MHCET Law 2026 Alphabetical List (3-yr LLB & 5-yr LLB) Vs Merit List, Counselling Process

The State CET Cell Maharashtra releases MH CET LLB CAP Alphabetical List round-wise on its official website. The MH CET Law 2026 alphabetical list CAP Round 3 was released for both 3 Year and 5 Year LLB programs in second week of September. Read below to check all important details about alphabetical list and merit list.

MH CET Law Alphabetical List Vs Merit List

MH CET Law Alphabetical List Vs Merit List: The State CET Cell Maharashtra released MH CET Law 3 Year LLB alphabetical list 2026 Round 3 on September 9, 2026. The authority earlier published MH CET 5 Year LLB 2026 Round 3 alphabetical list on September 8, 2026. The authority released alphabetical list for each category separately. The MHCET Law alphabetical list was released for MS/ OMS/ Candidates Not considered in list. Students do not require any login details to view or download alphabetical list. Candidates who cleared MHCET Law Exam can participate in Maharashtra CAP Process.

The MHCET Law 2026 alphabetical merit list is issued as separate public PDFs. Candidates were allowed to resolve discrepancies/ re-upload documents related to alphabetical list before deadline. The last date to resolve discrepancies in MH CET Law alphabetical list was September 10, 2026, for 5 Year LLB. The grievance deadline for 3 Year LLB was September 11. Only candidates registered for CAP process can download MH CET 3-year LLB & MH CET 5-year LLB alphabetical list from cetcell.mahacet.org.

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.

What is MH CET Law Alphabetical List?

The MHCET 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 consists of names of both types of candidates whose documents have been verified and not verified by the CET Cell Maharashtra. The list includes following details:

• Candidate 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.

Also Read: List of Documents Required for MH CET LAW Counselling 2026

What After the Release of MH CET Law Alphabetical List?

The authority published final merit list after the release of MH CET Law 2026 alphabetical list. The MH CET Law final merit list 2026 was released after considering the grievances on initial alphabetical list. The final merit list mentions names of candidates eligible for MH CET Law college option registration process (choice filling process). Candidates cannot request for any changes in final merit list.

Also Read: How to Calculate MH CET Law 2026 Scores

What is MH CET Law Final Merit List?

The MH CET Law final merit list is an authorized 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. The final allotment however will also depend on candidate 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 exam authority against the MH CET Law merit list.

MH CET Law 2026 Alphabetical List Vs Merit List

Candidates taking MH CET Law exam for first time consider MH CET Law alphabetical list to be merit list by mistake. However, there are notable differences between two lists. Check out differences between MH CET Law merit list and 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 mistakes. 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 MH CET Law merit list, they are eligible for admission to preferred law course through MH CET Law counselling. They will need to freeze an option from the list of colleges offered to them by exam authority. It does not guarantee admission to a law college if a candidate is selected in alphabetical list.

Also Read: MH CET Law Toppers

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 release seat allotment. Candidates will be allocated a seat based on colleges chosen during choice-filling process. Thereafter, students will have to visit allotted college for verification. They will have to pay the admission fee for the allocated college to get admission.

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