MH CET Law 2026 Reservation Policy

The MH CET Law 2026 Reservation Policy governs how seats are allocated for admission into 3-year and 5-year LLB programmes in legal institutions across the state of Maharashtra through theMH CET Law 2026 exam. This policy is formulated by the Maharashtra CET Cell and applied uniformly during the Centralised Admission Process (CAP). It aims to balance merit-based selection with affirmative action by reserving seats for various categories, including state domicile candidates, social and economic backward groups, and other special categories, ensuring equitable representation within law colleges.

Under the policy, seats in government and aided law colleges are primarily reserved for Maharashtra State (MS) candidates, typically around 85% of sanctioned intake, with additional quotas for All-India candidates (approximately 10%) and a 5% NRI/OCI/PIO/foreign candidate quota. Similarly, in unaided and self-financing institutions, a proportion of seats are earmarked for MS candidates with designated quotas for All-India and minority candidates as applicable.

The reservation framework extends further to provide social and economic upliftment benefits to eligible candidates from backward class communities within Maharashtra. Prominent among these are reservations for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Vimukta Jati/De-Notified Tribes (NT-A), Nomadic Tribes (NT-B, NT-C, NT-D), and Other Backward Classes (OBC), cumulatively accounting for a significant share of seats under the state quota. Candidates must fulfil domicile requirements and submit appropriate caste and non-creamy layer certificates to avail these benefits. Additional reservations include quotas for children of defence personnel, Persons with Disabilities (PWD), EWS (Economically Weaker Sections), and orphan candidates, further reflecting the policy’s comprehensive approach to inclusivity and fairness.

Highlights of MH CET Law 2026 Reservation Policy

Outlined below are the key highlights regarding the reservation policy for MH CET Law 2026:

• 85% of the total seats are reserved for candidates from the state of Maharashtra in Government/Government-aided minority institutions, Government-aided, and University departments/programs.
• For foreign nationals or Indian candidates with foreign nationality, 5% of the total seats are reserved under the NRI/OCI/PIO quota in Government/Government-aided minority institutions, Government-aided, and University departments/courses.
• 10% of the total seats are reserved for candidates from across the country in Government/Government-aided, University departments/courses, and Government-aided minority institutions.
• In unaided minority institutes, 51% of the total seats are reserved for minority aspirants.
• Unaided institutes do not have a minority quota, and 65% of seats are reserved for students from the state of Maharashtra.
• 20% of the total seats are directly reserved for NRI/OCI/PIO/Foreign candidates in all unaided participating institutes, which includes a 5% quota designated for NRI/OCI/PIO/Foreign candidates.

Institute-Wise Aided MH CET Law 2026 Reservation Policy

The aided universities have a different reservation policy for students of Maharashtra, the Rest of India, etc. Follow the table below to know the reservation policy for aided institutes participating in MH CET Law 2026:

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Institute-Wise Unaided MH CET Law 2026 Reservation Policy

Here is the reservation policy followed by all the unaided institutes taking part in MH CET Law 2026:

Eligibility Criteria For MH CET Law 2026 (3-Year LLB)

Following are the eligibility criteria for MH CET Law (3-Year LLB):

• Candidates who want to apply for the MH CET Law 3-year LLB program, should complete their graduation in a 10+2+3 pattern or postgraduation in a 10+2+3+2 pattern from a recognised university in Maharashtra or a foreign university that has equal status as that of an Indian University.
• Those who will be applying under the Open category should have an aggregate score of at least 45%. They should have completed their UG or PG from an educational institute, not in Maharashtra.
• SC/ST category candidates from the state of Maharashtra must have obtained at least 40% marks in aggregate in graduation (10+2+3) or postgraduation (10+2+3+2/3).
• Candidates who have obtained a 10+2 Higher Secondary Pass Certificate or Degree Certificate by correspondence or distance learning will also be held eligible for MH CET Law 3-year course.

Eligibility Criteria For MH CET Law 2026 (5-Year LLB)

Following are the eligibility criteria for MH CET Law (5-Year LLB course):

• Candidates who have secured a 10+2 First Degree Certificate or Higher Secondary Pass Certificate through distance or correspondence mode will be held eligible for admission to the 5-year LLB course.
• Candidates who have qualified 12th standard through the open education system directly without having any basic qualification (Standard X) will not be considered eligible for a 5-year MH CET law course.
• Candidates who have obtained a 10th or Secondary Schooling Certificate (SSC) Examination certificate, in a Single Sitting Examination without having the basic qualification (class 1 to 9) will not be considered eligible for admission to the course.
• All the candidates awaiting the results of the qualifying examination (regular examination of that academic year) shall also be eligible to apply for the admission test. Such candidates will be permitted to continue with the admission process only if they don’t fail in producing the provisional/Degree certificate of the qualifying examination. They must also produce all the mark sheets of the qualifying examination at the time of admission.
• Applicants who have successfully completed their Senior Secondary School course (+2) or equivalent (for instance A level in Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate, 11+1, course) from a recognized University of India shall be held eligible for the test.
• For Open Category candidates, applicants who are from outside or from Secondary Board or equivalent, or from any equivalent educational institution from a Foreign Country approved and recognized by the Government of that Country must have scored not less than 45% marks in aggregate
• All India Candidates and candidates under SC and ST categories belonging to the State of Maharashtra must have at least 40% marks in aggregate. SBC, VJNT, OBC & SEBC Category candidates belonging to the State of Maharashtra with at least 42% marks will also be considered eligible for the course.

Colleges Accepting MH CET Law 2026

Various public, private, and self-private institutions in Maharashtra offer the LLB course based on MH CET Law 2026 entrance exam scores. The detailed list of participating colleges is provided below. Candidates are encouraged to carefully examine the table and make informed decisions, taking into account factors such as college location, fees, specializations, placement record, faculty, curriculum, and other essential considerations.

3-Years Maharashtra LLB Colleges

Below are the colleges that provide a 3-year LLB course to students who have qualified for the MH CET Law 2026 entrance exam.

5-Years Maharashtra LLB Colleges

Below is a list of colleges that provide a 5-years LLB course to students who qualify for the MH CET Law 2026 entrance exam 2026.

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