MAH CET 3-Year LLB 2026 Final Merit List Released at llb3cap26.mahacet.org; Check Direct Link and Next Steps

The State Common Entrance Test Cell (State CET Cell), Maharashtra has released the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MAH CET) 3-Year LLB 2026 Round 1 final merit list on the official Centralised Admission Process (CAP) portal at llb3cap26.mahacet.org. The merit list was published on July 24, 2026, and applies to candidates who registered for the 2026-27 admission cycle to three-year Bachelor of Laws (LLB) programmes across Maharashtra.

Candidates can view the list without logging in. Separate PDFs are available for Maharashtra State (MS), Outside Maharashtra State (OMS), Jammu & Kashmir migrant, and Non-Resident Indian (NRI) categories. The list carries the applicant's merit number, application ID, category, and document verification status.

Only candidates whose names appear in the final merit list are eligible to take part in choice filling and seat allotment for CAP Round 1. Registration for the CAP process opened on June 11, 2026, and closed on July 13, 2026, after a second extension. As per the latest portal data, 53,987 fresh registrations were received and 42,054 applications were verified for admission across 81 approved colleges.

MAH CET 3-Year LLB 2026 Important Dates

How to Check the MAH CET 3-Year LLB 2026 Final Merit List?

Candidates do not need a login ID or password to view the list. The steps below take you to the correct file.

1. Visit the official CAP portal at llb3cap26.mahacet.org.
2. Click on the "Merit List" tab on the homepage.
3. Select the relevant category link: MS, OMS, J&K, or NRI.
4. The PDF will open in a new tab.
5. Search for your application ID or name in the list.
6. Download and save the PDF for future counselling rounds.

What Does the Final Merit List Include?

Each entry in the merit list carries the state-level merit number, application ID, candidate name, category, and document verification remarks. It also reflects any corrections filed during the grievance window that closed earlier in July. Candidates should cross-check their category and reservation status carefully before proceeding.

If a mismatch appears in category or personal details, candidates must contact the State CET Cell helpline at 9175176036 between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM on working days.

What Happens After the Final Merit List?

The merit list is the gateway to the CAP Round 1 seat allotment process. Shortlisted candidates will next be asked to fill in college and course preferences on the same portal. Seat allotment will be based on merit number, category, and the choices submitted.

Candidates who receive a seat will need to accept the allotment, pay the seat acceptance fee, and report to the allotted college with original documents within the stipulated window. The detailed schedule for choice filling, allotment, and reporting will be uploaded under the "Admission Schedule" section on the portal.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Open llb3cap26.mahacet.org and download the merit list PDF for your category.
2. Verify your merit number, category, and document verification status.
3. Report any mismatch to the CET Cell helpline (9175176036) at the earliest.
4. Prepare a shortlist of preferred colleges and courses in advance of choice filling.
5. Keep scanned original documents and the seat acceptance fee ready for the next stage.