Candidates who have registered for the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) 2026 for admission to BA LLB (5-Year) and BBA LLB (5-Year) programmes can download the Round 1 Final Merit List PDF once it is released. The merit list will also help candidates check the opening and closing ranks, which will indicate the expected category-wise and college-wise cutoffs for admission.
The merit list will be made available in PDF format on the official counselling websites, and candidates are advised to rely only on the official portals for authentic updates.
MH CET 5-Year LLB 2026 Final Merit List Release Delayed
The Maharashtra State CET Cell has officially postponed the release of the MH CET Law 5-Year LLB Round 1 Final Merit List.
The revised schedule confirms that the Final Merit List will now be published on July 29, 2026, instead of the earlier announced date.
The delay affects only the publication of the merit list. All other completed counselling activities, including registration, document verification, and grievance submission, remain valid.
Official Websites to Download the Merit List
Candidates can access the Final Merit List through the official CAP counselling portals:
Students are advised not to rely on unofficial websites or social media platforms for downloading the merit list.
MH CET Law 2026 Round 1 Final Merit List Date
| Particulars | Timeline |
|---|---|
| MH CET Law 2026 Round 1 Final Merit List Release Date | 29 July 2026 |
Courses Covered Under MH CET 5-Year LLB CAP Counselling
The Centralised Admission Process (CAP) is conducted for admission to:
- BA LLB (5-Year)
- BBA LLB (5-Year)
Admissions are offered in colleges across Maharashtra that accept MH CET Law 2026 scores.
How to Download MH CET 5-Year LLB Final Merit List 2026
Candidates can download the merit list by following these simple steps:
Step 1
Visit the official Maharashtra CET website:
Step 2
Click on the "CAP 2026–27" link.
Step 3
Select the "LLB 5-Year" admission link.
Step 4
Open the Merit List Datasection.
Step 5
Click on the PDF titled:
"MH CET Law 5-Year Round 1 Final Merit List."
Step 6
Choose the applicable category.
Step 7
Download and save the PDF for future reference.
Category-Wise Merit List PDFs
The CET Cell will publish separate merit lists for different categories.
| Category | Status |
|---|---|
| Round 1 Final Merit List – Maharashtra State (MS) Candidates | PDF to be Released |
| Candidates Not Considered in Final Merit List Round 1 | PDF to be Released |
| Round 1 Final Merit List – Outside Maharashtra State (OMS) | PDF to be Released |
| Round 1 Final Merit List – Ex-Servicemen | PDF to be Released |
Candidates should download the PDF relevant to their category to verify their merit status.
Opening and Closing Ranks
Along with the Final Merit List, candidates will be able to review the:
- Opening Rank
- Closing Rank
- College-wise Cutoff
- Category-wise Cutoff
These details will help candidates understand their admission prospects in participating law colleges.
Grievance Window Will Not Reopen
The State CET Cell has clarified that the grievance correction window will not be reopened.
Candidates should note:
- The grievance submission period has already concluded.
- The postponement of the merit list does not provide another opportunity to edit or correct application details.
- No new grievances or modifications will be accepted before the publication of the Final Merit List.
Fresh Registration Not Required
The postponement of the merit list does not require candidates to register again.
All:
- Registered applications
- Verified documents
- Submitted CAP forms
remain valid for the counselling process.
Candidates simply need to wait for the publication of the Final Merit List.
Where Will the Merit List Be Published?
The revised Final Merit List will be uploaded only on the official Maharashtra CAP admission portal.
Candidates should avoid downloading PDFs circulated through unofficial websites, messaging applications, or social media platforms.
What Should Candidates Do While Waiting?
Candidates can use the additional time to prepare for the next stages of counselling by:
- Keeping all original educational documents ready.
- Verifying CAP login credentials.
- Reviewing the colleges and preferences submitted during option entry.
- Preparing for the upcoming seat allotment process.
Being well prepared will help candidates complete admission formalities quickly once the allotment results are announced.
Importance of the Final Merit List
The Final Merit List plays a crucial role in the admission process as it determines:
- Eligibility for CAP Round 1 seat allotment.
- Merit position among applicants.
- College and category-wise admission chances.
- Opening and closing ranks for participating institutions.
Only candidates included in the Final Merit List will be considered for seat allotment under CAP Round 1.
Key Highlights
- MH CET 5-Year LLB 2026 Final Merit List has been delayed and will now be released on July 29, 2026.
- The merit list will be available on the official CAP counselling portals in PDF format.
- Admissions are being conducted for BA LLB and BBA LLB five-year integrated law programmes.
- Separate merit list PDFs will be released for Maharashtra State, OMS, Ex-Servicemen, and candidates not included in the final merit list.
- The grievance correction window has already closed and will not be reopened.
- No fresh registration is required following the postponement.
- Candidates should rely only on the official CET Cell websites to download the merit list.
- Opening and closing ranks will help candidates estimate category-wise and college-wise admission cutoffs.