MH CET Law 2026 CAP Counselling Schedule Out: Check 3-Year & 5-Year LLB Merit List Dates

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra has officially released the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) schedule for both 3-year and 5-year LLB programmes. This is the most crucial update for law aspirants in the state, as the publication of the merit list dates marks the beginning of active seat allocations across participating law colleges.

If you have cleared the MH CET Law 2026 exam with a non-zero score, it is time to track these dates closely to secure your seat.

MH CET Law 3-Year LLB CAP Schedule

The registration window for the 3-year law programme officially closed on July 13, 2026. A staggering 53,932 candidates have registered for the counselling rounds this year, making the competition highly intense.

The next big step is the release of the preliminary merit list. Here are the key dates you need to mark on your calendar:

• E-Scrutiny of Documents: Running up to July 16, 2026.

• Alphabetical Merit List (Round 1): July 17, 2026.

• Grievance Submission Window: July 17 to July 19, 2026. (During this time, you can edit your application form or re-upload missing documents if the verification team points out any errors).

• Final Merit List (Round 1): July 24, 2026.

MH CET Law 5-Year LLB CAP Schedule

For students aiming for the integrated 5-year LLB program, there is a bonus window. The CET Cell has extended the registration deadline. You can now register and upload your documents until July 17, 2026.

Once the registration window closes, the State CET cell will move fast with the merit updates:

• E-Scrutiny of Documents: Concluding on July 21, 2026.

• Alphabetical Merit List (Round 1): July 22, 2026.

• Grievance Submission Window: July 22 to July 24, 2026.

• Final Merit List (Round 1): July 28, 2026.

Key Counselling Dates at a Glance

What is the Difference Between Alphabetical and Final Merit Lists?

Many candidates confuse these two lists, so it is important to know what happens at each stage:

1. Alphabetical Merit List: This is a provisional list. It lists all candidates who successfully registered. It highlights if there are any errors in your documents, category marks, or personal data. If you see an error, you must fix it during the grievance window.

2. Final Merit List: This is the absolute final rank list. No changes can be made after this list is published. The State CET Cell will use these exact ranks to allocate seats in the law colleges.

Next Steps After the Final Merit List

Once the final list goes live, the portal will open the option-filling round where you list your preferred colleges. Ranks will determine allotments across 147 institutes offering 16,240 seats for the 3-year course, alongside top-tier universities for the 5-year course.

When a seat is allotted, you will need to pay a seat acceptance fee of ₹1,000 online and choose whether to Freeze (lock your seat) or Float (try for a better college in the next round) before reporting to your designated college.

Candidates are highly encouraged to keep their official login IDs active and check cetcell.mahacet.org regularly for exact seat allotment updates.

Written by Simran

Simran is currently working as a Senior Content Writer at Findmycollege , where she creates engaging and research-driven learning resources for students. She has completed her Graduation in Journalism from Delhi University. With 4 years of experience in the EdTech industry, she has previously contributed to leading platforms like Leverage Edu and Aakash. Her expertise lies in simplifying Engineering and Medical entrance exam content to guide aspirants in their preparation journey. Beyond writing, Simran enjoys sketching, watching movies, and finding creative inspiration in everyday life.

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