Maharashtra State CET Cell Releases MH CET 5-Year LLB Round 3 Final Merit List

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has officially released the final merit list for the third round of the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for the 5-year LLB programme. The announcement, made on September 16, 2026, marks a significant step forward for students seeking admission into law colleges across the state for the current academic session.

Candidates who participated in the counselling process can now access the merit list directly through the official website at llb5cap26.mahacet.org. The document is available under the designated merit list tab on the portal, and students do not need to provide login credentials to view or download the PDF file.

Key Dates and Next Steps for Candidates

Following the publication of the final merit list, the admission process will proceed to the seat allotment stage. The State CET Cell has scheduled the release of the Round 3 seat allotment results for September 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Once the allotments are declared, candidates who are successfully assigned a seat will be required to report to their respective colleges to complete the admission formalities.

The reporting window for these candidates is set from September 19 to September 23, 2026. Education authorities have advised students to strictly adhere to these timelines, as failing to report within the specified period may impact their admission status. The merit list itself follows the earlier publication of the alphabetical merit list, which was made available to the public on September 8, 2026.

Understanding the Merit List Structure

The merit list serves as the foundation for the seat allocation process and is categorised to reflect the diverse applicant pool. The CET Cell prepares separate lists for various categories, including Maharashtra State (MS) candidates, Other State (OMS) or All India candidates, Jammu and Kashmir migrants, as well as Foreign Nationals, Non-Resident Indians (NRI), and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO). Additionally, specific lists are maintained for Ex-Servicemen and other designated categories.

Students are encouraged to review the details provided in the final merit list PDF to ensure all personal and academic information is accurate. It is important to note that the current list is final, and the examination authority does not permit candidates to raise objections against the entries at this stage. The MH CET Law entrance exam remains the primary gateway for thousands of aspirants competing for seats in prestigious institutions across Maharashtra, with the 5-year LLB programme offering over 10,000 seats across participating law colleges.