Students wishing to study law in Maharashtra can start applying for the MH CET Law 2026 entrance exam from January 1, 2026 . The State Common Entrance Examination Cell (CET Cell) will release the application forms online for both the 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB courses. Interested candidates must visit the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org , to fill out their application forms.
The MH CET Law exam is an important step for students looking to get admission into various law colleges across Maharashtra. Along with the law course applications, the CET Cell will also open registrations for other professional courses like pharmacy, engineering, medical, and AYUSH on the same date, January 1, 2026 .
Key Dates for MH CET Law 2026
Here are the important dates announced for the MH CET Law 2026 exam:
- Online Application Start Date: January 1, 2026
- Tentative Exam Date for 3-Year LLB: April 1 and 2, 2026
The exam dates for the 5-year LLB course are expected to be announced by the CET Cell soon. Students should regularly check the official website for updates on these dates.
How to Apply Online
The entire application process for MH CET Law 2026 will be online. Students must follow these steps to apply:
- Go to the official website: cetcell.mahacet.org .
- Find the link for 'MH CET Law 2026 Registration' and click on it.
- Register by providing basic details to create a login ID and password.
- Fill out the application form with all necessary personal and academic information.
- Upload scanned copies of your recent photograph and signature in the required size and format.
- Pay the application fee online using debit card, credit card, or net banking.
- Review all the details carefully before submitting the form.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form for your records.
Application Fees
The application fees for MH CET Law 2026 vary based on the candidate's category:
| Category | Application Fee |
| General category (Maharashtra state) | INR 800 |
| Outside Maharashtra State Candidates | INR 800 |
| Reserved category (Maharashtra state) | INR 400 |
Documents Needed for Application
Students should keep the following documents ready before starting the online application process:
- Scanned recent passport-size photograph.
- Scanned signature.
- Class 10th certificate (for date of birth proof).
- Category certificate (if applying under a reserved category in Maharashtra state).
- Residential proof (domicile certificate, if applicable).
- Other academic certificates as required.
It is important to have all these documents prepared in the correct digital format to avoid any delays when filling the application form.
