The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test for Law (MAH CET Law) is a pivotal examination for aspirants seeking admission into 3-year and 5-year LLB programs in Maharashtra. This guide provides an in-depth overview of the exam’s structure, key subjects, unit-wise breakdown, essential topics, recommended study materials, and practice resources to aid candidates in their preparation.
Exam Overview
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | MAH CET Law 2025 |
| Conducting Body | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra |
| Programs Offered | 3-year LLB and 5-year Integrated LLB |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Questions | 150 |
| Total Marks | 150 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Marking Scheme | +1 mark for each correct answer; No negative marking |
| Medium of Examination | English and Marathi |
Exam Pattern and Sectional Weightage
The structure of the MAH CET Law exam varies slightly between the 3-year and 5-year LLB programs:Proper Noun+2IMS India+2Shiksha+2
3-Year LLB Program
| Section | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 40 | 40 |
| Logical and Analytical Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| English | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
5-Year LLB Program
| Section | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning | 40 | 40 |
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 30 | 30 |
| Logical and Analytical Reasoning | 40 | 40 |
| English | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematical Aptitude | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Detailed Syllabus and Study Guide
Below is a section-wise breakdown of the syllabus, including essential topics and recommended study materials:
1. Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning
| Unit No. | Topic | Description | Recommended Study Material |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Constitution | Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Judiciary, Parliament | “Introduction to the Constitution of India” by D.D. Basu |
| 2 | Indian Penal Code | General Principles, Offenses Against Human Body and Property | “Indian Penal Code” by Ratanlal & Dhirajlal |
| 3 | Law of Torts | General Principles, Defamation, Negligence, Nuisance | “The Law of Torts” by R.K. Bangia |
| 4 | Legal Maxims | Important Legal Phrases and Terminologies | “Legal Aptitude for the CLAT and other Law Entrance Examinations” by A.P. Bhardwaj |
| 5 | Contracts and Constitutional Law | Basics of Contract Formation, Breach, Remedies, and Constitutional Provisions | “Contract Law” by Dr. Avtar Singh |
2. General Knowledge and Current Affairs
| Unit No. | Topic | Description | Recommended Study Material |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Current Events | National and International Events of Significance | “Manorama Yearbook” |
| 2 | History | Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History of India and the World | NCERT History Textbooks (Class 8-12) |
| 3 | Geography | Physical, Social, and Economic Geography of India and the World | NCERT Geography Textbooks (Class 8-12) |
| 4 | Economics | Basic Economic Concepts, Indian Economy, Budget, and Economic Policies | “Indian Economy” by Ramesh Singh |
| 5 | Science and Technology | Recent Developments in Science and Technology | “Science and Technology” by Ravi P. Agrahari |
3. Logical and Analytical Reasoning
| Unit No. | Topic | Description | Recommended Study Material |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syllogisms | Logical Arguments and Conclusions | “A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning” by R.S. Aggarwal |
| 2 | Analogies | Identifying Relationships between Pairs of Words or Concepts | “Logical Reasoning” by Arun Sharma |
| 3 | Series | Number and Alphabet Series | “Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning” by R.S. Aggarwal |
| 4 | Blood Relations | Family Tree Problems | “Analytical Reasoning” by M.K. Pandey |
| 5 | Directions and Distances | Problems on Directions and Distance Measurement | “Logical and Analytical Reasoning” by A.K. Gupta |
4. English
| Unit No. | Topic | Description | Recommended Study Material |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading Comprehension | Understanding and Interpreting Passages | “Objective General English” by S.P. Bakshi |
| 2 | Grammar | Parts of Speech, Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions | “High School English Grammar and Composition” by Wren & Martin |
| 3 | Vocabulary | Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms, Word Usage | “Word Power Made Easy” by Norman Lewis |
| 4 | Para Jumbles | Rearranging Sentences to Form a Coherent Paragraph | “Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension” by Arun Sharma |
| 5 | Sentence Correction | Identifying and Correcting Grammatical Errors in Sentences | “English is Easy” by Chetananand Singh |