Maharashtra’s MH CET Law 2026 Registration Window to Run From Late December to Late March

The State CET Cell, Maharashtra, is set to open the MH CET Law 2026 application window soon! Law aspirants can expect the registration period to run from Late December 2025 to Late March 2026 for the 3-Year and 5-Year LLB courses. This article provides a crucial overview of the tentative application timeline, essential eligibility criteria, and the updated exam pattern. Start your preparation and document collection now to secure your seat in one of Maharashtra's top law colleges. Stay updated with the official portal for the exact start date and complete schedule.

The path to a rewarding legal career in Maharashtra begins with the MH CET Law exam. For the 2026 session, the State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell) has released a tentative timeline for the application process, offering a generous registration window. Aspirants targeting both the 3-year LLB and the 5-year Integrated LLB courses should note that the online application is expected to run from as early as the last week of December 2025 to tentatively the end of March 2026. This extended period gives candidates ample time to prepare their documentation and meticulously complete the online form.

 Application Timeline and Key Deadlines (Tentative)

While the official notification confirms the overall application span, candidates must track separate specific dates for the 3-Year and 5-Year LLB programmes. Being aware of these dates is the first step toward a successful application.

• 3-Year LLB Application Start: Expected in the Last Week of December 2025.
• 5-Year LLB Application Start: Expected in the First Week of January 2026.
• Common Application End Date: Tentatively by the Last Week of March 2026.
• Exam Dates: 3-Year LLB is scheduled for April 1-2, 2026, and 5-Year LLB for May 8, 2026.

Mandatory Eligibility and Document Checklist

Meeting the eligibility criteria is non-negotiable for candidature. The MH CET Law entrance exam has specific requirements for each course, which aspirants must verify before starting the registration process.

• Educational Qualification:
  • 5-Year LLB: Candidates must have passed the HSC (10+2) or an equivalent examination.
  • 3-Year LLB: A Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university is mandatory.
• Minimum Marks Requirement: The minimum aggregate percentage in the qualifying examination is 45% for General/Open category candidates (including Outside Maharashtra State - OMS). A relaxation is provided for candidates belonging to the SC/ST categories of Maharashtra, requiring 40%.
• Essential Documents for Upload:
  • Scanned copies of a recent passport-size Photograph (20 KB - 50 KB, JPG/JPEG).
  • Scanned copy of the Signature (10 KB - 20 KB, JPG/JPEG) on white paper with black ink.
  • Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport).
  • Qualifying Mark Sheet/Certificate (HSC for 5-Yr, Graduation for 3-Yr).
  • Caste/Category Certificate, Domicile Certificate (if applicable for Maharashtra State candidature).

 MH CET Law 2026 Exam Pattern Updates

Aspirants should be fully familiar with the revised exam pattern to optimize their preparation strategy. Both the 3-Year and 5-Year LLB entrance tests are conducted in online Computer Based Test (CBT) mode and have a total duration of 120 minutes (2 hours). Importantly, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers, encouraging candidates to attempt all questions.

• The exam features 120 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), each carrying one mark, making the total score 120.
• The syllabus broadly covers Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Logical and Analytical Reasoning, and English.
• Basic Mathematics is an additional, separate section only for the 5-Year LLB exam.

The wide registration window is a clear indicator that the selection process for the 2026 academic year is commencing. Your preparation must now move from theoretical study to application form accuracy and focused revision based on the official syllabus. Ensure you download the detailed information brochure and meticulously follow the online application instructions on the official CET Cell website, cetcell.mahacet.org, right from the first week of application in December.

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