MAH 3-Year LLB CET 2026: Exam Held April 1-2; Shifts, Timings, Format, Expected Results on mahacet.org

MAH 3-Year LLB CET 2026 was held online on April 1-2 by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra in two shifts. Papers had 150 questions in 120 minutes; Day 1 judged Moderate; results due in 2-3 weeks.

Edited by Sonali Choudhary

Updated April 3, 2026 3:31 AM

    MAH 3-Year LLB CET 2026

    The MAH 3-Year LLB CET 2026 was conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra on April 1–2, 2026 . The test ran in two daily shifts at selected cities inside Maharashtra and was held in online mode.

    MAH 3-Year LLB CET 2026 — Timings & format

    The exam had 150 questions to be answered in 120 minutes . There were no sectional time limits and no negative marking . Students reported Day 1 as of moderate difficulty.

    Shift Reporting time Gate closes Exam time
    Shift 1 9:30 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
    Shift 2 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:30 PM–5:30 PM

    Follow the clock but remember you can move across sections freely during the 120 minutes.

    MAH 3-Year LLB CET 2026 — Exam centres & entry rules

    Tests were held at selected Maharashtra cities only. At centres you must carry your admit card and a valid photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport). Biometric and other security checks were in place at entry. If you reached after the gate close time you were not allowed inside.

    MAH 3-Year LLB CET 2026 — What students said

    Early feedback from Day 1 described English as the easiest section and General Knowledge and Reasoning as moderate. Legal Aptitude had a few tricky items, according to candidates who exited the centres.

    MAH 3-Year LLB CET 2026 — Cutoffs, answer key and results

    The State Common Entrance Test Cell will release the official answer key, question paper, and college-wise cutoffs after the exam. Official updates and results are expected on mahacet.org within 2–3 weeks of the exam (counting from April 2, 2026 ).

    Sample round-1 figures reported by colleges (memory-based, provisional):

    College / Data Note
    Government Law College Seat intake noted as 320
    Late M.L.C. Vasantraoji Kale Law College MS opening merit around 99.9051105
    Deogiri Law College (Round 1) MS opening merit no. 1793 , merit marks 96.4687542

    These are indicative numbers shared post-exam; wait for official cutoffs published by the authority.

    What you should do next

    Save your admit card and check mahacet.org regularly for the provisional answer key and result date. If you took the test, note your attempt pattern and wait for the official scorecard before planning CAP counselling options.

    FAQs

    What are the exam timings for shifts?

    Shift 1: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM . Shift 2: 3:30 PM–5:30 PM .

    How many questions and what is the time limit?

    There are 150 questions to be answered in 120 minutes with no sectional time limit.

    Is there negative marking?

    No. The paper has no negative marking .

    When will results be declared?

    Results are expected within 2–3 weeks on mahacet.org .

    What documents are mandatory at the centre?

    Admit card and a valid photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport). Biometric checks will be conducted.

    Can candidates from outside Maharashtra appear?

    The exam was held only at selected cities in Maharashtra. Check the official notice for centre lists.

    Are sectional time limits applied?

    No. You can jump across sections during the 120 minutes.

    Where will the answer key be published?

    The official answer key and related updates will be published on mahacet.org by the conducting authority.

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