If law is your calling and Maharashtra is where you want to study, the MAH LL.B 3 Years CET 2026 is your gateway. The exam is scheduled for April 1 and 2, 2026, and it’s the single entrance test that decides admission to top government and private law colleges across the state.

This isn’t a generic coaching-style guide. This is what you’d hear from someone who’s seen students prepare, struggle, improve, and eventually succeed. Let’s break it down.

The Exam Basics: What You’re Walking Into

Exam Dates: April 1 & 2, 2026
Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test)
Duration: 120 minutes (2 hours)
Total Questions: 150 MCQs
Total Marks: 150 (1 mark per question)
Negative Marking: None

Two hours for 150 questions means you get less than a minute per question. That sounds tight, but here’s the relief—no negative marking. This means you attempt everything, even if you’re guessing on the last few.

How the Paper is Structured

Notice how GK carries the highest weightage? That’s where daily reading habits pay off. Legal aptitude is the core, but if your current affairs are weak, you’re leaving 40 marks on the table.

LL.B CET Syllabus: What Really Comes in the Exam

The LL.B CET syllabus is broad but predictable. Let’s go section by section.

1. Legal Aptitude & Legal Reasoning (30 Questions, 30 Marks)

This is where law students are made or broken. It’s not about memorizing the entire Indian Penal Code—it’s about understanding legal principles and applying them.

Key Topics:

• Indian Constitution basics: Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles
• Legal maxims: “Ignorantia juris non excusat,” “Caveat emptor”
• Legal terms: Tort, Contract, Jurisdiction
• Principle-based reasoning: You’re given a legal rule, then a situation—pick the correct conclusion
• Basic understanding of Contracts and Torts

Real Talk: Most questions follow this pattern—”Principle: A person cannot benefit from their own wrong. Fact: X killed Y to inherit property. Conclusion?” If you understand the principle, you’ll get the answer. Don’t overthink.

2. General Knowledge & Current Affairs (40 Questions, 40 Marks)

This section often decides final ranks. You can’t cram GK in the last week—it needs consistent daily reading.

What to Cover:

• National and international events (last 10-12 months)
• Polity updates and government schemes
• Major Supreme Court judgments
• Sports, awards, books, and authors
• Science & tech developments
• Budget highlights and economic news

Real Talk: Spend 15 minutes daily reading news. Not random WhatsApp forwards—actual news apps or newspapers. By exam day, you’ll have covered everything that matters.

3. Logical & Analytical Reasoning (30 Questions, 30 Marks)

This section tests how quickly you spot patterns and solve puzzles. It’s highly scoring if you practice regularly.

Key Topics:

• Coding-decoding
• Series completion (number, alphabet)
• Blood relations
• Seating arrangements and puzzles
• Syllogisms
• Statements and assumptions
• Odd one out

Real Talk: You can’t cram reasoning. Your brain needs time to recognize patterns. Practice 10-15 questions every alternate day, and you’ll notice improvement by week 3.

4. English (30 Questions, 30 Marks)

If you read regularly, this section is a gift. If you don’t, it becomes a struggle.

Key Topics:

• Reading comprehension (1-2 passages guaranteed)
• Synonyms and antonyms
• Error spotting and sentence correction
• Idioms and phrases
• Para-jumbles
• Sentence improvement

Real Talk: Comprehension passages scare students, but here’s the secret—read the questions first, then skim the passage. You don’t need to remember every detail, just enough to answer.

5. Mathematical Aptitude (10 Questions, 10 Marks)

Don’t let “maths” intimidate you. This isn’t calculus—it’s basic arithmetic.

Key Topics:

• Percentages
• Profit and loss
• Ratio and proportion
• Averages
• Simple and compound interest

Real Talk: Even students who “hate maths” score 8-9 out of 10 here with light practice. These are Class 8-10 level questions. Revise formulas once, then solve 20-30 problems. That’s enough.

How to Actually Prepare: What Works in Reality

Most students ask, “Sir, law mein kaise prepare karu?” Here’s what students who score well usually do.

Start with Legal Aptitude

This section takes the longest to build comfort. Start here. Read one chapter of the Indian Constitution daily. Learn 3-4 legal maxims every week. Practice principle-based reasoning questions daily.

Make Daily Reading Non-Negotiable

Spend 20 minutes every morning on:

• One editorial (improves English + awareness)
• GK current affairs updates
• Legal news (Supreme Court judgments, new laws)

This single habit improves two sections simultaneously—English and GK.

Practice Reasoning Every Alternate Day

Don’t spend 2 hours on reasoning once a week. Instead, solve 15-20 questions every alternate day. Short, consistent practice beats marathon sessions.

Mock Tests Are Your Reality Check

Start with one mock per week. In the last 15 days, increase to 2-3 per week. Mocks teach you what no book can—time management, pressure handling, and where you’re wasting seconds.

After every mock, spend 30 minutes reviewing mistakes. Not just checking answers—understanding why you got them wrong.

Build Your Cheat Sheet

Keep one page with:

• Important legal maxims
• Constitutional articles (Fundamental Rights, DPSP)
• GK quick notes
• English grammar rules you forget

This becomes your revision Bible in the last week.

The Last 30 Days: Your Final Push

Here’s a realistic weekly breakdown:

Week 1:
Cover Constitution basics thoroughly. Start daily news reading. Practice light maths. Review legal reasoning principles.

Week 2:
Focus on English—comprehension passages, vocabulary building. Strengthen GK. Take your first full-length mock test.

Week 3:
Deep dive into legal aptitude. Take two mock tests. Identify weak areas and fix them. Increase current affairs revision.

Week 4:
Full-length mocks every alternate day. Revise legal maxims and GK notes. No new topics—only strengthening what you know. Practice reading passages under time pressure.

Last 3 Days:
Light revision only. Go through your cheat sheet. Sleep well. Eat properly. An exhausted mind makes silly mistakes—a calm mind performs better.

MAH LL.B 3 Years CET 2026: What Aspirants Should Know

If you’re planning to pursue law after graduation, then the 3-year CET of  LL.B is the key entrance exam conducted by the Maharashtra State CET Cell. It tests Legal Aptitude, General Awareness, Logical Reasoning, and English. The exam is expected around March–April 2026, and admissions are offered to government, aided, unaided, and private law colleges across Maharashtra.

Exam Day Strategy

• Start with Legal Aptitude: It sets your rhythm. If you get stuck, move on.
• Don’t spend more than 40 seconds per question: Mark and move. You can return later.
• Attempt all 150 questions: No penalty for wrong answers.
• Stay calm during puzzles: Skip tough reasoning questions, tackle them last.
• Trust your preparation in English RC: Read questions first, then skim the passage.

Final Word

The MAH LL.B 3 Years CET 2026 doesn’t demand genius—it rewards consistency, smart revision, and calm execution. With April 1-2 approaching, start your preparation today. A focused 30-day plan, daily reading, and regular mocks can be the difference between admission and regret.