MH CET LAW 2026 City Intimation Slip: Dates, Details & Preparation Tips

You applied. You paid the fee. And now one question is dominating your mind: which city will my exam centre be in? If you are appearing for the MH CET LAW 2026 entrance exam, the City Intimation Slip (also called the Provisional Hall Ticket) is the document that answers this question — and it matters a lot more than most candidates realise.

Missing this slip means you could end up booking last-minute travel, paying inflated hotel rates, or worse, arriving stressed at an unknown examination venue. This guide gives you every fact you need: official exam dates, what the slip tells you, how to download it, what comes next (the admit card), and — equally important — a smart preparation strategy so you walk in ready to score.

What Is the MH CET LAW 2026 City Intimation Slip?

The City Intimation Slip is a preliminary document released by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra ahead of the final admit card. Think of it as an advance preview: it tells you the city (and district or taluka) where your examination centre will be located — but not the full address.

This year marks a notable step forward. The CET Cell has formally introduced the city slip as a separate, structured document before issuing hall tickets, giving candidates enough lead time to book trains, buses, or accommodation — particularly important for students assigned centres outside their home city.

Key Exam Dates at a Glance

Event	Date / Timeline	Course
MH CET LAW Exam (3-Year LLB)	April 1–2, 2026 Confirmed	3-Year LLB
MH CET LAW Exam (5-Year LLB)	May 8, 2026 Confirmed	5-Year LLB
City Intimation Slip – 5-Year LLB	Being released (check cetcell.mahacet.org)	5-Year LLB
City Intimation Slip – 3-Year LLB	Expected: last week of March 2026	3-Year LLB
Admit Card Release	3–4 days before respective exam date Important	Both
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Test (CBT / Online)	Both

What Details Does the City Slip Contain?

The City Intimation Slip is a concise document. Do not expect it to give you everything — it is purposefully limited to the following:

• Candidate Name — as submitted in the application form
• Application Number
• Exam City — the city/town where your centre is located
• District and Taluka — to help you identify the general area
• Date of Examination — your scheduled exam date
• Course applied for — 3-Year or 5-Year LLB

The MH CET LAW 2026 exam will be conducted at approximately 53 cities across Maharashtra and select cities across India. If you are assigned a city other than your home city, use the slip to book travel well in advance.

 How to Download the City Intimation Slip

The process is entirely online. The CET Cell does not send the slip by post or email. Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website: cetcell.mahacet.org
2. On the homepage, find the link for “MH CET LAW 2026” (either 3-Year or 5-Year LLB section).
3. Click on “Candidate Registration / Login AY 2026–27”.
4. Log in using your registered Email ID and Password (created during the application).
5. On your candidate dashboard, locate the link: “Download Exam City Intimation Slip” or “Provisional Hall Ticket”.
6. The slip opens as a PDF. Download and save a copy for reference.
7. Verify all details — especially your exam city. If anything looks wrong, contact the CET Cell helpdesk immediately.

City Slip vs. Admit Card: Know the Difference

Feature	City Intimation Slip	Admit Card (Hall Ticket)
Purpose	Advance notice of exam city	Entry pass to exam hall
Contains Address?	No — only city/district	Yes — full centre address
Contains Roll No.?	No	Yes
Contains Shift Timing?	No	Yes
Can Enter Exam With It?	No	Yes (mandatory)
Release Timeline	~10 days before exam	3–4 days before exam

MH CET LAW 2026 Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Before you start preparing, you must understand exactly what you are preparing for. The exam pattern has been revised this year — the total marks have changed from 150 to 120 marks, while the duration and syllabus remain the same.

Exam Highlights

• Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Duration: 120 minutes (2 hours)
• Total Questions / Marks: 120 MCQs / 120 marks
• Negative Marking: None — attempt every question
• Language: English and Marathi
• No sectional time limit — you can move between sections freely

Section-wise Breakdown

The 3-Year LLB has 4 sections; the 5-Year LLB adds a fifth — Basic Mathematics.

Preparation Tips to Crack MH CET LAW 2026

With the 3-Year LLB exam just days away and the 5-Year LLB on May 8, your preparation window is tight. Here is a phased, practical strategy.

Phase 1: Foundation (Week 1–2)

• Read the full syllabus carefully and mark the topics you know vs. the ones that need work.
• For Legal Aptitude, start with foundational legal concepts — torts, contracts, and constitutional basics. You do not need law knowledge going in; you need reasoning using legal propositions.
• For GK, begin reading a national newspaper daily. Focus on legal judgements, government policies, and economic news from the past 12 months.

Phase 2: Practice (Week 3–6)

• Solve previous year MH CET LAW question papers available free on platforms like Careers360 and LawEntrance.com.
• Practice at least 30–40 MCQs per section daily. Speed and accuracy go up only with repetition.
• For English (which carries the highest weightage in 3-Year LLB — 33%), focus on vocabulary building and error spotting.
• For Logical Reasoning, time yourself. Most candidates lose marks not because they do not know the answer, but because they run out of time.

Phase 3: Mock Tests & Revision (Week 7–10)

• Attempt 4–5 full-length mock tests in exam conditions: 120 minutes, no breaks, no phone.
• Review every wrong answer — understand why you got it wrong, not just what the right answer was.
• CET Cell Maharashtra releases an official mock test link a few days before the exam. Use it to get familiar with the actual CBT interface.
• In the final week, revise your notes and focus only on high-weightage topics.

Section-wise Quick Tips

• Legal Aptitude: Read the legal proposition carefully before the fact situation. Apply the rule as given — do not bring in outside legal knowledge.
• GK & Current Affairs: Make a one-page cheat sheet of important legal and constitutional events from 2024–2026.
• English: Read editorials from The Hindu or The Indian Express. It builds comprehension speed and vocabulary simultaneously.
• Reasoning: Practice seating arrangements and blood relation puzzles daily — they take the most time but are consistently asked.
• Mathematics (5-Year only): Brush up Class 10 concepts. Algebra and Venn diagrams are the most frequently tested areas.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Ignoring the city slip: Even though it is not required for hall entry, not checking it means last-minute surprises about your exam city.
• Relying only on coaching notes: The official CET Cell mock test is the most accurate guide to question format. Use it.
• Skipping GK revision: Many candidates treat GK as secondary. In the 3-Year LLB, it carries 27% of total marks — it is not optional.
• Not attempting all questions: There is no negative marking. Leaving questions blank is leaving marks on the table.
• Checking unofficial sites for dates: Always verify from cetcell.mahacet.org. Misinformation is rampant during exam season.
• Waiting until the admit card to plan travel: The admit card drops 3–4 days before the exam. That is too late for affordable train bookings.

Conclusion

The MH CET LAW 2026 City Intimation Slip is a small document with a big practical impact. It gives you the advance notice you need to plan travel and accommodation without stress — and every hour of stress you save before the exam is an hour better spent revising.

Keep checking cetcell.mahacet.org regularly. Download the slip as soon as it goes live. Verify your details. And then — turn your full attention back to preparation. With the right strategy, focused section-wise practice, and consistent mock tests, cracking MH CET LAW 2026 is well within reach.

Best of luck. Maharashtra’s top law colleges are waiting.