General Knowledge for MH CET Law 2026

The MH CET Law GK section has good weightage; therefore, scoring well in this section is important.

The marks distribution is listed in the table below: 

Section	No of Questions	Marks per Question	Total Marks
GK and Current Affairs	30	1	30

Note that there is no negative marking therefore attempt all questions in the paper. 

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How to prepare for the General Knowledge section in the MH CET law test 2025? 

Good planning is half done! So having a good strategy to crack GK is important. 

With the exam being conducted in May. You have very less time to prepare for GK and current affairs. 

Time Table

You can follow the following timetable for GK in 4 months. 

Months	Current Affairs	Static GK
January 2025	Cover Awards and Honours	Cover national parks, rivers, power projects and multipurpose project
February 2025	Cover Recent Budget Important Points	Indian Polity, UN Bodies and international organizations
March 2025	Cover Oscar and film fair awards, Nobel prizes etc.	Cover topics from Economics and Geography
April 2025	Cover Game and Sports	Cover Government schemes Books and Authors At least 3 months important dates Complete remaining topic
May 2025	Revision

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Other Important Topics for General Knowledge in MH CET Law Exam

• Economics - MPC, Export, Import, RBI
• General Science - ISRO, NASA
• Politics - Important and recent laws
• Ancient, Medieval, Modern and World History - Study from textbooks
• Science and Technology
• National and International Burning Topics 
• Books and Authors - International Books and Prize
• Major Industries in India
• Awards and Achievements - Nobel Peace prize etc.
• Agriculture
• Industries - Mergers of Companies
• Environment and Ecology

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GK and Current Affairs Preparations happen simultaneously

• It is advised list current affairs you need to know and become familiar with through newspapers and online resources.
• You can refer to our daily, weekly and monthly current affairs. 
• The best way is to read everything published every week or month and then study it thoroughly.
• You can also look at the news daily on television, social media apps, and newspapers to keep your mind active about what is happening worldwide.

Important topics to focus on for General Knowledge for MH CET Law 2025

For the General Knowledge and Current Affairs, the conducting body has provided a list of topics you must focus on while preparing for this section. 

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Mind Mapping

This section deals with basic concepts such as law, history, geography, etc., which are memory-based subjects. Mind-mapping techniques will help students remember important events.
You must be familiar with these topics to answer questions quickly. 
Knowledge of the basics and interlinking the events or dates through Mind Mapping will help you solve questions quickly and also help you break down a question into simpler parts for easy understanding.

Make reading GK books and Newspaper a Habit

• Reading GK books and newspapers helps you stay informed about world events and current affairs. 
• It can also help you improve your vocabulary and knowledge of different topics for the English Section.
• Reading GK books and newspapers can also help you develop critical thinking skills and give you the confidence to ace the preparation for this section.

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Previous year's papers and Mocks

• This is the most important part of your preparations that adds value. 
• Taking mocks and solving previous years’ papers will familiarise you with the type of questions asked and the difficulty level of the exam. 
• There is no point in preparing the syllabus and not testing yourself. So frequently, taking mocks and assessing yourself is extremely important. 
• This helps them strategize their preparation better. 
• It also allows you to identify areas for improvement. Solve more questions about the weaker areas and keep tracking your progress.
• As the exam is nearing and on covering the syllabus, start solving more mocks. 

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Revision

• Revision is important in preparing for the GK and current affairs section since it requires memory-based learning. 
• You must memorise answers, which requires a lot of revision before your exams. 
• Revising your General Knowledge is important as it helps refresh your memory and recall the information you have studied. 
• It also helps identify gaps in your knowledge and allows you to focus on those areas. Revision will enable you to assess your progress and ensure you are well-prepared for the exam. 
• It also helps boost your confidence and prepare you mentally for the exam.

MH CET Law Books 2025 for GK and Current Affairs 

You can refer to the General Knowledge for MH CET Law exam Books below: 

• Yearly General Knowledge Book by Pearson
• Daily Newspaper of The Hindu/Indian Express
• Toprankers - Daily, weekly and Monthly current affairs
• General Knowledge books by Lucent Book House
• CLAT Post by LegalEdge

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Conclusion 

General Knowledge questions will help to gauge how well you have prepared for the exam and how well you can apply your knowledge to the legal field.

The section is neither difficult nor easy, so prioritise the section and dedicate an hour daily to this section. 

Since it has good weightage, scoring well in this section can help you crack MH CET Law with good scores.