MH CET Law 2025: Application Form, Exam Date, Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation

25 September,2024  |  By Brainwonders

MH CET Law 2025:

The MH CET Law 2025 application forms for both the 3-year and 5-year LLB programs are expected to be available from February 2025 through the official MAH CET website: cetcell.mahacet.org. The exam for the 5-year LLB program is tentatively scheduled for May 2025, while the 3-year LLB exam is anticipated to take place in March 2025. Finalized dates for registration and exams will be confirmed following the release of the official MH CET Law 2025 exam notification, which is expected by the end of October 2024. Stay updated with all the essential information, including key dates, application procedures, exam patterns, syllabus details, hall tickets, results, and the counselling process, on this page.

What is the MH CET Law Exam?

The MH CET Law, also known as the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test for Law, is a state-level entrance exam overseen by the State CET Cell of Maharashtra. It facilitates admissions to law programs in various participating law colleges across the state. The exam is conducted online, lasting two hours, and consists of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Successful candidates are eligible for 11,951 seats in the 5-year LLB program and approximately 16,420 seats for the 3-year LLB program, excluding management quotas.

MH CET Law 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates aspiring to enrol in either the 3-year or 5-year LLB programs must meet the eligibility criteria and secure the required scores in the MH CET Law entrance exam. Please meet these criteria to avoid the rejection of the application, and candidates may not receive their admit cards. Therefore, it is crucial only to apply if you satisfy the respective course requirements.

MHCET Law 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule

5-Year LLB Eligibility Criteria:

Features	Details
Upcoming Event	MH CET Law 2025 Registration
Exam Name	Maharashtra Common Entrance Test for Law
Conducting Body	State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra
Exam Level	State-level
Exam Frequency	Once in a Year
Total number of seats offered	LLB 5 Yr: 10,920 seats LLB 3 Yr: 16,420 seats
Course Offered	LLB - 3 Years course and LLB - 5 Years Integrated course
MHCET Law Subjects	Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning, Logical and Analytical Reasoning, General Knowledge with Current Affairs, English, Mathematical Aptitude
Exam pattern	CBT test 150 MCQs  No negative marking Questions in English Language only
Test centres	Selected cities in Maharashtra State

MH CET Law Eligibility Criteria 2025:

Candidates applying for admission to the 5-year integrated LLB or 3-year LLB programs must meet the specified MH CET Law eligibility criteria for their chosen course and secure the required marks in the MH CET Law entrance exam. Suppose candidates submit an application for the 3-year or 5-year LLB programs but need to meet the eligibility criteria. In that case, their application will be rejected, and they may still need to receive their admit card for the entrance exam. Therefore, aspirants should only submit the MH CET Law application for the course they are eligible for.

MH CET Law 2025 5-year LLB Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants for the 5-year integrated LLB program through MH CET Law must meet the following requirements:

• Candidates must be Indian citizens.
• They must have passed the Senior Secondary School Examination/ Intermediate Examination/ 12th Board Examination from a recognized educational institution under the state or national board of education.
• A minimum of 45% aggregate marks is required in the qualifying exam.
• For candidates belonging to the SC/ST category of Maharashtra state, the minimum required marks are 40%, as per the relaxation in aggregate marks. Candidates from the VJNT, SBC, and OBC categories in Maharashtra need a minimum of 42% to be eligible for the MH CET Law 2025 exam for the 5-year LLB program.
• Candidates must be at least 20 years old at the time of admission. The minimum age requirement for candidates from the OBC, SC, and ST categories in Maharashtra is 22.

MH CET Law 3-Year LLB Eligibility Criteria 2025:

• Candidates must have successfully completed a graduation exam in any discipline.
• Those appearing for their final qualifying exams during the admission year are also eligible to apply.
• General category candidates from both Maharashtra and outside must possess a bachelor's degree with at least 45% marks.
• SC/ST candidates from Maharashtra must have a minimum aggregate score of 40% in their undergraduate degree.
• Candidates from VJNT, SBC, and OBC categories need a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 42% marks.

Courses Offered Through MH CET Law

The MH CET Law exam is conducted for admission to undergraduate law courses. The colleges that accept MH CET Law scores offer the following programs:

• BBA LLB
• BLS LLB
• BA LLB
• BSc LLB
• BCom LLB
• LLB (3-Year)

MH CET Law Registration Form 2025

Registration for MH CET Law 2025 is expected to begin in January 2025. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website portal.maharashtracet.org. Ensure that you complete and submit your application form before the deadline.

Steps to Apply for MH CET Law 2025:

1. Visit the official website cetcell.mahacet.org.
2. Click on the "New Registration" tab (or "Already Registered" for returning candidates).
3. Complete the registration process and log in again.
4. Fill in the application form and upload a passport-sized photograph and signature.
5. Pay the application fee.
6. Review and submit the form.

MH CET Law Registration / Application Fee 2025 

The MH CET Law 2025 registration/application fee for the 5-year and 3-year LLB programs is outlined as follows:

MH CET Law Fee 2025 (3-year LLB and 5-year LLB)
General category candidates from Maharashtra State and J & K migrant candidates	INR 800
Outside Maharashtra State Candidates	INR 800
Reserved category candidates from the state of Maharashtra (ST, SC, VJ/DT (NT-A), NT-1(B), NT-2(C), NT-3(D), OBC and SBC)	INR 400

Details Required for Registration

• Basic details, including the candidate's first name, middle name, last name, email address, and mobile number
• Photograph and signature
• Educational information (SSC and HSC qualifications)
• Payment information (Debit/Credit card number with AMT PIN, UPI, or Net Banking ID)

MH CET Law Exam Pattern 2025

Candidates planning to apply for MH CET Law 2025 should also review the exam pattern to gain a comprehensive understanding of the test structure.

Refer to the MH CET Law 2025 exam pattern below:

MH CET Law Exam Pattern
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Online Mode (Conducted at exam centres in Maharashtra)
Exam Duration	2 hours (120 minutes)
Test Subjects / Sections	For 5-year LLB, five sections: Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning General Knowledge with Current Affairs Logical and Analytical Reasoning  English Mathematics
	For 3-year LLB, four sections: Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning General Knowledge with Current Affairs English Logical and Analytical Reasoning
Test Paper Languages	English and Marathi
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice-based Questions (MCQs)
Number of Questions	150 Questions
Total Marks	150 marks
Marking Scheme	+1 mark for each correct  No negative marking

MH CET Law Syllabus 2025

Applicants should familiarize themselves with the MH CET Law 2025 syllabus to understand the topics they need to cover during their exam preparation.

MHCET Law 2025 Syllabus for 5-Year LLB

Section	MH CET Law 5-Year LLB Syllabus
Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning	The study of law, research aptitude, and problem-solving ability, Legal prepositions and a set of facts to which the said propositions have to be applied, Some prepositions may not be true in the real sense, candidates will have to assume the truth of these prepositions and answer the question.
Logical and Analytical Reasoning	Patterns, logical links and rectify illogical arguments, Variety of logical reasoning questions such as syllogisms, logical sequences, analogies etc.
General Knowledge with Current Affairs	General awareness of History, Geography, General Science, Economics, Civics, Social Science, and Environment, Current Affairs of the past year, Recent events and awareness around the world
English	Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies), Idioms and phrases, one-word substitutions, sentence improvement  and rearrangement, English usage errors (common errors, spotting errors, inappropriate usage of words, spelling mistakes etc.)

MHCET Law 2025 Syllabus for 5-Year LLB

Section	MH CET Law 3-Year LLB Syllabus
Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning
Logical and Analytical Reasoning	Identify patterns, logical links and rectify illogical arguments, wide analogies, completing arguments, drawing well supported conclusions, reasoning by analogy, applying principles or rules, understand the structure, relationship and to draw logical conclusions about the structures, and also includes reasoning deductively from the set of statements and rules or principles that describes the relationship among persons, things or events
General Knowledge with Current Affairs	General awareness of History, Geography, General Science, Economics, Civics, Social Science, and Environment, Current Affairs of the past year, Recent events and awareness around the world
English	Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies), Idioms and phrases, one-word substitutions, sentence improvement  and rearrangement, English usage errors (common errors, spotting errors, inappropriate usage of words, spelling mistakes etc.)
Mathematics	Profit and loss, Algebra, Geometry, Triangles, Numbers, Trigonometry, Percentage, Probability

MH CET Law Preparation Tips 2025

If you're preparing for the MH CET Law 2025 exam, here are some preparation strategies:

MH CET Law 2025 Preparation Tips for 3-Year LLB

The MH CET, Law 3-year LLB exam, differs from the 5-year LLB entrance exam in terms of difficulty level and question paper format. Therefore, preparation strategies for the 3-year LLB exam must be tailored specifically. Below are some tips and techniques for preparing for the MH CET Law 3-year LLB entrance exam:

• Thoroughly review the MH CET Law 2025 syllabus and exam pattern for the 3-year LLB program. Focus on studying topics that align with the exam structure.
• Practice solving questions from the best available books for MH CET Law 2025.
• Both CLAT and MH CET Law 3-year LLB exams feature questions on Legal Reasoning, Current Affairs, and General Knowledge. Reviewing previous years' CLAT question papers can help improve performance in these areas.
• Take MH CET Law mock tests to assess your preparation.
• Join online study groups on social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, and Telegram to connect with other candidates and prepare collaboratively.

MH CET Law 2025 Preparation Tips for 5-Year LLB

The MH CET Law 5-year LLB exam covers the same subjects as the 3-year LLB exam, with the addition of a 10-mark Mathematics section. Candidates can follow these tips to prepare effectively:

• Focus on studying the subjects outlined in the MH CET Law 2025 5-year LLB syllabus.
• Familiarize yourself with the exam pattern for a deeper understanding of the test structure.
• Utilize both online and offline resources designed specifically for the MH CET Law 5-year LLB exam preparation.
• Join online study groups on platforms like Facebook and Telegram to interact with fellow students and enhance your preparation.

MH CET Law Admit Card 2025

The admit card for the MH CET Law 3-year LLB program will likely be available by the first week of May 2025, with the 5-year LLB admit card expected around the third week of May. You can download the admit card from cetcell.mahacet.org by logging in with your registration details.

MHCET 2025 Exam Day Instructions

• Candidates taking the law entrance exam must arrive at their assigned test centre at least one hour before the scheduled exam time.
• They should bring their MHCET Law 2025 admit card (along with an extra copy) and a valid photo ID, such as a Voter ID card, Driving License, Aadhaar Card, Enrollment Number, or School/College ID.
• Candidates are required to have two ballpoint pens in blue or black to mark their answers on the OMR answer sheet.
• It is important to follow the instructions outlined on the admit card and those provided by the exam center authorities.
• Candidates should refrain from bringing any valuables or prohibited items to the exam centre, including mobile phones, calculators, watches, earphones/headphones, or study materials.

MH CET Law Answer Key and Result 2025

The CET Cell Maharashtra publishes the MH CET Law answer key for the 3-year and 5-year LLB entrance exams within 10 days after the exams conclude. Candidates can follow these steps to download the MH CET Law answer key 2025:

1. Visit the official website of the CET Cell Maharashtra at cetcell.mahacet.org.
2. Log in to the candidate portal using your registered email address and password.
3. Click on the "Objection Tracking" option.
4. Select the "MAH LLB 3 Year Answer Key" link.
5. Enter the required details in the objection form.
6. Save and submit all information to complete the process.

MH CET Law Result 2025

The MHCET Law results 2025 for the 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB courses will be published on the official website of the CET Cell Maharashtra. The scorecard will contain the following information:

• Candidate's name
• CET application number
• CET roll number
• Equated CET score
• Category
• All India Rank

For more information regarding the Maharashtra CET LLB result, please refer to the details about the MH CET Law results for both the 5-year LLB course and the 3-year LLB course below:

MH CET Law Result 2025 for 3-Year LLB

The results for the MAH CET LLB 2025 3-year LLB program will be released as the MH CET Law 2025 scorecard, which will include the aforementioned details. The MH CET Law 2025 results for the 3-year LLB course are anticipated to be announced in the first week of May 2025 on cetcell.mahacet.org.

MH CET Law Result 2025 Date for 3-Year LLB	To be announced
MH CET Law 2025 Result Website	To be announced
MH CET Law 2025 3-Year LLB Result (Direct Link)	To be announced

MH CET Law 2025 Result for 5-Year LLB

The results for the MAH CET LLB 2025 5-year LLB program will be issued in the form of a scorecard. This scorecard is expected to be available for download approximately one month after the exam concludes. Therefore, the MH CET Law 2025 5-year LLB results are tentatively scheduled for release by the third week of June 2025 on the official CET Cell Maharashtra website, cetcell.mahacet.org.

MH CET Law Result 2025 Date for 5-Year LLB	Soon
MH CET Law 2025 Result Website	https://cetcell.mahacet.org/
MH CET Law 2025 5-Year LLB Result (Direct Link)	To be updated here

Steps to Check MH CET Law Result 2025?

The process for downloading the MH CET Law scorecard for both the 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB programs is the same. Follow these steps to access your MH CET Law results for 2025:

1. Visit the CET Cell Maharashtra website at cetcell.mahacet.org.
2. Log in to the Candidate Portal using your registered email ID and password.
3. Navigate to the "Score Card" tab and click on it.
4. Select the link for the 3 Years / 5 Years LLB result.
5. Your scorecard will open in a new tab.

Be sure to download the MH CET Law scorecard for your records. It is also recommended that all candidates who participated in the MH CET Law 2025 exam print multiple copies of their results, as these will be required during the admission process for the UG or PG law course.

MH CET Law Counselling 2025

The MH CET Law counselling process, referred to as the Centralized Admission Process (CAP), is conducted online separately for the 3-year and 5-year LLB programs. For the 3-year LLB program, there are 147 participating institutes with a total seat intake of 16,420. The 5-year LLB program offers 10,920 seats across 132 approved colleges.

Here's a brief overview of the MHCET Law 2025 counselling process:

1. Registration: Eligible candidates must register online for counselling, select their preferred colleges, and pay the counselling fee.
2. Document Verification: The admission committee will electronically verify the uploaded documents and the information provided in the application form. Only candidates who complete this verification will proceed to the next step.
3. Publication of Alphabetical Merit List: A merit list will be released containing the names of candidates shortlisted for counselling and seat allocation.
4. Submission of Grievances: Candidates who have objections to the merit list may submit their grievances for review.
5. Publication of Final Merit List: The final merit list will be published after any corrections to the provisional list based on candidate objections are addressed.
6. Allotment of Seats: Seats will be allocated based on two factors: the candidate's MH CET Law 2025 merit rank and the college preferences indicated during counselling registration.

Please note that there will be two rounds of CAP. The respective law colleges will fill any remaining vacant seats at the institutional level after these rounds.