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MH CET Law 2027 Preparation – Maharashtra Law Common Entrance Test
Eligibility, reservation, exam pattern, important dates, top colleges and how PRATHAM prepares you for the 5-Year LL.B. CET.
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The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test for Law (MH CET Law) is a state-level entrance examination conducted annually by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, for candidates seeking admission to undergraduate law programmes in Maharashtra.
The examination serves as an important admission gateway for two types of law programmes: the five-year integrated LL.B. programme, available to students who have completed Class 12, and the three-year LL.B. programme, intended for graduates from recognised universities.
MH CET Law is conducted in online computer-based test (CBT) mode and facilitates admissions to participating government, government-aided, university-affiliated and private law colleges across Maharashtra. Candidates must meet the prescribed eligibility criteria, appear for the relevant entrance examination and participate in the subsequent Centralised Admission Process (CAP), wherever applicable, to secure admission.
State-level exam
5-Year & 3-Year LL.B.
Computer-Based Test
Admission via CAP
All about MH CET Law
Conducting BodyState Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra
FrequencyConducted once a year, typically in April or May
Course UG
INTEGRATED
B.A. LL.B.
Combines Bachelor of Arts subjects (such as History, Sociology, Political Science, and Economics) with core legal studies.
INTEGRATED
B.B.A. LL.B.
Combines Bachelor of Business Administration subjects (management, finance, and corporate studies) with law.
INTEGRATED
B.Com. LL.B.
Merges Bachelor of Commerce subjects (accounts, economics, and business law) with legal education.
B.L.S. LL.B.
Bachelor of Legal Sciences and Bachelor of Legislative Law
Offered prominently by institutions like the Government Law College Mumbai, blending general legal sciences with law.
Eligibility Criteria
Maharashtra State Candidates
Applicants must have successfully completed the Senior Secondary School (10+2) from a recognized board or institution in India or abroad. The qualifying examination must be recognized by the Union or State Government, or by the relevant foreign government, and the institution must be located in Maharashtra.
Minimum aggregate marks:
OPEN, EWS and SEBC categories45%
VJNT, NT-B, NT-C, NT-D, SBC and OBC categories (Maharashtra State candidates)42%
SC and ST categories (Maharashtra State candidates)40%
All India Candidates
45%
Applicants must have successfully completed the Senior Secondary School (10+2) from a recognized board or institution in India or abroad. The qualifying examination must be recognized by the Union or State Government in India, or by the relevant foreign government for the issuance of a qualifying certificate. Applicants must have secured a minimum aggregate of 45% marks in the qualifying examination.
NRI / OCI / PIO, Gulf & Foreign Nationals
45%
Applies to NRI/OCI/PIO candidates, children of Indian workers in the Gulf countries and foreign national candidates. Applicants must have successfully completed the Senior Secondary School (10+2) examination from a recognized board or institution in India or abroad. The qualifying examination must be recognized by the Union or State Government of India, or by the relevant foreign government for the issuance of a qualifying certificate upon successful completion. Applicants must have secured a minimum aggregate of 45% marks in the qualifying examination.
MH CET Law – Reservation Policy
Reservation for Backward Class Category Candidates
The following reservation percentages apply to candidates belonging to backward-class categories who are domiciled in Maharashtra. These reservations are applicable to seats available to Maharashtra State candidates through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP). Candidates must select and claim their respective category while submitting the CAP application form.
| SN | Reserved Category | Percentage of Seats Reserved |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scheduled Castes (SC), including Scheduled Caste converts to Buddhism | |
| 2 | Scheduled Tribes (ST) | |
| 3 | Vimukta Jati (VJ) / De-Notified Tribes (DT) (NT-A) | |
| 4 | Nomadic Tribes (NT-B) | |
| 5 | Nomadic Tribes (NT-C) | |
| 6 | Nomadic Tribes (NT-D) | |
| 7 | Other Backward Classes (OBC) | |
| 8 | Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) | |
| Total | 60% |
Reservation for Sons/Daughters of Defence Service Personnel
A total of 5% of the sanctioned intake capacity under the Maharashtra State (MS) quota at each institute shall be reserved for eligible candidates belonging to the following Defence categories:
DEF-1
Children of ex-servicemen who are domiciled in Maharashtra.
DEF-2
Children of active service personnel who are domiciled in Maharashtra.
DEF-3
Children of active service personnel who have been transferred to Maharashtra but are not domiciled in the state, or whose families are residing in Maharashtra under the provision allowing retention of family accommodation at their last duty station for their children's education.
Candidates applying under these categories must have appeared for and passed the SSC and HSC examinations from a school or college located either within or outside Maharashtra State, as specified in the applicable admission guidelines.
Reservation for Persons with Disability (PwD) Candidates
A total of 5% of the sanctioned intake capacity across institutions participating in the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) shall be reserved for candidates with a benchmark disability of at least 40%, belonging to the specified disability categories listed below.
Categories of Specified Disabilities
| SN | Disability Category | Types of Disabilities |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Locomotor Disability | Leprosy-cured persons, cerebral palsy, dwarfism, muscular dystrophy and acid attack victims. Cerebral palsy may include cases involving impairment of the dominant arm or both arms, as well as a stiff back and hips. |
| 2 | Visual Impairment | Blindness and low vision. |
| 3 | Hearing Impairment | Deafness and hard of hearing. |
| 4 | Speech and Language Disability | Speech and language disabilities, including laryngectomy and aphasia. |
| 5 | Intellectual Disability | Specific learning disabilities, including dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia and developmental aphasia. |
| 6 | Autism Spectrum Disorder | Autism Spectrum Disorder. |
| 7 | Mental Behaviour | Mental illness. |
| 8 | Chronic Neurological Conditions | Multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease. |
| 9 | Blood Disorders | Haemophilia, thalassemia and sickle cell disease. |
Certificate Requirements
Candidates seeking admission under the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) reservation category must submit a valid disability certificate issued by the competent authority. The certificate must clearly specify that:
- The candidate has a disability of not less than 40%.
- The disability is permanent in nature.
Institutions where this Reservation is Not Applicable
As per the provided guidelines, this reservation is not available in aided minority colleges, unaided colleges and unaided minority colleges.
Other Reservations
10%
Reservation for EWS Candidates
As per the Government Resolution dated February 2019, 10% of the seats shall be reserved for candidates belonging to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). These seats will be allocated by the Competent Authority through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP), in accordance with the government policies and guidelines applicable from time to time.
Candidates who do not have their original EWS Certificate at the time of application must upload the receipt acknowledging submission of their application for obtaining the certificate. However, they must upload the EWS Certificate before the last date for admission confirmation of the second round, as specified in the tentative CAP schedule.
30%
Reservation for Female Candidates
As per the Government Resolution, 30% of the seats shall be reserved for female candidates. However, this reservation for female candidates shall not apply to seats reserved under the Defence, Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and Orphan categories.
1%
Reservation for Orphan Candidates
A total of 1% of the seats available through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) shall be reserved for orphan candidates. This reservation will not apply to minority institutions or All India quota seats, wherever applicable.
15%
All India Candidature or Outside Maharashtra State (OMS) Seats
Generally, 15% of the total sanctioned intake in private, unaided and aided law colleges in Maharashtra is allocated to candidates from Outside Maharashtra State (OMS) or the All India category, while the remaining seats are subject to the applicable Maharashtra State quota and reservation policies.
Selection / Admission Process
Admission generally involves registering for the entrance examination, appearing for the MH CET Law Entrance Test, after the result registering for the Centralised Admission Process (CAP), filling in college preferences, participating in seat allotment and completing admission formalities at the allotted institution.
- Register for the entrance examination
- Appear for the MH CET Law Entrance Test
- Register for the Centralised Admission Process (CAP)
- Fill in college preferences
- Participate in seat allotment
- Complete admission formalities at the allotted institution
Seat allotment is not based only on the CET score. The outcome can depend on:
- CET merit and the applicable merit list.
- Candidate eligibility and candidature type.
- Category and reservation eligibility.
- College and programme preferences submitted by the candidate.
- Available seats in the relevant institution and category.
- The applicable allotment and admission-round rules.
MH CET Law 2027 Exam Pattern and Syllabus: Detailed Overview
The MAH-LL.B. 5-Year CET is conducted online as a Computer-Based Test (CBT).
120
Total Questions
120
Maximum Marks
120 min
Duration (2 Hours)
Nil
No Negative Marking
Section-wise Question Distribution
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning | 32 | |
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 24 | |
| Logical and Analytical Reasoning | 32 | |
| English | 24 | |
| Mathematical Aptitude | 8 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
MH CET Law – Important Dates
- January 2027Online Application starts from
- February 2027Last date to submit online application
- 5 to 7 days before the exam dateAdmit Card Release
- April end or 1st week of May 2027MH CET Law 2027
- June 2027Announcement of Result
* All dates are tentative.
MH CET Law 2027 – Top MH CET 5-Year Law Colleges
| SN | Institute | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Government Law College (GLC) | Mumbai |
| 2 | ILS Law College | Pune |
| 3 | DES Shri Navalmal Firodia Law College | Pune |
| 4 | Dr. D. Y. Patil Law College | Pimpri, Pune |
| 5 | ABMS Parishad's Yashwantrao Chavan Law College | Pune |
| 6 | Adv. Balasaheb Apte College of Law | Mumbai |
| 7 | Asmita College of Law | Mumbai |
| 8 | Bhagubai Changu Thakur College of Law | Navi Mumbai |
| 9 | Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh College of Law | Amravati |
| 10 | Manikchand Pahade Law College | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar |
| 11 | Akola Law College | Akola |
| 12 | Swatantrya Senani Jawaharlal Darda College of Law | Yavatmal |
~170
Colleges participated in CAP
~13,476
Combined seats in 5-year integrated law programmes
According to the MH CET 5-Year Law CAP 2026 admission data, approximately 170 colleges participated in the Centralised Admission Process (CAP), offering a combined intake of around 13,476 seats across eligible five-year integrated law programmes in Maharashtra.
These institutions provide opportunities for eligible candidates seeking admission to undergraduate law programmes, such as B.A. LL.B. and other approved five-year integrated LL.B. courses, subject to the programmes offered by individual colleges.
PRATHAM – MH CET Law Offerings
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If you aspire to secure admission to a leading government or reputed law college in Maharashtra through MH CET Law, PRATHAM Test Prep offers a structured and exam-focused preparation approach to help you work towards your goal.
With experienced faculty and a result-oriented teaching methodology, PRATHAM aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills and confidence required to excel in the entrance examination.
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Students receive well-organised preparation resources, including subject-wise notes, current affairs updates, legal aptitude modules, logical reasoning practice exercises and chapter-wise question banks to strengthen conceptual understanding and exam readiness.
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Dedicated mock test practice based on the MH CET Law examination pattern helps students improve time management, accuracy and question-solving speed. Performance analysis enables them to identify weak areas and refine their preparation strategy.
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One-on-one guidance helps students develop individualized study plans, address subject-specific challenges, track their progress and focus on areas that require improvement.
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Focused Preparation for Better Outcomes
Through structured classes, regular practice, mock tests and individual guidance, PRATHAM aims to help aspirants build the skills and confidence needed to compete for seats in Maharashtra's leading law colleges.
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