Introduction
The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, under the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), has published a revised schedule for the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for admission to the 3-Year LLB and 5-Year Integrated LLB courses for the academic year 2026-27. This update comes after delays due to pending approval from the Bar Council of India (BCI) for some law colleges.
Registration and counselling for the two courses are handled through separate portals: llb3cap26.mahacet.org for the 3-year LLB and llb5cap26.mahacet.org for the 5-year integrated LLB.
MAH LLB CAP 2026 Overview Table
| 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
- Go to the correct CAP portal: llb3cap26.mahacet.org for the 3-year LLB or llb5cap26.mahacet.org for the 5-year LLB.
- Log in or register using your MH CET Law 2026 credentials.
- Complete your registration and upload all required documents within the given time frame.
- Check the alphabetical list of candidates and submit any grievances or corrections during the specified period.
- Once the final merit list is out, log in again during the College Option Form Filling period to select and arrange your preferred colleges.
- On the announced seat allotment date (5:00 PM), check your seat allotment result.
- If you get a seat, decide whether to Freeze (accept) or opt for Betterment (try for a better seat in later rounds, if available) and report to the allotted college within the reporting window.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why was the MAH LLB CAP Round 1 allotment date changed?
A: The original dates of August 12 (3-year LLB) and August 13 (5-year LLB) were postponed to August 14 and August 17, 2026, due to delays in Bar Council of India (BCI) approval for some law colleges.
Q: How many CAP rounds are there for MAH LLB admission 2026?
A: There are three CAP rounds – Round I, Round II, and Round III – followed by an institutional-level round to fill any remaining vacant seats.
Q: Is Round III the last round of MAH LLB CAP 2026?
A: Yes, Round III is the final CAP round. The Betterment option is not available in this round.
Q: What is the Betterment option in MAH LLB CAP?
A: Betterment allows a candidate who has already been allotted a seat to try for admission in a preferred college in a later round by paying Rs 1,000. It can be used up to two times in 2026 but is not available in Round III.
Q: What is the Freeze option in MAH LLB CAP?
A: Freeze means the candidate accepts the allotted seat by paying Rs 1,000 and reporting to the allotted college, confirming admission without seeking further allotment.
