| Updated On - Aug 10, 2026
The Maharashtra CET Cell has extended the MH Law CET CAP 2026 Round 1 option form filling deadline to August 11 2026 after adding 98 newly approved LLB colleges to the 3 year and 5 year choice pool.
The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra (State CET Cell) has extended the Maharashtra Law Common Entrance Test (MH Law CET) 2026 Centralised Admission Process (CAP) Round 1 option form filling deadline to August 11, 2026. The revised timeline applies to both the 3 year LLB and 5 year LLB programmes. Candidates can submit their preferences on the official portals at llb3cap26.mahacet.org and llb5cap26.mahacet.org.
The earlier deadline was August 9, 2026. The CET Cell issued a public notice on August 8, 2026 confirming the two day extension. The extension was granted because several law colleges were still completing Bar Council of India (BCI) approval and university affiliation formalities.
Ninety eight newly approved colleges have been added to the CAP choice pool. The 3 year LLB list now has 146 participating colleges, up from 93. The 5 year LLB list now has 101 participating colleges, up from 56. The total pool across both programmes stands at 247 colleges.
MH Law CET CAP 2026 Round 1 Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Option form filling begins | August 5, 2026 |
| Revised last date for option form filling | August 11, 2026 |
| Provisional seat allotment (3 year LLB) | August 11, 2026 |
| Provisional seat allotment (5 year LLB) | August 12, 2026 |
Newly Added Colleges in the Choice Pool
Only candidates in the final merit list can fill the option form. Those who had already filled preferences are advised to log in and revise their choice list. The freshly added colleges may improve allotment chances for many aspirants.
| Programme | Earlier Colleges | Newly Added | Current Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Year LLB | 93 | 53 | 146 |
| 5 Year LLB | 56 | 45 | 101 |
How to Fill the MH Law CET CAP 2026 Round 1 Option Form?
The option form is filled online through the programme specific CAP portal. Candidates should keep their CAP application number and password ready before starting. The steps below apply to both the 3 year and 5 year LLB streams.
- Visit the official portal at llb3cap26.mahacet.org or llb5cap26.mahacet.org.
- Log in using the CAP application number and password.
- Open the Round 1 option form filling section.
- Select colleges and courses in order of preference.
- Review the final list and lock the choices before August 11, 2026.
- Download and save the confirmation page for records.
The 98 newly added colleges include institutions that just cleared BCI approval and university affiliation. Candidates who lock choices before checking this expanded list may miss stronger allotment options. A quick review of the updated list is now essential.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Log in to the CAP portal today and open the updated college list.
- Compare the 98 newly added colleges against your current preferences.
- Rearrange your option form based on location, fees and specialisation.
- Lock and confirm the final choices well before August 11, 2026.
- Save the confirmation page and keep original documents ready for seat acceptance.
The 3 year LLB provisional allotment is due on August 11 and the 5 year LLB allotment on August 12, 2026. Track the CAP portal for the seat acceptance schedule right after.
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