Maharashtra FYJC Registration 2026 — Class 11 Admission, CAP Rounds & Merit List | mahafyjcadmissions.in

A Class 10 student from Pune finished her SSC board exams on February 18, 2026. The result came on May 8. 84%.

By May 11, she had already filled her FYJC Part 2 option form on mahafyjcadmissions.in — selecting her 10 preferred junior colleges in order.

“मला Science stream हवं होतं — माझी पहिली preference Fergusson होती.” (I wanted Science stream — my first preference was Fergusson.)

She got her second preference. Round 1 allotment. Admission confirmed in June.

Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2026-27 — the centralised online process for Class 11 (First Year Junior College) admission across Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, and Aurangabad — is currently in progress.

If you have not completed your Part 2 option form yet — read this guide urgently.

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🔴 URGENT — आज का दिन (May 21, 2026): CAP Round 1 Preference Window अभी OPEN है!

mahafyjcadmissions.in → Student Login → Part 2 Option Form → अपने 10 colleges preference order में fill करो → Submit

Window: May 21–22 only — कल band हो जाएगी। अभी login करो — देर मत करो।

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⚡ URGENT — May 2026 Status: Part 1 Registration: Closed (6,99,566 students registered) Part 2 Option Form (Zero Round): May 13 deadline — check if submitted CAP Round 1 preference window: May 21–22, 2026 Round 1 Merit List: May 30, 2026

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FYJC 2026 — Complete Schedule

⚡ Official schedule: Always verify at mahafyjcadmissions.in — dates can change.

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What is FYJC Admission? (FYJC म्हणजे काय?)

FYJC = First Year Junior College — Maharashtra mein Class 11 ko FYJC kehte hain.

Centralised Admission Process (CAP) — Maharashtra School Education and Sports Department ek centralised online system se sabhi junior colleges mein admissions karta hai. Koi directly college mein jaane ki zaroorat nahi.

Applicable cities:

• Mumbai (including suburbs)
• Pune
• Nagpur
• Nashik
• Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar)

Scale: 9,281+ junior colleges | 20+ lakh seats | Science, Commerce, Arts streams

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Eligibility —

✅ Maharashtra SSC (Class 10) 2026 pass student

✅ Equivalent board (CBSE, ICSE, IB) — with proper documents

✅ Maharashtra domicile OR studying in Maharashtra

✅ Part 1 registration already done (deadline was May 10)

CBSE / ICSE Board Students —

Yes — students who passed Class 10 from CBSE, ICSE, or any other recognized board can also apply for Maharashtra FYJC 2026.

Their marks will be converted as per Maharashtra Education Department rules before preparing the merit list. The registration process is the same — visit mahafyjcadmissions.in and complete Part 1 and Part 2.

No separate process needed — just register on mahafyjcadmissions.in like SSC student

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How to Login — mahafyjcadmissions.in

Step 1: 👉 mahafyjcadmissions.in

Step 2: Click “Student Login” (विद्यार्थी लॉगिन)

Step 3: Enter your:

• Application ID (from Part 1 registration)
• Password (set during registration)
• Captcha

Step 4: Your dashboard opens — check your current status, fill Part 2, check allotment

Forgot Password? Click “Forgot Password” → Enter Application ID + registered mobile → OTP → Reset

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Part 1 Registration — Is It Done?

Part 1 registration deadline was May 10, 2026. If you registered — your Application ID is your login.

6,99,566 students have completed Part 1 registration for 2026-27.

If Part 1 is NOT done — check if any late registration window opens. Watch mahafyjcadmissions.in for official notices.

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Part 2 — Option Form (Preference Form) Guide

Part 2 is where you choose which junior colleges you want — in order of preference.

Zero Round (Management/Minority/In-House Quota): Deadline May 13, 2026

CAP Round 1 Preference Window: May 21–22, 2026

How to Fill Part 2:

Step 1: Login to mahafyjcadmissions.in

Step 2: Click “Part 2 — Option Form”

Step 3: Select your stream:

• Science (विज्ञान)
• Commerce (वाणिज्य)
• Arts (कला)

Step 4: Add college preferences:

• Minimum: 1 college
• Maximum: 10 colleges (up to 14 in some cases)
• Arrange in order — 1st = most preferred

Step 5: Verify and submit

⚡ Strategy Tips:

1. Add maximum colleges — 10 preferences. More options = better chance of getting a good college.
2. Mix different areas — if all preferences are in one area, you may miss out.
3. Check seat availability before preferencing — mahafyjcadmissions.in shows available seats.
4. Include at least 2-3 “safe” colleges where your percentage is well above cutoff.

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CAP Rounds — How Selection Works

Maharashtra FYJC admission happens in multiple rounds:

Zero Round

For Minority quota, In-house quota, Management quota — held at college level. If you belong to these categories — contact your preferred college directly.

CAP Round 1

• Preferences filled: May 21–22, 2026
• Merit list: May 30, 2026
• Based on: SSC percentage + your preference order + seat availability

CAP Round 2

Remaining seats after Round 1. July 2026.

Special Rounds

For students who did not get admission in CAP rounds. July–August 2026.

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Merit List — How to Check

Step 1: 👉 mahafyjcadmissions.in

Step 2: Login → “Merit List” section

Step 3: Your name, allotted college, and stream will show

Provisional Merit List: May 30, 2026 If you have objections — submit corrections in the objection window (June 2026).

Final Merit List: After objection resolution — June 2026.

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Documents Required

Keep these ready — needed at the time of admission confirmation:

• 📄 SSC Marksheet (original + photocopy)
• 📄 SSC Passing Certificate
• 📄 School Leaving Certificate (LC) — from Class 10 school
• 📄 Aadhaar Card
• 📄 Birth Certificate or Age Proof
• 📄 Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
• 📄 Caste Certificate (for reserved category)
• 📄 Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (for OBC)
• 📄 Income Certificate (for EWS)
• 📄 Passport size photographs (4-6 copies)
• 📄 Disability Certificate (if applicable)

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City-wise FYJC Information

Mumbai (मुंबई)

Highest competition — especially for Science stream in South Mumbai and Western suburbs.

Strategy: Apply to colleges across Mumbai and not just your immediate area. Include Thane and Navi Mumbai colleges.

Pune (पुणे)

High competition for Science in central Pune (Fergusson, SP College, Wadia).

Strategy: Include Pimpri-Chinchwad area colleges.

Nagpur (नागपूर)

Relatively lower competition compared to Mumbai/Pune.

Nashik (नाशिक)

Moderate competition.

Aurangabad (औरंगाबाद / Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar)

Separate process — check mahafyjcadmissions.in for Aurangabad-specific dates.

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Common Issues and Solutions

Issue 1: Login not working Use Chrome browser. Clear cache. Check if Application ID and password are correct. Use “Forgot Password” if needed.

Issue 2: Part 2 option form not visible Check if Part 1 is complete and verified. Some students’ Part 1 may be under scrutiny — wait for confirmation.

Issue 3: SSC marks not reflecting Maharashtra SSC marks are auto-fetched by the portal. If incorrect — contact helpline immediately with marksheet.

Issue 4: Portal slow or down Peak traffic times (morning 10 AM – 2 PM) cause slowness. Try early morning (7–9 AM) or late evening (9 PM+).

Issue 5: Did not submit Part 2 before deadline Watch for any extension announcements at mahafyjcadmissions.in. Contact helpline immediately.

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Stream-wise Cutoff — General Idea (Previous Year Reference)

⚡ Actual cutoffs change every year based on applicants and seats. Check previous year cutoffs at mahafyjcadmissions.in for guidance.

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Official Links — All in One Place

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2026 Update — Now Available Across All Maharashtra

Major change in 2026: Previously, the centralized FYJC admission system was limited to 5 regions — Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, and Amravati.

From 2026: All recognized junior colleges across Maharashtra are included. Students from smaller towns and districts can now apply through the same centralized mahafyjcadmissions.in portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

FYJC registration 2026 kaise karein? (FYJC नोंदणी कशी करायची?) mahafyjcadmissions.in → Student Login → Part 1 Registration (April 10–May 10). Part 2 Option Form → May 11 onwards. CAP Round 1 preference window: May 21–22, 2026.

FYJC Part 2 option form deadline kya hai? Zero Round deadline: May 13, 2026. CAP Round 1 preference window: May 21–22, 2026. Check mahafyjcadmissions.in for latest dates.

Maximum kitne colleges choose kar sakte hain? Minimum 1, Maximum 10 colleges (up to 14 in some cases). Always fill maximum options.

FYJC merit list kab aayegi? Provisional Merit List: May 30, 2026. Final merit list: June 2026 (after objection resolution).

Minority quota admission kaise hoga? Zero Round ke through — college level par. Concerned junior college se directly contact karein.

Agar Part 1 deadline miss ho gayi? Check mahafyjcadmissions.in for any late registration window. Contact helpline immediately.

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Final Note

That Pune student — Fergusson was her first preference. She got her second. She still got Science stream at a good college, 15 minutes from home.

“दुसरी preference मिळाली, पण Science मिळाली — I’m happy.” (Got second preference, but got Science — I’m happy.)

CAP Round 1 preference window: May 21–22.

If you are a Maharashtra SSC 2026 student — login to mahafyjcadmissions.in today. Check your Part 2 status. Keep your 10 preferences ready.

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Based on official information from mahafyjcadmissions.in and Maharashtra School Education and Sports Department. FYJC 2026-27 schedule dates are subject to change — always verify at the official portal. Last updated: May 19, 2026.