in Mumbai.
