The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, under the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), has released a revised Centralised Admission Process (CAP) schedule for admission to the 3-Year LLB and 5-Year Integrated LLB courses for the academic year 2026-27. The revision follows delays linked to pending Bar Council of India (BCI) approval for several law colleges. Registration and counselling activity for both courses are being conducted through separate portals - llb3cap26.mahacet.org for the 3-year LLB course and llb5cap26.mahacet.org for the 5-year integrated LLB course.
Direct Link to Check MAH LLB 5-Year & 3-Year Official Notice 2026
MAH LLB CAP 2026 Overview Table
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra (under DTE) |
| Courses Covered | 3-Year LLB and 5-Year Integrated LLB |
| Academic Year | 2026-27 |
| Admission Process | Centralised Admission Process (CAP) |
| Total CAP Rounds | 3 rounds (Round I, II, III) + Institutional Level Round |
| Official Website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
| Round 1 Allotment Date (3-Year LLB) | August 14, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Round 1 Allotment Date (5-Year LLB) | August 17, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
Important Dates: MAH LLB CAP 2026
| Event | MAH LLB 3-Year CAP | MAH LLB 5-Year CAP |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 Registration (MS/OMS candidates) | June 11 - July 13, 2026 | June 19 - July 17, 2026 |
| Round 1 Final Merit List Publication | July 24, 2026 | July 28, 2026 |
| Round 1 College Option Form Filling | August 5 - 11, 2026 | August 5 - 11, 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | August 14, 2026 (5:00 PM) | August 17, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Round 1 Reporting to Allotted College | August 17 - 20, 2026 | August 18 - 21, 2026 |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | August 27, 2026 (5:00 PM) | August 28, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Round 3 Seat Allotment Result | September 17, 2026 (5:00 PM) | September 18, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
Full Round-Wise CAP Schedule (Round 1, 2 and 3)
| Event | LLB 3-Years | LLB 5-Years (Integrated) |
|---|---|---|
| Round I: Candidate Registration (MS/OMS) | June 11 - July 13, 2026 | June 19 - July 17, 2026 |
| Round I: E-Scrutiny by e-Verification Team | June 12 - July 16, 2026 | June 20 - July 21, 2026 |
| Round I: Display of Alphabetical List | July 17, 2026 | July 22, 2026 |
| Round I: Grievance Resolution / Application Edit | July 17 - 20, 2026 | July 22 - 24, 2026 |
| Round I: Publication of Final Merit List | July 24, 2026 | July 28, 2026 |
| Round I: College Option Form Filling | August 5 - 11, 2026 | August 5 - 11, 2026 |
| Round I: Seat Allocation | August 14, 2026 (5:00 PM) | August 17, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Round I: Report to Allocated College / Seek Admission | August 17 - 20, 2026 | August 18 - 21, 2026 |
| Round I: Colleges Upload Admitted Candidates' Data | August 21, 2026 | August 22, 2026 |
| Registration for Unregistered CET-Qualified Candidates (Round III & Institutional Level) | August 5 - September 5, 2026 | August 5 - September 5, 2026 |
| Round II: Display of Vacant Seats | August 21, 2026 | August 22, 2026 |
| Round II: College Option Form Filling | August 22 - 24, 2026 | August 23 - 26, 2026 |
| Round II: Seat Allocation | August 27, 2026 (5:00 PM) | August 28, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Round II: Report to College / Seek Admission | August 28 - September 1, 2026 | August 29 - September 1, 2026 |
| Round II: Colleges Upload Admitted Candidates' Data | September 2, 2026 | September 2, 2026 |
| Round III: Display of Vacant Seats | September 3, 2026 | September 3, 2026 |
| Round III: Application Edit + College Option Form Filling (all eligible candidates) | September 3 - 5, 2026 | September 3 - 5, 2026 |
| Round III: E-Scrutiny by Expert Committee | September 3 - 7, 2026 | September 3 - 7, 2026 |
| Round III: Display of Alphabetical Merit List | September 9, 2026 | September 8, 2026 |
| Round III: Grievance Resolution / Application Edit | September 9 & 10, 2026 | September 9 & 10, 2026 |
| Round III: Publication of Final Merit List | September 15, 2026 | September 16, 2026 |
| Round III: Seat Allocation (Final Round) | September 17, 2026 (5:00 PM) | September 18, 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Round III: Report to College / Seek Admission | September 18 - 21, 2026 | September 19 - 23, 2026 |
| Round III: Colleges Upload Admitted Candidates' Data | September 22, 2026 | September 24, 2026 |
How to Register and Fill the College Option Form
| Action |
|---|
| Visit the relevant CAP portal - llb3cap26.mahacet.org for 3-year LLB or llb5cap26.mahacet.org for 5-year LLB. |
| Register or log in using your MH CET Law 2026 credentials. |
| Complete registration and upload the required documents within the notified window. |
| Check the alphabetical list and raise a grievance/edit application if required, within the resolution window. |
| After the final merit list is published, log in during the College Option Form Filling period and submit/arrange your college preferences. |
| Check the seat allotment result on the scheduled date and time (5:00 PM). |
| If allotted a seat, choose Freeze or Betterment (where applicable) and report to the allotted college within the reporting window. |
How to Check MAH LLB CAP Seat Allotment Result
- Go to the official CAP portal for your course (llb3cap26.mahacet.org or llb5cap26.mahacet.org).
- Log in with your registered candidate ID and password/date of birth as prompted.
- Open the seat allotment/result section for the relevant round.
- View and download the allotment letter.
- Proceed to report to the allotted college within the notified reporting dates.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Round 1, 2, and 3 allotment results are published at 5:00 PM on the scheduled date for both courses.
- Candidates not yet registered but holding a valid MH CET Law 2026 qualification can still register for Round III and the institutional-level round between August 5 and September 5, 2026.
- The Betterment option can be used a maximum of two times and is not available in Round III.
- Round III is the final CAP round; there is no auto-freeze, so candidates must actively select Freeze or Betterment after each allotment (where the option is available).
- Always cross-check dates on the official portal, as CAP schedules are subject to further revision by the CET Cell.