Mumbai: The Directorate of Education (Secondary and Higher Secondary) has released the fifth special admission list for First Year Junior College (FYJC) admissions, revealing that over 1 lakh seats in Class 11th remain vacant. This development has left nearly 28,918 students in the Mumbai metropolitan area still waiting for admission.
The centralised admission process for FYJC in Mumbai has been an ongoing challenge this year, with numerous rounds of admissions being conducted to accommodate the large number of applicants. In total, 2,59,136 students, which accounts for approximately 89.96 per cent of applicants, have secured admission to junior colleges across the Mumbai metropolitan area after the fourth special admission round.
The fifth special admission list was made available online on Monday, September 11, at 10:00 am. Those students who have been allotted colleges in this round will need to confirm their admission between Monday, September 11, and Friday, September 15, starting at 10:00 am.
Despite the Directorate's best efforts, 1,29,099 seats for Class 11th are yet to be filled, and nearly 28,918 students are anxiously waiting for a resolution. This situation has raised concerns among college administrators, as it disrupts the academic schedule. College administrations have to repeat syllabi for students who are allotted seats late, affecting the overall educational experience. Similar issues occurred during the previous academic year when the admission process extended into the first semester exams.
The persistently high number of vacant seats is partly attributed to students' reluctance to accept admissions when their preferred colleges are unavailable. To address this issue, authorities have been compelled to announce consecutive special rounds to allocate seats to these students.
In addition to the challenges faced in Mumbai, there are also approximately 40,871 vacant seats in colleges in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad, further underscoring the difficulties in the admission process.
As the admission process continues, it is expected to extend into October, with additional special rounds anticipated to accommodate students still seeking admission. College administrators and education authorities are working tirelessly to streamline the process, ensuring that as many students as possible secure admission into their desired institutions.
The Directorate of Education remains committed to resolving the admission crisis while striving to minimize disruptions to students' academic pursuits. However, the ongoing challenges highlight the need for a more efficient and sustainable solution to streamline the FYJC admission process in the future.
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