The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, conducts MH-CET Law to admit students to the top law colleges in Maharashtra for undergraduate courses in Law (3-year LLB and 5-year integrated LLB programmes). To appear for MH-CET Law, students must meet the required eligibility criteria. Having proper knowledge about the MH-CET Law eligibility criteria is essential before filling out the application form. However, if the candidate is found ineligible at any stage, their candidature will be rejected immediately.
MH-CET (Law) Eligibility Criteria 2027
- To apply for the exam, the candidate should be an Indian citizen.
- There is no upper age limit for appearing in the exam.
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 with an aggregate of 45% marks for the general category and 40% for the SC/ST category from a recognized board or university. There is a relaxation to 42% for OBC/SEBC/EWS Maharashtra domicile candidates in both 5-year and 3-year programmes.
- Candidates must meet the minimum aggregate criteria for MAH-CET Law.
- Students appearing for their 10+2 examinations can also apply for MH-CET Law 2027.
- Even candidates who completed their senior secondary or high school or obtained a first-degree certificate through correspondence or distance education are also eligible to apply. However, the candidate must provide evidence that they have already obtained the basic qualifications (9th or 10th) before obtaining the minimum required academic qualification.
MH-CET Law 2027: Reservation Criteria
Every law college in Maharashtra follows the common reservation criteria prescribed by the State Common Entrance Test Cell. Only Maharashtra domicile candidates can avail the state-specific reservation benefits. Candidates from other states must apply under the General Category.
Seat Allocation Overview:
- 10% of seats are reserved laterally for candidates from all over the country in Government / Government-aided / Government-aided minority institutions / University departments.
- 85% of seats are reserved for Maharashtra domicile students in Government / Government-aided / Government-aided minority institutions / University departments.
- 5% of seats are reserved under the NRI/OCI/PIO quota for foreign nationals or Indian candidates with foreign nationality in Government / Government-aided institutions.
- In unaided institutes: 65% seats reserved for Maharashtra domicile students (no minority quota).
- In unaided minority institutes: 51% seats reserved for minority candidates.
- 20% of seats are reserved for NRI/OCI/PIO/Foreign candidates in unaided institutes (including 5% NRI/OCI/PIO quota).
MH-CET Law 2027: Reservation Policy (Maharashtra Domicile)
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Category of Reservation
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Percentage of Seats Reserved
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Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Castes converted to Buddhism (SC)
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13.00%
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Scheduled Tribes (ST)
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7.00%
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Vimukta Jati (VJ)/De-Notified Tribes (DT) (NT-A)
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3.00%
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Nomadic Tribes 1 (NT-B)
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2.50%
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Nomadic Tribes 2 (NT-C)
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3.50%
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Nomadic Tribes 3 (NT-D)
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2.00%
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Other Backward Classes (OBC)
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19.00%
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All reservation benefits are available only to Maharashtra domicile candidates. Out-of-state candidates must apply under the General Category.
Important Note: The official notification for MH-CET Law 2027 is not out yet. All dates and information are tentative and based on previous years’ trends. Candidates should regularly check the official website (cetcell.mahacet.org) for the latest updates, notification release, and application details.
Be careful while applying and strictly adhere to the eligibility requirements. All the best for MH-CET Law 2027!
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