Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Mumbai FYJC Admissions Delayed for Over 1.2 Lakh Candidates
Many students in Mumbai are waiting to find out where they will go to junior college.
Over 120,000 students haven't been admitted yet after three rounds.
There's a final round coming up.
Some students picked schools that were too hard to get into.
The government says everyone should find a spot because there are more seats than students.
Those students are hoping for a better school choice in the last round.
Over 1.2 lakh FYJC applicants in Mumbai division are yet to be admitted after three rounds.
The final CAP round began on July 28, with the last merit list scheduled for release on August 1.
2,92,603 candidates applied for FYJC admissions in the Mumbai division (Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Palghar).
1,70,580 candidates have confirmed admissions, leaving 1,22,023 without seats.
The Director of Education says all students should find seats; 4,67,720 seats are available.
- Who
- Over 1.2 lakh candidates in the Mumbai division and the Office of the Director of Education.
- What
- FYJC admissions in Mumbai division are pending for over 1.2 lakh candidates.
- When
- The final round began on July 28; last merit list out August 1.
- Where
- Mumbai division (Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and Palghar districts)
- Why
- Candidates are waiting for admissions as they await their preferred college allotment.
Parent's Concerns
Education Department Response
Anxiety over admissions
Parent's Concerns
Parents are anxious as they wait for the final merit list, hoping for a better college allotment for their children.
Education Department Response
The Director of Education's office stated that all students should be able to get a seat.
- Applicants
- 2,92,603
- Admitted Candidates
- 1,70,580
- Candidates Without Admission
- 1,22,023
- Available Seats
- 4,67,720
- CAP Round Start
- July 28
- Last Merit List Release
- August 1