MH CET Law 2027 – Exam, Eligibility, Fees & Admission
About MH CET Law
The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test for Law (MH CET Law) is a state-level entrance examination conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra for admission to undergraduate law programmes offered by participating law colleges across Maharashtra.
The examination is conducted separately for two programmes:
- 5-Year Integrated LL.B.: For students who have completed or are appearing for Class 12.
- 3-Year LL.B.: For graduates who wish to pursue a law degree after completing their bachelor’s degree.
MH CET Law scores are used for admission to government, government-aided, university and private law colleges through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP).
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MH CET Law 2027 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Maharashtra Common Entrance Test for Law |
| Popularly Known As | MH CET Law |
| Conducting Authority | State CET Cell, Maharashtra |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Courses Offered | 5-Year LL.B. & 3-Year LL.B. |
| Admission Year | 2027–2028 |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Language | English and Marathi |
| Admission Process | Entrance Exam + CAP Counselling |
| 5-Year LL.B. Exam | Separate Examination |
| 3-Year LL.B. Exam | Separate Examination |
| 2027 Notification | Awaited |
| Official Website | https://cetcell.mahacet.org/ |
Courses Offered Through MH CET Law
| Course Name | Eligibility Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| B.A. LL.B. | Class 12 | 5 Years |
| B.B.A. LL.B. | Class 12 | 5 Years |
| B.Com. LL.B. | Class 12 | 5 Years |
| BLS LL.B. | Class 12 | 5 Years |
| LL.B. | Graduation | 3 Years |
The availability of specific integrated law programmes varies by participating college.
MH CET Law 2027 Eligibility Criteria
1. 5-Year Integrated LL.B. Eligibility
Candidates seeking admission to five-year integrated law programmes must fulfil the following eligibility requirements:
| Category | Minimum Class 12 Marks |
|---|---|
| General / All India Candidates | 45% |
| Maharashtra OBC / SBC / VJNT | 42% |
| Maharashtra SC / ST | 40% |
Additional Requirements:
- Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.
- Candidates appearing for their Class 12 examination in 2027 may also apply.
- Students from Arts, Commerce and Science streams are eligible.
- There is no upper age limit under the prevailing admission rules.
2. 3-Year LL.B. Eligibility
Candidates seeking admission to the three-year LL.B. programme must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.
| Category | Minimum Graduation Marks |
|---|---|
| General / All India Candidates | 45% |
| Maharashtra OBC / SBC / VJNT | 42% |
| Maharashtra SC / ST | 40% |
Additional Requirements:
- Candidates must have completed graduation in any discipline.
- Final-year graduation students can also apply.
- Candidates must fulfil the minimum qualifying marks prescribed for their category.
- There is no upper age limit under the prevailing admission rules.
MH CET Law 2027 Exam Pattern
The 2027 examination pattern has not yet been officially notified. The following pattern is based on the State CET Cell’s latest 2026 information brochures and should be treated as a reference until the 2027 brochure is released.
1. MH CET 5-Year LL.B. Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Aptitude & Legal Reasoning | 32 | 32 |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 24 | 24 |
| Logical & Analytical Reasoning | 32 | 32 |
| English | 24 | 24 |
| Mathematical Aptitude | 8 | 8 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
2. MH CET 3-Year LL.B. Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Aptitude & Legal Reasoning | 24 | 24 |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 32 | 32 |
| Logical & Analytical Reasoning | 24 | 24 |
| English | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
Common Examination Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Online (CBT) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Total Questions | 120 |
| Maximum Marks | 120 |
| Exam Duration | 120 Minutes |
| Marks per Correct Answer | +1 |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Exam Languages | English and Marathi |
MH CET Law 2027 Application Fee
The 2027 application fee has not yet been announced. The following amounts are based on the previous admission cycle.
| Candidate Category | 2026 Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Open / All India / OMS Candidates | ₹1,300 |
| Maharashtra Reserved Categories | ₹1,000 |
| Orphan / Transgender / PwD Candidates | ₹1,000 |
MH CET Law 2027 Important Admission Dates
Tentative schedule
As of 9 November 2026, the official MH CET Law 2027 examination notification and detailed schedule have not been released.
| Admission Event | 5-Year LL.B. | 3-Year LL.B. |
|---|---|---|
| Notification | Expected November 2026 | Expected November 2026 |
| Application Start | Expected January 2027 | Expected January 2027 |
| Last Date to Apply | To Be Announced | To Be Announced |
| Admit Card | To Be Announced | To Be Announced |
| Entrance Examination | Expected May 2027 | Expected April 2027 |
| Result | To Be Announced | To Be Announced |
| CAP Counselling | After Result | After Result |
Important update: Maharashtra has reportedly been considering conducting CET examinations twice a year, including the law entrance tests. However, until the State CET Cell publishes its official 2027 schedule and confirms the implementation, candidates should not assume two attempts are guaranteed.