MH CET Law 2027, officially the MAH-LL.B. 5 Yrs CET, is the online entrance test the State CET Cell, Maharashtra holds for admission to five-year integrated LL.B. courses such as BA LLB and BBA LLB in Maharashtra. The 2027 dates are not out yet. Registration is expected from January 2027 and the exam in May 2027.
MH CET Law 2027
This page covers MH CET Law 2027 expected dates, how to apply, the fee, eligibility, the exam pattern and admission through CAP.
| Full name | MAH-LL.B. 5 Yrs CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test for the five-year integrated LL.B.) 2027 |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, Mumbai |
| Exam level | State (Maharashtra); All India (OMS) candidates can apply in the Open category |
| Courses / Purpose | Five-year integrated LL.B. courses such as BA LLB and BBA LLB in Maharashtra, through CAP |
| Exam date | Expected May 2027 (8 May in 2026) |
| Application | Expected from January 2027, online only |
| Application fee | Rs 1,300 Open, OMS and J&K migrant; Rs 1,000 Maharashtra reserved, orphan, transgender, PwD (2026) |
| Eligibility | Class 12 with 45% (42% Maharashtra OBC, SBC, VJ/DT, NT; 40% SC, ST); Class 12 appearing can apply |
| Mode | Online, computer-based test at centres in Maharashtra; English and Marathi |
| Questions and marks | 120 MCQs, 120 marks, 2 hours |
| Negative marking | None |
| Official website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
MH CET Law 2027 Important Dates
The State CET Cell has not announced MH CET Law 2027 dates yet, and since the 2026 schedule came out on 21 November 2025 with the exam on 8 May 2026, the 2027 schedule is expected in November 2026 and the exam in May 2027.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Tentative CET schedule | November 2026 Expected |
| Online registration | January 2027 Expected |
| Final admit card | May 2027 Expected |
| Exam | May 2027 Expected |
| Provisional answer key | May 2027 Expected |
| Result | June 2027 Expected |
| CAP rounds | June 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for MH CET Law 2027
You apply for MH CET Law 2027 online on the State CET Cell website, cetcell.mahacet.org, once registration opens, expected in January 2027. The steps and fee below follow the 2026 information brochure.
Apply Online for MH CET Law 2027
Applications for MH CET Law 2027 are expected in January 2027.
- Update your Aadhaar card and create an APAAR ID through DigiLocker. APAAR ID was mandatory for CET registration in 2026.
- Go to cetcell.mahacet.org, open the LLB 5 Yrs CET registration link and choose New Registration with your name, mobile number and email ID.
- Note the registration number and password sent to your mobile and email.
- Fill in your personal, category and academic details exactly as they appear on your Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets.
- Upload a recent colour photograph (20 to 50 KB) and your signature in black ink (10 to 20 KB), both in JPG format.
- Choose your preferred exam centres in Maharashtra, preview the form and click Final Submit. Nothing can be changed after this.
- Pay the fee online, then print the application form and e-receipt. You will need them again at admission.
| Category | CET fee (2026) |
|---|---|
| Open category of Maharashtra, Outside Maharashtra (OMS) / All India and J&K migrant candidates | Rs 1,300 |
| Maharashtra reserved categories (SC, ST, VJ/DT, NT, OBC, SBC, SEBC, EWS) with valid certificates | Rs 1,000 |
| Orphan, transgender and PwD candidates from Maharashtra | Rs 1,000 |
The fee is not refunded. A form filled for one CET cannot be used for another course, so register for the LLB 5 Yrs CET and not the 3-year LLB CET.
Who can apply for MH CET Law 2027?
You can apply if you are an Indian citizen who has passed Class 12 (HSC) or an equivalent exam after Class 10 with the minimum aggregate marks below. Students appearing for Class 12 in 2027 can also apply, but must show their pass certificate and mark sheets at admission.
| Category | Minimum aggregate in Class 12 |
|---|---|
| Open, EWS, SEBC and Outside Maharashtra (OMS) candidates | 45% |
| OBC, SBC, VJ/DT and NT candidates of Maharashtra | 42% |
| SC and ST candidates of Maharashtra | 40% |
- Marks are not rounded up, so 44.99% does not count as 45%.
- Candidates with a three-year engineering diploma are also eligible, with an equivalence certificate from their technical board.
- Class 10 and Class 12 may be from open or distance schooling, but there must be a gap of at least two years between them.
- There is no upper age limit at present. The brochure says that if a limit is applied after pending court cases, it would be 20 years for Open and EWS and 22 years for SC and ST candidates of Maharashtra.
- NRI, OCI, PIO and foreign national candidates do not take the CET. They apply directly for admission through the foreign candidate portal.
These rules are from the 2026 brochure and are expected to continue for 2027.
What is the MH CET Law 2027 exam pattern?
MH CET Law is a two-hour online test of 120 multiple choice questions for 120 marks, with no negative marking. The CET Cell cut the paper from 150 to 120 marks in 2025 and kept that pattern in 2026. See the MH CET Law 2027 syllabus for the topics in each section.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning | 32 | 32 |
| General Knowledge with Current Affairs | 24 | 24 |
| Logical and Analytical Reasoning | 32 | 32 |
| English | 24 | 24 |
| Mathematical Aptitude | 8 | 8 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
- Mode: online computer-based test at centres in Maharashtra only
- Language: English and Marathi
- Marking: 1 mark for each correct answer, no negative marking
- Duration: 120 minutes, but plan to spend about three hours at the venue for checks
- If the test runs in more than one session, scores are equated across sessions
MH CET Law 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
- PDFMAH-LL.B. 5 Yrs CET 2026 Information Brochure (latest)Official site · cetcell.mahacet.orgOpen
- LINKState CET Cell, Maharashtra official website: cetcell.mahacet.orgOfficial site · cetcell.mahacet.orgOpen