MH CET 3-year LLB 2026 Final Merit List Out; 27,100 LLB Seats Announced at mahacet.org

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, released the MH CET Law 3-Year LLB 2026 Final Merit List for CAP Round 1 on 24 July 2026 at the official CAP portal, llb3cap26.mahacet.org. This crucial step enables eligible candidates to proceed with college option/choice filling for seat allotment in the upcoming admission rounds. Concurrently, the Maharashtra Government announced a total of 27,100 seats for the 3-year and 5-year LLB courses for the 2026-27 academic year.

Earlier, the preliminary Alphabetical Merit List was displayed on 17 July 2026. A grievance and correction window was provided to candidates from 17 July to 19 July 2026 to address any discrepancies before the final list was compiled. Two candidates notably secured a perfect 100 percentile in the MH CET Law 2026 exam.

MH CET Law 2026: Key Dates for CAP Round 1

The admission process for MH CET Law 2026 has followed a structured timeline. Candidates registered for the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) over a month-long window, followed by document verification. Here is the complete timeline:

MH CET Law 2026: Seat Intake and Counselling Details

MH CET Law 2026 counselling offers 27,100 seats across the 3-year and 5-year LLB programmes, with changes in the 3-year LLB seat matrix compared to the previous academic year.

MAH CET 3-Year LLB Counselling Fee

Candidates participating in the MAH CET 3-Year LLB 2026 Centralised Admission Process (CAP) must pay a one-time, non-refundable counselling participation fee based on their category.

Note: The counselling participation fee is payable during the online CAP registration process. The MAH CET 3-Year LLB 2026 counselling is being conducted through multiple CAP rounds followed by an Institutional Level Round (ACAP) for vacant seats.

How to Check MH CET Law 3-Year LLB 2026 Final Merit List

Candidates can access the MAH CET 3-Year LLB 2026 Final Merit List directly from the official CAP portal without entering any login credentials.

• Visit the official MAH CET 3-Year LLB CAP portal – llb3cap26.mahacet.org
• Click on the “Merit List” tab available on the homepage.
• Choose the appropriate merit list category, such as MS, OMS, J&K, or NRI.
• The merit list PDF will open in a new browser tab.
• Use the search function (Ctrl + F) to find your application ID or name.
• Download and save the PDF for reference during the upcoming counselling rounds.

What Next for MH CET Law 2026 Candidates?

Following the publication of the Final Merit List, the next crucial step for eligible candidates is the College Option/Choice Filling for Round 1. This window is expected to open shortly after 24 July 2026. Candidates must carefully research and shortlist their preferred law colleges before filling their choices.

The counselling and seat allotment process will be conducted entirely online by the Directorate of Higher Education Mumbai and the Maharashtra State CET Cell. Candidates should regularly check the official portal, mahacet.org, for updates regarding the opening of the choice filling window and the subsequent announcement of the Round 1 Seat Allotment Result.

Written by Nishit Kumar

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