f you are a student in Maharashtra looking to secure admission into Class 11 (First Year Junior College – FYJC) for the 2026-27 academic year, the clock is ticking. The Part 1 Registration phase is about to close, and missing this window could delay your entire admission process.
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Here is everything you need to know to finish your application before the deadline.
📅 The Final Countdown: Important Dates
The Maharashtra School Education and Sports Department has set a strict timeline for the initial registration phase. Today is April 29, 2026, meaning you have less than 36 hours remaining.
| Event | Date & Time | Status |
| Registration Started | April 10, 2026 | Active |
| Registration Last Date | April 30, 2026 (5:00 PM) | Closing Tomorrow! |
| Part 2 (Option Form) | Post-SSC Result (May 2026) | Upcoming |
| Academic Session Starts | July 15, 2026 | Scheduled |
💻 Official Portal: Where to Apply
All registrations must be completed through the centralized CAP (Centralised Admission Process) portal:
This portal covers all major regions including Mumbai (MMR), Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, and Amravati.
📝 What is Part-1 Registration?
Part-1 is the Student Profile creation phase. You do not need your Class 10 marks to complete this step. Even if your results are still pending, you must register now to be eligible for the merit rounds later.
Key Details to Fill:
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Basic Info: Name, Gender, Date of Birth.
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Contact Info: Address and a valid mobile number (for OTPs).
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Category & Reservation: Caste certificates, EWS, or special quotas (Sports, Orphan, Divyang, etc.).
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Board Details: SSC, CBSE, ICSE, or IG Board details.
Registration Fee:
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A processing fee of ₹100 must be paid online to “Lock” your application.
🚀 Step-by-Step Guide to Register
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Visit the Site: Go to the official FYJC Admission portal.
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Select Region: Choose the region where you want to take admission.
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New Registration: Click on “Student Registration” and select your status (Fresher/Repeater).
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Generate Login ID: Fill in the basic form and create a password.
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Log In: Use your new Login ID to fill out the detailed Part-1 form.
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Pay & Lock: Pay the ₹100 fee and ensure you click “Lock Application Form.” An unlocked form will not be considered for verification.
⚠️ 2026-27 New Updates: What’s Changed?
The Education Department has introduced a few key changes for this year:
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Five Admission Rounds: There will be a total of five rounds to ensure maximum seat allotment.
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Special Round for Girls: After the three regular rounds, a special fifth round has been introduced specifically for female students.
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Mandatory Aadhaar: Aadhaar-based authentication is now more integrated to prevent duplicate or ghost applications.
💡 Pro-Tips for Tomorrow
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Don’t Wait for 4 PM: The servers usually experience a massive surge in traffic on the final afternoon. Complete your payment tonight or early tomorrow morning.
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Verify Your Documents: Ensure that your category certificates are valid for 2026. If you apply under a quota without a certificate, your application may be shifted to the General category.
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Check Your SMS: All critical updates, including your merit rank, will be sent to the mobile number used during registration. Ensure it stays active.
Next Step: Once the SSC results are declared in May, the portal will reopen for Part 2 (Option Form), where you will list your preferred colleges in order of priority.
Having trouble with the “Seat Number Not Found” error?
Leave a comment with your Board name (SSC/CBSE/ICSE) below. We are monitoring the NTA and State Board technical advisories and can guide you through the manual entry process!