FYJC First Merit List Released: Over 6.92 Lakh Students Secure Seats in Maharashtra

Unexpected Release After Delays

The FYJC admissions, which began on May 21, faced repeated delays due to technical glitches in the online portal. Initially, the first merit list was scheduled for June 26, but last-minute issues forced authorities to postpone it. However, in an unexpected turn, the department released the list two days early, providing relief to anxious applicants.

Mahesh Palkar, Director of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, explained, “We had no intention to delay the process. A technical bug on June 26 held us back, but once resolved, we released the list immediately.”

Admission Confirmation & Next Steps

Students who secured seats must physically confirm their admissions at their allotted junior colleges between June 30 and July 7. The vacancy list for the second round will be published on July 9, giving another opportunity to those who missed out in the first phase.

Stream-Wise Allotments

Science: 3.42 lakh students
Arts: 1.49 lakh students
Commerce: 1.39 lakh students

Mixed Reactions from Students & Educators

While the merit list brought relief to many, the chaotic admission process has drawn criticism. Only 139,943 out of 467,720 applicants from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) secured seats in the first round—a sharp decline from previous years, where 60-70% of MMR students typically made the cut.

A college principal noted, “It’s unusual that so few students got allotted in CAP Round 1 this year.”

Looking Ahead

With the first round concluded, students and parents hope for a smoother process in subsequent rounds. Authorities assure that efforts are being made to minimize further disruptions.