MH-CET Law, the state-level entrance test by Maharashtra CET Cell, is your gateway to joining top law colleges for both 3-year LLB and 5-year integrated law programs (latest exam information: 3-year LLB on April 1–2, 2026, and 5-year LLB on May 8, 2026). The test lasts for 2 hours (120 minutes) and is divided into 5 key sections: Legal Aptitude & Reasoning, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, Logical & Analytical Reasoning, English Language, and Basic Mathematics. In total, you face 120 objective questions, each carrying 1 mark, and the best thing is – no negative marking! So feel free to attempt every question without any fear.
Note that the pattern was updated a few years back: earlier it had 150 questions, but now it's fixed at 120. This article gives you the latest marks distribution and detailed syllabus with the most common topics that appear in the exam.
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Subject
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No. of Questions
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Marks Allotment
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Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning
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32
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32
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General Knowledge with Current Affairs
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24
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24
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Logical and Analytical Reasoning
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32
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32
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English Language
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24
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24
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Mathematical Aptitude
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8
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8
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TOTAL
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120
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120
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MH-CET Law 2026 Exam Syllabus for Legal Aptitude and Reasoning
This section has 32 questions and checks how well you can understand legal principles and apply reasoning. Questions are based purely on given legal facts and propositions – no prior law knowledge is needed, but you should be comfortable with basic legal ideas.
Topics for Legal Aptitude and Reasoning
- Indian Constitution
- Indian Penal Code
- Indian Contract Act
- Family Law
- Law of Torts
- Legal Fundamentals and Terms
- Legal Maxims
- Important Landmarks, Supreme Court Judgments
MH-CET Law 2026 Syllabus for General Knowledge with Current Affairs
With 24 questions, this part tests your awareness of the world around you. Stay updated with recent news, and also brush up static GK like history, geography, and economy. Maharashtra-related facts can also pop up sometimes.
Topics for G.K and Current Affairs
- Politics
- Ancient, Medieval, Modern and World History
- Geography
- Economics
- General Science
- Environment & Ecology
- Science and Technology
- National & International Burning Topics
- Books and Authors
- Environment
- Industries
- Major Industries in India
- Agriculture
- Awards and Achievements
MH-CET Law 2026 Syllabus for Logical and Analytical Reasoning
This 32-question section is all about logical thinking, pattern spotting, and drawing correct conclusions. It includes both verbal and non-verbal reasoning.
Topics for Logical and Analytical Reasoning
- Statements & Assumptions
- Statements & Conclusions
- Statements & Arguments
- Statements & Actions
- Assertion-Reason
- Syllogism
- Number Test
- Direction & Distance Test
- Coding and Decoding
- Blood Relationship
- Ranking
- Analogy
- Sitting Arrangements
- Share Trading
MH-CET Law 2026 Syllabus for English
This 24-question section checks your command over English – reading, vocabulary, and grammar. It is usually considered one of the scoring sections if you practice well.
Topics for English
- English Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms, Word Definitions, Analogies)
- English Proficiency (Idiom and Phrases, One-word Substitution)
- Sentence Improvement & re-arrangement
- Fill in the blanks
- Subject-verb Agreement
- Noun/ Pronoun/Articles & Conjunctions
- English Usage Errors (Grammatical errors-tense, voice, preposition, speech errors)
- Correct Spelling
- Spotting Errors
- Inappropriate usage of words
- English Comprehension (Questions based on given passage)
MH-CET Law 2026 Syllabus for Elementary Mathematics
Only 8 questions here, but they are straightforward school-level maths. Focus on quick calculation and basic formulas.
Topics for Elementary Mathematics
- Mensuration (Areas, Volumes)
- Commercial Mathematics (Interest, Profit, Loss and Discounts, Percentage, Partnership)
- Modern Mathematics (Permutation and Combination, Probability, Clocks & Calendars)
- Data Interpretation (Group Charts)
- Arithmetic (Number system, HCF and LCM, Functions, Fractions and Decimals, Roots and Indices, Ratio and Proportion, Time and Work, Average)
Time is tight, so smart preparation is key. The difficulty can vary, so practice mocks and previous papers to spot your strong and weak areas. Give extra time to Legal Aptitude and GK – many students find them tricky. Time management is super important to finish all sections comfortably.
Important Note: Legal Aptitude and Current Affairs are where most students struggle, so put in extra effort there. Practice regularly, stay updated with news, and manage time well – that’s the secret to cracking MH CET Law 2026!
All the best! Keep working hard and check cetcell.mahacet.org for any updates. You've got this!
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