Maharashtra’s 3-year Bachelor of Legislative Law (LLB) programs have achieved a significant milestone: all 19,895 seats allocated through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) for the 2025-26 academic year are now filled. The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell confirmed 100% CAP seat occupancy across 218 law colleges. However, a contrasting issue emerged, with over half of the 1,678 Economically Weaker Section (EWS) seats , specifically 860 seats , remaining vacant.
CAP Seats Fully Occupied
The CET Cell announced that all 19,895 seats in 218 law colleges in Maharashtra, available through the MH 3-year LLB CAP counselling process, have been filled. This comprehensive process aims for equitable distribution of seats across the state. This marks the first time in three years that 100% of seats under the CAP admission process have been secured. The overall admission percentage, which combines CAP, EWS, and institutional rounds, reached 96% for the current academic cycle.
EWS Seats Show High Vacancy
Despite the full occupancy of CAP seats, a substantial number of EWS category seats remain vacant. Out of the total 1,678 seats designated for the EWS category, only 818 seats were filled. This leaves 860 seats empty, representing a significant 51.25% of the total EWS allocation. This high vacancy rate in the EWS category stands in stark contrast to other quotas. Management quota seats, for example, saw 99.95% occupancy, with just one seat left unfilled.
Admission Process Overview
The admission process for the 3-year LLB program spanned over three months. It commenced on June 30 and concluded on October 11 . The process involved four distinct counselling rounds, including an institutional round, ensuring a structured and smooth admission period as confirmed by CET Cell officials.
Overall Admissions and Trends
For the 2025-26 academic year, a total of 23,859 seats were available across Maharashtra’s law colleges for the 3-year LLB course. This figure includes all categories: CAP, EWS, and institutional quotas. Of these, 22,917 students successfully secured admission, resulting in an overall admission rate of 96.05%. Student demographics showed 14,846 boys and 8,071 girls were admitted into the undergraduate law programs, reflecting broad participation.
Admission Data Over Three Years
The trend of high admission rates in Maharashtra’s 3-year LLB programs is consistent, with 96% or more seats filled each year. The number of colleges and total seats have steadily increased over the past three academic years, as detailed below:
| Academic Year | No. of Law Colleges | Total Seats | Admitted Students | Percentage of Admission | Vacant Seats | Percentage Vacant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 162 | 19,341 | 18,748 | 96.93% | 593 | 3.06% |
| 2024-25 | 167 | 21,071 | 20,374 | 96.69% | 697 | 3.30% |
| 2025-26 | 218 | 23,859 | 22,917 | 96.05% | 942 | 3.94% |
Official’s Statement
Dilip Sardesai, an official with the Maharashtra State CET Cell, highlighted the growing appeal of legal education in the state. “The number of students pursuing law education has been increasing significantly over the last few years,” Sardesai stated. He added, “96% of the students who wanted to take admission have been admitted. This year, four rounds of admission were held, and this admission process was carried out smoothly, reflecting efficient management.”