The MH CET 3 Year LLB CAP Round 3 Allotment 2026 has been officially published by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, on September 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM on the centralized admission portal at llb3cap26.mahacet.org. Candidates who registered and submitted college preferences for 3-Year LL.B programmes across Government, Government-Aided, University Departments, and Unaided Law Colleges in Maharashtra can now log in to check their provisional seat allocation status and download their allotment letter.
Latest status — verified on September 20, 2026: State CET Cell Maharashtra has declared the CAP Round 3 seat allotment results for 3-Year LLB admissions. Candidates allotted a seat must complete document verification and pay the admission fee at their allotted law college between September 21, 2026, and September 24, 2026 (until 5:00 PM).
Round 3 is the final regular Centralized Admission Process (CAP) round conducted by the CET Cell for the 2026 academic session. If you are allotted a college in this round, you must decide whether to freeze the seat and confirm your admission, or participate in the final Institutional Round (ACAP Spot Admissions) for any remaining vacant seats starting September 26, 2026.
Quick Facts: MH CET 3 Year LLB CAP Round 3 Allotment 2026
| Admission Parameter | Official Detail / Schedule |
|---|---|
| Counselling Authority | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra State, Mumbai |
| Course | Three-Year Law Programme (LL.B 3 Yrs) |
| Current Round | CAP Round 3 (Final Regular Centralized Allotment Round) |
| Allotment Declaration Date | September 20, 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| College Reporting and Admission Window | September 21, 2026 to September 24, 2026 (Up to 5:00 PM) |
| Vacant Seats Publication for Institutional Round | September 25, 2026 |
| Institutional Level Spot Round (Round 4) | September 26, 2026 to September 29, 2026 |
| Official Portals | llb3cap26.mahacet.org and cetcell.mahacet.org |
| Helpline Support | 07969134441 / 07969134442 (09:00 AM to 07:00 PM) |
| Last Verified Date | September 20, 2026 |
Source: State CET Cell Maharashtra 3-Year LLB CAP Information Brochure 2026
How to Check MH CET 3 Year LLB CAP Round 3 Seat Allotment
Candidates can check their individual allotment status and download the provisional allotment letter by following these steps:
- Open the Official Portal: Navigate to llb3cap26.mahacet.org.
- Click on Candidate Login: Click on the ‘Registered Candidate Login’ button on the navigation bar.
- Enter Your Login Credentials: Enter your registered Application ID (starting with L3…) and Password, followed by the security Captcha code.
- Access Allotment Letter: On your candidate dashboard, click on the ‘CAP Round 3 Provisional Allotment’ link.
- Verify Allotment Details: Check the allotted college name, course quota, preference number, and category under which the seat is allocated.
- Pay Seat Acceptance Fee (if applicable): If you are allotted a seat for the first time in Round 3, pay the mandatory Seat Acceptance Fee (₹1,000) online.
- Print Allotment Letter: Download and print 3 clear copies of the Provisional Seat Allotment Letter for college reporting.
For earlier round procedures and college reporting rules, check our review on the MAH LLB CET CAP Round Allotment and College Reporting Guide.
Official CAP Round 3 and Institutional Round Schedule 2026
The State CET Cell has published the official dates for the concluding stages of 3-Year LLB admissions. Keep note of every upcoming deadline:
| Counselling Activity | Start Date | Last Date and Time |
|---|---|---|
| Declaration of CAP Round 3 Seat Allotment | September 20, 2026 (11:00 AM) | September 20, 2026 |
| Candidates Reporting to Allotted Colleges for Admission | September 21, 2026 (10:00 AM) | September 24, 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Colleges Uploading Admitted Candidate List on Portal | September 21, 2026 | September 24, 2026 (06:00 PM) |
| Publication of Vacant Seats for Institutional Round (ACAP) | September 25, 2026 | September 25, 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Online Application for Institutional Level Round | September 26, 2026 | September 28, 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| College-Wise Merit List and Spot Admission at Colleges | September 29, 2026 | September 30, 2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Cutoff Date for All 3-Year LLB Admissions 2026 | September 30, 2026 | September 30, 2026 (05:00 PM) |
Source: State CET Cell Maharashtra Official Schedule Circular 2026
Seat Acceptance Rules: Freeze vs Institutional Round
Because Round 3 is the final centralized allotment round, the rules for seat acceptance are distinct from earlier rounds:
- First Preference Allotment (Auto-Freeze): If you are allotted your First Preference college in Round 3, the seat is automatically frozen. You must pay the Seat Acceptance Fee and report to the allotted college between September 21 and September 24. If you fail to report, you forfeit your claim to this seat and can only apply for vacant seats during the Institutional Round.
- Other Preferences Allotment (Self-Freeze): If you are allotted any college other than your first choice (Preferences 2 to 100), you can choose to ‘Self-Freeze’ the seat if you are satisfied with the college. Once frozen, download the allotment letter and visit the institute for admission.
- Rejection / Exit: If you do not wish to take admission in the allotted Round 3 college, you do not need to report. Your seat will be cancelled, and you will become eligible to apply for remaining vacant seats in the Institutional Level Spot Round.
What If You Are Not Allotted Any Seat in Round 3?
Candidates who did not receive a seat allotment in Round 3 due to higher cutoffs at Government Law College (GLC) Mumbai, ILS Law College Pune, or other top institutes should not worry. You are fully eligible to participate in the Institutional Level Round (Round 4 / ACAP Spot Round) starting September 26, 2026.
During the Institutional Round, colleges publish their leftover vacant seats resulting from non-reporting or cancellations. Candidates can log in to `llb3cap26.mahacet.org`, generate their option forms for specific colleges, and submit physical applications directly at those institutes between September 26 and September 28, 2026.
Mandatory Documents Required for College Physical Verification
When reporting to your allotted law college between September 21 and September 24, 2026, you must carry original documents along with three sets of self-attested photocopies:
- MH CET 3-Year LLB 2026 Scorecard and Hall Ticket / Admit Card
- CAP Round 3 Provisional Seat Allotment Letter and Seat Acceptance Receipt (₹1,000)
- CAP 2026 Online Application Form printout
- Class 10 (SSC) Marksheet and Passing Certificate
- Class 12 (HSC) Marksheet and Passing Certificate
- Graduation Marksheets (All Semesters / Years) and Degree / Provisional Passing Certificate
- Maharashtra State Domicile Certificate / Birth Certificate mentioning place of birth in Maharashtra
- Caste Certificate, Caste Validity Certificate, and Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate (valid up to March 31, 2027) for OBC / VJ-NT / SBC categories, if applicable
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Eligibility Certificate issued by competent Maharashtra authority, if applicable
- Conversion Certificate with calculation methodology (for candidates with CGPA / Grade systems)
- College Leaving Certificate (LC) / Transfer Certificate (TC) and Migration Certificate (for students from universities outside Maharashtra)
- Valid Photo Identity Card (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Passport)
- 4 Recent Passport Size Photographs
Top Law Colleges Participating in MH CET 3-Year LLB
| College Name | Location | College Type | Approx. Annual Tuition Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Law College (GLC) | Churchgate, Mumbai | Government | ₹6,000 – ₹8,000 |
| ILS Law College | Law College Road, Pune | Government-Aided / Private | ₹40,000 – ₹45,000 |
| DES’s Shri Navalmal Firodia Law College | Pune | Unaided Private | ₹30,000 – ₹35,000 |
| SNDT Women’s University Law School | Santacruz, Mumbai | University Department | ₹15,000 – ₹20,000 |
| Rizvi Law College | Bandra, Mumbai | Unaided Minority | ₹25,000 – ₹30,000 |
| Dr. Ambedkar College of Law | Wadala, Mumbai | Aided Private | ₹8,000 – ₹12,000 |
Source: State CET Cell Maharashtra Fee Structure Database 2026
State CET Cell Official Helplines and Contact Details
For discrepancies in your allotment letter, payment issues, or admission verification queries, reach out to the State CET Cell:
- Official Website: llb3cap26.mahacet.org / cetcell.mahacet.org
- Helpdesk Phone Numbers: 07969134441, 07969134442
- Official Email Support: [email protected]
- Office Address: State Common Entrance Test Cell, 8th Floor, New Excelsior Building, A.K. Nayak Marg, Fort, Mumbai – 400001
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: When was the MH CET 3 Year LLB CAP Round 3 Allotment 2026 declared?
Answer: The State CET Cell Maharashtra announced the CAP Round 3 seat allotment results on September 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM on the official portal at llb3cap26.mahacet.org.
Q2: Where can I check my 3-Year LLB CAP Round 3 allotment status?
Answer: You can check your allotment status by logging into your candidate dashboard on llb3cap26.mahacet.org using your Application ID and Password.
Q3: What are the college reporting dates for Round 3 allotted candidates?
Answer: Candidates allotted a seat in Round 3 must report to their respective law colleges for document verification and admission fee payment between September 21, 2026, and September 24, 2026 (until 5:00 PM).
Q4: Is there a Betterment option available in CAP Round 3?
Answer: No. Round 3 is the final centralized round. Candidates can either accept (freeze) their allotted seat and take admission or exit to participate in the Institutional Level Spot Round (Round 4) for vacant seats.
Q5: What is the Seat Acceptance Fee for MH CET Law admissions?
Answer: Candidates who are allotted a seat for the first time in Round 3 must pay a one-time non-refundable Seat Acceptance Fee of ₹1,000 online through the portal before downloading their allotment letter.
Q6: What happens if I do not report to my allotted college before September 24?
Answer: If you fail to complete admission formalities by September 24 at 5:00 PM, your allotted seat will be automatically cancelled. The seat will be converted to vacant status and offered during the Institutional Spot Round.
Q7: When will the Institutional Level Spot Round begin for 3-Year LLB?
Answer: The vacant seat matrix for the Institutional Round will be published on September 25, 2026. Online registration and college-level applications will take place from September 26 to September 28, 2026.
Q8: Which documents are mandatory for category reservation claims in Maharashtra law colleges?
Answer: Candidates claiming reservation benefits must submit their original Caste Certificate, Caste Validity Certificate, and a Non-Creamy Layer Certificate valid up to March 31, 2027 (for OBC/VJ-NT/SBC).
Q9: What is the last date for all 3-Year LLB admissions for the 2026 session?
Answer: The official cutoff date for all admissions, including Institutional Spot Rounds, is September 30, 2026, as notified by the State CET Cell.
Q10: Can out-of-state (OMS) candidates participate in the Institutional Round?
Answer: Yes. Other than Maharashtra State (OMS) candidates with a valid MH CET Law scorecard can apply for vacant institutional seats in unaided private law colleges as per merit rules.
Sources Checked and Editorial Verification
- State CET Cell Maharashtra 3-Year LLB Official Portal (llb3cap26.mahacet.org)
- State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra (cetcell.mahacet.org)
- Bar Council of India (BCI) Official Guidelines
Update Policy: This page will be updated immediately if the State CET Cell publishes revised Institutional Round guidelines or date extensions.