MH CET 3-year LLB Final Merit List 2026 (OUT) LIVE: Download PDF, CAP Round 1 Dates & Cutoff Big breaking for all law aspirants! The wait is finally o

MH CET 3-year LLB Final Merit List 2026 (OUT) LIVE: Download PDF, CAP Round 1 Dates & Cutoff

Big breaking for all law aspirants! The wait is finally over. The State CET Cell Maharashtra has released the final merit list today. Check your names, ranks, and download the PDF directly here.

Hello future lawyers! If you have been refreshing the CET Cell website since morning with your heart beating fast, tension mat lo (don't worry)! The much-awaited MH CET 3-year LLB Final Merit List 2026 for CAP Round 1 is finally OUT today, July 24, 2026. It is time to see if your hard work paid off and whether you are making it to your dream law college like Government Law College (GLC) Mumbai or ILS Pune.

In this massive, detailed, and simple language guide, we will break down everything you need to know about the final merit list, the brilliant toppers who scored the 100 percentile, category-wise opening and closing ranks, and exactly what you need to do next in the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) rounds. Also, don't forget to check out more law entrance updates on our portal www.barristery.in.

LIVE UPDATE (July 24, 2026): The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra has officially activated the merit list links on llb3cap26.mahacet.org. Good news is, you do not need any login ID or password to check this list. Direct open PDFs are available for MS (Maharashtra State), OMS (Outside Maharashtra State), J&K, and NRI candidates.

Direct Links to Download MH CET 3-Year LLB Final Merit List 2026 PDF

Bhaiyo aur behno (brothers and sisters), no need to get confused searching on multiple portals. We have prepared a simple, direct table below. Just check your category and click the button to see the official PDF list. Find your name using the "CTRL + F" shortcut on your keyboard or the search feature on your mobile PDF viewer.

Merit List Category	Status	Download Link
Maharashtra State (MS) Candidates	Released	Download MS PDF
Outside Maharashtra State (OMS) Candidates	Released	Download OMS PDF
Ex-Servicemen Candidates	Released	Download EX-SM PDF
Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) Candidates	Released	Download J&K PDF
Not Considered Candidates List	Released	Check Rejection List

Important Desi Tip: If your name is in the "Not Considered" list, don't panic immediately. Mostly, it happens because of a missing document, unclear scanned copy, or wrong category selection. Read the reason mentioned next to your name. You can still correct this and participate in Round 2!

How to Check and Download the Final Merit List from the Official Website?

If you prefer going the official route yourself to cross-check everything, the process is extremely simple. The CET Cell has made the interface very user-friendly this year. Just follow these easy steps:

1. First, pick up your phone or open your laptop and go to the official MH CET CAP portal: llb3cap26.mahacet.org.
2. On the homepage, you will see a prominent tab flashing that says 'Merit List' or 'Final Merit List Round 1'. Click on it.
3. A drop-down menu will appear asking for your category. Select whether you are an MS (Maharashtra State) or OMS (Outside Maharashtra) candidate.
4. The full Final Merit PDF will load on your screen.
5. Do not try to scroll through thousands of pages. Simply use the search function (Magnifying glass or CTRL+F) and type your Application Number or Full Name.
6. Once you find your name, download the PDF and keep a screenshot for future reference.

Meet the Stars: MH CET 3-Year LLB 2026 Toppers

This year, the competition was super intense! Lakhs of students gave the exam, but four brilliant minds managed to score the perfect 100 Percentile. It is a huge achievement. Let's give a big round of applause to these toppers who have basically secured their seats in the mighty Government Law College (GLC), Mumbai.

Candidate Name	Category (MS / OMS)	Caste Category	CET Percentile
Ameya Vishwesh Rajguru	Maharashtra State (MS)	OPEN	100.0000000
Jeet Sanjay Bardapurkar	Maharashtra State (MS)	OPEN	100.0000000
Akshat Bhardwaj	Outside Maharashtra (OMS)	General / All India	100.0000000
Mohammed Rizwan	Outside Maharashtra (OMS)	General / All India	100.0000000

Category-wise Top Scorers (Maharashtra State)

It's not just the Open category breaking records. Students from various reserved categories have shown fantastic results this year. Here is a quick look at the top scorers from different categories within Maharashtra:

• SC Category: Roshan Vanmali (Palghar) - 99.98 Percentile
• ST Category: Akshay Virnak (Thane) - 99.62 Percentile
• OBC Category: Bhagwan Mahimud (Beed) & Prem Ghatol (Akola) - 99.99 Percentile
• SEBC Category: Om Jadhav (Pune) - 99.98 Percentile

MS vs OMS: The Ultimate Competition Analysis

For those who are new to this system, the MH CET Law exam divides students strictly into two massive groups: Maharashtra State (MS) candidates and Outside Maharashtra State (OMS) candidates. Let me tell you, the fight for OMS students is very tough because seats are limited (usually around 15% for all India quota). Let us analyze the numbers released in today's final merit list.

Particulars	OMS (Outside Maharashtra)	MS (Maharashtra State)
Total Candidates Registered	1,890	46,287
Confirmed Candidates in Merit List	1,587	38,123
Document Discrepancy (Errors)	303	8,164
Average CET Percentile	72.5	55.9
Male Candidates	1,160	30,496
Female Candidates	730	15,787

Desi Insight: Look at the table above! More than 8,000 local students made mistakes in their document uploads. This is why we always scream and shout on our blog at Barristery to keep your caste certificates, non-creamy layer certificates, and degree marksheets ready months in advance. Because of these small mistakes, many high-scorers lose their Round 1 seats!

Top 15 Law Colleges Preference List & Opening Cutoffs 2026

Now comes the most spicy part of the article—the cutoffs! "Kitne percentile pe GLC milega bhaiya?" (At what percentile will I get GLC?). Based on the final merit list, here is the opening and closing percentile for the top 15 colleges for both MS Open and OMS categories. Compare your percentile with this table to guess which college you might get allotted in Round 1.

1. For Maharashtra State (MS) - Open Category

Law College Name	Opening Percentile	Closing Percentile (Expected)
Government Law College (GLC), Mumbai	100.000	99.663
Indian Law Society (ILS) Law College, Pune	100.000	99.071
KC Law College, Mumbai	99.938	98.529
DES Shri Navalmal Firodia Law College, Pune	99.876	97.852
Yashwantrao Chavan Law College, Pune	99.986	97.413
Dr. Ambedkar College of Law, Mumbai	99.993	95.965
Adv Balasaheb Apte College of Law, Mumbai	99.401	95.121
Siddharth College of Law, Mumbai	99.987	95.275

2. For Outside Maharashtra State (OMS)

If you are applying from Delhi, UP, Bihar, or any other state, your competition is fierce because you are fighting in the General All-India quota.

Law College Name	Opening Percentile	Closing Percentile (Expected)
Government Law College (GLC), Mumbai	99.9863	99.3953
ILS Law College, Pune	99.7118	99.0242
KC Law College, Mumbai	99.5981	98.2168
Rizvi Law College, Mumbai	98.6247	91.0329
Lala Lajpat Rai College of Law, Mumbai	96.4033	89.6977

What Happens After the Final Merit List? Understanding the CAP Round Process

Alright, so your name is on the final merit list. Now what? Do you pack your bags for Mumbai? NO! The game has just started. This entire admission dance is called the Centralised Admission Process (CAP). Here is a simple, desi explanation of what happens next:

1. Option Form Filling: Very soon, the CET Cell will open a window where you have to select the colleges you want to join in order of preference. (e.g., Preference 1: GLC, Preference 2: ILS). Be very smart here.
2. Seat Allotment Round 1: The computer will match your rank with your college preference. If you scored 99.8 percentile and put GLC as first, boom! You get allotted.
3. Freeze or Float: Once allotted, you have two choices. If you love the college, you "Freeze" the seat, pay a nominal seat acceptance fee online, and go to the college physically with documents to take admission. If you want a better college in the next round, you select "Float" or "Betterment".
4. Round 2 and Round 3: The same process repeats for vacant seats. After 3 official CAP rounds, if seats are still empty, colleges conduct Institute Level rounds (Spot Admissions).

Important Documents Required for Admission Validation

When you go to the college to finalize your admission, they will check your original documents. If a single document is missing, your seat will be cancelled right on the spot and given to someone else. Make a clear file and keep these ready:

• MH CET Law 2026 Scorecard / Result Copy
• MH CET Law 2026 Admit Card (Hall Ticket)
• Printout of the CAP Registration Form
• Seat Allotment Letter (You will download this after Round 1)
• 10th and 12th Class Original Marksheets and Passing Certificates
• Graduation Degree Marksheets (All 3 or 4 years) - Very important for 3-year LLB!
• School/College Leaving Certificate (TC)
• Domicile Certificate (Must for Maharashtra candidates to claim MS quota)
• Caste Certificate, Caste Validity, and Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate valid up to March 2027 (Only for reserved categories)
• Passport size photographs (Keep at least 10 copies)

For a deep dive into how to retrieve lost admit cards or apply for urgent caste validity, check out our premium guide at Barristery.in - Legal Education Portal.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. I forgot my application number, how can I check the merit list?

Don't worry! The merit list PDF is completely open. Just open the PDF and search using your Full Name (Surname first, exactly as you wrote in the application form). You will find your rank easily.

2. My name is in the 'Alphabetical List' but missing from the 'Final Merit List'. Why?

This usually happens if your documents were rejected during the e-scrutiny process and you failed to clear the grievance within the given time limit. Check the 'List of Not Considered Candidates' to see the exact reason. You might have to try again in Round 2 as an Open category candidate.

3. Can OMS candidates claim reservation?

No! Outside Maharashtra State (OMS) candidates are treated as General/Open category, irrespective of their caste in their home state. All India seats are purely based on open merit.

4. Is the final merit list out for 5-Year LLB too?

No, currently the final merit list is OUT only for the 3-Year LLB course (for graduates). The 5-Year LLB (for 12th pass students) final merit list is scheduled to be released on July 28, 2026.

5. Will there be an institute level round this year?

Yes, absolutely. After the 3 CAP rounds are completed in August 2026, the remaining vacant seats will be filled via the Institute-Level round (Spot round). However, it is highly risky to depend on this for top colleges like GLC or ILS, as their seats get full by Round 2 itself.

Final Words and Next Steps

A massive congratulations to everyone who made it to the top ranks in the MH CET 3-year LLB Final Merit List 2026. Law is a beautiful, powerful, and highly respected profession. Securing a seat in a good NLU or state college is the first step towards a bright career.

Now, do not get lazy. Start keeping a close eye on the official portal for the choice-filling dates. Make a realistic college preference list based on your percentile. Don't fill GLC as your only option if your score is 70 percentile—you will get kicked out of Round 1! Play smart, talk to seniors, and keep your files ready.

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Best of luck for the counselling, future advocates! May justice always be on your side!