MH CET 2021 titled as Directorate of Higher Education, Maharashtra conducts Maharashtra Law CET. This State-level entrance exam offers admission to candidates into 3 year and 5 year degree law courses in Maharashtra.
Candidates can glance through the important dates for MH CET 2021 exam in the following Table.
| Events | Dates 2021 (Tentative) |
| Registration starts | 2nd week of February 2021 |
| Last date to apply and submit the application | 4th week of March 2021 |
| Availability of Admit card | 4th week of April 2021 |
| MH CET 2021 Exam | Ist week of May 2021 |
| Announcement of Result | Last week of May 2021 |
| Counseling starts | Last week of June-July2021 |
MH CET 2021 Application Form
The applications for MH CET 2021 have started in 2nd Week of February 2021. The candidates can register themselves online and complete the application process. Application form filling comprises steps like Registration, filling of application form, uploading of mandatory documents, fee payment details and printing of filled application forms.
The last date for filling the application form is in the 4th week of March 2021. And for the 5 year LLB courses, the last date is in 4th Week of March 2021. All details entered in the application form should be filled correctly as the form cannot be edited later.
However, the students can make the necessary changes up to March 2021. Application Fee for general candidates is Rs.800/- and Rs.600/- for reserved candidates. Application fees can be paid online via debit card/credit card/net-banking.
All applicants must follow the steps for filling of the Application Form:
Visit the official website and click on that link. Click on “Click Here for New Registration”. Enter your details such as name, mobile number, email id, etc. Next, click on Save & Next button. Once you feel that you have entered the details correctly, click on Submit.
Please note that no editing of applications afterwards is allowed. It’s time to download your provisional registration number and password. Next, proceed to your scanned photo and signature for uploading. Choose Upload to upload the scanned images.
Photograph dimensions should be 200 x 230 pixels (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm).
Signature dimensions should be 140 x 60 pixels (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm).
File size should be between 20 KB-50 KB (photograph) & 10 KB-20 KB (signature) in JPEG format. Click on Next button.
Enter your details such as category, belonging to Maharashtra or not, passed 11th standard, exam preferences, etc. Fill your basic details like date of birth, gender, father’s name, mother’s name, address, etc. Verify your details by clicking on Validate your Details.
Click on Save and Next. Fill your qualification details and validate your Details. Click on Save and Next. Check for filled details and click on Final Submit button.
Make the necessary payments and you will be redirected to the online payment gateway. Choose the mode of payment and click on Submit and pay the fee. Upon successful completion, take necessary printouts and use them for future use.
MH CET 2021 Exam Dates Summary
| MHT CET 2021 Events | MHT CET 2021 Dates |
| Release of application form | February 2nd week 2021 |
| Last date to fill application form | March 4th week 2021 |
| Last date to fill application form (with late fees) | April 3rd week 2021 |
| Admit card release | April 4th week 2021 |
| Exam date | May 1st week 2021 |
| Result date | May last week 2021 |
| Counseling | June 2021 |
MH CET 2021 Counselling Schedules
| MHT CET 2021 Event | MHT CET 2021 Schedule |
| Online registration of application and uploading of required documents by the Candidate for admission on website | To be announced |
| Documents verification and confirmation of Application Form for Admission by online mode | To be announced |
| Display of the provisional merit list for Maharashtra State/All India/ Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh Migrant candidates on website | To be announced |
| Submission of grievances if any, for all type of Candidates: | To be announced |
| Display of the Final Merit lists of Maharashtra State/All India/ Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh Migrant candidates on website & Provisional Category Wise Seats for CAP Round 1 | To be announced |
| CAP Round 1 Registrations | To be announced |
| Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-I | To be announced |
| Reporting to the Allotted Institute and Confirmation of Admission by submitting required documents and payment of fee after CAP Round I. | To be announced |
MH CET 2021 Exam Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates fulfilling the eligibility clauses given for the NRI candidates are eligible. They don’t have to apply for CET.
- There is no age limit to apply.
- Those candidates applying for 5 year LLB course should pass the SSC(+2) or its equivalent examination such as (11+1, ‘A’ level in Senior School Leaving Certificate Course) from the recognized board of Maharashtra state or from outside.
- Candidates must score 45% aggregate marks in the qualifying exam and 40% marks for reserved candidates of Maharashtra).
- Candidates who complete their 12th class from Distance or Correspondence method can also apply. (A gap of not less than Two Years between 10th Std. (SSC) and 12th Std.(HSC) should not be present.
- Appearing Candidates are also eligible to apply.
- A 3 year LLB applicant must have the graduate or post graduate degree in any stream from any of the recognized university of Maharashtra or India.
- Candidates must score a minimum of 45% in the qualifying exam for General and 40% for reserved categories.
MH CET 2021 Exam Pattern
A 3 year LL.B exam will have questionsfrom four subjects. One mark is awarded for each correct answer. The number of questions I equated to the total marks. Candidates can prepare on these topics and score well in the examination.
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks/Question | Total marks |
| Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning | 30 | 1 | 30 |
| General Knowledge with current affairs | 40 | 1 | 40 |
| Logical and Analytical Reasoning | 30 | 1 | 30 |
| English | 50 | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 150 | One per question | 150 |
A 5 year integrated-LL.B will have questions asked from various topics. The number of questions is marked equal to the total marks. Candidates can study these subjects to be qualified in the examination. One mark a is awarded for each correct answer.
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks per Questions | Total Marks |
| Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning | 40 | 1 | 40 |
| General Knowledge with Current Affairs | 30 | 1 | 30 |
| Logical and Analytical Reasoning | 40 | 1 | 40 |
| English | 30 | 1 | 30 |
| Mathematic Aptitude | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Total | 150 | 1 per question | 150 |
MH CET 2021 Admit Card
Students will be able to download the MH CET Law Hall Ticket 2021 from the website. The intimation of downloading of Admit Card will be sent via Email/SMS by the authority.
The admit card will contain required details such as name, category, sub-category, exam centre, exam date & time, city, language of exam & other exam related instructions.
| MHT CET 2021 Events | MHT CET 2021 Dates |
| Admit card release | April 4th week 2021 |
| Exam date | May 1st week 2021 |
| Result date | May last week 2021 |
| Counselling | June-July 2021 |
Tentative Schedule of MHT CET Exam 2021
Group-I: PCM (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics)
| Exam Related Events | Shift-1 | Shift-2 |
| Entry in the examination hall | 7:30 AM | 12:30 PM |
| Last entry permitted in the examination hall (No candidate will be permitted after 08:45 AM. under any circumstances) | 8:45 AM | 1:45 PM |
| First, log in to the read instructions | 8:50 AM | 1:50 PM |
| Commencement of Online Examination | 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| End of Online Examination | 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
Group-II: PCB (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology)
| Exam Related Events | Shift-1 | Shift-2 |
| Entry in the examination hall | 7:30 AM | 12:30 PM |
| Last entry permitted in the examination hall (No candidate will be permitted after 08:45 AM. under any circumstances) | 8:45 AM | 1:45 PM |
| First, log in to the read instructions | 8:50 AM | 1:50 PM |
| Commencement of Online Examination | 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| End of Online Examination | 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
Download the MH CET 2021 Admit Card
- Visit the official link of MH CET 2021.
- Press the link related to “MH CET Law Admit Card/Hall Ticket 2021”.
- A new page will be opened.
- Fill in all the required details like Registration Number/Roll Number & Password/Date of Birth.
- Click on the submit button.
- Hall ticket appears on your screen.
- Take printout of it and keep it safe for further process.
MH CET 2021 Cut Off Marks
Maharashtra will release cut-off marks for MHT CET 2021 on its official website at dtemaharasthra.gov.in. Candidates can log in using their roll number or application number and password to check the cut off marks.
Based on the scores and rank obtained, the applicants would be shortlisted for the counselling process. Separate cut off marks are there for each institute hiring shortlisted candidates.
MH CET 2021 Counselling
The counselling will be in online mode for qualified candidates. The MH CET counselling is yet to be announced.
MH CET 2021 Preparation Tips
Candidates can prepare for a mock test every week to check their speed & accuracy. It helps candidates to find out where he/she has to focus.
Practise solving Maths questions at least 8 to 10 times. Solve as many mock tests as possible.
Candidates must make a proper study-plan. Give equal time to each section. Candidates must focus on reducing the time according to the question. Time management is the key in every exam. Try to solve as many questions under the time frame allotted.
Candidates should not only be aware about the MH CET Law 2021 exam pattern, but also with nature of the examination. Focus on important topics such as current affairs, GK, etc. Make a note of all the important things required for revision.
Candidates need to highlight a number of subjects such as General Knowledge, English, and Logical Reasoning & Legal Aptitude.
