FYJC Admission in Maharashtra 2025-26: Complete Guide for Students
The First Year Junior College (FYJC) admission process in Maharashtra can be overwhelming, especially for students applying through the centralized online admission system. Whether you’re from the Maharashtra Board or any other board like CBSE or ICSE, it’s essential to know the right documents, reservation policies, and the exact process to avoid last-minute confusion.
Here’s a comprehensive breakdown to help you navigate the FYJC admission journey smoothly.
Documents Required for FYJC Admission:
*Note: Size of All Documents Should be upto 1 MB.
Make sure to keep scanned copies (in JPG format) and physical originals of the following documents:
- Class 10th Mark Sheet (Original)
- School Leaving Certificate (SLC)
- Caste Certificate (for reserved category students)
- EWS Certificate (for students applying under the EWS quota)
- Disability Certificate (for differently-abled/Divyang candidates)
- Birth Certificate
- Aadhaar Card
- Recent Passport-size Photograph & Signature (JPG format)
- Minority Certificate (if applying in a minority quota college)
- Migration Certificate (for non-Maharashtra board students)
- Passing Certificate (mandatory for ICSE, CBSE & other board students)
- Eligibility Form from the college office (only for students from boards outside Maharashtra)
Reservation Criteria in Maharashtra :
Maharashtra follows specific reservation percentages for different categories in FYJC admissions:
Category | Reservation % |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 12% |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7% |
Vimukta Jati (VJ-A) | 3% |
Nomadic Tribes – NT-B | 2.5% |
Nomadic Tribes – NT-C | 3.5% |
Nomadic Tribes – NT-D | 2% |
Special Backward Class (SBC) | 2% |
Other Backward Class (OBC) | 19% |
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 10% |
FYJC Admission Process 2025-26 Primary Steps:
Here’s a simplified breakdown of the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) for FYJC admissions in Maharashtra:
- Mock Demo Registration: Practice filling the form to understand the system.
- Actual Registration: Submit your official application on the portal.
- Form Part-1 Verification: Get your personal and academic details verified.
- Junior College Registration: Register at your preferred colleges.
- CAP Option Form (Part-2): Fill out your college preferences.
- Reserved Quota Admissions: For SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Minority/etc.
- CAP Special Round 1: For students who couldn’t secure a seat in earlier rounds.
- CAP Special Round 2: Additional opportunity for unallotted students.
- CAP Special Round 3: Final regular round for admissions.
- CAP Special Round
- Post Admission Process: Final confirmation, document submission, and start of the academic session.
Final Tips from Media Mentor :
- Double-check all documents before uploading.
- Don’t skip the mock demo registration—it helps a lot!
- Keep track of important dates and admission rounds
Stay tuned to Media Mentor for regular updates, videos, and tutorials on FYJC and other college admissions across Maharashtra.