International students (FN, NRI, OCI, PIO, CIWGC) can join LL.B in Maharashtra through the official State CET Cell portal. No entrance exam for the international quota — the five-year LL.B uses 12th-grade marks and the three-year LL.B uses graduate marks. Programme duration: 5 years (integrated, after 12th) or 3 years (after graduation).
About the programme
Law programmes recognised by the Bar Council of India. The five-year integrated LL.B starts after the 12th grade; the three-year LL.B is for students who already hold a Bachelor’s degree. Both qualify graduates for legal practice and further study.
Who can apply
- Foreign Nationals (FN) — non-Indian passport holders
- Non-Resident Indians (NRI)
- Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)
- Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries (CIWGC)
- Children of Merchant Navy personnel
Entrance exam
Eligibility & key facts
| Academic eligibility | Five-year integrated LL.B: completed 12th grade. Three-year LL.B: a recognised Bachelor’s degree. |
| Level | Undergraduate |
| Duration | 5 years |
| State CET Cell fee | USD 1,200 one-time (USD 50 eligibility check + USD 1,150 registration) |
| Tuition | Varies by college; shown in the portal during choice filling |
| Where | 200+ participating colleges across Maharashtra, including Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur |
How to apply on fn.mahacet.org
- Register on fn.mahacet.org. Create your free account with your name, e-mail and passport details.
- Submit documents for the eligibility check. Upload transcripts, passport and category documents, and pay the USD 50 eligibility-check fee.
- Receive your eligibility confirmation. The State CET Cell verifies your documents and confirms the courses you qualify for.
- Complete registration. Pay the USD 1,150 registration fee to activate your candidature.
- Fill your college choices. Select colleges and branches from the participating institutes listed in the portal.
- Accept your seat allotment. Receive your allotment letter and report to the college to complete admission.
Want the full picture? Read the detailed guide: LL.B admission guide for international students.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an entrance exam for LL.B?
No. Law admission for international students is merit-based. The five-year LL.B uses 12th-grade marks and the three-year LL.B uses graduate marks. No entrance exam is required for the international quota.
What is the difference between the 5-Year and 3-Year LL.B?
The five-year integrated LL.B starts after the 12th grade. The three-year LL.B is for students who already hold a Bachelor’s degree.
Is the law degree recognised?
Yes. Programmes are recognised by the Bar Council of India and qualify graduates for legal practice and further study.
What does it cost to apply?
The State CET Cell fee is USD 1,200 in total — a USD 50 eligibility-check fee when you submit documents, and USD 1,150 registration after your eligibility is confirmed. Tuition is paid separately to the college you join.