The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has initiated the counselling process for admission to the 5-year law (LLB) program for the 2026-27 academic year. Aspiring law students can now submit their preferences for colleges through the official portal. The deadline to fill in these choices is August 7, 2026.
Following the choice submission, the first round of seat allotment will be announced on August 12. Students who receive seat offers must report to their allotted colleges between August 13 and August 18, excluding August 15, to complete document verification and confirm their admission.
Understanding the MH CET 5-Year LLB Admission Process
The 5-year LLB program is a popular undergraduate law course in Maharashtra, combining a bachelor's degree with legal studies. Admission to this course is conducted centrally by the Maharashtra CET Cell through a Common Admission Process (CAP), which ensures a transparent and merit-based allocation of seats across participating law colleges.
To participate, candidates first register for the MH CET Law exam, which was held earlier this year. After the exam, a merit list is prepared based on candidates' performance. This merit list forms the basis for the counselling and seat allotment rounds.
Key Dates and Details for 2026 Admissions
- College choice filling window: August 5 to August 7, 2026
- First round seat allotment announcement: August 12, 2026
- Reporting period for allotted seats: August 13 to August 18 (excluding August 15)
- Colleges upload admitted candidates' information: August 19, 2026
- Registration for third round and institutional rounds for unregistered CET qualifiers: August 5 to August 31, 2026
- Total candidates registered for the 5-year LLB course: 18,305
Additionally, candidates who appeared for the CET exam but missed earlier registration opportunities can still apply for the third round of counselling or institutional-level admissions during August.
Why This Counselling Phase Is Crucial for Law Aspirants
This counselling phase represents a critical step for students aiming to secure a seat in Maharashtra's law colleges. The centralized process helps maintain fairness by allotting seats based on merit and preferences submitted by candidates. Missing the choice filling deadline could mean losing the chance to participate in the first round of seat allocation.
Moreover, the availability of subsequent rounds and institutional-level admissions offers a second chance for candidates who either missed earlier deadlines or did not secure a seat initially. This flexibility helps accommodate a larger pool of students and ensures maximum utilization of available seats.
For students, timely reporting to allotted colleges is essential to confirm admission and avoid forfeiting their seats. The process also involves document verification, which safeguards the integrity of admissions by ensuring candidates meet eligibility criteria.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can candidates submit their college preferences for the 5-year LLB program?
A: Candidates must register and fill in their college choices on the Maharashtra CET Cell's official website between August 5 and August 7, 2026.
Q: When will the first round of seat allotment results be announced?
A: The results for the first round of seat allotment will be declared on August 12, 2026.
Q: What should candidates do after receiving their seat allotment?
A: Candidates must report to their allotted colleges for document verification and admission confirmation between August 13 and August 18, excluding August 15.
