MH-CET Law · Cutoff
MH-CET Law cutoff: expected score and rank bands
No official MH-CET Law cutoff is published on Shishya yet — the score bands below are indicative, not official. Official cutoffs are published at cetcell.mahacet.org.
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AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns. Indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected cutoff (indicative) |
|---|---|
| General | 105–120 / 150 (70–80%) |
| EWS | 100–112 / 150 (67–75%) |
| OBC | 90–105 / 150 (60–70%) |
| SC | 75–90 / 150 (50–60%) |
| ST | 70–85 / 150 (47–57%) |
| PwD | 65–80 / 150 (43–53%) |
- The General-to-OBC gap typically ranges 10–15 percentage points, with SC/ST cutoffs falling another 10–20 points lower. Top-tier Government Law Colleges (GLC Mumbai, ILS Pune) demand scores in the 75–80%+ range even for reserved categories.
- Year-to-year shifts depend on paper difficulty, seat matrix changes, and applicant pool strength. A moderately difficult paper can depress cutoffs by 3–5%, while easier papers push them upward similarly.
- Five-year LL.B. programs generally see marginally higher cutoffs than three-year programs at equivalent colleges due to higher demand from Class 12 students and longer degree duration appeal.
What does your score in MH-CET Law (3-yr & 5-yr LL.B.) actually get you? These bands map a mock or exam percentage to the rank window and the outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
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Top 400 — Best law colleges
94–100%rank ~1–400
- Government Law College, Mumbai — guaranteed admission in preferred programs (5-yr B.L.S. LL.B., typically top 300 ranks)
- Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai — all programs, Open category (rank typically under 500)
- First choice of specialization and college location
- High likelihood of merit scholarships and fee waivers
- Excellent placement prospects in top-tier law firms (Tier 1 firms: Cyril Amarchand, AZB, Khaitan & Co.)
- Strong foundation for Judicial Services or Civil Services preparation
Elite tier — Top GLC & MNLU seats
87–94%rank ~400–1,200
- Government Law College, Mumbai — 5-yr B.L.S. LL.B. General category (rank typically 500-1200)
- Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai — B.A. LL.B. / B.B.A. LL.B. Open category (rank ~800-1000)
- Government Law College, Mumbai — 3-yr LL.B. top seats (rank ~1000-1200)
- Excellent prospects for scholarships and merit-based financial aid
- Strong placement opportunities in corporate law firms and judiciary preparation
Top tier — GLC Mumbai & MNLU
78–87%rank ~1,200–3,500
- Government Law College, Mumbai — 3-yr LL.B. (General category cut-off typically rank ~2500-3000)
- Government Law College, Mumbai — 5-yr B.L.S. LL.B. (Open category, approximate rank ~2000)
- Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai (MNLU) — B.A. LL.B. 5-yr (preferred specializations)
- Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur (MNLU Nagpur) — 5-yr integrated programs
- ILS Law College, Pune — top batches in 5-yr program (General category)
Good colleges — Pune & tier-2 cities
68–78%rank ~3,500–8,000
- Symbiosis Law School, Pune (SLS) — 5-yr B.A. LL.B. or B.B.A. LL.B. (fees ~₹2.5-3 lakh/year)
- Bharati Vidyapeeth New Law College, Pune — well-established with decent placements
- ILS Law College, Pune — 5-yr integrated programs (highly competitive seats)
- Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai (MNLU) — lower preference branches in reserved categories
- Balaji Law College, Pune — good academic reputation
Mid-tier colleges
55–68%rank ~8,000–15,000
- ILS Law College, Pune — 3-yr LL.B. program (aided college, lower fees)
- Rizvi Law College, Mumbai — 5-yr integrated program
- Siddharth Law College, Mumbai — established private college
- Government Law College, Nagpur — for local candidates with home university preference
- DES Shri Navalmal Firodia Law College, Pune — moderate fee structure
Lower tier colleges
40–55%rank ~15,000–25,000
- Unaided private law colleges across Maharashtra — fees typically ₹80,000-1.5 lakh/year
- Smaller district-level law colleges (3-yr & 5-yr programs)
- May need to consider rural or semi-urban college locations
- Limited choices in Open category; better prospects in reserved categories
- Consider colleges in Nashik, Aurangabad, Nagpur districts
Below cut-off range
0–40%
- Unlikely to secure admission in any government or aided law colleges
- Consider retaking the exam or exploring alternative law entrance tests
- Focus on strengthening fundamentals in Legal Reasoning and Logical Reasoning
- May explore unaided private colleges with higher fee structures
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