MH CET Law 2024 Exam Dates, Application Form, Syllabus

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MH CET Law 2024 is a state-level entrance exam conducted by Maharashtra to get admissions into law programs like LLB and Integrated LLB that have a course duration of 3 and 5 years, respectively. 

Here are the key highlights of this exam:

• MH CET Law, also known as Maharashtra Common Entrance Test for Law, is the name of the exam.
• The State CET Cell of Maharashtra has released the tentative schedule for the MH CET Law entrance exam 2024 on its official website.
• The MH CET Law 2024 registration date for 3 years LLB program is March 12 and 13, 2024.
• The MH CET Law 2024 registration date for 5 years LLB program is May 3, 2024.

MH CET Law 2024 Exam Highlights

Name of Exam	MH CET Law (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test for Law)
Conducting Body	State CET Cell Maharashtra
Languages	English, Marathi
Official Website	mahacet.org
Frequency	Once a Year
Exam Level	State-level, Undergraduate
Programs Offered	5-year LLB & 3-year LLB
MH CET Law Colleges	Law colleges in Maharashtra
MH CET Law Exam Mode	Online [Objective]
MH CET Law Form Fees	GEN - 800 & Reserved category - 500

MH CET Law 2024 Exam Dates

The table below explains the important events and their tentative dates for MH CET Law entrance exam 2024:

Event	Dates for 5-year LLB	Date for 3-year LLB
MH CET Law 2024 Registration Open Date	18 Jan 2024	11 Jan 2024
MH CET Law 2024 Registration Close Date	18 Feb 2024	31 Jan 2024
MH CET Law 2024 Registration Extension	30 March 2024	10 Feb 2024
MH CET Law 2024 Admit Card Release	Yet to announced	Yet to announced
MH CET Law Exam Date 2024	30 May 2024	12 Mar, 2024 - 13 Mar, 2024
MH CET Law 2024 Result	26 June 2024	3 May 2024
MH CET Law 2024 Counselling	8 July 2024	10 July 2024

MH CET Law Exam 2024 Eligibility Criteria

It is advised to take note of the eligibility criteria for MH CET Law Colleges 2024 to avoid rejection of your candidature.

Go through the basic eligibility requirements to fill out the forms for 3- and 5-year LLB programs:

Criteria	MH CET Law Eligibility Criteria 2024 - 5-Year Integrated Law	MH CET Law MAH-LLB (3 Years) Eligibility Criteria
Qualifying Exam	Passed 10+2 or equivalent (including a 3-year diploma in engineering)	Possess a graduate degree in any discipline
Minimum Marks for Maharashtra State Candidates	General: 45%, SC/ST: 40%, VJ/DT/NT(A)/NT/OBC/SBC: 42%	Not specified
Other Eligibility Conditions	Eligible if passed senior secondary or obtained a first-degree certificate through distance education or correspondence	Candidates in their final year of graduation can apply, subject to submission of qualifying certificates at admission time.

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MH CET Law 2024 Application Process

The entire MH CET Law 2024 application process is conducted online.

Check out the steps to fill out the MH CET Law application form below: 

• Visit the official website of CET Cell Maharashtra - https://cetcell.mahacet.org/. 
• Click on the “CET Exam Portal 2024-25” tab. 
• Click on 3-yr LLB / 5-yr LLB tab (select the tab for the course for which you want to fill out the application form). 
• Click on the "New Registration" tab to register yourself for the MHCET exam 2024 if you have not done so yet. Candidates who are already registered on the MAH CET Cell portal need to click on the "Already Registered" option. 
• Fill in your personal details and permanent address-related details, and enter your email ID and mobile number for registration. 
• Generate a password and enter the given security PIN to complete the registration process. 
• Now, sign up by clicking on the "Already Registered" tab as shown in the image and entering your application number and password. 
• Fill out the form and upload your passport-size picture and a scanned copy of your signature. 
• Pay the application fee, save and submit the MH CET Law application form. 

MHCET Law Application Fee

You can pay the prescribed fee online using a credit card, net banking, or UPI facility. 

Category	Fees
General category candidates from Maharashtra State and J & K migrant candidates	Rs. 1000
Outside Maharashtra State Candidates	Rs. 1000
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)	Rs. 800

MH CET Law Exam Pattern

Look at the table below to learn the brief highlights of the MH CET Law Exam Pattern 2024:

Exam mode	Online, CBT mode
Language	Marathi and English
Type of paper	Multiple choice question paper
Exam duration	120 minutes
Total number of questions	150
Total marks	150
Marking scheme	1 mark for each correct answer
Negative marking	No
No. of Sections	3 Year LLB - 4 (No Maths);  5 Year LLB - 5
Sections Included	Legal Aptitude & Legal Reasoning, GK & Current Affairs, Logical & Analytical Reasoning, English, Maths

MH CET Law 2024 Syllabus

The syllabus for MH CET Law 2024 is prescribed by the Maharashtra CET cell.

Here is brief information on the syllabus and the subject-wise number of questions:

• The MH CET Law MAH-LLB (5 Years) program syllabus includes Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning, specifically focusing on Law, Legal Aptitude, and Problem-Solving Ability in Unit 01.
• The 5-year LLB syllabus also covers General Knowledge of Current Affairs, Logical and Analytical Reasoning, English, and Mathematical Aptitude.
• The syllabus for the MH CET Law MAH-LLB (3 Years) program includes Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning.
• The 3-year LLB syllabus also encompasses General Knowledge of Current Affairs, Logical and Analytical Reasoning, and English.

MH CET Law 2024 Preparation Tips

1. Understand the Exam Pattern: Familiarize yourself with the exam pattern, including the number of questions, marking scheme, and time allocation for each section.

2. Gather Study Materials: Obtain the relevant study materials, including MH CET Law previous years' question papers, text books and preparation guides.

3. Create a Study Schedule: Develop a comprehensive study schedule that covers all subjects and topics in the syllabus. Allocate time for each subject and ensure regular breaks for relaxation.

4. Focus on Legal Aptitude: Legal aptitude is a crucial section. Practice legal reasoning, case studies, and questions related to legal principles and facts. Work on improving your understanding of legal concepts.

5. General Knowledge and Current Affairs: Stay updated with current affairs, especially in the fields of politics, sports, awards, and international developments. Read newspapers, magazines, and watch news programs regularly.

6. English Proficiency: Enhance your English language skills by reading novels, newspapers, and magazines. Practice vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension passages. Focus on idioms, phrases, and sentence improvement.

7. Logical and Analytical Reasoning: Sharpen your logical and analytical reasoning skills by solving puzzles, analogies, and critical reasoning exercises. Work on improving your ability to draw logical conclusions.

8. Mathematics: Practice mathematics topics relevant to the exam, such as percentages, profit and loss, time-speed-distance, ratios, and averages. Work on speed and accuracy in solving mathematical problems.

9. Legal Awareness: Stay updated with current legal developments and landmark judgments. Understand fundamental rights, legal terminology, and the Indian Constitution.

10. Mock Tests and Practice Papers: Regularly take mock tests and practice papers to simulate exam conditions. This helps you assess your progress, identify weak areas, and improve time management.

11. Revision: Allocate time for regular revision of important topics. Create summary notes or flashcards for quick revision.

12. Stay Healthy:

    • Maintain a healthy lifestyle with proper sleep, exercise, and a balanced diet. A healthy body and mind are essential for effective exam preparation.

13. Time Management: Manage your time efficiently during the exam. Avoid spending too much time on a single question. If you get stuck, move on to the next question and return later if necessary.

Remember that consistent effort and focused preparation are key to success in the MH CET Law entrance exam. Practice, practice, and practice some more to build your confidence and improve your performance. Best Books for MH CET Law

 Refer to the list of books for MH CET Law Preparation:

Section	Recommended Books for MH CET Law Preparation
GK and Current Affairs	- Yearly General Knowledge Book by Pearson | Daily Newspaper (The Hindu/Indian Express/The Telegraph)
Mathematics	- Boards Textbooks and NCERT Maths Textbooks (Class 10-12) | Taxmann’s Mathematics for CLAT by Shailesh Kumar | Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Agrawal
English	- Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHCET) for Law Entrance Exam Guide (English) by Arihant Experts - Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHCET) for Law Entrance Exam Question Bank (English) by Arihant Experts

Check: How To Prepare for MH CET LAW 2024

MH CET Law Exam 2024 Admit Card

Generally, the admit card for MH CET Law 2024 is released a week or two before the exam. The authorities will release separate admit cards for both courses. 

The hall ticket must be carried to the exam centre containing various details like exam date, timings, exam centre address, roll number, etc. By following the simple steps below, you can download the admit card.

1. Visit the official website of MH CET Law.
2. Click on the course you have applied to (3 years or 5 years LLB)
3. Click on the admit card link.
4. Enter your login credentials: Login ID and Password.
5. Click submit, and the admit card will be displayed on the screen.
6. Download and take a printout of the admit card.

MH CET 2024 Law Exam Centers

Maharashtra CET Cell provides the exam centres list across the country.

Here is the list of centres where the MH CET Law entrance exam centres where exams are to be conducted:

Cities	States	Cities	States
Ahmedabad	Gujarat	Gadchiroli	Maharashtra
Akola	Maharashtra	Gondia	Maharashtra
Amravati	Maharashtra	Gandhinagar	Gujarat
Ahmednagar	Maharashtra	Ghaziabad	Uttar Pradesh
Aurangabad	Maharashtra	Hingoli	Maharashtra
Beed	Maharashtra	Jalgaon	Maharashtra
Bhandara	Maharashtra	Jaipur	Rajasthan
Buldhana	Maharashtra	Jammu, Samba	Jammu & Kashmir
Bangalore	Karnataka	Kolhapur	Maharashtra
Bhopal	Madhya Pradesh	Kalyan- Dombivali	Maharashtra
Chandrapur	Maharashtra	Kolkata	West Bengal
Dhule	Maharashtra	Latur	Maharashtra
Delhi	New Delhi	Lucknow	Maharashtra
Mumbai – Suburban Western	Maharashtra	Mumbai	Maharashtra
Nanded	Maharashtra	Mumbai – Suburban Central	Maharashtra
Nandurbar	Maharashtra	Mumbai – Suburban Central	Maharashtra
Nasik	Maharashtra	Nagpur	Maharashtra
New Mumbai	Maharashtra	Sangli	Maharashtra
Palghar	Maharashtra	Vasai -Virar	Maharashtra
Parbhani	Maharashtra	Yavatmal	Maharashtra
Pune	Maharashtra	Washim	Maharashtra
Panaji	Goa	Wardha	Maharashtra
Patna	Bihar	Thane	Maharashtra
Ratnagiri	Maharashtra	Solapur	Maharashtra
Rasayani	Maharashtra	Sindhudurg	Maharashtra
Raipur	Chattisgarh	Shegaon	Maharashtra
Ranchi	Jharkhand	Satara	Maharashtra

MH CET Law Cut Off Marks

Along with the result, the authorities will release the cut-off marks college-wise. The cut-off marks are decided considering various factors like the difficulty level of the exam, the number of seats, and the number of candidates who appeared for the exam. 

Go through the table to learn about college-wise opening and closing cut-off marks for MH CET: 

MH CET Law Participating College Name	Opening	Closing
A.B.M.S.P's Yashwantrao Chavan Law College	86	3098
Abhinav Education Society's Law College	518	4270
Adv. Datta Patil College Of Law, Alibag	160	3459
Agnel School Of Law	39	3056
Ahmednagar Jilha Maratha Vidya Prasark Samaj's New Law College, Ahmednagar	27	4348
Akola Law College	651	5053
Amar Sewa Mandal's Govindrao Wanjari College Of Law	25	2462
Amolakchand Vidhi Mahavidyalaya Yavatmal	8	5176
Asmita College Of Law, Vikhroli (E)	298	3041
Balasaheb Thackeray Law College	219	3947
Bharati Vidyapeeth's New Law College, Kolhapur	21	2504
Bharati Vidyapeeth's New Law College, Sangli	26	2289
Bharati Vidyapeeth's Yashwantrao Chavan Law College, Karad	146	3026
Central India College Of Law Godhani Nagpur	367	5018
Children Welfare Centre College Of Law	273	4110
D G B Dayanand Law College, Solapur	49	3300
D.E.S.Shri Navalmal Firodia Law College	24	2769
Dayanand College Of Law Latur	228	4543
Dr. Ambedkar College Of Law, Aurangabad	24	2789
Dr B.R.A. College Of Law	51	4731
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Memorial College Of Law, Dhule	53	3888
Dr D. Y. Patil Unitech Society's Dr D. Y. Patil Law College, Pimpri, Pune - 18	10	2585
Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh College Of Law, Amravati	392	3879
Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar College Of Law	14	4528
Dr D.Y.Patil College Of Law, Nerul Navi Mumbai 400706	23	2640
Dr.Milind Yerne College Of Law	577	5177
Dr Ulhas Patil Law College, Jalgaon	699	5178
G.E.Society's N.B.Thakur Law College Nashik 422005	119	2599
G.H.Raisoni Law College	79	3735
Government Law College	1	1003
Hindi Vidya Prachar Samiti's Hindi Vidya Prachar Samiti's College Of Law	235	3833
Hutatma Rajguru Shikshan Prasarak Mandal's Law College, Rajgurunagar	604	3907
Ibsar School Of Law	372	5154
Ils Law College	3	1414
Ismailsaheb Mulla Law College, Satara	271	4826
J.B.S.P. Sanstha's Bhagubai Changu Thakur College Of Law, New Panvel	631	3783
Karamveer Audumbar Patil Law College, Pandharpur	1404	2866
Kce's S.S.Maniyar Law College, Jalgaon	193	2560
Kes' Shri. Jayantilal H. Patel Law College	80	4590
Kle Society's Kle College Of Law, Kalamboli	61	2876
M.K.E.S. College Of Law	71	4417
M.S. College Of Law	349	5044
M.S. College Of Law, Wada	1036	5028
M.S.S. Law College, Jalna	709	2464
Mahatma Gandhi Mission's Law College	373	2338
Manjara Charitable Trust College Of Law	799	2833
Maratha Vidya Prasarak Samaj's Law College, Nashik	607	4527
Marathwada Legal & General Education Society's Manikchand Pahade Law College, Aurangabad	28	3095
Marathwada Mitra Mandal's Shankarrao Chavan Law College	110	958
Marathwada Shikshan Prasarak Mandal Aurangabad's Shri Shivaji Law College, Parbhani.	424	4075
Mce's A.K.K. New Law Academy	154	4940
Mukul Wasnik College Of Law, Buldhana	1787	4669
Nalanda Law College	158	3062
Nandurbar Taluka Vidhayak Samiti's College Of Law, Institute Of Legal Education & Research, Nandurbar	300	2035
Narayandas Sarwottamdas Soti Law College, Sangli	63	4024
Narayanrao Chavan Law College Nanded	354	4895
Nari Gursahani Law College	156	4925
Navjeevan Law College	237	3966
Noorjahan Begum Salam Ahmed Women's College Of Law, Buranda	1088	1230
Oriental College Of Law	269	2795
Param Poojya Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Smarak Samiti Deekshabhoomi Nagpur's Dr Ambedkar College, Department Of Law, Deekshabhoomi, Nagpur	41	1139
People's Education Society's Adv. Balasaheb Apte College Of Law	26	4363
Peoples Welfare Society Camp Amravati's Late Yadavraodada Deshmukh Law College Achalpur Camp Paratwada	1136	5151
Pravin Gandhi College Of Law	12	815
Priyadarshini Dnyan Prabhodhini's Law College, Phaltan	734	3608
Progressive Education Society's Modern Law College	138	2800
Pune District Education Association's Law College, Hadapsar	574	3304
Rajarshi Shahu College Of Law	348	5140
Rajarshi Shahu Law College Barshi	814	3586
Rizvi Law College	17	4037
S.N.D.T. Women's University's Law School	113	868
Sanmati Law College, Washim	1035	4905
Sant Tukaram Law College,Udgir	972	5130
Seva Mandal Education Society's Smt.K.G.Shah Law School	130	4610
Shahaji Law College	109	2011
Shahu Shikshan Sanstha (P) Devjibhai Hariya Law College	894	4177
Shantaram Potdukhe College Of Law	455	3028
Sharadchandra Pawar Law College Nanded	974	5164
Sharda Education Society's Anand Vishwa Gurukul College Of Law, Thane	430	2963
Shikshan Prasarak Sanstha's Shri Omkarnath Malpani Law College Sangamner	264	3029
Shiva Trust's Late M.L.C Vasantrao Kale Law College Aurangabad	1175	4392
Shivajirao S Jondhale Institute Of Law And Research	710	4122
Shree L. R. Tiwari College Of Law	731	3010
Shri Nathmal Goenka Law College	732	2861
Shri Shivaji Maratha Society's Law College, Pune	120	2742
Shri Shivaji Mofat Education Society's, Shri Shivaji Law College, Kandhar	1829	4953
Shri Swami Vivekanand Shikshan Sanstha, Kolhapur's Law College, Osmanabad	238	4309
Shriman Bhagojisheth Keer Law College, Ratnagiri	583	2865
Shrirambhau Shelke Law College Khamgaon Dist Buldhana	1202	5168
Siddhayog Law College,Khed	895	3706
Sinhgad Law College	42	2133
Sri Balaji Society's Balaji Law College	183	2655
St. Wilfred's College Of Law, Panvel	125	2939
St.Rock's Degree College Of Law	23	1472
Subhadra's Educational Society's S.N.B.P. Law College	752	3137
Sundarbai Maganlal Biyani Law College, Dhule	1437	5180
Sw.Shri.Namdevrao Parjane Patil Law College, Kopargaon	1432	4679
Swatantra Senani Ramrao Awargaonkar Law College, Beed	721	2549
Thakur Ramnarayan College Of Law	144	4818
Trimurti Pawan Pratishthans Kha. Shri Govindrao Adik Law College	602	4909
University Of Mumbai Law Academy	16	2355
University Of Mumbai's School Of Law, Thane Sub Campus	33	3040
Utkranti Vidhi Mahavidhyalaya, Jarud	3350	4758
V. N. Patil Law College, Aurangabad	331	3635
Victor Dantas Law College, Kudal	590	2098
Vidya Pratishthan's Vasantrao Pawar Law College	190	3428
Vidya Vikas Education Trust's Lords Universal College Of Law	307	5149
Vinayak Vidhi Mahavidhyalaya, Amravati	1528	5137
Vivekanand Education Society's College Of Law	33	3146
Yeshwant Mahavidyalaya, Wardha	896	2969

MH CET Law Exam 2024 Result

The authorities will release the result after 2 weeks of conducting the exam. The results shall be announced separately for both courses: 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB.

The result is declared in the form of a provisional list that includes details like the names of the candidates and their marks and rank.

After the result, the state CET cell will release MH CET Law scorecards for each individual, and the result pdf can be downloaded from the official website.

MH CET Law Exam 2024 Counselling Process

After declaring the MH CET Law result, the Maharashtra CET cell will conduct the counselling process. The MH CET Law Counselling is also known as the Centralized Admission Process (CAP). The registration for counselling will happen again in online mode. 

The MH CET Law 2024 Counselling will be conducted in four stages:

1. Online registration
2. Document submission
3. Verification
4. Providing college preferences

After verifying the documents, the authorities will announce the seat allotment list. The MH CET law counselling is conducted in multiple rounds. After each round, the category-wise seat allocation list is released.

Shortlisted candidates must report at the allotted college and complete the admission process by submitting the course fee.

Conclusion

• MH CET Law Entrance exam 2024: State-level entrance exam for Maharashtra's LLB & Integrated LLB programs.
• Exam Dates: Tentative dates are announced for an application form.
• Eligibility: Graduation with 45% for 3-year LLB, 12th pass for 5-year LLB, with relaxations for SC/ST.
• Application Process: Online mode through the official MH CET website.
• Application Fee: GEN - Rs. 1000, Reserved category - Rs. 800.
• Exam Centers: Across various cities in Maharashtra and other states.
• Admit Card: Available a week or two before the exam, downloadable from the website.
• Exam Pattern: Online, 150 MCQs in 120 mins, sections in Legal Aptitude, GK, Reasoning, English, and Maths (for 5-year LLB).
• Syllabus: Includes subjects like Legal Aptitude, GK, Reasoning, English, and Maths (for 5-year LLB).
• Cut-Off Marks: Varying cut-offs for different colleges based on difficulty, seats, and candidates.
• Result & Counselling: Results after 2 weeks, counselling through CAP with stages of registration, document submission, verification, preference selection, and seat allotment in multiple rounds.

Check : MH CET Law Exam Day 2024 Instructions