Will CET Cell Restart MH CET Law 2026 Counselling for LLB Admission, Check Latest Updates

Will CET Cell Restart MH CET Law 2026 Counselling for LLB Admission, Check Latest Updates

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New Delhi, Updated on Oct 24, 2026 00:13 IST
The CET Cell Maharashtra has not announced a restart of MH CET Law 2026 counselling. The three CAP rounds are complete, and the extended institute-level rounds for 3-year and 5-year LLB have also closed as per schedule. Candidates without a seat should check the official CET Cell website and contact law colleges about vacant seats.

Many Law aspirants from Maharashtra are wondering if the Maharashtra State CET Cell will again start MH CET Law 2026 Counselling process for admission to 3 Year and 5 Year LLB courses. Candidates can check latest updates about Maharashtra Law Admission 2026 here.

Will MH CET Law 2026 Admission Restart

Will MH CET Law 2026 Admission Restart

Many LLB aspirants are asking one question. Will the CET Cell restart MH CET Law 2026 counselling? The doubt is common among candidates who still have no law college seat. The State CET Cell Maharashtra has not announced a fresh restart so far. The authority had earlier extended admission rounds as well as admission cut off dates. The Counselling authority has not mentioned anywhere that significant seats still remain vacant.

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The regular CAP rounds are already over. The cell also held extended institute-level rounds for vacant seats to fill vacant seats. Around 2 weeks have passed since the admission process for Maharashtra 3 Year and 5 Year LLB college admissions 2026. It is highly unlikely that the authority will restart the counselling process again. However, candidates should track every notice on the official website.

MH CET Law 2026 Counselling: Latest Status

The CET Cell completed CAP admission rounds for both courses. The Round 3 allotment came on September 18 for 5-year LLB. It came on September 20 for 3-year LLB. Colleges then displayed their vacant seats. More than 200 law colleges took part in the 2026 counselling. The 3-year portal listed 212 approved colleges. The 5-year portal listed 162 colleges. Institute-level Round IV followed. Candidates had to submit fresh college choices.

The cell also reopened registration for the 3-year course till October 1. The cell later conducted an Extended Institute Level Round. For 5-year LLB, registration and choice filling ran on October 7 and 8. The college merit list came on October 9. Admission closed on October 10. For 3-year LLB, the extended round opened on October 8. Registration ended on October 9. Colleges released merit lists on October 10. Selected candidates reported to colleges from October 10 to 12.

What LLB Aspirants Should Do Now

First, visit cetcell.mahacet.org for official notices. Use llb3cap26.mahacet.org for the 3-year LLB course. The website for 5 Year LLB is llb5cap26.mahacet.org. Do not trust unofficial social media posts. Second, contact your preferred law colleges. Ask about vacant seats and the admission process. Some colleges may still have seats after the extended round. Third, keep your documents ready. These include your CET scorecard, marksheets, and identity proof. Colleges may ask for the originals.

Candidates who skipped fresh choices were not considered for the merit list. So always fill new choices when a round opens. The CET Cell has not released any new counselling schedule after the extended rounds. A fresh round may happen only if many seats stay vacant. Any such decision will come through an official notice. Check the website regularly for the latest MH CET Law 2026 counselling updates.

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

The MH CET Law 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. 

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