MH CET Law 2026: 5-Year Integrated LLB Applications Open Until March 15; Exam Scheduled for May 8
Today, February 21, 2026, high school students across the state have exactly 22 days left to secure their spot in Maharashtra’s premier law colleges. While the 3-Year LLB graduates are focused on their February 28 deadline, the undergraduate (5-Year) stream is currently in its final stretch of registration.
The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has extended the registration deadline for the MAH-LLB 5-Yrs CET 2026 to March 15, 2026. This extension provides a final window for Class 12 students to apply for integrated programs such as B.A. LL.B., B.B.A. LL.B., and B.L.S. LL.B. across more than 130 law colleges. The entrance exam is officially set to take place on May 8, 2026, in a computer-based format.
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Final Countdown: 5-Year LLB Schedule
With the registration closing soon, students should mark these dates to avoid the last-minute rush:
| Event | Official Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Deadline (Extended) | March 15, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | Expected April 2026 |
| MH CET Law (5-Year) Exam Date | May 8, 2026 |
| Declaration of Result | First week of June 2026 |
The APAAR ID and Aadhaar Mandatory Rule
Aspirants must ensure they have completed the following digital requirements before submitting the form:
- APAAR ID: It is now mandatory for students to have an Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) ID. This can be generated via DigiLocker.
- Aadhaar Authentication: The portal (cetcell.mahacet.org) requires real-time Aadhaar OTP verification to complete the "New Registration" process.
Eligibility & Exam Structure
- Qualification: Students must have passed or be appearing for their Class 12 (HSC) exams with at least 45% marks (General/OMS/EWS) or 40% marks (SC/ST).
- Exam Pattern: The test consists of 120 objective questions to be solved in 120 minutes.
- Section-wise Weightage:
- Legal Aptitude & Reasoning: 32 Marks
- Logical & Analytical Reasoning: 32 Marks
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs: 24 Marks
- English: 24 Marks
- Basic Mathematics: 8 Marks (Note: This section is unique to the 5-year program).
Application Fees
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| Open / OMS / All India Candidates | ₹1,000 |
| Reserved Categories (SC, ST, OBC, VJNT from Maharashtra) | ₹800 |
Upcoming Deadlines & Strategic Planning
With the MAH MBA CET and MHT CET registration windows closing in less than 96 hours, the focus for students must shift from "applying" to "analyzing." In the management stream, the final extension to February 25 is expected to see a massive influx of candidates who were previously undecided between the April and May attempts. Similarly, design students are currently in the most high-pressure evaluation phase, where their UCEED Part-B sketches are being vetted by IIT experts to determine the final merit list scheduled for March 6. This period of "administrative overlap"—where one group is finishing exams while another is just starting their application journey—requires meticulous tracking of official notifications to ensure no critical deadlines are missed in the transition.
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