Maharashtra will introduce a special admission round for girls in the FYJC 2026–27 process to improve inclusivity. Admissions will be conducted online through a centralised system based on Class 10 merit. The process includes three regular rounds, an open round, and a final girls-only round if seats remain vacant.

Mumbai: The Maharashtra School Education Department announced a dedicated admission round for girls in the First Year Junior College (FYJC) admission process for the 2026–27 academic session, officials said on Monday.

Revised GR aims for structured, transparent, and inclusive admissions

According to a Government Resolution (GR) issued by the department, the revised admission framework aims to make the process more structured, transparent and inclusive. Admissions across the state will be conducted through a centralised online system, strictly based on merit.

The process will comprise three regular rounds, where seats will be allotted based on students’ Class 10 marks. This will be followed by an “open to all” round to fill remaining vacancies. Subsequently, a special round exclusively for female candidates will be conducted. In cases where applications exceed the number of available seats, admissions in this round will also be granted purely on merit.