Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Maharashtra FYJC Admissions: Commerce Stream Gains Popularity
Many students in Maharashtra are signing up for First Year Junior College, or FYJC, which is like the start of high school.
More students are choosing to study Commerce, especially in Mumbai and nearby areas.
Almost 3 lakh students in Mumbai have enrolled.
Commerce is the most popular subject, followed by Science.
Admissions started earlier but are still going on.
The government is offering extra chances for students to get seats, with a special round open until September 9.
This is to make sure everyone gets a chance to join a college.
FYJC admissions are ongoing in Maharashtra, with Mumbai leading in enrollment.
Commerce is the most popular stream, especially in Mumbai.
Mumbai has 2.97 lakh students enrolled across all streams.
An 'Open to All' admission round is extended until September 9.
Commerce has the most admissions across the state, with Science and Arts following.
- Who
- Students seeking admission to First Year Junior College (FYJC) in Maharashtra.
- What
- Admissions for FYJC are underway, with a shift towards the Commerce stream.
- When
- Admissions are currently ongoing with an extended special round.
- Where
- Mumbai and surrounding districts, with statewide figures also reported.
- Why
- To provide opportunities for students to secure seats.
- Total Mumbai Students Enrolled
- 2.97 lakh
- Mumbai Commerce Enrollment
- 1.49 lakh
- Mumbai Science Enrollment
- 1.1 lakh
- Mumbai Arts Enrollment
- 36,356
- Statewide Commerce Admissions
- 2,95,442
- Statewide Science Admissions
- 6,65,295
- Statewide Arts Admissions
- 3,51,696
- Extended 'Open to All' Round
- September 3-9