MH CET Law 2026: Complete Guide for 3-Year & 5-Year LLB Programs
MH CET Law 2026 stands as Maharashtra’s premier entrance exam for law aspirants seeking admission to top-tier colleges like Government Law College (GLC) Mumbai, ILS Law College Pune, and Rizvi Law College. Conducted separately for 3-Year LLB (graduates) and 5-Year Integrated LLB (12th pass), both feature 120 MCQs in 2 hours with no negative marking. This comprehensive guide delivers exam patterns, detailed syllabi, preparation strategies, college cutoffs, and application details for both courses.
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Complete Exam Timeline & Registration
State CET Cell announces notifications in early January 2026 via cetcell.mahacet.org. Registration mirrors MBA CET patterns:
- Notification: Jan 7-10, 2026
- Online Registration: Jan 15 – Mar 5, 2026 (₹950 General, ₹750 Reserved)
- Correction Window: Mar 10-15
- Admit Cards: Apr 20 onwards
- 5-Year LLB Exam: April 25, 26, 27 (3 sessions daily)
- 3-Year LLB Exam: May 2, 3, 4 (3 sessions daily)
- Results: May 25-30; CAP Rounds: June-July
Pro Tip: Apply early to secure preferred test cities (Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Aurangabad, Nashik). Maharashtra domicile candidates get 85% reservation.
Detailed 5-Year LLB Exam Pattern
Designed for Class 12 students entering integrated BA LLB/BBA LLB/B Com LLB programs. Total: 120 questions, 120 marks, 120 minutes.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Difficulty | Core Topics & Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Aptitude & Reasoning | 32 | 32 | High | Legal principles application, Constitution (Arts 14-32), Contract basics, Tort law, Criminal law scenarios. Practice 50 cases daily. |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 24 | 24 | Medium | Last 12 months: Supreme Court judgments, new criminal laws (BNS/BSA/BNSS), national/international events, legal GK. |
| Logical & Analytical Reasoning | 32 | 32 | High | Puzzles (linear/circular seating), syllogisms, blood relations, coding-decoding, assumptions. Highest scoring section. |
| English Language | 24 | 24 | Medium | 4 RC passages (400 words each), grammar, vocabulary, sentence correction, idioms, para jumbles. |
| Basic Mathematics | 8 | 8 | Easy | Ratios, percentages, profit-loss, time-speed-distance, algebra, basic geometry. Quick scoring. |
Key: Legal Reasoning (26.7%) + Logical Reasoning (26.7%) = 53% weightage. Target 95+ combined score.
MH-CET Law 5 Years LLB PDF
Detailed 3-Year LLB Exam Pattern
For graduates entering regular LLB programs. No Mathematics – focuses on legal aptitude for working professionals.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Difficulty | Core Topics & Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Aptitude & Reasoning | 30 | 30 | High | Legal maxims, judgments, Contracts Act, IPC, Evidence Act, Constitutional Law. Case-law heavy. |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 48 | 48 | High Weightage | Polity, History, Economics, Geography + Current legal news (40% weightage). Manorama Yearbook essential. |
| Logical & Analytical Reasoning | 24 | 24 | Medium | Seating arrangements, series, analogies, verbal reasoning, critical reasoning. |
| English Language | 18 | 18 | Medium | RC comprehension, cloze tests, synonyms/antonyms, grammar rules, vocabulary. |
Strategy Shift: GK dominates (40%), unlike 5-Year LLB. Prioritize current legal developments over static GK.
MH-CET Law 3 Years LLB PDF
Exhaustive Syllabus Coverage
Legal Aptitude & Reasoning (Both Papers)
- Legal Maxims: Actus Dei Nemo, Delegatus non potest delegare
- Constitutional Law: Fundamental Rights, DPSP, Emergency Provisions
- Contracts: Offer, Acceptance, Consideration, Breach remedies
- Torts: Negligence, Nuisance, Vicarious Liability
- Criminal Law: IPC basics, Criminal Procedure
- Recent Laws: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Logical & Analytical Reasoning
- Puzzles: Floor-based, Box-based, Scheduling
- Verbal: Statement-Conclusion, Assumptions, Strengthen/Weaken
- Non-Verbal: Series, Mirror Images, Paper Cutting
GK & Current Affairs (Critical for 3-Year)
- Static: Indian Polity (Laxmikanth), Modern History (Spectrum), Geography
- Dynamic: The Hindu/Indian Express (Legal pages), Supreme Court Observer, PRS India
- Legal GK: Recent amendments, PILs, landmark judgments 2024-26
English & Mathematics
- English: RC (Inference-based), Vocabulary (200 words/week), Grammar (SP Bakshi)
- Math (5-Year only): Arithmetic (Rakesh Yadav), Data Interpretation
4-Month Preparation Roadmap (Jan-Apr 2026)
Phase 1: Foundation (Jan-Feb) – 4 hours daily
- Week 1-4: Legal Awareness (AP Bhardwaj) + Basic Reasoning (Arihant)
- Week 5-8: GK Foundation (Lucent) + English (Norman Lewis)
- Daily: 1 hour current affairs (The Hindu + monthly compilations)
Phase 2: Intensive Practice (Mar) – 5 hours daily
- Sectional Tests: Legal (30Q), GK (25Q), Reasoning (25Q)
- Target: 85% accuracy per section
- Error Log: Maintain Google Sheet tracking weak topics
Phase 3: Peak Performance (Apr) – 6 hours daily
- Full Mocks: 3/week (Toprankers, Career Launcher)
- Analysis: 4 hours per mock – re-solve wrong attempts
- Time Management: Practice 120Q in 100 mins (20 mins buffer)
Recommended Books:
| Section | Primary Book | Practice Book |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Aptitude | Universal’s Guide to LLB Entrance | AP Bhardwaj |
| GK/Current Affairs | Manorama Yearbook 2026 | GKToday Monthly |
| Reasoning | RS Aggarwal Verbal & Non-Verbal | Analytical Reasoning (MK Pandey) |
| English | Word Power Made Easy | High School English Grammar (Wren Martin) |
| Mathematics | Quantitative Aptitude (Rakesh Yadav) | Fast Track Objective Arithmetic |
Top Colleges & Expected Cutoffs (Based on 2025 Trends)
Total Seats: 6,000+ across 100+ colleges via CAP counseling.
5-Year LLB Top Picks
| College | Location | 2025 Cutoff (Percentile) |
Fees (₹ Lakh/5Yrs) |
Placement (LPA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLC Mumbai | Mumbai | 99.5+ | 1.2 | 8-12 |
| ILS Law College | Pune | 98.2 | 4.5 | 7-10 |
| Rizvi Law College | Mumbai | 96.5 | 5.0 | 6-8 |
| New Law College | Pune | 95.0 | 3.8 | 5-7 |
3-Year LLB Top Picks
| College | Location | 2025 Cutoff (Percentile) |
Fees (₹ Lakh/3Yrs) |
Placement (LPA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLC Mumbai | Mumbai | 97.8 | 0.9 | 10-15 |
| GLC Aurangabad | Aurangabad | 92.5 | 0.7 | 6-9 |
| ILS Law College | Pune | 95.2 | 3.0 | 8-12 |
CAP Strategy: Fill maximum preferences; Maharashtra State quota offers better odds than All-India seats.
Application Process (cetcell.mahacet.org)
- Visit cetcell.mahacet.org → “AY 2026-27” → “3/5 Year LLB”
- New Registration: Email + Mobile → OTP verification
- Fill details: Academic (10th/12th/Graduation marks), Category, Domicile
- Upload: Photo (30KB), Signature (20KB), documents
- Fee Payment: ₹950 (General), ₹750 (Reserved)
- Print confirmation; correction window: Mar 10-15
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Program Features:
- 150+ hours live classes (Legal Reasoning + Current Affairs focus)
- 40+ full-length mocks (exact exam pattern)
- 1:1 mentoring by GLC alumni
- GDPI preparation for CAP rounds
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Target Score: 105+ for 5-Year LLB top colleges, 100+ for 3-Year LLB. Start now – 15 weeks remain!
