The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) cell has initiated the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for the 3-year Bachelor of Laws (LLB) program for the academic year 2026-27. Candidates who registered for the program can now submit their college preferences between August 5 and August 7, 2026, through the official admission portal.
This year, a total of 48,420 students have registered for the 3-year LLB course, highlighting the growing interest in legal education across the state. The submission of college choices is a crucial step as it directly influences the seat allotment process in the upcoming rounds.
Understanding the Maharashtra 3-Year LLB Admission Process
The Maharashtra CET cell oversees admissions for various professional courses, including law. The Centralised Admission Process (CAP) streamlines seat allocation based on merit and candidate preferences. For the 3-year LLB program, candidates must first register and then fill out an option form listing their preferred colleges.
The admission timeline for 2026 has been carefully structured to ensure a smooth process. Registration began on June 11, 2026, with two extensions allowing candidates to register until July 13. The final merit list, which ranks candidates based on their MHT CET Law exam performance, was published on July 24.
Key Dates and Details for 3-Year LLB Admissions 2026
- Registration started: June 11, 2026
- First registration deadline extension: July 8, 2026
- Second registration deadline extension: July 9 to July 13, 2026
- Final merit list release: July 24, 2026
- Option form (college preference) filling: August 5 to August 7, 2026
- Round 1 seat allotment announcement: August 11, 2026
- Document verification and admission confirmation: August 12 to August 17, 2026
It is essential for candidates to complete each step within the specified deadlines to secure their seats. Missing any deadline may result in losing the allotted seat or missing out on subsequent rounds.
How College Preferences Affect Seat Allotment
The seat allotment in the MHT CET CAP is determined by two main factors: the candidate's merit rank in the MHT CET Law examination and the order of college preferences submitted during the option form filling. This means that even if a candidate scores well, their chances of getting into a preferred college depend heavily on how they prioritize their choices.
The CET cell advises students to carefully review and finalize their college preferences before submitting the option form. Strategic selection can improve the likelihood of securing admission to a desired institution.
Once the round 1 allotment results are declared on August 11, candidates must promptly complete document verification and admission confirmation between August 12 and 17 to confirm their seats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When can candidates fill their college preferences for the 3-year LLB program?
A: Candidates can fill their college preferences from August 5 to August 7, 2026.
Q: How many students registered for the 3-year LLB course this year?
A: A total of 48,420 students registered for the 3-year LLB program in 2026.
Q: When will the first round of seat allotment be announced?
A: The first round seat allotment results will be released on August 11, 2026.
