MAH 3-Year LLB CAP Round 1 Option Form 2026 Filling Begins
The State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell) under the Government of Maharashtra has announced the schedule for the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) Round 1 for the 3-year Bachelor of Laws (LLB) course starting in 2026

The State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell) under the Government of Maharashtra has announced the schedule for the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) Round 1 for the 3-year Bachelor of Laws (LLB) course starting in 2026. The schedule is available on the official CAP website at llb3cap26.mahacet.org. The option form for Round 1 has also started being filled on this same portal. Candidates whose names are on the final merit list can now access the portal. They are required to list their preferred colleges in the order of their choice. This process includes government, government-aided, and private unaided law colleges. All these colleges are affiliated with Maharashtra state universities.
MAH 3-Year LLB CAP 2026 Round 1: Key Highlights
Item | Details |
Conducting Body | State CET Cell, Government of Maharashtra |
Program | 3-Year LLB (Bachelor of Laws) |
Current Round | CAP Round 1 |
Current Activity | Round 1 Option Form Submission |
Official Portal | |
Schedule Notified On | August 5, 2026 |
What the Round 1 Option Form Involves
The option form is the most important part of the CAP process. Candidates are asked to choose their preferred law colleges in the order they prefer. Seats are then allocated based on the candidate's rank, category, and preferences. Aspirants should look at the seat matrix before finalizing their choices. The seat matrix shows the number of seats available in each college for different categories and quotas. This matrix is available on the official CAP portal. Planning your choices well can help you get into your preferred college.
How to Fill the MAH 3-Year LLB CAP 2026 Round 1 Option Form?
- Visit the official website at llb3cap26.mahacet.org.
- Use your MH CET Law 2026 application login details to log in.
- Open the released Round 1 seat matrix and read it carefully.
- List your preferred colleges in the order you want them.
- Review all the details before you submit your form.
- Save and print the confirmation page for future use.
MAH 3-Year LLB CAP 2026: Timeline So Far
Event | Date |
CAP Registration Window | June 11 to June 30, 2026 |
Alphabetical Merit List | July 17, 2026 |
Grievance Window | July 17 to July 19, 2026 |
Final Merit List | July 24, 2026 |
Round 1 Schedule Notified | August 5, 2026 |
Round 1 Option Form Submission | Begins August 5, 2026 |
Who Is Eligible for CAP Round 1?
Only candidates whose names are on the final merit list are eligible to participate. This list was released by the CET Cell on July 24, 2026. Candidates not on this list cannot fill the option form in Round 1. However, they may be eligible in later rounds if there are any remaining seats.
Action Plan for Candidates
Check that your name is on the final merit list dated July 24, 2026.
- Log in to llb3cap26.mahacet.org using your login details.
- Download the Round 1 schedule notice from the portal.
- Read the seat matrix and shortlist the colleges you want to apply to.
- Fill the option form according to your true preference order.
- Submit your option form before the deadline.
- Keep a copy of the acknowledgment page for future reference.
