MAH 5-Year LLB CAP 2026 Schedule Revised: Round I Option Form Now Closes August 11
Published 11 Aug 20264 min read
The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (MahaCET) has pushed back the timeline for the 5-Year LLB CAP 2026 counselling, and if you were racing against the earlier August 9 deadline, you've now got a bit more breathing room. The revised activity chart is up on the official portal, llb5cap26.mahacet.org, and it's also accessible through cetcell.mahacet.org.
Round I option form submission now runs until August 11 instead of the earlier cut-off. The CET Cell says the extension comes down to one main issue — a number of law colleges are still waiting on Bar Council of India approval and university affiliation, so the extra days give candidates a chance to factor in colleges that get cleared in the meantime.
Round I: The Revised Timeline
Round I is the first seat allotment round of the CAP, and here's how the updated schedule looks:
| Activity | Revised Date |
|---|---|
| Option form submission window | August 5 – August 11, 2026 |
| Provisional seat allotment | August 17, 2026 (by 5 PM) |
| Reporting and admission at institute | August 18 – August 21, 2026 |
| Institute upload of admitted candidates | August 22, 2026 |
Round II: For Those Still in the Running
If you don't get a seat in Round I, Round II opens things up again, along with fresh vacancies for eligible applicants:
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Display of vacant seats | August 22, 2026 |
| Option form filling | August 23 – August 26, 2026 |
| Provisional seat allotment | August 28, 2026 (by 5 PM) |
| Reporting and admission at institute | August 29 – September 1, 2026 |
| Institute upload of admitted candidates | September 2, 2026 |
Round III and the Institutional Round
Round III is a little different — it's also open to CET-qualified candidates who haven't registered yet, with that registration window running from August 5 to September 5, 2026.
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Display of vacant seats | September 3, 2026 |
| Option form filling and application editing | September 3 – September 5, 2026 |
| Provisional merit list (alphabetical) | September 8, 2026 |
| Grievance submission and resolution | September 9 – September 10, 2026 |
| Final state merit list | September 16, 2026 |
| Provisional seat allotment | September 18, 2026 (by 5 PM) |
| Reporting and admission at institute | September 19 – September 23, 2026 |
| Institute upload of admitted candidates | September 24, 2026 |
Why the Schedule Got Revised
The CET Cell has pointed to pending statutory approvals as the main reason behind the delay. A number of law colleges are still without Bar Council of India clearance, while others are yet to receive affiliation from their parent universities. Since these approvals determine which colleges actually show up on the option form, stretching the window gives candidates the chance to add newly approved institutes to their preference list — rather than locking in choices before every option is even visible.
How to Fill the Option Form
The option form is where you rank colleges and courses by preference, and the system uses this ranking along with your merit rank to decide allotment. Here's how to go about it:
- Visit the official portal at llb5cap26.mahacet.org.
- Log in using your application number and password.
- Open the option form section from your candidate dashboard.
- Search for and add colleges in order of preference.
- Review your final list carefully and lock the choices before the deadline.
- Download the confirmation page and keep it for future reference.
Why This Matters
Any college that gets added to the option form after receiving final approval becomes eligible for allotment — but only if it's on your list. Candidates who lock in their choices too early risk missing out on newly cleared colleges, which is exactly why it's worth reviewing your list right up until August 11 rather than submitting it early and forgetting about it.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Log in to llb5cap26.mahacet.org and open the option form.
- Check the updated list of approved 5-Year LLB colleges before locking your choices.
- Submit and confirm the option form on or before August 11, 2026.
- Track the provisional seat allotment on August 17, 2026, after 5 PM.
- Keep your original documents and fee ready for reporting between August 18 and August 21, 2026.
What to Watch For
Keep an eye on the Round I provisional allotment on August 17, and stay alert for any further notice on newly approved law colleges being added to the CAP list.