MH CET Law 2026 Eligibility for 3 and 5 Year LLB Courses

Candidates planning to appear for MH CET Law 2026 must carefully check the eligibility criteria before submitting the application form. The entrance exam is conducted for admission to leading law colleges across Maharashtra for both 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB programmes. The exam for the 3-year LLB course is scheduled on April 1 and April 2, 2026, while the 5-year LLB exam will be conducted on May 8, 2026.

MH CET Law 2026 Important Dates

MH CET Law 2026 Eligibility – Basic Requirements

Academic Qualification

Minimum Marks Requirement

• General Category: 45% aggregate
• SC/ST (Maharashtra State): 40% aggregate
• VJNT, SBC, OBC (Maharashtra State): 42% aggregate

Age Limit

• 5-Year LLB:

  • 20 years (General/Open)
  • 22 years (Reserved categories)

• 3-Year LLB:

  • No upper age limit

MH CET Law 2026 Detailed Eligibility for 5-Year LLB

Candidates applying for the five-year LLB programme must:

• Pass Class 12/Intermediate from a recognised board
• Secure at least 45% aggregate marks (relaxation as per category)
• Meet the prescribed age criteria

MH CET Law 2026 Detailed Eligibility for 3-Year LLB

For the three-year LLB course, candidates must:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• Candidates appearing in final year graduation exams may also apply
• Those who completed Class 10 or 12 via distance mode are eligible
• Applicants must have completed basic schooling (Class 1–9) from a recognised institution
• Graduates from Open Universities with preparatory exams are also eligible

MH CET Law 2026 Reservation Policy

Candidates belonging to Maharashtra State reserved categories are eligible for relaxation in minimum qualifying marks as specified above. Admission through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) will follow the official reservation norms prescribed by the state authorities.