MH CET 5-Year LLB 2026 CAP Round 1 Final Merit List Released (29 July): Direct Links, Step-by-Step Guide & More

The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, has officially published the MH CET 5-Year LLB 2026 CAP Round 1 Final Merit List. Candidates who participated in the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) and registered for the 5-year integrated law courses can now check their state ranks and qualification status directly on the official counselling portal.

The final merit list incorporates all valid grievances and corrections submitted by candidates following the release of the provisional (alphabetical) merit list. With the publication of this definitive rank list, eligible candidates are set to proceed to the next critical phase of admission: locking college preferences and seat allotment for Round 1.

Official Website to Download MH CET 5-Year LLB 2026 Final Merit List PDF

Candidates should strictly rely on official portals for verifying merit lists, notices, and submitting college options:

MH CET 5-Year LLB 2026 Final Merit List: Key Highlights

The CET Cell has published separate, category-wise merit list PDFs to ensure clarity and smooth navigation for all applicants.

• Multiple Category Lists Released: Separate PDF lists have been issued for Maharashtra State (MS) candidates, Outside Maharashtra State (OMS) candidates, Ex-Servicemen, Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) candidates, and a list of candidates not considered for Round 1 due to incomplete documentation or eligibility issues.

• Substantial Candidate Pool: A total of 15,882 Maharashtra State (MS) candidates and 2,002 Outside Maharashtra State (OMS) candidates have been shortlisted in the CAP Round 1 Final Merit List.

• Seat Availability: The final merit list covers admissions across participating government, government-aided, and private law institutes in Maharashtra offering an aggregate of 10,860 seats.

• Conclusive Ranks: The grievances submitted during the editing window (July 22–24) have been reviewed and resolved. This list is final and cannot be challenged further for Round 1.

How to Download MH CET 5-Year LLB 2026 Final Merit List PDF

Candidates do not require any login credentials to view or download the merit list PDFs, though logging into the portal allows direct access to individual candidate dashboards. Follow these steps to retrieve your rank document:

1. Go to the official Maharashtra CET Cell website or direct CAP portal at llb5cap26.mahacet.org.

2. On the homepage, locate the “Notifications / Merit List” section.

3. Click on the relevant link corresponding to your category (e.g., Round 1 Final Merit List MS, OMS, or Ex-Servicemen).

4. The merit list PDF will open on your screen.

5. Press Ctrl + F (or use the find tool on mobile) and search using your Application ID or Full Name.

6. Download and save the PDF file for future admission procedures.

Details Mentioned on the MH CET 5-Year LLB 2026 Final Merit List

Candidates are strongly advised to verify all personal and academic details printed on the merit list PDF to ensure there are no discrepancies:

• Candidate Name and Application ID

• Final Merit Rank / Merit Number

• Candidature Type (Maharashtra State / OMS / J&K / NRI, etc.)

• Category & Sub-Category (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, Ex-Servicemen)

• MH CET Law Percentile / Score

• Academic Marks Percentage (SSC & HSC / Class 10 & 12)

• Home University Details

• Document Verification / Scrutiny Status

What After the MH CET 5-Year LLB 2026 Final Merit List?

With the final merit list published, candidates listed as qualified should prepare for the subsequent stage of admissions:

1. Option Form Filling (College Preferences): Shortlisted candidates must log into their candidate portal to choose and prioritize their preferred law colleges. It is advisable to list multiple options based on cutoffs from top institutes like Government Law College (GLC), Mumbai, and ILS Law College, Pune.

2. Seat Allotment: Based on merit rank, category reservations, and locked college choices, the CET Cell will publish the Round 1 Seat Allotment Result.

3. Seat Acceptance (Freeze / Float):

   • Freeze: If candidates are satisfied with their allotted seat, they can freeze it, pay the seat acceptance fee, and report to the designated college for document verification and fee payment.

   • Float: If candidates wish to seek a higher preference in Round 2 while holding their current seat, they can opt for the float option.

4. Document Readiness: Ensure physical copies of mandatory original certificates (MH CET Scorecard, Class 10/12 Marksheets, Domicile Certificate, Caste/Category Certificates, Aadhaar Card) are kept ready for college reporting.

MH CET 5-Year LLB 2026 Further Dates

Following the release of the MH CET 5-Year LLB 2026 CAP Round 1 Final Merit List, candidates should take note of the upcoming counselling events, including option form submission, seat allotment, and institute reporting.

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