MH CET Law (3-Year LL.B.): Guide for Graduates

Written and reviewed by Shubham Jain, BA LL.B., LL.M. · UILS, Panjab University alumnus · founder with 15+ years of teaching · Jury Law Academy, founded in 2016.

Sep 21, 2026

Quick answer: MH CET Law (3-Year) is the Maharashtra entrance for three-year LL.B. programmes, open to graduates of any stream who meet the prescribed minimum marks. It tests legal aptitude, general knowledge and current affairs, reasoning and English. No prior law background is needed; three to four months of structured preparation is a realistic target.

Who this route is for

Graduates and final-year students who want to enter law after a first degree, including working candidates preparing part time.

A part-time study plan

  • Weekdays: 90 minutes — one reasoning set, one legal aptitude topic, 20 minutes of current affairs
  • Weekends: one full timed mock plus a full error review
  • Monthly: one past-paper sitting to calibrate against the real paper

What separates selected candidates

Consistency in current affairs and disciplined mock review. Both are habits, not talents.

Verify every detail on the official source

Dates, fees and patterns change every cycle. Treat the official notification as final.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for MH CET Law (3-Year)?

Graduates from a recognised university, subject to the minimum percentage prescribed in the current information brochure, which differs by category.

How does it differ from the five-year paper?

The three-year paper is aimed at graduates and generally weights legal aptitude, general knowledge and reasoning more heavily, without a school-level mathematics focus. Verify the current structure officially.

Is a law background required?

No. The test is aptitude based, so graduates from any stream can prepare within a few months of structured study.

How does it compare with the Panjab University LL.B. entrance?

Both are three-year LL.B. routes with aptitude and general knowledge components. The syllabi differ in emphasis, so use each university's own past papers.