MH CET Law Exam Pattern 2026 for 3 & 5 Year LLB - Marking Scheme, Mode

MH CET Law Exam Pattern 2026 Overview

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MH CET Law Marks Distribution 2026

The mark distribution in the MH CET law exam pattern highlights which sections carry more weight in the MH CET law 2026 syllabus, and candidates can prepare accordingly. The MH CET 3-year LLB exam pattern 2026 and the MH CET 5-year LLB exam pattern 2026 have different mark distributions, even though they have common sections. The total number of questions in the MH CET Law 2026 exam pattern is 120. The table given below provides the marking scheme for the MH CET Law exam pattern 2026 for the two exams.

MH CET 5-Year LLB Pattern (Revised)- Section-wise Marks Distribution

MH CET 3-Year LLB Exam Pattern (Revised) - Section-wise Marks Distribution

MH CET Law Syllabus 2026

The State Examination Cell, Maharashtra, prescribed the MH CET Law syllabus 2026 for both 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB programmes. Candidates are advised to go through the syllabus and important topics while preparing for the exam. Given below are the details of the sections included in the MH CET law exam pattern 2026.

Legal aptitude and legal reasoning

This section evaluates a candidate's interest in the study of law, legal aptitude, and problem-solving ability. The questions will be in the form of legal propositions based on certain facts. Candidates will have to assume the truth of the propositions and answer the questions by drawing logical inferences.

Important Topics

• Legal propositions
• Legal facts
• Drawing inferences from arguments

General knowledge with current affairs

This section includes static GK as well as knowledge about current affairs. It tests the candidate's general awareness ability, which is an important skill tested across different law entrance exams.

Important Topics

• History
• Geography
• General Science
• Economics
• Civics
• Current affairs of the last year

Logical and analytical reasoning

This logical and analytical reasoning section in the MH CET law exam pattern 2026 tests the candidate's ability to identify patterns, make logical connections, and correct illogical arguments. It requires the candidate to apply rules and principles to draw logical conclusions.

Important Topics

• Analogies
• Argument completion
• Drawing conclusions
• Identifying relationships among persons, events, and things

English language

The English section in the MH CET law paper pattern is a test of the candidate's proficiency in the English language. There will be a minimum of two passages to test the candidate's comprehension skills through questions based on the passage.

Important Topics

• Vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, analogies, etc.)
• Idioms and phrases
• One-word substitution
• Sentence improvement and rearrangement
• Fill in the blanks, etc.
• English usage errors (common errors, spotting errors, inappropriate usage of words, spelling mistakes, etc.)
• English comprehension

Mathematics Aptitude

The mathematics section is present only in the MH CET LLB 5-year paper pattern. The maths section tests the candidate's basic numerical ability. The difficulty level of the maths section in the MH CET law paper pattern is at the 10th class level.

Important Topics

• Profit and loss
• Speed and distance
• Time and work
• Algebra
• Average
• Venn diagram

MH CET Law 2026 Exam Pattern - Important Details

Candidates are advised to read the instructions released by the exam authorities carefully:

• The number of questions in the MH CET Law exam pattern for 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB has been reduced to 120 from the earlier 150.

• The MH CET Law time duration is 120 minutes. Candidates have to report to the designated MH CET Law exam centres at least 30 minutes before the exam.

• All questions in MH CET Law 2026 will be multiple-choice questions, and candidates have to select one option.

• As per the pattern, each MH CET Law question carries one mark, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers or unattempted questions. Total marks are 120.

• There are no qualifying marks for MH CET Law 2026. Candidates who score a non-zero CET score can appear for MH CET Law counselling and obtain seat allotment.

• MH CET Law 2026 will be conducted in online mode at exam centres across Maharashtra.

MH CET Law 2026 Preparation Tips

Candidates can follow the tips given below while preparing for the MH CET Law 2026 exam.

• Create a strategic study plan following the MH CET Law 2026 syllabus, which helps in covering all important topics.
• Practice using study material available online and from the recommended books.
• Make use of the free MH CET Law mock tests and sample papers available online.
• Download the MH CET Law previous years' question papers and answer keys to practice for the exam.
• Dedicate more time to areas that require improvement.