MH Law CET CAP 2026: Round 1 Option Form Deadline Extended to August 11; Check New College List
Published 10 Aug 20265 min read
The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has extended the deadline for filling the MH Law CET 2026 Centralized Admission Process (CAP) Round 1 option form to August 11, 2026. The extension applies to both the 3-year and 5-year LLB programs. Candidates can now submit their choices through the respective official CAP portals at llb3cap26.mahacet.org and llb5cap26.mahacet.org. The original deadline for submitting the option form was August 9, 2026. On August 8, 2026, the CET Cell announced a two-day extension to allow more colleges to complete the required approvals from the Bar Council of India (BCI) and their respective university affiliations. As part of the updated CAP list, 98 new colleges have been added. The number of colleges offering the 3-year LLB program has increased from 93 to 146, while the number of colleges offering the 5-year LLB program has increased from 56 to 101. Across both programs, the CAP list now includes 247 colleges.
MH Law CET CAP 2026 Round 1 Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Option form filling begins | August 5, 2026 |
| Revised last date for option form filling | August 11, 2026 |
| Provisional seat allotment (3 year LLB) | August 11, 2026 |
| Provisional seat allotment (5 year LLB) | August 12, 2026 |
Newly Added Colleges in the Choice Pool
Only candidates in the final merit list can fill the option form. Those who had already filled preferences are advised to log in and revise their choice list. The freshly added colleges may improve allotment chances for many aspirants.
| Programme | Earlier Colleges | Newly Added | Current Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Year LLB | 93 | 53 | 146 |
| 5 Year LLB | 56 | 45 | 101 |
How to Fill the MH Law CET CAP 2026 Round 1 Option Form
The option form must be submitted online through the respective CAP portal. Candidates should keep their CAP application number and password ready before starting the process.
- Visit the official portal at llb3cap26.mahacet.org or llb5cap26.mahacet.org.
- Log in using your CAP application number and password.
- Open the Round 1 Option Form section.
- Select colleges and courses according to your preference.
- Review the final list carefully and lock your choices before August 11, 2026.
- Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Log in to the respective CAP portal and check the updated college list.
- Review the 98 newly added colleges and consider whether they match your preferences.
- Arrange your college choices based on factors such as location, fees, and course specialization.
- Lock your final choices before the August 11, 2026 deadline.
- Save the confirmation page after submitting the option form.
- Keep your original documents ready for the next stage of the admission process.