
MHCET Law Counselling 2026 will be conducted separately for the 3-year and 5-year LLB courses. State CET Cell Maharashtra will conduct the counselling, which is also known as the Centralised Admission Process/CAP process, for admission to the BA LLB and BBA LLB programmes. The MHCET law counselling schedule 2026 is expected to be announced in June 2026. Candidates will have to register to participate in the counselling process. After this, registered participants will have to select the college and course of their choice. Later, an MH Law CET Seat Allotment List will be released at the CAP portal. The final step of the counselling process is reporting to the allotted college for seat confirmation and document verification.
The upcoming section will provide in-depth information regarding the MHCET law counselling. Read on to understand the process and get admission to your targeted institute.
- What is MH CET Law 2026 CAP?
- MHCET Law 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- How to Register for MHCET Law Counselling 2026?
- MH CET Law Counselling Schedule 2026
- MH CET Law 2026 Seat Reservation Criteria
- MH CET Law 2026 Alphabetical List
- MH CET Law 2026 CAP Rounds Details
- List of Colleges for MH CET Law Counselling 2026
- MH CET Law Counselling 2026 FAQs
What is MH CET Law 2026 CAP?
MH CET Law 2026 CAP comprises candidates' registration, document verification, choice-locking, seat allocation, and admission confirmation. Once the CAP process concludes, the CET Cell Maharashtra releases merit lists for both 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB seperately. The entire CAP process is held in various rounds. It can go upto four to five rounds.
MH CET Law 2026 Merit List
Click on the following links to check MH CET Law merit lists 2026 (round-wise) for 5-year LLB and 3-year LLB once released
| Particulars | 5-year LLB | 3-year LLB |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 - MS Final Merit List (Maharashtra State candidates) | To be updated here | To be updated here |
| Round 1 - OMS Final Merit List (Outside Maharashtra State Candidates) (Revised) | To be updated here | To be updated here |
| Round 1 - Final Merit List for Ward's of Ex-Servicemen (Revised) | To be updated here | To be updated here |
| Round 1 - Final Merit List for J&K Category Candidates | To be updated here | To be updated here |
| Round 1 -MS Provisional Category List | To be updated here | To be updated here |
| OMS Category Provisional List | To be updated here | To be updated here |
| Round 1 - List of Not Considred Candidates | To be updated here | To be updated here |
| Alphabetical List Round 1 (MS Candidates) | To be updated here | To be updated here |
| Alphabetical List Round 1 (OMS / All India Candidates) | To be updated here | To be updated here |
| Alphabetical List Round 1 (J & K candidates) | To be updated here | To be updated here |
| Alphabetical List Round 1 (NRI candidates) | To be updated here | To be updated here |
| Round 2 - Final Merit List (JK candidatates) | To be updated here | To be updated here |
| Round 2 - Final Merit List (NRI candidates) | To be updated here | To be updated here |
| Round 3 - Final Merit List (MS candidates) | To be updated here | To be updated here |
| Round 3 - Final Merit List (OMS candidates) | To be updated here | To be updated here |
| Round 3 - Final Merit List (Ex-servicemen) | To be updated here | To be updated here |
| Round 3 - Alphabetical List (OMS candidates) | To be updated here | To be updated here |
| Round 3 - Alphabetical List (MS candidates) | To be updated here |
To be updated here |
| Round 3 - Alphabetical List (JK candidates) | To be updated here | To be updated here |
| Round 4 - Final Merit List (for all categories) | To be updated here | To be updated here |
Details Mentioned on MH CET Law Merit List 2026
MHCET Law 2026 merit list contains the following details:
- Name of the candidate
- Candidate's merit rank
- Application number
- Candidature type
- Category
- Home University
Candidates who are included in the merit lists need to get admission to the assigned colleges as per the schedule shared with them.
There will be at least three rounds of counselling for MHCET Law 2026, or till the seats at participating institutes are still vacant. MH CET law 2026 counselling or Centalised Admission Process is conducted online. If seats remain vacant after 3 rounds, then institution-level counselling will be held.
MHCET Law 2026 seat allotment process will be available as 1) individual candidate allotment and 2) institute-wise allotment. Seat allotment is made on the basis of 1) MH CET law 2026 merit rank, and 2) options selected during the option-entry process.
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Commonly asked questions
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.
Yes, there is a proper and centralized counselling process for MH CET Law, called the Centralized 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.
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.
MHCET Law 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MHCET Law 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| To Be Notified | MH CET Law 2026 Result (3-Year LLB) TENTATIVE |
| To Be Notified | MHCET Law 2026 Preliminary Answer Key (5-Year LLB) TENTATIVE |
| To Be Notified | MH CET Law 2026 Result (5-Year LLB) TENTATIVE |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| To Be Notified | MH CET Law 2026 Institute Level Round (3-year LLB) |
| To Be Notified | MH CET Law 2026 Institute Level Round (5-year LLB) |
| To Be Notified | MH CET Law 2026 CAP Round 3 (3-year LLB) |
How to Register for MHCET Law Counselling 2026?
The MH CET Law 2026 counselling will be conducted through CAP in online mode in multiple rounds. For each MH CET Law 2026 CAP round, candidates will have to fill out the CAP registration form and select the colleges in which they want to get admission. Based on the marks achieved by candidates in the MH CET Law 2026 exam and CAP registration for different rounds, the respective merit lists will be released.
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: Document 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)
What is Option Entry Process for MHCET LLB 2026?
In the MHCET Law counselling process, you have either Freeze or Float your allotted seat.
Freeze Option: When you pick "Freeze", it means you’re happy with the college you got in the MHCET Law CAP round. You accept that seat and pay the admission fee. After this step, you can’t take part in any more MHCET Law counselling rounds. Once you freeze, your seat stays fixed, and you can’t change it later even if you want to.
Float Option: If you go with "Float", it means you’re not fully satisfied and want to try for a better college in the next MHCET Law seat allotment round. You still keep your current seat safe, but you’ll also be considered for the next round. If you get a better college later, you can move to that one.
Both these options play a big role in the MHCET Law admission process for LLB 3-year and LLB 5-year courses. So think properly before you decide either confirm your seat now or wait for a better one in the next round.
Also Read: MH CET Law College Predictor
Commonly asked questions
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.
Under MH CET Law CAP process, float option is a term through which if candidates are not satisfied with the allotted colleges, they can choose this 'Float' option. Candidates exercising this option are eligible for appearing in the subsequent counselling rounds. In case they are not offered seats, they can choose the previously allotted college.
To register for the Maharashtra CET LLB 3-year result, check the process given below
- Visit cetcell.mahacet.org.
- Click on the 'Admission Portal AY 2026-27' on the MHCET LLB homepage.
- A new page will open up, click on the 'LLB 3-year' tab.
- Now, click on 'Candidate's Login' tab to register for the MH CET 3 year LLB counselling.
- Fill in your registered email ID and password.
- On the login page of Law MHCET enter the required information & upload the necessary documents.
- Select the preferred colleges for MH CET LLB 3-year admission and lock your details once you are done.
- Take the printout of MH CET LLB 3-year registration form for future reference.
MH CET Law Counselling Schedule 2026
The Maharashtra CET Cell will release the MH CET Law 2026 Counselling Schedule soon. The same will be updated below
| Events | 5-year LLB | 3-year LLB |
|---|---|---|
| Display of Approved Information Brochure | TBA | TBA |
| Institute Level Round for ACAP Seats (Revised) |
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| Display of Vacant Seat | TBA | TBA |
| Candidates fill in on line Options/ College choices for Institute level Admissions |
TBA | TBA |
| Colleges upload the Merit list on the College Notice Board and College Web site. The Generated Merit list will be available on the CAP portal | TBA | TBA |
| Candidates Seek Admission as per declared Merit list in the Institute Level round and colleges confirm admission through College log in. | TBA | TBA |
| Cut-off Date of Admission. No admission after the cut-off Date. |
TBA | TBA |
| CAP Round 1 |
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| Registration and Option filling (Colleges): For MS/OMS |
TBA | TBA |
| Registration and Option filling (Colleges): NRI/OCI/PIO/FNS and CIWGC candidates | TBA | TBA |
| E-Scrutiny of uploaded documents and filled-in Application forms by the e-verification Team | TBA | TBA |
| E-scrutiny of uploaded documents and filled-in Application forms by the Expert Committee for NRI/OCI/PIO/FNS and CIWGC Candidates | TBA | TBA |
| Release of Alphabetical Merit list | TBA | TBA |
| Online Submission of Grievances | TBA | TBA |
| Publication of Final Merit List - Round I | TBA | TBA |
| College Option Form Filling For Round-I & Round-II | TBA | TBA |
| Seat Allotment - Round I | TBA | TBA |
| Allotted candidates must report to colleges for admission -Round I | TBA | TBA |
| List of admitted candidates to be released online through login by Law colleges. | TBA | TBA |
| Candidate Registration for Unregistered CET Qualified |
TBA | TBA |
Commonly asked questions
The registration process for the counselling started will begin online on the CET cell official website at cetcell.mahacet.org. The CAP process will be conducted for 3-year and 5-year LLB separately. Once the counselling registration will be over, the exam authority will release the MH CET Law merit lists. Candidates will be given option for choice filling during the CAP process.
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 score | 105+ |
| MH Law CET most probable score | 100+ |
| MH CET Law (OMS category safe score) | 100+ |
| MH CET Law (MS category safe score) | 90-100 |
MH CET Law 2026 Seat Reservation Criteria
The category-wise seat reservation for all the colleges accepting MH CET Law scores will be as under:
| Institute Type |
Maharashtra State Candidates |
All India Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Govt Institutes (5% quota for NRI, OCI, PIO, and Foreign candidates) |
85% |
10% |
| Govt Aided Institutes (5% quota for NRI, OCI, PIO, and Foreign candidates) |
85% |
10% |
| Govt Aided Minority Institutes (50% quota for Minority category) (5% quota for NRI, OCI, PIO, and Foreign candidates) |
35% |
10% |
| University Dept/ Courses (Govt Aided) (5% quota for NRI, OCI, PIO, and Foreign candidates) |
85% |
10% |
Also Read: MH CET Law Toppers
Commonly asked questions
The Maharashtra CET Cell has not released the Counselling Dates yet. But, candidates must ensure that they register for the MH CET Law 2026 CAP process for 3-year LLB on or before the deadline.
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.
MH CET Law 2026 Alphabetical List
The MH CET 5-year Alphabaetical List 2026 will be released soon after it is released. Meanwhile, candidates can check the table below to download the MH CET 5-year LLB Alphabetical List-
| MH CET Law 2025 Alphabetical List 1 for 5-year LLB (MS) | Click Here |
| MH CET Law 2025 Alphabetical List 1 for 5-year LLB (OMS) | Click Here |
| MH CET Law 2025 Alphabetical List 1 for 5-year LLB (J&K Category) | Click Here |
| MH CET Law 2025 Alphabetical List 1 for 5-year LLB (Not Considered Candidates) | Click Here |
| MH CET Law 2025 Alphabetical List Round 3 for 5-year LLB (MS) | Click Here |
| MH CET Law 2025 Alphabetical List Round 3 for 5-year LLB (OMS) | Click Here |
| MH CET Law 2025 Alphabetical List Round 3 for 5-year LLB (Not Considered Candidates) |
The MH CET 3-year LLB Alphabetical List will be released on the official counselling website-
| MH CET Law 2025 3-Yr LLB Alphabetical List for Round I (Direct Link) MS Candidates |
Click Here |
| MH CET Law 2025 3-Yr LLB Alphabetical List for Round I (Direct Link) OMS Candidates | Click Here |
| MH CET Law 2025 3-Yr LLB Alphabetical List for Round I (Direct Link) Not Considered Candidates | Click Here |
| MH CET Law 2025 3-Yr LLB Alphabetical List for Round I (Direct Link) J&K Candidates | Click Here |
| MH CET Law 2025 3-Yr LLB Alphabetical List for Round III (Direct Link) MS Candidates |
Click Here |
| MH CET Law 2025 3-Yr LLB Alphabetical List for Round III (Direct Link) OMS Candidates | Click Here |
| MH CET Law 2025 3-Yr LLB Alphabetical List for Round III (Direct Link) Not Considered Candidates | Click Here |
Also Read: MH CET Law Notification
Commonly asked questions
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.
The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra, under the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), releases the MH CET Law Alphabetical List. It is published on cetcell.mahacet.org, for the 3-year and 5-year LLB courses, following the CAP process.
MH CET Law 2026 CAP Rounds Details
Candidates can understand about CAP Round of MH CET Law Counselling below:
| CAP Round I | CAP Round II | CAP Round III |
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Commonly asked questions
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.
For MH CET Law 2026, the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) is expected to 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, expect around 3 rounds of online counselling for seat allotment.
List of Colleges for MH CET Law Counselling 2026
The colleges/ university departments, university-managed colleges under the jurisdiction of below-mentioned universities will be accepting admissions on basis of MH CET Law scores:
Name of College |
City |
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| Mumbai |
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| Aurangabad |
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| Gondwana University |
Gadchiroli |
| Nagpur |
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| Amravati |
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| Pune |
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| Kolhapur |
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| Nanded |
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| Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University |
Jalgaon |
| Ahilyabai Holkar Solapur University |
Solapur |
| Mumbai |
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MH CET Law Good Score: Marks vs. Percentile vs. Rank, Top Colleges
Commonly asked questions
Candidates are advised to focus on all the sections asked in the MH CET Law exam. Each section carry importance and finally add into the final score. Also, you can see the weightage of the sections asked in MHCET Law exam, the Legal Aptitude and Logical Reasoning sections carry more marks than the other sections. In the 3-year LLB exam of Maharashtra LAWCET, English section also carry more weightage in the exam. Students should have a strategic approach while preparing for the exam, keeping in mind the exam pattern and MHCET Law marking scheme.
Candidates who have not appeared in MHT CET Law exam can not participate in the counselling. It is mandatory to not only appear for the test but also to clear the same. Candidates must get minimum cutoff to get the admission in choice of their college.
MH CET Law Counselling 2026 FAQs
Yes, you can apply for the MH CET Law exam even if you don't have a CLAT score. MH CET Law is its own state-level test for getting admission into law colleges in Maharashtra for both 3-year and 5-year LLB courses. It doesn't depend on CLAT at all. You just need to pass 10+2 with 45% marks, and for SC/ST, it's 40%.
To get admission to the best colleges accepting MH CET Law scores, for example, Government Law College (GLC), Mumbai, and ILS Law College, Pune, candidates must score above 95. The cut-off depends on- category, paper difficulty, number of candidates, etc. Each category has a different cut-off score.
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.
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 score | 105+ |
| MH Law CET most probable score | 100+ |
| MH CET Law (OMS category safe score) | 100+ |
| MH CET Law (MS category safe score) | 90-100 |
The MHCET Law exam for both 3-year and 5-year LLB has 120 questions in total. These are split into four main parts. Legal Aptitude and Legal Reasoning carry the most marks. The test runs for 120 minutes and there is no negative marking. It mainly checks legal ideas, general knowledge, and logical thinking skills.
Normalization process is an established practice for comparing candidate scores across multiple shift papers. There are possibilities of different level of difficulties in each shift for the same exam, however to tackle this scenario, the Normalization Method will be used to calculate the MH CET Law 3-year and 5-year LLB results.
Step 1: Candidates would be distributed into four sessions randomly so that each session has approximately equal number of candidates. Suppose: Session-1: Day-1 Batch 1 (D1-B1), Session-2: Day-1 Batch-2 (D1-B2), Session-3: Day-1 Batch 3 (D1-B3).
Step-2: The examination results for each session would be prepared in the form of Raw Scores.
Total Percentile (TP) = 100 X No. of candidates appeared from the session with raw score equal to or less than T1 score
Total No. of Candidates appeared for the session
Step-3: The Percentile scores for the Total Raw Score for all the four sessions (Session- 1: Day-1 Batch 1-1, Session-2: Day-1 batch-2 and Session-3: Day-1 Batch-3 as calculated in Step-2 above would be merged and shall be called the CET Percentile scores which will then be used for compilation of result.
The Percentile of all four sessions will be calculated separately for the total raw score.
Yes you can apply for MH CET Law exam if you are in class 12th. Candidates must note that there is no age bar to appear in the exam.
You need few papers ready before filling MH CET Law 2026 form. Keep scanned copies clear and right size. Bring these:
- Passport size photo and signature image
- Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
- Graduation mark sheet (for 3-year LLB)
- Valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, or Passport)
- Domicile certificate if needed
- Caste or category certificate (if applicable)
Check all details match same name everywhere before submit.
MH CET Law 2026 exam happens in many cities across Maharashtra and few outside too. Major test centers include Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Aurangabad, Kolhapur, Solapur, and Thane. Some centers also in Delhi, Bhopal, and Ahmedabad. You can choose your preferred city while filling MH CET Law application form.
No, MH CET Law 2026 not only for Maharashtra students. Candidates from any Indian state can apply. But Maharashtra students may get more seats under state quota. Others can take admission through all India quota. Everyone must meet same eligibility and appear for MH CET Law exam to qualify.
MHCET Law Exam
Student Forum
Answered a week ago
In the MHCET Law 3-yr LLB exam, if a candidate gets 100 to 115 questions right, then he/she holds high chances of getting admission to top colleges. However, a good attempt can be somewhere between 92 to 110 questions out of 120 questions.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
Candidates who appeared for the exam held in the second shift on April 1, 2026, provided feedback that it was an Easy exam. There were direct questions from the RCs. No question from the current affairs section was there. The static GK portion was of high weightage. Case-based questions were seen i
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
As per the initial student reaction, the MHCET Law 2026 3-year LLB entrance exam was of an Easy to Moderate difficulty level. The English section was easy and less questions were asked from the current affairs section this year.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
The MH CET Law application form 2026 for 3-year LLB was released on January 8, 2026 and the window was open till March 3, 2026. The 5-year registration window was open until March 31, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
SGBAU MH CET Law cutoff 2025 was 76.78 for the BA LLB course in the 3rd round. In 2024 and 2023, the cutoff was 35.86 and 55, respectively. As per these cutoff ranks, we can see that the cutoff trend has seen fluctuation.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
The CET Cell closed the MH CET Law 2026 registration window for the 3-year LLB programme on March 3, 2026. For the MH CET Law 2026 5-year LLB course, the last date was March 31, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, the state CET Cell Maharashtra extended the deadline. As per the revised dates, the MHCET Law application form for the 5-yr LLB course was available till March 31, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The MH CET Law application correction window for the 5-year LLB course began on April 7, 2026. The MH CET Law application correction process is being conducted on the official website of the competent body.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The MH CET Law application correction facility is free of cost. Candidates need not pay any fees to make changes to the already submitted application form. The State CET Cell, Maharashtra, will not charge any fee from the candidates for the application correction. Make use of this facility to double
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The last date to make changes to the MH CET Law application form for the 3-year LLB course was March 11, 2026. Post this date, no candidate will be allowed to make any corrections. No application fee will be accepted after this date for the 3-year LLB course.
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