MHT CET 2026: Registration deadline extended for 5-year LLB course; check new dates

MHT CET 2026: The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra has extended the registration deadline for Maharashtra Common Entrance Test 2026 for the five-year Bachelor of Laws (LLB) programme.

Interested and eligible candidates can now submit the MH CET Law 2026 application form till March 15, 2026. The registration process is being conducted online through the official website cetcell.mahacet.org.

MH CET LLB 5-year exam date 2026

As per the official schedule released by the State CET Cell, the MH CET LLB five-year entrance exam will be held on May 8, 2026.

Candidates are advised to complete the registration process well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.

Read official notice here.

MHT CET Application fee details

To complete the registration process, candidates are required to pay the following application fee:

• Open category, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and Outside Maharashtra State (OMS) candidates: Rs 1,000
• Reserved category candidates: Rs 800

The fee must be paid online while submitting the application form.

Eligibility criteria for MH CET LLB 2026

Candidates applying for the MH CET LLB five-year course must meet the following eligibility conditions:

• Must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board

Must have secured at least:

• 45% aggregate marks for open category candidates
• 40% aggregate marks for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates
• 42% aggregate marks for VJNT, Special Backward Class (SBC), Other Backward Class (OBC), and EWS categories

Only candidates who meet the eligibility requirements should apply.

APAAR ID mandatory for registration

As per the official notice, candidates are required to have an Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) ID to register for the MH CET Law five-year exam 2026.

Candidates who do not have an APAAR ID must create one using DigiLocker before completing the registration process.

MH CET LLB registration 2026: Steps to apply

Candidates can follow the steps below to apply online:

• Visit the official website cetcell.mahacet.org
• Click on the MH CET LLB 5 years registration link
• Fill in the application form with the required details
• Upload the necessary documents and photographs in the prescribed format
• Pay the application fee online
• Submit the application form
• Download and save a copy of the submitted form for future reference

Important note for candidates
Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official website for updates related to the examination schedule, admit card, and further updates. The registration window will close on March 15, according to the official notice.Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!