MH CET Law 2026 (5-Year LLB) Applications Continue Till March 15

For students finishing school and dreaming of a career in law, there is more time to act. As of today, the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has announced that the application window for the MH CET Law 2026 (5-Year Integrated LLB) will remain open until March 15, 2026. This extension is specifically for the 5-year course, which combines a bachelor's degree with a law degree. While the 3-year LLB registration closes soon, younger students have a few extra weeks to get their paperwork in order on the official State CET Cell portal.

Mandatory Requirements: APAAR ID and Documents

One of the most important updates for this year's admission process is the mandatory requirement of an APAAR ID (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry). Every student must create this ID through DigiLocker before they can finish their form.

To apply, students need to visit the MH CET Law 5-Year registration page and provide their personal details. You will need:

• A scanned passport-sized photograph.
• Your signature on a white background.
• Class 10 and Class 12 (or appearing) marksheet details.
• A valid Aadhaar Card for identity verification.

The application fee for the entrance exam is ₹1,000 for open-category candidates. Students from reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC) who live in Maharashtra pay a reduced fee of ₹800.

Exam Dates and Pattern

According to the latest official schedule, the 5-year LLB entrance test is set to take place on May 8, 2026. This gives students plenty of time to study after their board exams are over. The exam will be a Computer-Based Test (CBT) and will have 150 questions.

Why Choose the 5-Year LLB?

The 5-year program is designed for students right after the 12th standard. It saves one year of study compared to doing a regular graduation and then a 3-year law degree. Top colleges like Government Law College (GLC) in Mumbai and ILS Law College in Pune accept these scores. Because this is a state-level entrance exam, competition is high, but the seats are many across the 142 participating colleges.

Preparing for the Big Day

Since there is no negative marking, the official schedule encourages students to attempt all questions. Focus on reading the news daily for the General Knowledge section and practicing puzzles for the Reasoning part. If you make a mistake in your application, wait for the "Correction Window" which usually opens for two days after the final deadline of March 15.

Conclusion

With the deadline now being March 15, 2026, students should not rush but also not delay too much. Ensure your APAAR ID is ready and all your documents are clear. This MH CET Law 2026 is the most important step for any high school student in Maharashtra who wants to become a lawyer. Keep checking the CET Cell notification area for any further changes or updates regarding the hall ticket release.