Last Verified: 2026-03-01 from official conducting body notifications.
Official Overview & Examination Scope
Purpose, Scope & Academic Impact
MH CET Law is the state-level entrance examination conducted for admissions into both 5-year integrated law and 3-year graduate law courses across Maharashtra. It is the sole gateway to India's oldest and most prestigious law colleges, including Government Law College (GLC Mumbai) and ILS Law College (Pune).
Eligibility Criteria & Academic Qualifications
Exam Pattern & Test Structure
Total: 150 Marks| Section / Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Aptitude & Legal Reasoning | 40 Questions (30 Qs in 3-Yr LLB) | 40 Marks | 120 Mins (Integrated) |
| General Knowledge with Current Affairs | 30 Questions (40 Qs in 3-Yr LLB) | 30 Marks | 120 Mins (Integrated) |
| Logical & Analytical Reasoning | 40 Questions (30 Qs in 3-Yr LLB) | 40 Marks | 120 Mins (Integrated) |
| English | 30 Questions (50 Qs in 3-Yr LLB) | 30 Marks | 120 Mins (Integrated) |
| Basic Mathematics (5-Yr LLB only) | 10 Questions | 10 Marks | 120 Mins (Integrated) |
+1 mark for correct response, zero negative marking. Total 150 questions for 150 marks.
Negative Marking Rule: No negative marking
Recommended Preparation Roadmap & Strategy
Cutoff Trends & Score Benchmark
Score above 120-125 out of 150 needed for GLC Mumbai and ILS Pune for OMS (Outside Maharashtra State) candidates.
Participating Institutes / Career Pathways
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MH CET Law open to outside Maharashtra students?
Yes, Outside Maharashtra State (OMS) candidates can apply for All India Quota seats in both GLC Mumbai and ILS Pune through the centralized admission process (CAP).
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