The Maharashtra School Education and Sports Department has finally released the First Year Junior College (FYJC) 2025 Centralised Admission Process (CAP) Round 1 seat allotment list on June 30, 2025, after multiple delays due to technical issues. Over 12.7 lakh students applied for Class 11 admissions across 9,435 junior colleges, competing for approximately 21.2 lakh seats, of which 18.9 lakh are open through CAP and 2.25 lakh are reserved under various quotas. This article provides an overview of the recent developments, the admission process, and key updates for students and parents.
Key Highlights of Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2025 Round 1
Seat Allotment Release: The Round 1 merit list was published on June 30, 2025, after being postponed from June 10 and June 26 due to technical glitches and website crashes.
Admission Confirmation: Students allotted seats must confirm their admissions between June 30 and July 7, 2025, by visiting their respective colleges for document verification. Failure to confirm within this period will result in forfeiture of the allotted seat.
Seat Distribution: Of the 6.92 lakh students allotted seats, 3.42 lakh opted for the Science stream, 1.49 lakh for Arts, and 1.39 lakh for Commerce. A total of 6.32 lakh students were admitted through CAP, with 60,487 under quota admissions.
Next Steps: The second round of admissions begins on July 9, 2025, with vacant seat details to be announced on the same day.
Challenges and Delays
The FYJC 2025 admission process faced significant hurdles, causing widespread frustration among students and parents. Initially scheduled for June 10, the merit list release was delayed to June 26 and then to June 30 due to technical snags and website crashes. The state’s shift to a fully digital CAP system for over 12.7 lakh students across Maharashtra added complexity, with issues like high website traffic and backend problems disrupting the process.
Additionally, a recent government resolution (GR) and a Bombay High Court order impacted the process. The government withdrew SC/ST/OBC reservations in minority colleges following the court’s ruling on June 12, allowing these institutes to fill seats purely on merit. Minority colleges can now voluntarily surrender unfilled reserved seats after Round 1, a flexibility previously allowed only after three rounds.
These changes, coupled with a new 10% in-house quota policy, led to confusion and further delays. Educationists and parents have criticized the lack of technical preparedness, noting that the delays have left students idle for over three months since the SSC results were declared on May 13, 2025.
How to Check Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2025 Seat Allotment
Students can check their seat allotment status by following these steps:
Visit the official Maharashtra FYJC admission portal at mahafyjcadmissions.in.
Click on the “CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment 2025” link.
Enter your application ID, date of birth, and other required login credentials.
Submit to view your allotment status.
Download and print the allotment letter for future reference.
Students are advised to monitor SMS and email updates, as notifications regarding seat allotments and cut-off lists are sent through these channels.
What’s Next for Students?
Confirm Admission: Students must visit their allotted college between June 30 and July 7 to verify documents and confirm their admission.
Round 2 Admissions: Those who did not secure a seat in Round 1 or wish to apply for better options can participate in Round 2, starting July 9. Vacant seat details will be available on the official portal.
Document Preparation: Ensure all required documents, such as SSC mark sheets, caste certificates (if applicable), and ID proofs, are scanned and ready for verification.
Impact on Students and Parents
The repeated delays have caused significant anxiety among FYJC aspirants. Students like Charmi Jhaveri, who scored 92% in her Class 10 exams, expressed frustration over the prolonged wait and constant refreshing of the admission portal. Parents have voiced concerns about the impact on academic schedules, with some noting a reduction in teaching days due to the delays. Educationists, including Rajendra Zunjarrao, principal of Progressive Education Society’s Modern College, emphasized the need for better technical support to handle such a large-scale process.
Conclusion
The Maharashtra FYJC 2025 admission process has been a challenging journey for students and parents, marked by technical issues and policy changes. With the Round 1 seat allotment now released, students must act quickly to secure their seats by July 7. As the process moves to Round 2, the education department is urged to address technical challenges to ensure a smoother experience. For the latest updates, students should regularly check mahafyjcadmissions.in and stay tuned for SMS and email notifications.