MAH 3-Year LLB CET 2026: April 1-2 exam held across Maharashtra
MAH 3-Year LLB CET 2026 was held on 01 Apr 2026 and 02 Apr 2026 at selected cities in Maharashtra. The test ran in two shifts each day: 11:00-13:00 and 15:30-17:30 .
MAH 3-Year LLB CET 2026: Exam format and timing
The exam was conducted in online mode with a total duration of 120 minutes and total marks referenced as 150 . There were no sectional time limits, so you could switch freely between sections during the two hours.
There is no negative marking , so attempting all questions — including educated guesses when unsure — was recommended by exam-day reports. Admit card and a valid photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport) were mandatory at entry, and biometric verification was carried out at centres.
Key dates
| Event | Date / Timeline |
|---|---|
| Exam Day 1 | 01 Apr 2026 |
| Exam Day 2 | 02 Apr 2026 |
| Answer keys & results expected | Within 2-3 weeks from 01 Apr 2026 on mahacet.org |
What students reported on Day 1
Initial student feedback described Day 1 papers as moderate overall difficulty . Across both shifts the English section was reported as the easiest. Shift 2 (3:30–5:30 pm) was widely described as slightly easier than Shift 1.
Sections like Legal Aptitude, Reasoning and GK had a mix of direct and a few tricky questions. Because there was no negative marking and no sectional timing, time management across sections was the main strategy shared by test-takers.
Colleges, seat intake and opening marks (sample)
| College | MS Opening Merit No. | Opening Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Government Law College | — | Seat intake 320 |
| Dr. Ambedkar College of Law, Aurangabad | 8 | 99.9934508 |
| Late M.L.C. Vasantraoji Kale, Aurangabad | 74 | 99.9051105 |
| Swatantrya Senani Ramrao Awargaonkar, Beed | 374 | 99.3581767 |
| Deogiri Law College | 1793 | 96.4687542 |
These figures are opening-merit numbers and marks referenced from CAP/round projections for the current cycle.
Result, answer key and next steps
The State authority will publish the official answer key and results on the official portal mahacet.org . Expect these to appear within 2–3 weeks of April 1, 2026. After results, CAP counselling schedules and college-wise cutoffs will follow as per the common admission process.
FAQs
Q: When was MAH 3-Year LLB CET 2026 held? A: April 1 and April 2, 2026.
Q: What are the shift timings? A: Shift 1: 11:00–13:00; Shift 2: 15:30–17:30.
Q: What is the exam mode and duration? A: Online mode; 120 minutes duration; total marks referenced 150 .
Q: Is there negative marking? A: No. There is no negative marking .
Q: Where will the answer key and results be published? A: On the official website mahacet.org (expected within 2–3 weeks from April 1).
Q: Do you need an admit card and ID to enter the centre? A: Yes. Admit card and a valid photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport) were mandatory; biometric verification was done.
Q: Is there a sectional time limit? A: No. There is no sectional time limit ; you manage the total 120 minutes across sections.
Q: Which shift was reported easier? A: Shift 2 (3:30–5:30 pm) on Day 1 was reported as easier than Shift 1 by several students.