Maharashtra LL.B. CAP 2026-27 Option Form Portal Remains Active

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has issued an important update for candidates seeking admission to three-year and five-year LL.B. courses through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) 2026-27.

On August 12, the CET Cell announced that the Bar Council of India (BCI) has granted conditional approval to all existing Colleges of Legal Education (CLEs) for the academic year 2026-27.

The CET Cell is awaiting fresh directions from the Maharashtra government regarding the further course of action for the LL.B. CAP process, following the BCI notification dated August 10.

In the meantime, the option form-filling portal will remain active for candidates, allowing them to continue accessing the portal.

The revised CAP schedule for both LL.B. three-year and LL.B. five-year courses for the academic year 2026-27 will be announced separately after the requisite directions are received from the government.

The CET Cell has advised all candidates, colleges of legal education, and other stakeholders to take note of the latest development and regularly visit the official CET Cell website for further updates.

The BCI's August 10 notification granted conditional approval to existing CLEs in Maharashtra for the 2026-27 academic session, limited to existing CLEs, their existing law courses, approved sections, and sanctioned intake, subject to applicable conditions.

This development clears the path for over 100 Maharashtra law colleges to rejoin the admission process.

Candidates awaiting the next stage of the LL.B. 3 Years and LL.B. 5 Years CAP 2026-27 process should note that the option-form portal remains operational while the revised CAP schedule is awaited.

The CET Cell will notify the revised CAP schedule separately after receiving the required government directions.

This update provides relief to candidates who were uncertain about the status of the LL.B. CAP process.

The Maharashtra government's directions are expected to provide clarity on the further course of action for the LL.B. CAP process.

In the meantime, candidates are advised to regularly check the official CET Cell website for updates on the revised CAP schedule.

The conditional approval granted by the BCI is a significant development, as it allows existing CLEs to participate in the admission process for the 2026-27 academic session.

The CET Cell's decision to keep the option form-filling portal active is a welcome move, as it allows candidates to continue with the admission process while the revised CAP schedule is awaited.

Overall, this update provides a sense of relief and clarity to candidates who are seeking admission to LL.B. courses in Maharashtra.

The revised CAP schedule is expected to be announced soon, and candidates are advised to stay tuned for further updates from the CET Cell.