MH CET 3-year LLB 2026: Round 1 Seat Allotment (Out), Counselling Dates, Participating Colleges

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test - Law 2026 ( MHCET Law )

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MHCET Law 3-year LLB 2026 CAP Counselling Process is ongoing. The MHCET LAW college Round 1 seat allotment is out on August 19. Check the MH CET LLB 3-year LLB counselling process here. Candidates can read the MHCET Law counselling and other important details here. Candidates must note counselling process is completely online.

The State CET Cell has released the MH CET 3 Year LLB Round 3 final merit list on September 17, 2026. The authority will release Round 3 seat allotment 2026 on September 19. Candidates can check MH CET 3-year LLB counselling dates, process and other important details here.

MH CET 3-year LLB (Latest Updates): Counselling, Seat-Matrix, Cutoff

MH CET 3-Year LLB Counselling 2026: Maharashtra CET cell has released MH CET Law 2026 Counselling Round 3 final merit list 2026 on September 17. The seat allotment for this round will be out on September 19, 2026. The authority had earlier revised MH CET Law 2026 CAP counselling schedule. Students allotted a seat in Round 3 need to report to specific colleges. Candidates can check seat allotment result PDF on website cetcell.mahacet.org or llb3cap26.mahacet.org.

The MH CET 3-Year LLB 2026 Round 3 seat allotment result is available via Candidate Login. Students need their email ID and password to download MH CET 3 Year LLB seat allotment letter. The authority will the conduct MH CET Counselling 2026 for Institute level round. Admission is done based on MH CET Law 2026 rank, category, and seat availability. MH CET Law entrance exam was conducted to grant admission to the 3-year LLB course at colleges accepting MH CET Law scores.

Table of contents
  • MH CET 3-Year Law Round 3 CAP Counselling Schedule 2026
  • How to Download MH CET Law 2026 CAP Seat Allotment Letter
  • How to Fill MH CET Law 2026 College Options for 3 Year LLB Admission?
  • MH CET 3-Year LLB 2026 Counselling Process 2026
  • MH CET Law 3-year LLB 2026: Expected Cutoff for Top Colleges
  • MHCET 3-Year LLB 2026 Tie-Breaking Method
  • How to Register for MHCET Law Counselling 2026?
  • MH CET Law 2026: Documents Required for Verification
  • Details Mentioned on MH CET 3-year LLB 2026 Result Card
  • MHCET 3 Year LLB 2026 Application Form
  • MHCET 3 Year LLB 2026 Admit Card
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MH CET 3-Year Law Round 3 CAP Counselling Schedule 2026

The State CET Cell Maharashtra has released the entire schedule for MH CET Law 2026 CAP Round 1 counselling process. Check important dates below. 

Events Dates
MH CET Law 2026 CAP Round 3 Display of Vacant Seats 4-Sep-2026
CAP Edit & College Option Form Filling (Round 3) 4-Sep-2026 to 6-Sep-2026
E-Scrutiny of uploaded documents and filled form 4-Sep-2026 to 8-Sep-2026
Display of Alphabetical Merit List 9-Sep-2026
Resolving Grievances in the alphabetical merit list 9-Sep-2026 to 11-Sep-2026
Round 3 Final Merit List 17-Sep-26
Round 3 Seat Allocation Result  19-Sep-26
Reporting to Allotted College and Admission 21-Sep-2026 to 24-Sep-2026
Colleges to Upload Admitted Candidates 25-Sep-26

Candidates need to complete the entire counselling process on scheduled date.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What MHCET Law exam is for?
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MHCET Law exam is held for admissions to 5-year and 3-year Law courses offered at participating Law colleges in Maharashtra. The exam is conducted in an online mode. Through the entrance exam, Law aspirants are shortlisted for admissions to 10,860 seats (excluding management intake) for the 5-year LLB program and around 16,420 seats for the 3-year LLB courses programmes.  

Q:   Who conducts the MH CET Law exam?
A: 

The Maharashtra CET examination cell conducts the MHCET Law exam for admission to the LLB programs offered at the colleges in Maharashtra.

Q:   How to check marks obtained in MHCET Law?
A: 

To see your MH CET Law result for 3-year or 5-year LLB, go to the official CET Cell website at cetcell.mahacet.org. Then open the LLB course section and click on the result link.

Log in using your application ID and date of birth, and your scorecard will appear on the screen. It shows your total marks and percentile clearly.

Q:   What is a good score for MH CET 3-year LLB 2027?
A: 

Candidates should aim to get 99+ score overall in MH CET Law exam (for both 3-year LLB & 5-year LLB). 

How to Download MH CET Law 2026 CAP Seat Allotment Letter

Candidates can download MH CET Law 2026 seat allotment result PDF using steps shown below. 

  • Visit MH CET Law 3 Year website at llb3cap26.mahacet.org or Click Here
  • Click on Candidate Login link
  • Enter Registered email ID and password
  • Press Sign in button
  • Candidates need to click seat allotment link
  • Check your allotment details and make relevant choices on CAP portal
  • Download allotment letter for future use

Students will have to take downloaded seat allotment letter to college during reporting round.

Complete Guide - MHCET LAW CAP Round 2026

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How to Fill MH CET Law 2026 College Options for 3 Year LLB Admission?

Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to complete MH CET Law 2026 3 Year LLB college options form filling.

  • Visit 3 Year Law counselling official website at llb3cap26.mahacet.org
  • Press Candidate Login link
  • Enter Login Details and click Sign In.
  • Click on College Option Filling link
  • Select preferred colleges
  • Review and submit the list

Candidates need to fill multiple college choices to increase their admission chances.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is weightage of each section in MHCET Law?
A: 

MH CET Law exam has five main sections. Each part carries different marks. English includes 30 questions, General Knowledge and Current Affairs 40, Legal Aptitude 40, Logical Reasoning 30, and Basic Mathematics 10 (for 5-year LLB only). Total marks 150. Every question gives one mark, no negative marking.

Q:   Can I join LLB without CLAT?
A: 

Yes, you can join many law colleges without CLAT by applying through private universities, which often take students based on merit or interviews. You can also go for state-level law exams like MH CET Law, TS LAWCET, and others, or appear for university-specific entrance tests. In many places, direct admission is also given using your 12th or graduation marks, which is a common way for both 5-year and 3-year LLB programs outside the NLU system.

Q:   Does NLU Mumbai accepts MHCET Law Score?
A: 

No, Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU) Mumbai doesn't take MHCET Law scores for its 5-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) or LL.M. courses. The admission process at MNLU Mumbai is done only through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), which is the main exam for entry into all National Law Universities in India.

Q:   Is there counselling for MHCET Law?
A: 

Yes, there is a proper and centralised counselling process for MH CET Law, called the Centralised Admission Process (CAP). It's managed by the State Common Entrance Test Cell. The process usually happens in three rounds for both LLB 3-year and LLB 5-year courses.

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MH CET 3-Year LLB 2026 Counselling Process 2026

The Maharashtra LAWCET counselling is conducted through a Centralised Admission Process (CAP). Candidates have to register online and get their document verification done to be eligible for admission to the college. The choice-filling process to select the colleges of preference for admission can also be exercised during the MHCET Law 3-year Counselling process 2026. Thereafter, the admission cell releases a seat allocation list, and selected candidates will have to report to their allocated college for confirmation of the seat. 

During counselling, candidates have the option to ‘Freeze’ or ‘Float’ their choices.

  • Betterment option- If candidates are not satisfied with the allotted colleges, they can choose the ‘Float’ option. Candidates exercising this option are eligible to appear in the subsequent counselling rounds. In case they are not offered seats, they can choose the previously allotted college.  
  • Freeze option- Candidates can exercise the ‘Freeze’ option to confirm their allotment if they do not want to participate in the further counselling rounds. They will accept the allotted college and pay the admission fee. Such candidates will not be considered for further counselling rounds.

Students do not get betterment option in last counselling round.

Also Read: Documents required for MH CET Law Counselling

MH CET Law 3-year LLB 2026: Expected Cutoff for Top Colleges

Check MH CET Law 3-year LLB Cutoff 2026 at top colleges accepting Maharashtra CET Law scores

Colleges

Other Maharashtra State Candidates

Maharashtra State Candidates

GLC, Mumbai

99+

99+

ILS Law College, Pune

99+

99+

DES Shri Navalmal Firodia Law College, Pune

97+

97+

DY Patil Law College, Pune

91+

93+

DY Patil Law College, Navi Mumbai 

94+

92+

Cut-off marks/ percentile vary based on different factors.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What if I am not satisfied with my seat allotment through the MH CET Law Counselling?
A: 

If you are not satisfied with your seat allotment through the MH CET Law Counselling, you can either participate in the subsequent rounds of counselling. You also have the option to withdraw from counselling. You will have to pay a withdrawal fee.

Q:   What is Freeze option in MH CET Law counselling?
A: 

Under MH CET Law CAP process, freeze option refers when candidates want to confirm their allotment and if they do not want to participate in the further counselling rounds. They will accept the allotted college and pay the admission fee. Such candidates will not be considered for further counselling rounds.

Q:   How many rounds will be there in MH CET Law 2026 Counselling?
A: 

For MH CET Law 2026, the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) will have three main rounds (CAP Round 1, 2, & 3) for both 3-year and 5-year LLB programs. With potentially more rounds or spot admissions if seats remain, but generally, around 3 rounds of online counselling for seat allotment. 

Q:   MH CET Law 2026 Counselling Process is online or offline?
A: 

The MH CET Law 2026 Counselling Process is primarily online, involving online registration, document uploading, choice filling and online seat allotment. It is done by the Maharashtra CET Cell on the official portal. Though some verification might involve physical document checks later, the main process is digital. 

MHCET 3-Year LLB 2026 Tie-Breaking Method

In a case where candidates secure the same rank or marks, the following method of tie-breaking is applied:

  • Candidates with a higher percentage of marks in Class 12 or equivalent exams are given preference in the merit list
  • Candidates securing a higher percentage of marks in the first language in Class 12
  • Candidates with a high percentage of marks in Class 10
  • A higher percentage of marks in English in Class 10 or equivalent exam

The tie-breaking process ensures there is transparency in rank allotment process. 

Also Read: Tips to Crack MH CET Law exam in 30 days

How to Register for MHCET Law Counselling 2026?

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Q:   How can I check my MH CET Law result?
A: 

Candidates can check the steps below

  1. Visit cetcell.mahacet.org
  2. Log in using the Registration Number and Password 
  3. Under the Result tab, click on the View Score Card tab.
  4. Your result/ scorecard will be displayed on the screen
Q:   How is MH CET Law exam score calculated?
A: 

For MH CET Law, you get +1 mark for every right answer, and there's no negative marking if you make a mistake. After that, your marks go through a normalization process using the percentile method so that all shifts stay fair for everyone. The final MHCET Law score is shown as a percentile, not raw marks, and it's usually displayed up to seven decimal places for accuracy.

Q:   When will MH CET Law 2026 result be declared?
A: 

The CET Cell has declared the MHCET Law 3-year LLB & 5-year LLB courses.

Q:   Is MH CET Law 5-year LLB CAP Counselling Dates out?
A: 

Yes, the CAP Counselling dates for 3 Year and 5 year LLB courses are out. 

Candidates need to register online on the official website of CET Cell Maharashtra as under:

  • Visit cetcell.mahacet.org
  • Register as a new candidate by filling in the required details for MH CET Law counselling process 
  • Upload documents related to academics and category on the website only
  • Next, fill in the choice of colleges from the given list as per your preference and pay the counselling fee.
  • Provisional allotment list is published by the examination authority on the official website based on the preferences given by candidates. 

Registration is a must for everyone who wants to take part in counselling.

Also Read: List of Documents Required for MH CET Law Counselling 

MH CET Law 2026: Documents Required for Verification

The list of documents required for admission formalities at the allotted colleges is, 

  • MH CET Law Admit Card and Rank Card
  • MHCET Law Application Form
  • Class 12th and Class 10th mark sheets 
  • Graduation mark sheets and certificates for three-year LLB course admission
  • Caste certificate
  • Domicile certificate/ Birth certificate/ School leaving certificate (mentioning the place of birth/ Community, Nativity & date of birth certificate)
  • PwD certificate and medical certificate
  • Photographs (at least four)

Candidates should ensure they have originals as well as photocopies of these documents. 

Photographs should not be more than 3 months old. It can create problems during admission process.

Also Read: Cutoff for MHCET participating colleges

Details Mentioned on MH CET 3-year LLB 2026 Result Card

The MH CET Law 3-year LLB scorecard 2026 carries the following details:

  • Name of the candidate
  • Course opted for
  • Shift of the MH CET Law entrance exam
  • Roll number of the candidate
  • Application/ Registration number of the candidate
  • MH CET Law raw scores
  • MH CET Law 3-year LLB normalised score
  • MH CET Law percentile
  • Subject-wise marks obtained in MH CET Law
  • Category-wise rank in MH CET Law

Candidates need to check every detail for accuracy. 

MHCET 3 Year LLB 2026 Application Form 

The MH CET Law application process 2026 was conducted online on the official website of MH CET Cell, cetcell.mahacet.org, and portal.maharashtracet.org. The last date to apply for the exam was March 3, 2026. Candidates looking forward to appearing for the exam must ensure they meet the MH CET 3-year LLB eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. The MH CET for Law 2026 registration cum application form was mandatory to be filled out to appear in the MH Law CET entrance exam. 

Check out the method to fill out the MH CET Law application form below-

  • Visit cetcell.mahacet.org
  • Click on the CET Exam Portal tab. 
  • Click on the 3-yr LLB tab (select the tab for the course for which you want to fill out the application form). 
  • Now register yourself for the exam 
  • Fill in your personal details and permanent address details,
  • Enter your email ID and mobile number for registration. 
  • Generate a password and complete the registration process. 
  • Now, sign up again by entering your application number and password. 
  • Fill out the form and upload your passport-size picture and a scanned copy of your signature. 
  • Pay the application fee, save, and submit MHCET Law application. 

A copy of submitted application form is necessary to keep for admission process. 

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MHCET 3 Year LLB 2026 Admit Card

MH CET Law admit card 2026 for 3-year LLB entrance exam was released online. Know how to download MH CET Law admit card

  • Go to website of Maharashtra CET Cell 3 Year LLB
  • Click on "CET Examination Portal" link for a five-year LLB
  • A new webpage will open
  • Log in with application number, date of birth, and password
  • Click on the View/ Print Admit Card link
  • Download and save it

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The State CET Cell Maharashtra released the MH CET 3 Year LLB Round 3 alphabetical List on September 9, 2026. The authority published the 5 Year alphabetical list for CAP Round 3 2026 on September 8, 2026.

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Yes, the Maharashtra State CET Cell also conducts this law entrance exam outside Maharashtra. Candidates can choose outside exam centres during application form filling.

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Candidates can choose three exam centres in their MH CET Law exam application form. 

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The exam centre authorities do not allow candidates to carry water bottle inside the exam hall.

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Candidates cannot enter MH CET Law exam cetre if they do not have their admit card with them. Admit card is a must for entry into exam hall.

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Exam Centre authorities do not allow late-reporting candidates to enter exam hall. It is a strict rule that is followed at every test venue of MH CET Law exam. 

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The MHCET Law exam is held for 120 minutes. This exam duration is similar for both 3 Year and 5 Year LLB courses.

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Candidates ideally need 4 to 6 months for the preparation of this exam. 

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It is important to check the MH CET 3-year LLB marks versus percentile. This is because college admissions are based strictly on your final percentile rank rather than your raw score.

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MIT-WPU, Pune offers scholarships to BA LLB (Hons) students based on their MHCET Law scores. The scholarship is offered as follows:

Scholarships

MHCET Law Scores

Dr. Vishwanath Karad Scholarship (100%)

90 & Above

MIT-WPU Scholarship I (50%)

88 & Above

MIT-WPU Scholarship II (25%)

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