The MH CET Law Counselling 2026 (Centralised Admission Process) registration is expected to begin around 15 - 20 June 2026, shortly after the declaration of results. Once declared, the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, will release the comprehensive CAP round-wise counselling schedule on its official portal.
The process involves 3 CAP rounds of seat allotment, followed by institute-level admission for the remaining vacant seats.
- You must verify your documents at a Facilitation Centre before participating in CAP Round 1.
- Fill at least 15–20 choices across colleges and courses to maximise your chances of a preferred allotment.
- Maharashtra domicile students are eligible for the Home University quota and State quota seats.
- If you withdraw after accepting a seat and paying the seat acceptance fee, a penalty is deducted from your refund.
- Approximately 50,000+ seats across 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB programmes are allotted through the CAP process each year.
Related Links:
- MH CET Law Result 2026: Check Result Dates for 3 Years LLB and 5 Years LLB Courses
- MH CET Law Cutoff 2026: College-Wise Expected & Previous Year Trends for 3-Year and 5-Year LLB
- List of Top Colleges in India Accepting MH CET LAW Based on 2026 Ranking
Overview
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra |
| Programmes Covered | 3-Year LLB, 5-Year LLB (BA LLB / BBA LLB / BSc LLB / BCom LLB) |
| Mode of Counselling | Online (choice filling) + Offline (document verification) |
| Number of CAP Rounds | 3 rounds |
| Seat Types | State Quota, Home University Quota, Institute-Level (after CAP) |
| Official Website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
MH CET Law Counselling 2026: Important Dates
The State CET Cell is expected to announce official counselling dates after the MH CET Law 2026 results are declared. The tentative schedule based on previous years is given below.
| Event | Tentative Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| MH CET Law 2026 Result Declaration | June 2026 |
| CAP Registration and Application Form | June – July 2026 |
| Document Verification at Facilitation Centres | June – July 2026 |
| Display of Provisional Merit List | July 2026 |
| Resolution of Grievances on Merit List | July 2026 |
| Display of Final Merit List | July 2026 |
| CAP Round 1 — Choice Filling Window | July 2026 |
| CAP Round 1 — Seat Allotment Result | July 2026 |
| CAP Round 1 — Reporting / Seat Acceptance | July 2026 |
| CAP Round 2 — Choice Filling Window | August 2026 |
| CAP Round 2 — Seat Allotment Result | August 2026 |
| CAP Round 2 — Reporting / Seat Acceptance | August 2026 |
| CAP Round 3 — Choice Filling Window | August 2026 |
| CAP Round 3 — Seat Allotment Result | August 2026 |
| CAP Round 3 — Reporting / Seat Acceptance | August 2026 |
| Institute Level Admission (ILA) | September 2026 |
MH CET Law Counselling Eligibility 2026
Before registering for MH CET Law CAP 2026, make sure you meet the eligibility criteria set by the State CET Cell.
For 5-Year LLB (Integrated Law Programme)
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Qualifying Examination | 10+2 (HSC or equivalent) from a recognised board |
| Minimum Marks — General | 45% aggregate |
| Minimum Marks — SC/ST/OBC/SEBC (Maharashtra domicile) | 40% aggregate |
| Age Limit | No upper age limit as per BCI norms |
| MH CET Law 2026 Score | Mandatory for CAP participation |
For the 3-Year LLB Programme
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Qualifying Examination | Graduation (any stream) from a recognised university |
| Minimum Marks — General | 45% aggregate |
| Minimum Marks — SC/ST/OBC/SEBC (Maharashtra domicile) | 40% aggregate |
| Age Limit | No upper age limit as per BCI norms |
| MH CET Law 2026 Score | Mandatory for CAP participation |
Also Check: Passing Marks for MH CET Law 5 Year LLB 2026
MH CET Law Counselling Registration 2026
You must complete CAP registration online before document verification. Follow these steps carefully.
MH CET Law 2026 Choice Filling Strategy
Choice filling is the most critical step in the CAP process. Your allotment in every round is based on your merit rank and the choices you fill. Fill at least 15–20 choices to maximise your chances across all rounds.
How to Fill Choices
Choice Filling Tips
MH CET Law Round-Wise Seat Allotment 2026
MH CET Law 2026 CAP has 3 allotment rounds. Each round gives you options to accept, upgrade, or withdraw your allotted seat.
| Round | Event | What You Can Do |
|---|---|---|
| CAP Round 1 | Seat allotment based on merit and filled choices | Accept the seat and pay the acceptance fee, or participate in Round 2 for a better option |
| CAP Round 2 | Fresh allotment for unallotted students + upgrades for Round 1 allottees | Retain the current allotment, or upgrade to a better-preferred college |
| CAP Round 3 | Final CAP allotment | Accept the final allotted seat and report to college; no further upgrade through CAP |
| Institute Level Admission (ILA) | Colleges fill the remaining vacant seats directly | Approach colleges directly; subject to seat availability after 3 CAP rounds |
Note: Once you accept a seat in CAP Round 3, you must report to the allotted college with original documents within the given deadline.
Also Check: MH CET LLB 2026 Percentile vs Marks: 3-Year and 5-Year LLB Expected Score to Percentile Table
Documents Required for MH CET Law Counselling 2026
Carry all documents in original along with two sets of self-attested photocopies to the Facilitation Centre for document verification.
| Document | Specification |
|---|---|
| MH CET Law 2026 Scorecard | Download from the official website |
| HSC (Class 12) Marksheet & Passing Certificate | For 5-year LLB applicants |
| Graduation Degree / Final Year Marksheet | For 3-year LLB applicants |
| SSC (Class 10) Certificate | For date of birth proof |
| Maharashtra Domicile Certificate | For State/Home University quota eligibility |
| Nationality Certificate / Indian Passport | Proof of Indian citizenship |
| Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/NT/VJ) | Issued by the competent authority; must be in the Maharashtra government format |
| Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (OBC/SEBC/NT/VJ) | Issued within the last year |
| EWS Certificate (if applicable) | Issued by the Tehsildar or the competent authority |
| PwD Certificate (if applicable) | Issued by a government medical board |
| Gap Certificate (if applicable) | Affidavit on Rs. 100 stamp paper for academic gaps |
| Photo ID Proof | Aadhaar card, passport, or driving licence |
| Recent Passport-Size Photographs | 6–8 copies |
| CAP Registration Confirmation Printout | Downloaded from the CAP portal |
MH CET Law Counselling 2026 Registration Fees
For the majority of Maharashtra candidates, there is no registration fee for participating in CAP rounds. You pay only ₹200 if you want to upgrade from Reserved category to Open category.
| Particular | Fee Amount | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| General / Normal CAP Registration | ₹0 (Free) | No fee for most candidates |
| Category Change Fee (Reserved to Open) | ₹200 | Payable only if you want to claim the Open category after registering in Reserved category |
| NRI / Foreign Nationals | ₹5,000 | Special counselling registration fee |
MH CET Law Counselling 2026 Seat Acceptance Fees
Seat Acceptance Fee of ₹1,000 is to be paid online after you get a seat in any round. This amount is usually adjusted against the college tuition fee.
| Particular | Fee Amount | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Acceptance Fee | ₹1,000 | Mandatory for all candidates after seat allotment |
| Payment Mode | Online | Through candidate login portal |
| Refundable / Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjusted against the first-year college tuition fees |
| Non-Refundable (if cancelled) | As per rules | Usually non-refundable if you surrender the seat later |
MH CET Law Counselling 2026 Seat Reservation
Maharashtra candidates get up to 85% of seats, while OMS applicants receive a 10% to 15% quota. Vertical reservations are set at 19% for OBC and 13% for SC categories. Overlapping 5% horizontal quotas are reserved for PwD and defence personnel's children.
| Type of Institution | Maharashtra State (MS) Quota | All India Quota (OMS) | Minority Quota | NRI / OCI / PIO / Foreign Quota | Institutional Level Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government / Aided Colleges | 85% | 10% | Nil | 5% | Nil |
| Government-Aided Minority Colleges | 35% | 10% | 50% | 5% | Nil |
| Unaided (Private) Colleges | 65% | 15% | Nil | Incl. in Inst. | 20% |
| Unaided Minority Colleges | 100% of MS Seats | 15% | 51% | Incl. in Inst. | 20% |
MH CET Law Counselling 2026: 3 Year LLB Seat Matrix
For 2026, Maharashtra's ~218 approved law colleges offer around 23,000 to 24,000 total seats for the 3-Year LLB program. Of these, about 16,000 to 20,000 seats are regularly allocated through the official CAP counselling rounds.
| College Name | University/Affiliation | Approx. Seats (3-Year LLB) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Law College (GLC), Mumbai | Mumbai University | 300–320 | Government Aided |
| ILS Law College, Pune | Savitribai Phule Pune University | 160–180 | Government Aided |
| Shahaji Law College, Kolhapur | Shivaji University | 240 | Aided |
| Dr Ambedkar College of Law, Mumbai | Mumbai University | 240 | Aided |
| Kishinchand Chellaram (KC) Law College, Mumbai | Mumbai University | 240 | Aided |
| Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh College of Law, Amravati | SGBAU Amravati | 240 | - |
| Shri Nathmal Goenka Law College, Akola | SGBAU Amravati | 240 | - |
| MSP Mandal Shri Shivaji Law College, Parbhani | SRTMU Nanded | 240 | - |
| Manikchand Pahade Law College, Aurangabad | BAMU Aurangabad | 180 | Aided |
| S.S. Maniyar Law College, Jalgaon | KBCNMU Jalgaon | 180 | - |
| Narayandas Sarwottamdas Soti Law College, Sangli | Shivaji University | 180 | - |
| DES Navalmal Firodia Law College, Pune | SPPU Pune | 180 | - |
| Pravin Gandhi College of Law, Mumbai | Mumbai University | 120–180 | Unaided |
MH CET Law Counselling 2026: 5 Year LLB Seat Matrix
For the 2026-27 academic year, about 153–161 colleges participate in the MH CET Law 5-Year LLB admissions. The program offers a total of 11,000 to 13,600 seats, with 10,000 to 11,500 of those allocated through the primary CAP counselling rounds.
Top Colleges Seat Intake for 5-Year LLB (BA LLB / BBA LLB / BLS LLB)
| College Name | University / Affiliation | Approx. Seats (5-Year LLB) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Law College (GLC), Mumbai | Mumbai University | 240 | Government |
| ILS Law College, Pune | Savitribai Phule Pune University | 240 | Aided |
| SVKM's Pravin Gandhi College of Law, Mumbai | Mumbai University | 120–180 | Unaided |
| DES Navalmal Firodia Law College, Pune | SPPU Pune | 180–240 | Unaided |
| Rizvi Law College, Mumbai | Mumbai University | 120–180 | Unaided Minority |
| Dr. Ambedkar College of Law, Mumbai | Mumbai University | 120–180 | Aided |
| KC Law College, Mumbai | Mumbai University | 120–180 | Aided |
| Shankarrao Chavan Law College, Pune | SPPU Pune | 120–180 | Unaided |
| University of Mumbai Law Academy (UMLA) | Mumbai University | 120–180 | - |
| Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh College of Law, Amravati | SGBAU Amravati | 120 | Unaided |
| Manikchand Pahade Law College, Aurangabad | BAMU Aurangabad | 120–180 | Aided |
| Narayandas Sarwottamdas Soti Law College, Sangli | Shivaji University | 120–180 | - |
MH CET Law Reporting to Allotted College 2026
After the final round of seat allotment, you must report to your allotted college within the deadline. Missing the reporting deadline results in the cancellation of your allotment.
Remember, payment of fees and submission of documents at the college level are mandatory to confirm your admission. Simply accepting the seat on the portal is not enough — physical reporting is required.
Also Check: MHT CET Law College Predictor 2026: Check Top Colleges for 3-year and 5-year LLB courses
Upgrade vs Freeze vs Withdraw: What to Choose in MH CET Law CAP 2026
If you are allotted a seat in Round 1 and do not respond within the deadline, your allotment is cancelled automatically.
- Seat upgrades in CAP rounds are automatic — your allotment moves to the highest available preference if a seat opens up.
- If you withdraw after paying the seat acceptance fee, a penalty is deducted from your refund. The remaining amount is refunded after deduction.
- After CAP Round 3, there is no upgrade option — final allotment is binding.
| Option | When to Choose | Risk / Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Accept and Wait (Participate in Next Round) | You got an allotment but a higher-preference college is still possible | If a better seat opens up in Round 2/3, you get it; your current seat is retained if not upgraded |
| Freeze / Report to College | You are satisfied with your allotment and do not want any change | Safest option — confirm your seat and avoid uncertainty |
| Upgrade | You want to try for a higher-preference college in the next round | You may or may not get an upgrade depending on merit and seat availability |
| Withdraw | You are not interested in any of the allotted choices | You lose your seat acceptance fee (partially or fully). Only choose this if you have a confirmed seat elsewhere |
FAQs
Ques. Is MH CET Law CAP registration different from the MH CET Law exam registration?
Ans. Yes. CAP registration is a separate process done after the results are declared. You must register specifically for CAP to participate in seat allotment.
Ques. A candidate on Reddit asked How is the merit rank calculated for MAH BEd CET 2026, and is a formal rank list published?
Ans. The State CET Cell calculates your merit rank using a standardised normalisation process that converts your raw exam score out of 100 into a percentile up to seven decimal places to resolve ties fairly.
Also, yes, a formal rank list is published sequentially, starting with a provisional Alphabetical Merit List followed by a Final Merit List, on the official portal during the CAP counselling rounds.
Ques. Can students from outside Maharashtra apply for MH CET Law CAP?
Ans. Yes. Non-Maharashtra students can apply, but they are eligible only for non-domicile (All India quota) seats. Home University quota and domicile-based reserved seats are restricted to Maharashtra residents.
Ques. What happens if I do not respond to my Round 1 allotment?
Ans. If you do not accept or reject your Round 1 allotment within the deadline, your allotment is automatically cancelled. You will not be eligible for subsequent rounds.
Ques. Can I fill choices for both 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB?
Ans. No, the MH CET Law conducts separate exams and separate CAP processes for 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB. You must register and fill in your choices for the programme you qualified for.
Ques. What percentile is required for LLB 5 years?
Ans. Top-tier institutions like GLC Mumbai and ILS Pune require a 98 to 99.9 percentile, while reputable mid-tier law colleges accept scores between the 85 and 95 percentiles.
Ques. How many seats are in MH CET Law 5 years?
Ans. The 5-Year Integrated LLB program offers approximately 11,000 sanctioned seats across roughly 153 law colleges in Maharashtra. These seats are formally allocated based on merit and category preferences through the State CET Cell's Centralised Admission Process (CAP).
Ques. Is 80 a good score in MH CET Law?
Ans. Yes, a score of 80 is considered a decent or average score in MH CET Law, making you eligible for admission into several reputable mid-tier law colleges in Maharashtra. However, it falls short for top-tier institutions like GLC Mumbai or ILS Pune, which generally require a score of 110–120+ or a 98+ percentile.
Ques. Is 170 a good score in MHT CET?
Ans. Yes, a score of 170 is an excellent, top-tier score in MHT CET that usually lands in the 99.5+ percentile range. It makes you highly competitive for top-ranked institutions like COEP Pune, VJTI Mumbai, and ICT Mumbai for premium branches like Computer Science.
Ques. Is the seat acceptance fee refundable if I get an upgrade in Round 2?
Ans. Yes. If your seat is upgraded in a subsequent round, the seat acceptance fee paid for the earlier allotment is adjusted or refunded as per CET Cell rules.
Ques. What is Institute Level Admission (ILA) in MH CET Law?
Ans. ILA is the admission process conducted by individual colleges after all 3 CAP rounds are over, to fill the remaining vacant seats. You must approach colleges directly for ILA participation.
Ques. Can I cancel my admission after reporting to the college?
Ans. Yes, you can cancel after reporting, but the refund will follow the fee refund schedule set by the State CET Cell and the college. A cancellation after the stipulated deadline results in forfeiture of a significant portion of the fee.
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