Maharashtra FYJC admissions 2025 reopen after portal crash: Know how to apply
The Maharashtra School Education and Sports Department has resumed the First Year Junior College (FYJC) admissions for 2025 after a major portal crash halted the process on 21 May.
The online registration system reopened at 11 am on 26 May and will remain accessible until 3 June via the official website — mahafyjcadmissions.in.
For the first time, FYJC admissions are being conducted through a centralised system covering over 20 lakh seats across 9,281 junior colleges in Maharashtra.
Revised FYJC 2025 Schedule:
- Registration window: 26 May to 3 June
- Provisional General Merit List: 5 June
- Objection/Correction Window: 6–7 June
- Final Merit List: 8 June
- Zero Round Quota Admissions: 9–11 June
- College Allotment List: 10 June
- Document Submission & Enrolment: 11–18 June
Registration Process:
- Visit mahafyjcadmissions.in.
- Select ‘New Student Registration’.
- Enter personal and academic details.
- Verify your mobile number via OTP.
- Complete Part 1 (personal, school, academic data).
- Upload documents: photo, SSC marksheet, category certificate.
- After Part 1 is verified, fill Part 2 for college preferences.
- Review and submit the final form.
- Save a copy of the completed application.
Monitor official updates via the website and WhatsApp.
Reason for Initial Disruption:
The site crashed on 21 May when nearly 1.5 million users attempted simultaneous access. The Directorate paused the process and resolved technical issues after stakeholder feedback.
WhatsApp Channel for Updates:
To combat misinformation and fake portals, the department has launched an official WhatsApp channel to share real-time, verified updates and reminders.
Academic Calendar & Policy Changes:
- Colleges with at least 50% enrolment can start classes from 1 July.
- Others must begin by 11 August.
- The in-house quota has been reduced from 20% to 10%.
- Eligibility is now restricted to students from the same management and premises, sparking criticism from urban institutions.
College officials, especially in cities like Mumbai, have expressed concern over the in-house quota revision, calling it restrictive and unfair to students from affiliated schools.