MH CET Law 2026: 5-Year LLB CAP Registration Begins; Apply by July 9

Maharashtra's State Common Entrance Test (MHT-CET) Cell has started the MH CET Law 2026 5-year LLB CAP registration on the official website of MAHACET at cetcell.mahacet.org, opening the door for thousands of law aspirants across the state to begin the centralized admission process for the academic year ahead.

According to the official notification, the last date to apply for the counselling is July 9, 2026. Applicants who have cleared the MAH CET 5-Year LLB entrance test can apply for the centralised admission process (CAP), with the official notice stating that candidates are requested to register for CAP and complete the application form for their respective courses within the scheduled dates.

The CAP route is the only way to secure a seat in Maharashtra's government and government-aided five-year LLB programs, making timely registration essential for anyone hoping to study law in the state this year. Candidates who skip or delay this step risk losing their chance at the colleges they're aiming for, since seat allotment is tied directly to successful CAP participation.

Importantly, both Maharashtra State (MS) and Outside Maharashtra State (OMS) candidates are eligible to participate in this counselling round, meaning students from outside Maharashtra who appeared for the entrance test can also apply, subject to the applicable reservation and quota norms. However, admission to the state's five-year LLB programs will be granted only to those applicants who successfully complete all stages of the counselling procedure — registration alone does not guarantee a seat.

Steps to register

Candidates need to:

• Visit cetcell.mahacet.org and create a new applicant account
• Upload required academic and category-related documents
• Choose their preferred college from the available list
• Complete the counselling registration fee payment
• Review all entered details carefully
• Submit the form and save a copy for future reference

Each of these steps feeds directly into the merit list and seat allotment process, so candidates are advised not to rush through document uploads or college preferences, as these choices directly affect their final allotment outcome.

Documents required

Applicants must keep the following ready before starting the process:

• Class 10 and Class 12 marksheet and certificate
• Graduation marksheet and degree certificate (if applicable)
• Migration certificate (if required)
• MH CET Law 2026 scorecard
• Valid photo ID proof
• Domicile certificate (if applicable)
• Caste certificate (for reserved category candidates)
• Non-creamy layer certificate (if applicable)
• EWS certificate (if applicable)
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Scanned signature

Having scanned copies of all these documents ready in advance, in the correct file format and size specified on the portal, can help candidates avoid last-minute upload errors and save valuable time before the deadline.

Candidates have been cautioned to be thorough during the upload process. Applicants are advised to upload all required documents in the prescribed format, ensuring that the files are valid, legible and complete. Any discrepancy, missing document or incorrect upload may result in verification issues and could affect the candidature during the counselling process.

With the registration window now active and the July 9 deadline approaching, aspirants are encouraged to complete the process well ahead of time rather than waiting until the final days, when high traffic on the portal could potentially cause delays or technical glitches.