Maharashtra FYJC Admission Process for 2026–27 Begins

If you’re moving from Std. 10 to Std. 11 in the academic year 2026–27, the First Year Junior College (FYJC) admission process is an important step in your academic journey. Based on the official circular, this blog breaks down the FYJC online admission process in a simple and clear way so you know exactly what to do.

Instructions for FYJC Admissions 2026–27 Latur

The following instructions are hereby issued to all Higher Secondary Schools/Junior Colleges recognised by the School Education Department in Latur.

1. Correction in the college profile of all UMAVI/KAMAVI registered for online admission in 2025-26:

If there is any change in the name of the college, name and mobile number of the principal, email ID of the college, name and mobile number of the technical staff, college address, admission fee for self-financed colleges, batches, along with the records of the approval order.

2. Correction in the college branch, batch, admission capacity of all UMAVI/KAMAVI registered for online admission 2025-26:

If there is a new branch approval from the year 2026-27, change in the admission capacity in the previous branch or batch, a change in the subject, if any additional batch has been added, if there is a new bifocal subject approval, along with the records of the approval order.

3. New college registration:

If a college is newly recognised from the year 2026-27, wants to register for the first time in the online admission process, the information should be submitted with the following documents attached :

• Previous year's college registration or self-declaration
• Original approval order of the government and the office of the Deputy Director of Education
• Additional branch/batch approval order
• Minority status approval order
• Information communication (I.T.) subject approval order
• Government approval order in case of change in the name of the college migration or transfer
• Bank cancelled cheque or statement

(Bifocal) vocational course/subject approval order of the technical board and other supporting documents.

4. Change of stream, medium, or college:

For the academic year 2025–26, students who had taken admission in Std. 11 through the online process, and now wish to change their stream, medium, or college for Std. 11 in 2026–27, must participate again in the online admission process. Their previous admission will not be considered valid for the new academic year.

5. Improve or change of stream:

Students who have already completed Std. 11 in the academic year 2025–26 must not apply again for Std. 11 in 2026–27. However, if such students wish to improve or change their stream, they must follow the applicable rules and participate in the admission process as required.

6. Students seeking admission to Std. 11 for the academic year 2026–27:

All students must follow the online admission procedure. They should carefully read and follow all instructions, including the information booklet, guidelines, standard operating procedures, and rules issued by the Government. Relevant documents such as school recognition certificates, approval orders, and other necessary records must be submitted as required.

7. Preparations to be done by the students:

Marksheet of Std. 10 or equivalent examination, Original copy of School Leaving Certificate of Std. 10, Caste Certificate of the students (if applicable), Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (if applicable), E.W.S. Certificate (if applicable), Disabled Certificate (if applicable), Project Affected Earthquake Victim Certificate (if applicable), Veteran/Ex-Serviceman Child Certificate (if applicable), Certificate of District Sports Officer or Divisional Deputy Director for international and national sports students (if applicable), Certificate of Divisional Deputy Commissioner of Women and Child Development for orphan students (if applicable), Certificate and marksheet with the signature and seal of the Indian Embassy of the respective country for students coming from abroad, Transfer order and joining letter (if applicable) (for parents of transferred employees of State Government/Central Government/Private Sector) must be kept ready by the students.

However, the Principals/Headmasters of all the Higher Secondary Schools/Junior Colleges in the division should take note and submit the same along with all the records as mentioned above to the District Education Officer (Secondary) by 13 April, 2026. Care should be taken to ensure that there is no delay.

FYJC Online Admission Process for 2026–27

Under the ‘Ease of Living’ program of Hon'ble Chief Minister, it has been decided to implement the Central Online Admission Process for Std. 11 in the entire state. Therefore, admissions for Std. 11 in higher secondary schools in the state are being done through the Central Online System from the year 2025-26.

The admission process for Std. 11 in the year 2026-27 has begun and accordingly, the following matters should be brought to the notice of the concerned so that the students can get the necessary guidance and make proper preparations.

• In the year 2026-27, admissions for Std. 11 in all higher secondary schools/junior colleges affiliated to the State Board of Maharashtra will be done through a central online method.
• Students who want to take admission in the State Board affiliated Std. 11 should apply through this system. For admission in schools affiliated to other Boards, the concerned schools should be contacted. However, students who have passed Std. 10 from schools of other boards and want to take admission in the State Board affiliated Std. 11 can apply through this system.
• The admission process will be done online on merit basis till the last student is admitted. No admission will be allowed to schools through any other method other than the online system.
• To participate in the said admission process, every student has to register online on the given website/portal and take further action regarding admission. Students will be able to search for schools offering Std. 1 to 11 in the state, check the available branches, mediums, admission capacity, vacancies, as well as apply for admission online.

The following are the necessary guidelines to facilitate the admission process in the 11th standard.

Distribution of seats available for admission in junior colleges

• In-house quota, if the institution running the higher secondary school has a secondary school in the area or in the relevant district, it will be applicable to students who have passed Std. 10 in such a school.
• Minority Quota will be available only in minority junior colleges and only minority category students will be admitted to these seats.
• The management quota will be for admission at that institution level.

Admission of eligible students to seats under any quota and related proceedings will continue as per the schedule. 

The decision to allocate real seats for CAP under the photo has to be taken at the school level. Under the allocated quota the seats will be included in the next round for central admission.

There will be two ways to gain admission to the school.

1. CAP Seats by getting allotment through Central Admissions
2. Quota Seats by contacting the concerned school for the reserved seats.

For admission to any course, students are required to fill the online application form Part-1 and Part-2. All admissions made in the school will be recorded on the online portal at that time,

A student can apply for both CAP Seats and Quota Seats

CAP Seats

For CAP Seats before the round of admission, the students have to select the schools in Part-2 of the application form. Students can select at least 1 to 10 schools in order of their preference.

Merit List by System

Allotment will be given to the schools selected for admission in the CAP admission round as per the order given by the schools and the students will confirm their admission by going to the allotted school.

Quota Seats

The application for the Quota seats scholarship will be available online at the respective schools. The schools will prepare quota-wise merit selection criteria and inform students for admission. Students eligible for sports admission will confirm their admission in the respective schools.

Online admission process for students

Student Registration: Students must register online on the student admission process portal.

• Application Form-1: Students should fill their admission application form Part-1 online and get it verified.
• Option Form-2: Students must fill in the online application Part-2 by selecting the schools for admission and participate in the admission round. Different admission rounds will be conducted for admissions and the schedule for the same will be announced.
• Allotted schools: Students that have been offered admission in schools must go to that school to confirm their admission.
• Non-Allotted schools: If the first school is not available, students have to fill the application form Part-2 (Option Form) for the next admission round.
• ATKT admissions: ATKT students who have availed the ATKT facility of the State Board will get the opportunity to register and get admission after the supplementary examination results.

Reservations applicable under the 19th Exam Procedure

1. Constitutional and parallel reservation will be applicable for the said admission process. Under constitutional reservation, the seats will be filled from the respective categories up to the first three vacancies. Thereafter, if no candidates from the reserved category are found in the special rounds, the vacant seats will be filled from the open category.

2. Reserved seats under constitutional social reservation (non-minority schools)

3. Parallel/Special Reservation

Necessary Documents Required for Admission to Std. 11

It is mandatory to upload the necessary certificates required for the verification of reservation and marks mentioned in Part-1 of the Admission Form. Similarly, at the time of confirming admission, the original copies of these certificates must be submitted. Therefore, it is essential for students to obtain the relevant certificates well in advance.

The following documents are required for the admission process:

• To avail of social or constitutional reservation, it is mandatory for the caste to be recognised within the State of Maharashtra.
• If seeking parallel/special reservation, the relevant certificate (in the student’s name) must be submitted.
• If reservation certificates are not submitted, the student's application will be considered under the Open (General) category; therefore, if no reservation is being claimed, reservation certificates are not required.
• It is advisable for students to obtain the applicable certificates/documents listed above for 11th Standard admission in a timely manner.
• Students and all concerned parties should thoroughly study the information booklet published on the admission portal and stay updated with the instructions provided on the portal during the admission process.
• To ensure students can benefit from reservations, requests should be made to the relevant Revenue Offices to conduct special campaigns for the timely issuance of necessary documents. Secondary schools should also take measures to inform their 10th-standard students and assist them in obtaining these documents while they are still in school.
• The stages of the 11th Standard Centralised Online Process 2026-27 should be understood and planned accordingly. The round-wise timetable for the admission process will be published in due course. Wide publicity should be given to the admission process, and a grievance redressal system should be activated. Further action should be taken by publicising the stages and other essential aspects of the Std. 11 Centralised Online Process. Initially, the registration of Higher Secondary Schools must be completed, after which student registration can begin. It is essential to complete the preliminary work before this.
• The Divisional Deputy Director of Education must ensure that all schools within their jurisdiction are accurately registered on the portal. They must also verify that all details, including intake capacity and fees, have been correctly recorded in accordance with the regulations. Training and orientation sessions for guidance centres, schools, colleges, students, and parents should be organised immediately upon the conclusion of the State Board's Std. 10 examinations.
• To ensure that student applications are filled out accurately and verified promptly during the admission process, the Education Officer (Secondary) must establish guidance centres. Secondary schools should provide comprehensive assistance to their students who have passed the Std. 10in completing their further education admission forms. Arrangements should be made so that the information entered in the application is, as far as possible, verified by the secondary school from which the student graduated. For other students, guidance centres should be established in Government or aided schools providing Std. 11admissions, as per requirement.
• To ensure students and parents receive the necessary guidance for Std. 11 admission and that all instructions regarding admission are issued in a timely manner, Group Education Officers and regional administrative machinery must be trained to accelerate overall monitoring. A system must be put in place for verification tasks and for the resolution of student grievances.
• The Portal URL and detailed instructions will be provided in due course; nevertheless, the above instructions should be brought to the attention of all concerned parties.

Final Thoughts

The transition from Std. 10 to Std. 11 is a big milestone, and the FYJC online admission process is your gateway to the next phase of your academic journey.

While the process may seem overwhelming at first, taking it step-by-step will make it much easier. Stay organised, follow instructions carefully, and keep track of deadlines.

With the right approach, you’ll be able to secure admission to a college that suits your goals and aspirations.

Source

Official Notice by Directorate of Education, Secondary and Higher Secondary Maharashtra, 07 April, 2026: click here to read.

Kindly note that any and all information is subject to change as per the Maharashtra State Board, Ministry of Education, and Government of India.

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