Maharashtra FYJC 11th Admission 2024: As we all know, the 10th board exams are over and now students are gearing up for their admission to class 11th. If you belong to the following five regions of Maharashtra i.e. Pune, Nashik, Amravati, Mumbai, and Nagpur then you will have to go through the Maharashtra First Year Junior College (FYJC) 11th admission process which is a centralised admission procedure into top junior colleges for class 11th admission in the above mentioned regions of the state. 

The FYJC admission process is conducted by the School Education and Sports Department through the official website at 11thadmission.org.in. The application process will likely begin in the month of May 2024. Candidates need to visit the website and complete the online application process as per the rules and guidelines. Seats will be given to students based on their marks in the Maharashtra SSC result 2024. 

Read through the article to know all the cardinal details about the FYJC 11th admission process, eligibility criteria, important dates, and merit list, etc.

Also Read:FYJC 2nd Merit List 2023

Maharashtra FYJC 11th Admission 2024 Dates 

The Maharashtra FYJC 11th admission process will likely begin May 2024. The tentative FYJC 11th admission dates 2024 can be checked by students through the given table, which will be updated when the board releases official notification.

Candidates must note that the FYJC 11th admission official website is yet to be launched and once we get to know the official dates for 2024; it will be promptly updated above. Also, there are many students who choose to go with Diploma Courses After Class 10 whereas others choose to study class 11th in either Science, Commerce, or Arts.

Maharashtra FYJC 11th Admission Schedule for Special Rounds

The announcement for FYJC special rounds is expected to be made by the School Education and Sports Department. There are approximately seven FYJC cut-offs that will be released for special rounds. Look into the table given below to have an idea about the possible timetable of these events.

FYJC 11th Admission Eligibility Criteria 2024

Before the student fills out the FYJC 11th admission forms, they must be aware of the eligibility for Maharashtra FYJC 11th online admission process. The complete eligibility criteria that need to be fulfilled for FYJC admission are as follows:

• Pass 10th or SSC or equal examination from MSBSHSE or any recognized board with English as one subject.
• For bifocal subjects, students should have cleared the qualifying degree with General Mathematics as a core subject.
• Students require a minimum aggregate of 35% for admission into the science stream.
• In the FYJC 11th admission process, constitutional reservations are given to those who have Maharashtra as their domicile.
• Students from other states who have passed their 10th from CBSE or any other board will need to fill up the Appendix "A" form.
• Students who are from the reserved category and applying for the same must produce the relevant reservation certificate for authentication purposes.

Additional Information:

Students who want to get admission to Maharashtra first-year junior colleges need to see if they are eligible to apply before proceeding with the registration. The official website of Maharashtra FYJC has a special section where you can check your eligibility status to apply for FYJC admissions.

The process is very simple, students must go to the official website and click on the 'Know your Eligibility' option found on the homepage. In the given picture below, students can see the details that they must give to confirm their eligibility to register for FYJC 11th admission 2024:

FYJC 11th Admission General Rules and Regulations

Mentioned below are some general rules and guidelines that a candidate must adhere to for the online FYJC 11th admission process.

FYJC Instructions for Maharashtra State Board Students

Here are the instructions for only Maharashtra State Board students which are different from those formulated for non-state board students:

• For FYJC 11th admission, you will have to first check the streams provided.
• According to the admissions guidelines, students will only be able to choose one stream.
• Even though FYJC admission is available in many fields, some colleges only keep spaces for students who achieve high grades and rank well on the merit list.
• Once the places set aside for top-ranked students are taken, they fill up seats under the remaining quotas.
• Students get the option of choosing ten colleges from several options so they must decide after considering all aspects.
• You may change your major during the admissions process.
• Once you change a major, your place in the existing course will be given to another student. So, if you switch streams, you can't switch back.

FYJC Instructions for Non-State Board Students

Here are the guidelines for non-state board students that must be strictly followed:

• Students who are not from state boards, such as ICSE, NIOS, CBSE, IB or from state boards other than MSBSHSE need to fill 'Part A' of the first-year junior college (FYJC) application forms.
• Students who are not from state boards must write down their 'best five' outcomes on the application forms, stated by the CAP committee.
• NIOS students must fill up marks as shown on their mark sheet. Any individual with the remark 'subject marks to be declared' on their mark sheet won’t be able to fill out the online FYJC 11th admission application form. Please note that the website link provided here is not available as it is just an example for you to understand how the application process works.
• As per the rules, the Maharashtra State Board will consider admissions for ICSE candidates based on their subject group.
• For International Board (IB) students, the calculation and conversion of marks out of 500 will not involve the 'best of five' method.

Also Read: FYJC 11th Merit List 2023

Maharashtra FYJC 11th Admission Application Process 2024 

FYJC Admissions are for students who have passed their Class 10 exams. To take admission in FYJC Maharashtra affiliated colleges, candidates must fill out the online application form by visiting the official website. When filling out the FYJC online application form 2024, applicants can select their desired colleges and stream (Commerce, Science or Arts). The distribution of seats depends on the merit and preferences filled out by the candidates. Students must note that their schools will have dedicated guiding centres that will help them in the proper completion of the application and admission process.

The Maharashtra FYJC 11th admission 2024 has to be completed in two steps and we will explore the same in detail as mentioned below:

Step 1: Online Registration Form Filling (Part - I)

For Step 1 of Class 11th admission in Maharashtra, student registration is needed. Carry out the process of student registration for 11th-grade admissions by following these steps.

• Visit the official Maharashtra FYJC website, 11thadmission.org.in.
• Select your area by clicking on it.
• If you click on the 'New Registration' button on the homepage, you will see a display of the registration form.
• Name of the candidate, phone number, email ID, password, qualifying status, seat number, year and other information need to be entered.
• Double check if all given details in the registration form are accurate, and then press on the 'Register' button.
• On the screen, you will see your application form number and login ID. At the same time, these details will be sent to your registered mobile number.
• Candidates must create a note of all the crucial details and print them for any further reference.
• Click the 'Proceed to Login' button.
• Enter your login ID, password, and captcha, then click the login button.
• After logging in, the student dashboard and progress of Part- 1 application form will be visible on the computer screen.
• Students should go through every section on the page, modify it if needed and then press the ‘Save & Next’ button.
• Now click on the upload button (document size should be equal to or less than 1MB)
• When the student is done with the part for uploading documents, they can pay the FYJC application fee by choosing any method of payment.
• Students, once they have paid the fee, must lock the application form. When it is locked, no more changes can be made to it. Therefore, they need to look over all the details before they lock their application form.
• In a span of two days, the application form gets confirmed by the secondary school or guidance centre. If an application form does not get checked in time within that specified period, students can reach out to the Guidance centre in this window.
• You can monitor the evolution of your application in phases. You may print a copy of the form for keeping.

Note: If a student decides to withdraw their application, it means they are no longer interested in being part of the Maharashtra 11th admission process.

Step 2 - Online Preference Form Filling (Part - II)

This process starts after the declaration of the FYJC 11th admission list (3 regular rounds) and is as follows:

• Candidates must visit the official website for FYCJ admissions.
• Choose your location by clicking on it.
• Enter your login ID and password on the page of the region you belong to. For students, there is a need to choose one security question along with its corresponding answer.
• Once logged in, a new registration page will pop up where students must get themselves registered.
• They need to submit all the vital details, which include college information, address information, contact information like phone numbers and email addresses as well as hostel facility related data and stream info.
• Upload documents to the site, which will be reviewed by the department.
• The Part-2 form should take into account the Maharashtra board Class 10 marks.
• When students apply online, they have the option to select from one to ten junior colleges as their preferred choices for admission.
• It is important for students to keep in mind that they can't make any changes once the college registration form has been submitted.

FYJC Admission through FCFS Round (Online Application Process)

FCFS round is open only for verified students. You must get your online admission form for class 11th verified and if it’s not done so then have it certified by the guidance centre and then only you can participate in FCFS round.

• On the website, students must select a region for the FCFS round.
• Enter your login information, such as your login ID and password.
• After logging in, students have the ability to track their data and application form's status on the online dashboard.
• They must then select the 'Participate in FCFS' option.
• Give the stream code or UDISE code, or stream and medium, then look for the college.
• Look at the charges and seats in the universities that are listed. Now, press on 'Apply Now' for your chosen college.
• After a student makes an application at a college, there is a window where they have to click on the 'OK' button to confirm the allotment.
• Print out the above-mentioned allotment letter for the further admission process.
• If a student gets a pop-up notification saying they have not been assigned to any college, they can re-apply for another college in the same manner when there is a vacancy.
• Post checking of the allotment status, students have to ensure admission before the last date. For this, they need to visit the respective colleges and complete all admission-related formalities.
• They have the option to cancel the allocation by pressing 'Yes' on the button labelled 'Cancel FCFS Allotment'.

Advantages of Online FYJC 11th Admission 2024

Some of the benefits of the FYJC 11th admission process include a short and fairly easy selection procedure for students. It also incorporates online enrollment and fee payment along with more quota for students with special needs and a lesser proportion of reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) in Maharashtra. Apart from this, there are some positive impacts from the FYJC admission process like a raised quota for Divyang students, a 12% reservation for Maratha candidates, and the in-house quota for students from certain institutions. 

The FYJC 11th admissions also includes an online admission process, compliance with physical distancing rules, and the possibility of holding additional rounds to fill the vacant seats, all of which are excellent benefits offered by the online FYJC 11th admissions.

Documents Required for FYJC 11th Admission 2024

Students who are applying for FYJC admission Maharashtra need to complete the online FYJC application form and include a scan of their essential documents. These documents act as evidence of FYJC 11th-grade admission eligibility. The documents required for FYJC 11th admission are:

• Class 10th Original mark sheet
• Original class 10th school leaving certificate
• Passport size photo (recent)
• Documents required for other category students as per the applicability are as follows:
  • EWS Eligibility Certificate
  • Disability Certificate for Divyang/ Disabled
  • Collectors certificate for earthquake-affected
  • Caste certificate for SC, ST, VJ/ NT, OBC, SBC
  • Non-creamy layer certificate for VJ/ NT, OBC, SBC
  • Collectors Certificate for Freedom Fighters
  • Sports certificate
  • Orphan certificate
  • Parents transfer order and joining report
  • Service Certificate for Defence personnel

FYJC 11th Admission Application Fees 2024

Students are required to pay the FYJC 11th application fee online via credit card/ debit card/ net banking before the closing date of the admission process. For the Mumbai region, the FYJC application fee is INR 250 and for the rest of the regions, it is INR 150. The FYJC 11th admission application fees might be subject to change, therefore, candidates must refer to the official website for accurate information.

FYJC 11th Admission Reservation Criteria 2024

In the Maharashtra Board, there are reservations for those candidates who fall under the reserved category. The FYJC 11th admission reservation policy may vary in different categories and regions.

Constitutional Reservation

Constitutional reservations are for candidates who have a Maharashtra domicile. They can choose to not take the benefit of these reservations while filling out their 11th admission form.

Special Reservation

In the Maharashtra board, there is a specific reservation policy for FYJC reserved candidates. Those who match the requirements of FYJC reservation will be given priority in getting admission to junior colleges. The FYJC reservation policy for different candidate characteristics and regions of Maharashtra is as follows:

FYJC 11th Admission Allotment List 2024

The FYJC first allotment list for the year 2024-25 will probably be published by the department in the month of June 2024. The Maharashtra FYJC allotment list 2024 can be seen on the website. Those who are selected in the first FYJC 2024 allotment list need to confirm their admission at a given college. After the first list, those not selected must wait for more allotment lists. The tentative schedule of Maharashtra FYJC 2024 allotment list is shown in the table below:

When Will Maharashtra FYJC 11th Admission Start?

The Maharashtra FYJC 11th admission process will likely commence in May 2024 and it is anticipated that the admission phase will wrap up by the conclusion of August 2024. After this, regular classes at the 11th junior colleges in Maharashtra should begin from September 2024. The start dates for academic sessions may vary as per streams (arts, science, and commerce). The FYJC 11th admission 2024 official website will likely be released in May 2024.

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