MH CET Law 2026 Alphabetical List (3-yr LLB & 5-yr LLB) Vs Merit List, CAP Schedule

Maharashtra Common Entrance Test - Law 2026 ( MHCET Law )

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Updated on Jun 11, 2026 15:59 IST
We have described the differences between the MH CET Law Alphabetical List and the MH CET Law Merit List in this article. Understanding these differences will help candidates grasp the MH CET Law admission process more thoroughly. The MH CET Law alphabetical list is a document published to help candidates cross-check their personal details and mark

The Maharashtra CET Cell will release the MHCET Law 3-year LLB & 5-year LLB Alphabetical List on the counselling portal. The MAH CET Cell publishes two merit lists during the MH CET Law Centralised Admission Process (CAP) such as MH CET Law Alphabetical List and MH CET Law Merit List. Read below to understand the difference between the two lists.

MH CET Law Alphabetical List Vs Merit List

MH CET Law Alphabetical List Vs Merit List

The State CET, Maharashtra, has begun the 3-year LLB CAP registration. Along with the counselling notification, the CET Cell also published the MH CET 3-year LLB 2026 Counselling Registration Schedule. Candidates must note that the last date to complete the MH CET 3-year LLB Counselling registration is June 30, 2026. Candidates who have cleared the MHCET Law Exam 2026 will be able to participate in the MH CET Law CAP Process.  

Only those candidates who have registered for the CAP process will be able to download the MH CET 3-year LLBMH CET 5-year LLB alphabetical list from cetcell.mahacet.org. Direct Link to download 3-year LLB & 5-year LLB Alphabetical Lists PDFs for all categories will be provided below.

The MH CET Law CAP includes specific steps such as CAP registration, release of the alphabetical list, release of the merit list, option filling, and seat allotment. Candidates who apply for MH CET Law often get confused between the alphabetical list and the merit list. Therefore, we have described the differences between the MH CET Law Alphabetical List and the MH CET Law Merit List in this article. Understanding these differences will help candidates grasp the MH CET Law counselling process more thoroughly.

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Table of contents
  • How to Register for MHCET Law Counselling 2026?
  • MH CET Law CAP Schedule - Round-wise
  • What after the Release of MH CET Law Final Merit List?
  • What is MH CET Law Alphabetical List?
  • What After the Release of MH CET Law Alphabetical List?
  • What is MH CET Law Final Merit List?
  • MH CET Law 2026 Alphabetical List Vs Merit List
  • MH CET Law 2026 Alphabetical List and Merit List PDFs for 5-year LLB
  • MH CET Law 2026 Merit List and Alphabetical List PDFs (3-Yr LLB)
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How to Register for MHCET Law Counselling 2026?

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 the required details for MH CET Law counselling process 
  • Upload documents related to the academic and category on the website only
  • Next, fill 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.

MH CET Law 2026: Documents Required for Verification

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

  • 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)
 

MH CET Law CAP Schedule - Round-wise

Refer to the table given below regarding the schedule for the release of the merit list and seat allotment process:

MHCET Law (5-year LLB & 3-year LLB) CAP Round 1 5-year LLB 3-year LLB
Candidate Registration for Unregistered CET Qualified Candidates for Round-I & Institutional Level Round To be announced To be announced
Display of Vacant Seats for Round-I To be announced To be announced
1. Already Filled in Candidates Edit the CAP Application form if required.
2. College Option Form Filling for all candidates.
To be announced To be announced
E-Scrutiny of uploaded documents and filled in Application forms by the Expert Committee.  To be announced To be announced
Display of Alphabetical Merit list for Round 1 To be announced To be announced
Resolving Grievances related to Alphabetical Merit list. 
Candidates to Edit the application form & upload required documents through Candidate login, if required
To be announced To be announced
Publication of Final Merit List. For Round- 1 To be announced To be announced
Allocation Round 1 To be announced To be announced
Candidates report to colleges and Seek Admission for Round 1 To be announced To be announced
Colleges upload the Admitted Candidates on the Portal To be announced To be announced
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Q:   What should I carry to the MH CET Law exam centre?
A: 

The following documents and things have to be carried to MH CET Law Exam Centre

  • MHCET Law 2026 Admit Card: A clear printout of admit card is mandatory.
  • Valid Photo ID (Original): An original, government-issued photo identification proof out of Aadhaar Card/ Passport/ PAN Card/ Voter ID/ Driving License shall be carried to exam centre.
  • Passport-size Photographs: Carry at least one or two recent passport-size photographs. 
  • Transparent Water Bottle: Students may carry their own water, but is should be transparent without any labels.
  • Disability Certificate (if applicable): Candidates under the Persons with Disability (PwD) category have to carry their original disability certificate to the test centre.
Q:   Is the MHCET Law 2026 merit list out?
A: 

The MH CET Law 2026 merit list has not been released yet. The 3-year LLB exam was conducted on April 1 and April 2, 2026. After the result announcement, the merit list will be released under the CAP (Centralized Admission Process) on the CET Cell website.

Q:   What is the MH CET Law merit list?
A: 

The MH CET Law merit list is a list of candidates who have been shortlisted for counseling based on their rank in the MH CET Law entrance exam. The merit list is prepared separately for MS (Maharashtra State), OMS (Other State / Outside Maharashtra State) candidates, Jammu & Kashmir Candidates and INR, Outside Maharashtra State (OMS) or All India category candidature type, Foreign Nationals, Non Resident Indians (NRI) / Overseas Indian Citizen (OIC) / Person of Indian Origin (PIO) candidates. Candidates cannot raise objections against the merit list.

The MH CET Law merit list is released by the State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell), Maharashtra. Candidates can check their MH CET Law merit list on the official website of the CET Cell, Maharashtra.

Q:   Which is the MH CET Law 2026 official website?
A: 

The official website for the MH CET Law 2026 is the website of CET Cell Maharashtra (Common Entrance Test Cell Mahatrashtra) - cetcell.mahacet.orgOn this website, candidates can get all the important details related to MH CET Law 2026 for both 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB programmes. These details include MH CET Law application dates, exam dates, result dates and counselling dates. 

To check the dates related to MH CET Law 2026 events other than counselling, candidates need to go the CET portal through the link. However, to check the details related to the MH CET Law counselling, they need to visit the CAP Portal by using the same link.

What after the Release of MH CET Law Final Merit List? 

After the release of the MH CET Law 2026 final merit list, the CET Cell Maharashtra will begin the choice-filling process, allowing candidates to select their preferred colleges. Thereafter, colleges will be allocated to candidates. They will have to pay the admission fee for the allocated college to secure admission.

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What is MH CET Law Alphabetical List? 

The MH CET Law Alphabetical List is the very first list released after the CAP Registration, which contains the details of candidates who successfully registered for the CAP round. It includes the names of both types of candidates whose documents have been verified and not verified by the CET Cell Maharashtra. The list includes the following details:

  • Candidate's name
  • Application ID
  • Gender
  • Date of Birth
  • Final Category
  • Final Minority Status
  • PwD/Ex servicemen ward status 
  • Orphan category (if applicable) 
  • CET percentile 
  • HSC and SSC percentile

Note: Candidates can send grievances to the MAH CET Cell to correct their details if the alphabetical list contains discrepancies. The exam authority opens a limited-time online window for grievances. 

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Q:   What is MH CET Law 2026 Alphabetical List?
A: 

The MH CET Law 2026 Alphabetical List is a important list released by the Maharashtra CET Cell after the exam It shows all eligible candidates sorted by their names, detailing scores for allotment into 3-year & 5-year LLB programs in Maharashtra colleges, accessible via the official CET portal. 

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:   What is the duration of MHCET Law?
A: 

MH CET Law exam lasts for 2 hours. The test held online in computer-based mode. You must answer 150 questions in that time. Each question carries one mark, and there is no negative marking. Manage time well because once timer ends, paper auto submits.

Q:   What is a good score for MH CET 3-year LLB 2026?
A: 

Candidates should aim to get 99+ score overall in MH CET Law exam (for both 3-year LLB & 5-year LLB). Following listed is the good score to aim for the top colleges accepting MH CET Law scores: 

SectionGood Score
Legal Aptitude & Reasoning20-22
GK & Current Affairs25-28
Logical & Analytical Reasoning20-24
English35-38

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What After the Release of MH CET Law Alphabetical List? 

After the release of the MH CET Law 2026 alphabetical list, the MH CET Law final merit list 2026 will be released after considering the grievances on the initial merit list. The final merit list will mention the names of candidates eligible for MH CET Law college option registration process (choice filling process).

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What is MH CET Law Final Merit List? 

The MH CET Law final merit list is an official ranking of candidates in the MAH CET LLB 3-year/5-year exam. It is used by CET Cell Maharashtra to display the names of candidates shortlisted for admission to Law colleges that accept MH CET Law scores. If a candidate's name appears on the merit list, they are eligible for admission to their preferred Law college. However, the final allotment will also depend on the candidate's CET score and the MH CET Law cutoff of the preferred college.

  • Candidate's name
  • Application ID
  • Gender
  • Date of Birth
  • Final Category
  • Final Minority Status
  • PwD/Ex servicemen ward status 
  • Orphan category (if applicable) 
  • Candidature type (MS/OMS)
  • CET percentile 
  • HSC and SSC percentiles

Note: Candidates cannot send grievances to the exam authority against the MH CET Law merit list. 

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Q:   What is the safe score for MH CET Law 2026?
A: 

Candidates can expect the following score to be safe to secure seats in top Colleges accepting MH CET Law score including GLC Mumbai and ILS Pune for the 3-year LLB MH Law CET exam:

MH CET Law Safe score105+
MH Law CET most probable score100+
MH CET Law (OMS category safe score)100+
MH CET Law (MS category safe score)90-100

 

MH CET Law 2026 Alphabetical List Vs Merit List

Individuals taking the MH CET Law exam for the first time often mistakenly consider the MH CET Law alphabetical list to be the merit list. However, there are notable differences between the two lists. Check out the differences between the MH CET Law merit list and the MH CET Law alphabetical list below:

  • The MH CET Law alphabetical list is a document published to help candidates cross-check their personal details and marks/percentiles and report any discrepancies. These details will be used for admission, so candidates must thoroughly check all the information and request corrections from the exam authority if needed. In contrast, the purpose of the merit list is to inform candidates that they are eligible for admission.
  • The alphabetical list includes the details of both candidates whose documents have been verified and candidates whose documents have not yet been verified. However, the merit list includes the names of only those candidates whose documents have been verified.
  • Candidates can send grievances against the MAH CET LLB alphabetical list, but grievances against the merit list cannot be sent.
  • If a candidate's name appears in the MH CET Law merit list, they are eligible for admission to the preferred law course through MH CET Law counselling. They will need to freeze an option from the list of colleges offered to them by the exam authority. If a candidate is selected in the alphabetical list, it does not guarantee admission to a law college.

MH CET Law 2026 Alphabetical List and Merit List PDFs for 5-year LLB

The MH CET Law 2026 alphabetical list and merit list will be released according to the schedule published by the CET Cell, Maharashtra. Check out the MH CET Law 2026 merit list and alphabetical list PDFs for 5-year LLB below: 

MH CET Law 2026 Merit List and Alphabetical List PDFs (5-Year LLB)
MH CET Law 2026 Alphabetical List 1 for 5-year LLB (MS) TBA
MH CET Law 2026 Alphabetical List 1 for 5-year LLB (OMS) TBA
MH CET Law 2026 Alphabetical List 1 for 5-year LLB (J&K Category) TBA
MH CET Law 2026 Alphabetical List 1 for 5-year LLB (Not Considered Candidates) TBA
MH CET Law 2026 Alphabetical List Round 3 for 5-year LLB (MS) TBA
MH CET Law 2026 Alphabetical List Round 3 for 5-year LLB (OMS) TBA
MH CET Law 2026 Alphabetical List Round 3 for 5-year LLB (Not Considered Candidates) TBA

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MH CET Law 2026 Merit List and Alphabetical List PDFs (3-Yr LLB)

The PDFs for the MH CET Law 2026 3-year LLB merit lists and alphabetical lists have been provided below: 

MH CET Law 2026 Merit List and Alphabetical List PDFs (3-Year LLB)
List Name PDF
MH CET Law 2026 3-Yr LLB Alphabetical List for Round I (Direct Link) MS Candidates
TBA
MH CET Law 2026 3-Yr LLB Alphabetical List for Round I (Direct Link) OMS Candidates TBA
MH CET Law 2026 3-Yr LLB Alphabetical List for Round I (Direct Link) Not Considered Candidates TBA
MH CET Law 2026 3-Yr LLB Alphabetical List for Round I (Direct Link) J&K Candidates TBA
MH CET Law 2026 3-Yr LLB Alphabetical List for Round III (Direct Link) MS Candidates
TBA
MH CET Law 2026 3-Yr LLB Alphabetical List for Round III (Direct Link) OMS Candidates TBA
MH CET Law 2026 3-Yr LLB Alphabetical List for Round III (Direct Link) Not Considered Candidates TBA

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Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, the CAP Counselling dates for 5 year LLB courses are out. Candidates can register until July 17, 2026. The rest of dates will be released soon.

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Chanchal Patra

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a month ago

The reporting time for the MHCET Law exam will be different for both the shifts. It is not yet out, however, the candidates will be required to reach the examination hall as per the time mentioned on the admit card. The hall ticket will be issued to the registered candidates online. Use the login cr

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Bhumika Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a month ago

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

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Mukul Singh

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a month ago

MH CET Law exam lasts for 2 hours. The test held online in computer-based mode. You must answer 150 questions in that time. Each question carries one mark, and there is no negative marking. Manage time well because once timer ends, paper auto submits.

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Priya Peter

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a month ago

There is no sectional time limit in MH CET Law exam. You get total 2 hours to finish all 150 questions. You can move between sections anytime during test. Manage your time wisely so every part gets enough attention before exam ends.

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Mukul Singh

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a month ago

General Knowledge (GK) is often said to be the hardest part of the MH CET Law exam because it's wide, changing, and not easy to predict. Current affairs are usually simpler to handle, but the static GK part that includes history, geography, and legal topics becomes tough for many students.

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Anupama Mehra

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Answered a month ago

With a rank of 1748 in the MH CET Law 3-year LLB exam, you stand a good chance of getting admission to several  law colleges across Maharashtra. 

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Divya Surbhi

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a month ago

Yes, six months is a good time to prepare for the MH CET Law exam. It gives enough days for both 3-year and 5-year LLB courses. Study daily with focus on Legal Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, and English. Keep giving mock tests often. 

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Manisha Gard

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a month ago

It's neither too easy nor too tough. With proper planning and regular practice, most students can score well. Difficulty depends on the preparation level.

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Nitesh Srivastava

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Answered a month ago

General Knowledge and Current Affairs section is the most important section in the MH CET Law question paper. These sections test candidates' awareness of current events and a variety of academic subjects. The weightage of this section is 40.

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Akanksha Kumari

Contributor-Level 8