Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2026: The Maharashtra School Education and Sports Department has started the Part 1 and Part 2 application process for First Year Junior College (FYJC) admissions 2026 from Wednesday, May 21. Students seeking admission to Class 11 through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) and quota-based seats can now complete their forms online.
Candidates can submit their applications through the official admission portal, Maharashtra FYJC Admission Portal.
The window for Round 1 CAP and quota admissions will remain open till May 22 at 5 PM. This phase is particularly important as students will have to lock in their junior college preferences for admission allotment.
Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2026: Students can choose multiple college preferences
As part of the admission process, students are allowed to select their preferred junior colleges while filling Part 2 of the form. Authorities have already announced that students will be given opportunities to modify or update their college preferences during different admission rounds.
Earlier, the department confirmed that FYJC admissions 2026 will include three regular CAP rounds, followed by an “Open to All” fourth round and a special fifth round reserved for girls.
Officials have advised students to carefully review their choices before locking the form, as seat allotments will depend on merit, preferences and seat availability.
Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2026: How to fill Maharashtra FYJC admission form 2026
Part 1: Registration And Application Form
Students can complete the registration process by following these steps:
Step 1: Visit the official website, Maharashtra FYJC Admission Portal
Step 2: Click on the “Student Registration” option
Step 3: Enter the required details and register
Step 4: Login using the generated application ID and password
Step 5: Fill all sections of the application form carefully
Step 6: Upload the required documents (file size should not exceed 1 MB)
Step 7: Pay the application fee online
Step 8: Review and lock the form after submission
Step 9: Take a printout for future reference
Authorities said schools or guidance centres will verify the submitted applications within two days.
Part 2: College Preference Filling
For preference form submission, students need to:
Step 1: Login using their credentials
Step 2: Complete the registration details
Step 3: Upload necessary documents and Class 10 marks
Step 4: Select preferred junior colleges
Step 5: Submit and lock the preference form
Students can choose a minimum of one and a maximum of 10 junior colleges under the quota admission process.
Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2026: First merit list to be released on May 26
The CAP Round 1 allotment process will take place between May 23 and May 26. After the allotment process is completed, the portal will display:
Junior college allotment list
Admission cut-off marks
Student-wise allotment details
Students will also receive SMS alerts regarding their allotment status.
Candidates who secure seats must visit the allotted junior college for document verification, fee payment and admission confirmation.
Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2026: FYJC 2026 Important Dates
Vacancy & CAP Round 1
Vacancy details submitted by colleges: May 19
Vacancy list published: May 20
CAP Round 1 registration and preference filling: May 21 to May 22
CAP Round 1 allotment process: May 23 to May 26
Quota Admission Schedule
Quota registration and preference locking: May 23 to May 26
Quota merit and selection list display: May 26 to May 28
Quota admission confirmation and remaining vacancy display: By May 29
Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2026: Advise students to track updates regularly
Students and parents are advised to regularly monitor the official portal for admission updates, allotment details and schedule changes.
Students have also been reminded to double-check uploaded documents and personal details before locking the application form to avoid complications during verification and admission confirmation stages.
