The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has recently announced a revised schedule for the initial phase of its Centralized Admission Process (CAP) for prospective students aiming to enroll in either the three-year or five-year LLB programs during the 2026-27 academic year. This crucial update, issued on August 14, 2026, necessitates immediate attention from all applicants involved in the admission process, as completing the college option form within these newly stipulated deadlines is paramount.
For those pursuing the five-year LLB course, the window to submit their college option form is closing rapidly, with the final deadline set for midnight on Saturday, August 15, 2026. It is imperative that candidates who have not yet finalized their choices ensure their option forms are not only submitted but also “locked” before this deadline. Missing this opportunity will unfortunately mean that no further modifications, corrections, or submissions will be entertained.
Similarly, candidates aspiring for the three-year LLB program have a slightly extended deadline, with their college option forms due by midnight on Sunday, August 16, 2026. The CET Cell has made it a point to emphasize the importance of timely submission, noting that deadlines have been revised previously. Therefore, students are strongly advised against procrastinating, especially since no changes can be made once the specified timeframes have passed. All relevant information regarding this revised schedule and official notices can be accessed directly on the Maharashtra CET Cell’s official website, cetcell.mahacet.org.
Should students wish to amend their college preferences, they can do so by logging into their Candidate Login section. This requires using their unique Login ID and Password to unlock the option form, make the necessary alterations, and then critically, re-lock and submit the form. It’s crucial to understand that merely making modifications is insufficient; the form must be locked and submitted before the respective deadline for the changes to be officially registered.
The CET Cell has unequivocally stated that there will be absolutely no provision for any modification, correction, or final submission of the Option Form after the designated deadlines. This underscores the importance for all candidates to meticulously review their chosen preferences for colleges to ensure accuracy before locking their forms. A final check to confirm that the form has been both locked and successfully submitted is also highly recommended. This new schedule holds particular significance for applicants who are still in the process of completing their forms, as failure to meet these deadlines could jeopardize their participation in the first round of CAP. For precise dates concerning admissions, candidates should consult the latest notice issued by the CET Cell of Maharashtra. Further details and a downloadable PDF for the final locking and submission of the college option form are also available through direct links provided on the relevant portals concerning education.
