Attention Aspirants, the notification for Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Law 2020 (MH CET Law 2020) entrance exam is published. Those who want to appear for Maharastra Law entrance exam need to visit the official website. If you want to score great on Maharashtra Common Entrance Test 2020 and looking to have a better preparation strategy, then you are in the right place.
This article will let you know about the MH CET Law 2020 Admission, Syllabus, Cutoff, Preparation tips, Counselling Schedule, Result declaration, Datesheet etc. Have a look.
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Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Law
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test also is known as MH CET. It is a state-level entrance examination conducted by the Government of Maharashtra, Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra State, Mumbai. Through this exam, the student can get admission into the law course, such as LL.B (3 years) and LL.B (Integrated-5 years) following programmes are offered by the different colleges & institutions in Maharashtra state.
Before we go deep with the information, let us first have a look at the Major Features of the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test 2020 Admission notification.
Exam Overview
| Examination | MH CET Law (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test for Law) |
| Conducting body | Directorate of Higher Education, Maharashtra |
| Exam level | State-level entrance test |
| Exam Category | Undergraduate |
| Programmes offered | 5-year LLB ( BA LLB or BBA LLB) & 3-year LLB |
| Total Number of Questions | 150 |
| Duration of Examination | 150 Minutes |
| Application form fees |
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| Participating institutes | 141 Law colleges in Maharashtra (MH CET Law 2020 scores will also be accepted in many other govt & private law colleges in Maharashtra) |
| Seats offered | 3-year LLB – More than 15000 seats & 5-year LLB – Around 10,000 seats |
| Exam mode and type | Online mode, (objective test paper) |
| Languages for the Examination | English & Marathi |
| Official Website |
Note:
MH CET Law (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test for Law) of 5 Year LLB exam and 3 Year LLB exam held in the month of 24 July and 6 August respectively, due to COVID 19.
Important Dates
Candidates applying for the Maharashtra CET Exam needs to check these important dates related to the entrance test. Check out these important Dates for MH CET.
| Events | Dates |
| Issue of Notification | December 4, 2019 |
| Commencement of Application Form for 5 yr LLB | January 21, 2020 |
| End of Application form for 5 yr LLB | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Release of Admit card for 5 yr LLB | March 27, 2020 |
| MH CET Law 2020 exam date 5 yr LLB | July 24, 2020 |
| Declaration of Result for 5 yr LLB | the first week or second week of August 2020 (Expected) |
| Commencement of Application Form for 3 yr LLB | March 19, 2020 |
| End of Application form for 3 yr LLB | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Release of Admit card for 3 yr LLB | the second week or fourth week of July 2020 (Expected) |
| MH CET Law 2020 exam date of 3 yr LLB | August 6, 2020 |
| Declaration of Result for 3 yr LLB | the second week or fourth week of August 2020 (Expected) |
| Counselling and seat allotment begins for 5 yr LLB | the second week or fourth week of August 2020 (Expected) |
| Counselling and seat allotment begins for 3 yr LLB | the second week or fourth week of August 2020 (Expected) |
The aspirant can check details of the application form, exam pattern, exam dates, syllabus and preparation tips below.
Why Choose Maharashtra CET Law?
Before going deep, let us have a look at some of the salient features of MH CET 2020 Which will give you the answer why choose this Entrance Exam.
- Maharashtra Common Entrance Test-Law is a state-level entrance exam conducted by state govt of Maharashtra.
- There are a number of colleges in the state of Maharashtra considered among the best in India. If you want to get admission into these colleges then you have to qualify the entrance exam with good scores.
- It is the apex organization in India for those who have an interest in Law field.
So, if you have already made your mind to be a part of it, then the very first thing you have to do is to read this article carefully. You will find all the detailed information about the MHCET Law Admission Test. Let us first have a brief look at the Vacancy, Eligibility Criteria and Exam Pattern of Maharashtra Common Entrance Test-Law 2020.
Eligibility Criteria
Here are the updated eligibility criteria:
| Program | Eligibility | Age limit |
| For LLB (5 years) | A student must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from any recognized board. Applicants must have 45% in the qualifying exam and 40% for reserved categories. | There is no maximum age limit for 5-year integrated law and 3-year law programme. |
| For LLB (3 years) | A Student must hold the graduate or postgraduate degree from any recognized institution in any stream. Aspirants must have 45% in the qualifying exam and 40% for reserved categories. |
For more details Click Here
Application Form
The MHCET-Law exam is conducted in the month of April/May/June every year and the same is expected in 2020 as well. One should follow these simple steps to apply for the MHCET-Law 2020 Admission form.
- One has to visit the official website of MHCET-Law (Official Website)
- Click on the apply online or register
- Fill the personal details carefully.
- After Filling the personal detail, one has to select the subject for which He/She is applying.
- Upload the photo and signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Save the Application form for future use.
Admission Fees
Category-wise Application Fees for the Application form 2020 is mentioned below.
| Application Fees | |
| For General category | 650/- |
| for SC/ST category | 350/- |
Mode Of Payment
- Debit/Credit
- Online Banking
- Bank Demand Draft
***Important Note:
- Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstance.
- Staff candidates are exempted from payment of examination fee and intimation charges.
- Bank Transaction charges for Online Payment of application fees/intimation charges will have to be borne by the candidate.
Exam Pattern
Here is the updated Exam Pattern:
For LLB (5 years) Admissions
| Subject | Total No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning | 40 | 40 |
| General Knowledge of Current Affairs | 30 | 30 |
| Logical and Analytical Reasoning | 40 | 40 |
| English | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematical Aptitude | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
For LLB (3 years) Admissions
| Subject | Total No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
| Legal Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
Basic Guidelines
- Mode of Exam:- The exam will be conducted online (Computer Based Test) mode.
- Type of Question:- Question paper will be consists of Objective Type Questions.
- Negative Marking:- There will be no provision of negative marking.
- Duration of Exam: –The time will be given is 2 hours.
- A medium of Paper: The question paper will be published in English and in the Marathi language.
For full detailed Pattern Click Here
Syllabus
Here is the updated Syllabus:
For LLB (5 years) Admissions 2020
| Subject | Study Topics |
| English | Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies etc) |
| Proficiency (Idioms and phrases, one-word substitutions, sentence improvement, and rearrangement, fill in the blanks etc) | |
| English usage errors (common errors, spotting errors, inappropriate usages of words, spelling mistakes etc.) | |
| English comprehension with a minimum of two passages followed by 5-10 questions that test reading and reasoning abilities. | |
| Legal Aptitude | This section tests the candidate’s interest in the study of law, research aptitude and problem-solving ability. Questions are framed with the help of legal prepositions and a set of facts to which the said propositions have to be applied. Some prepositions may not be true in the real sense, candidates will have to assume the truth of these prepositions and answer the question. |
For LLB (3 years) Admissions 2020
| Subject | Study Topics |
| Legal Aptitude | This section tests the candidate’s interest in the study of law, research aptitude and problem-solving ability. Questions are framed with the help of legal prepositions and a set of facts to which the said propositions have to be applied. Some prepositions may not be true in the real sense, candidates will have to assume the truth of these prepositions and answer the question drawing well-supported conclusions. |
| General Knowledge of Current Affairs | In these sections, topics such as History, Geography, General Science, Economics, Civics, Current Affairs of the past one year are asked. The subject assesses the knowledge of the candidate in recent happening as well as awareness of the world. |
| Logical & Analytical Reasoning | Logical Reasoning: In this subject, candidates are tested on their ability to identify patterns, logical links and rectify illogical arguments. It includes a wide variety of logical reasoning questions such as syllogisms, logical sequences, analogies, completing arguments, drawing well-supported conclusions, reasoning by analogy, applying principles or rules. |
| Analytical Reasoning: In this subject, candidates are evaluated on their ability to understand the structure of a relationship and to draw logical conclusions about the structures. It includes reasoning deductively from a set of statements and rules or principles that describe the relationship among persons, things or events. |
For full detailed Syllabus Click Here
Best Books
Candidates preparing for the exam are getting tensed about the Study Materials and Books required to crack the Exam. But if your preparation is effective and you are working with proper planning then you can easily clear the cut-off. All you need is these Best Books for MH CET Law 2020 Exam. Click Here
Preparation Tips
There is given below Important Tips:
- Firstly, know all the details about the officially prescribed syllabus for the examination.
- Practice mock test & previous year question papers.
- Make a proper time-table for your preparations.
- Consider the good preparation of books and study materials.
- Consider the good preparation of books and study materials.
- Stay stress-free & healthy while preparing for exams.
Participating Campuses
Here is the updated list of all the Colleges accepting MH CET Law Score Card.
Participating Colleges for 3-year LLB programme:
| S.No | Participating University for MH CET Law (3-year LLB) | Location/ City |
| 1. | Dr Bhabhasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University | Aurangabad |
| 2. | Gondwana University | Gadchiroli |
| 3. | North Maharashtra University | Jalgaon |
| 4. | Rastrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University | Nagpur |
| 5. | Savitribai Phule Pune University | Pune |
| 6. | Shivaji University | Kolhapur |
| 7. | Smt Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women’s University | Mumbai |
| 8. | Solapur University | Solapur |
| 9. | Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University | Nanded |
| 10. | University of Mumbai | Mumbai |
Participating Colleges for 5-year integrated LLB programme:
| S.No | Participating University for MH CET Law (5-year LLB) | Location/ City |
| 1. | Dr. Bhabhasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University | Aurangabad |
| 2. | Gondwana University | Gadchiroli |
| 3. | North Maharashtra University | Jalgaon |
| 4. | Rastrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University | Nagpur |
| 5. | Sant Gadge Baba Amaravati University | Amravati |
| 6. | Savitribai Phule Pune University | Pune |
| 7. | Shivaji University | Kolhapur |
| 8. | Smt Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women’s University | Mumbai |
| 9. | Solapur University | Solapur |
| 10. | Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University | Nanded |
| 11. | University of Mumbai | Mumbai |
Admit Card
The admit card for the entrance test will be released online from April 2020 onwards. The Admit Card or commonly known as Call Later can be download from the official website. The admit card is the mandatory document to carry during the Exam hall at the time of written examination.
If a candidate fails to show His/Her Admit Card at the time of the written exam, then he/she shall not be allowed to appear for the test. You can follow these steps to download the admit card for this law Entrance examination.
- Visit entrance exam official website: Click Here
- Click on MHCET-Law Admit Card tab/link
- Enter any two details from – Application Number, Date of Birth or Email ID.
- View and download MHCET-Law admit card
- Take a clear print of MH CET Law entrance exam 2020 to admit card.
To know more about Admit card Click Here
Exam day guidelines
To help the candidates appearing for the examination have a hassle-free day and keep them stress-free and calm on Exam Day, we have made some Exam day guidelines for the entrance exam
What to carry on the exam day? (✔)
- MH CET Law admit card
- Two passport size photographs (preferably same as the one submitted with the application form)
- A valid photo Id proof (Passport/ Aadhaar card, Driving Licence, PAN Card)
- PWD Certificate (if applicable)
What not to carry? (×)
- A stationery item like textual material (printed or written), bits of papers, Geometry/Pencil Box, Plastic Pouch, Pen, Calculator, Scale, Writing Pad, Pen Drives, Eraser, Calculator, Log Table, Electronic Pen/Scanner, etc.
- Communication devices like Mobile Phone, Bluetooth, Earphones, Microphone, Pager, Health Band, etc.
- Other items like Wallet, Goggles, Handbags, Belt, Cap Watch/Wrist Watch, Bracelet, Camera, etc.
- Any eatable item opened or packed, water bottle, tea, coffee, cold drinks, etc.
- Any other item which could be used for unfair means, by hiding communication devices like a microchip, camera, Bluetooth device, etc.
- Candidates suffering from diabetes are allowed to carry eatables (with prior intimation) like sugar tablets/fruits (like banana/apple/orange) and transparent water bottle. However, they will not be allowed to carry packed foods like chocolate/ candy/sandwich, etc.
Result
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Law 2020 Result will be declared on last week of June 2020. The result will release online on the website. Students can Cheak their results by entering their roll number and other required details are given below.
Aspirants need to follow the below given important Steps:
- Go to the official website of Maharashtra Common Entrance Test-Law (MHCET-Law).
- Click on “MHCET-Law Result” tab/link mentioned on the official website.
- Enter any two details from – Roll number, date of birth and application number.
- Click on Submit button.
- View result and download MHCET-Law scorecard.
Cut Off
Maharashtra Common Entrance Test-Law (MHCET-Law) 2020 cut-off will be Mention after the declaration of results. Exam committee considers various factors for calculating the cut-off marks like difficulty level of question paper, the number of candidates attempted the exam. A student can prepare the MH CET Law 2020 exam basis of Expected cutoff gave blow-
MHCET-Law 2020 Expected Cut-off
| Name of College | General Category CutOff/Marks | SC Opening and Closing Rank | ST Opening and Closing Rank |
| Government Law College Mumbai-240 seats 5-year integrated LLB, 3-year LLB-320 seats | Opening-144 | 129 | 127 |
| Closing-127 | 98 | 91 | |
| Indian Law Society Law College Pune-5-year integrated LLB-240 seats, 3-year LLB-160 seats | Opening-143 | 109 | 103 |
| Closing-111 | 77 | 75 | |
| Gopaldas Jhamatmal Advani Law College Mumbai 3-year LLB-300 seat | Opening -139 | 108 | 104 |
| Closing-101 | 67 | 65 | |
| Dr. Ambedkar College of Law Mumbai- 3-year LLB -320 Seats | Opening-134 | 103 | 96 |
| Closing-101 | 65 | 61 | |
| Kishinchand Chellaram Law College Mumbai 5-year integrated LLB-180 seats 3-year LLB-140 seats | Opening-133 | 100 | 91 |
| Closing-101 | 55 | 51 | |
| Rizvi Law College Mumbai 5-year integrated LLB-200 seats 3-year LLB-120 seats | Opening-138 | 104 | 96 |
| Closing-88 | 55 | 45 | |
| New Law College Mumbai 3-year LLB-180 seats | Opening-139 | 108 | 99 |
| Closing-112 | 67 | 61 | |
| St. Wilfred’s College of Law Mumbai | Opening-127 | 93 | 83 |
| Closing-88 | 43 | 37 | |
| Manikchand Pahade Law College Mumbai | Opening-121 | 99 | 97 |
| Closing-56 | 52 | 49 | |
| Shankarrao Chavan Law College Pune | Opening-131 | 102 | 97 |
| Closing-98 | 67 | 61 | |
| Shri Shivaji Maratha Law College Pune | Opening-127 | 102 | 97 |
| Closing-98 | 67 | 61 | |
| Vidya Prasarak Mandal TMC Law College Thane | Opening-129 | 102 | 97 |
| Closing-98 | 67 | 61 |
For complete cut off list Click Here
Counselling
Here’s update info for MHCET-Law 2020 Counselling-
- Admission to UG and PG programmes in participating Colleges will be done through Centralised Admission Process (CAP) by Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Maharashtra office.
- MHCET-Law counselling 2020 will commence in 1st week of August 2020.
- The online counselling shall be conducted in different rounds.
- Allotment of seats will be on the basis of ‘merit-cum-preference’.
- Selected Candidates for admission has to pay the counselling fee.
Documents Required
The candidates are required to bring documents such as:-
- Allotment letter.
- Admit Card/Hall Ticket.
- Rank/Score Card.
- X and XII result.
- Medical certificate.
- Community Certificate.
- 4-6 Passport Size photos.
To know the whole procedure of counselling don’t worry Click Here
Seat Allotment
- The seats will be allotted to the candidates on the counselling day.
- The candidates will be given an allotment letter on his email id.
- If in case there are any technical issues with the website, then it is the responsibility of the Authorities to fix it.
- The candidate has to download and print the allocation letter.
- He/She has to visit the allotted institute with this letter for further proceedings.
To know full seat matrix Click Here
Contact Details
Address: 3, B.J. Road, Central Building, Pune, Maharashtra 411001
Phone: 020 2612 2119
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Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)
A. No, MH CET offered courses various UG & PG.
A. Admission Notification of MH CET Law 2020 will be issued on 4 December 2019.
A. The students appeared for MH CET Law 36513 in 2019.
A.1. The Admission seekers have to visit on the official site Click here
2. Fill all the necessary details like personal, contact, domicile, qualification, etc.
3. Upload the scanned images of photograph, signature in the prescribed format.
4. Candidates must note down their unique application number which will be generated during registration.
5. Candidates can make a correction in the application during the verification process at the designated centres.
6. There is no need to send the printed application to the board.
A. MH CET Law obtained mark and rank Expected in 2020 as fallows.
Marks Expected Rank
Less than 45,000
30-40 45000-30000
41-61 30,000-16,000
61-70 16,000- 8,000
70-80 8,000-6,000
80-91 6,000-4,000
91-113 4,000-1,000
112-120 1,000-250
120+ 250
A. There is no negative marking MH CET Law examination.
A. MH CET Law examination is good marks 120+. To takes admission in various law colleges in Mumbai.
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One of the document requirement for MH CET LLB 3 yr admission is CET Application Form.
I have lost it. How to download the same.
You should download from the MH CET portal, or file FIR, you can show them the FIR at the time of counselling.
i lost my admit card what i do now i got 68 marks in mhcet sir and i m outside from maharashtra i general category..please suggest me what should i do now or any possibility
When the maximum score this year in MH CET Law is 133 how are these cutoffs even sensible. People should review what they write in view of available information