MH CET Law 2026 Counselling: Current Status of LLB Admission Rounds

Law aspirants across Maharashtra are currently seeking clarity regarding the potential resumption of the MH CET Law 2026 counselling process for 3-year and 5-year LLB programmes. Following the conclusion of the scheduled Centralised Admission Process (CAP) rounds and subsequent extended institute-level rounds, many candidates who have yet to secure a seat are looking for official guidance on whether further admission opportunities will be provided by the State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell.

As of the latest updates, the Maharashtra State CET Cell has not issued any notification regarding a restart of the counselling process. The authorities had previously conducted multiple rounds, including the final extended institute-level rounds, to facilitate the filling of vacant seats across participating law colleges. Given that several weeks have passed since the conclusion of these sessions, the prospect of a new counselling round remains uncertain.

Status of MH CET Law Admission Rounds

The 2026 admission cycle involved a comprehensive process for both the 3-year and 5-year LLB courses. For the 5-year LLB programme, the third round of seat allotment was released on September 18, followed by an extended institute-level round that concluded on October 10. Similarly, for the 3-year LLB course, the third round allotment was published on September 20, with an extended round that saw reporting to colleges completed by October 12.

Over 200 law colleges participated in this year's counselling, with 212 institutions listed for the 3-year course and 162 for the 5-year course. Throughout the process, the CET Cell provided multiple windows for registration and choice filling, including a specific reopening of the 3-year course portal until October 1. Because these structured rounds have been completed, the likelihood of the CET Cell initiating a fresh, widespread counselling schedule is considered low unless a significant number of seats remain vacant across the state.

Guidance for Candidates and Official Updates

Candidates are advised to rely exclusively on official communication channels rather than unofficial reports or social media speculation. The primary sources for verified information remain the official websites: cetcell.mahacet.org, llb3cap26.mahacet.org for 3-year LLB, and llb5cap26.mahacet.org for 5-year LLB. Students should monitor these portals regularly for any potential notices regarding vacant seats or policy updates.

For those still seeking admission, it is recommended to contact preferred law colleges directly to inquire about any remaining vacancies that may exist outside of the formal CET Cell counselling rounds. Applicants should ensure their documentation, including CET scorecards, marksheets, and identity proofs, is organised and ready should an opportunity for admission arise. Any decision to reopen the counselling process will be communicated solely through an official notice on the CET Cell website.