Mumbai: The Maharashtra Department of School Education and Sports has officially updated the deadline for First Year Junior College (FYJC) admissions for 2025.

The release of the general final merit list has been pushed to June 11. The final merit was scheduled to be released on June 8, but will now be released on June 11.

Officials have said that the decision was taken to ensure that all applications are processed fairly, especially for students whose Part 2 registration was either incomplete or locked due to system errors.

Candidates who have applied for FYJC admission 2025 can easily check the final merit list by visiting the official website mahafyjcadmissions.in and logging in with their credentials.

The revised admission process affects over 20 lakh available seats in 9,281 junior colleges offering streams in arts, commerce and science across Maharashtra.

As per the latest timeline, students can submit their objections or requests for correction from June 7 to June 9 using the “Grievance Redressal” feature in their login.

These requests are being addressed online by the respective Deputy Director of Education during the same period. The final merit list will be shown on June 11.

The admission process will continue with zero-round quota admissions, including management, in-house and minority quotas, from June 12 to June 14.

After that, the merit list for CAP Round 1 will be prepared on June 17, and you can expect the seat allotment list for CAP Round 1 to be posted on June 26.

This year’s admission cycle has set a new record, with over 12.75 lakh applications processed, reflecting the scale and competitiveness of the state’s centralised Class 11 admission system.

To help those who had submitted their forms a little late, the registration deadline was extended till 2 pm on June 5, giving more students a chance to complete their Part 2 forms and be eligible for the merit listing.

Students and parents are advised to stay updated through the official FYJC portal and complete all procedures within the stipulated timelines.

The revised schedule not only aims to resolve previous glitches but also to streamline the admission process for lakhs of students transitioning into junior college this academic year.

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Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has officially announced the date of the MPSC Group B Mains Exam 2025.

According to the new schedule released by the Public Service Commission, preliminary examination was conducted on February 2, the results of the same were declared on May 19, and now the mains examination will be conducted on June 29, 2025.

The Public Service Commission has confirmed this in the exam notification published on its website mpsc.gov.in, which contains key details including exam pattern, eligibility criteria and selection process.

Candidates can access the notification PDF in the ‘Advertisement / Notification’ section under Advertisement No. 106/2025.

Recruitment Snapshot

The MPSC Group B recruitment drive aims to fill 480 vacancies in key administrative posts, which include:

• Assistant Section Officer (ASO)
• State Tax Inspector (STI)
• Police Sub-Inspector (PSI)

The selection process includes Prelims, Mains, Physical Test (for PSI), and Interview.

Key Dates at a Glance

Eligibility Criteria

For this, the age limit of the candidates should be between 18 years to 38 years and they should be graduates. Additional physical standards apply for some posts like PSI. Age relaxation is available for reserved categories as per government norms.

Mains Exam Pattern

Paper 1: Marathi and English – 100 marks (50 questions each)

Paper 2: General Knowledge, Reasoning, and Subject – 200 marks (100 questions)

Total Duration: 2 hours (1 hour per paper)

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per incorrect answer

Tips for Aspirants

With just over a month left, candidates are advised to:

Stick to a disciplined study plan

Solve previous years’ papers

Take regular mock tests

Focus on language proficiency

Keep up with current affairs, particularly Maharashtra-specific issues

Where to Apply and Check Updates

The Public Service Commission website mpsc.gov.in remains the primary platform for this exam-related updates, including admit card, syllabus and result announcement.

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The Maharashtra government has kicked off the admission process for Polytechnic Diploma courses for the 2025-26 academic year as of May 20.

According to the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), applications will be accepted starting today and will remain open until June 16, 2025.

If you’re interested in applying, you can do so online through the official portal at poly25.dtemaharashtra.gov.in, as provided by the government.

This announcement comes right on the heels of the Class 10 (SSC) results, giving students a timely option beyond the usual academic paths.

Practical Career Path After Class 10

Education Minister Chandrakant Patil emphasised that the Polytechnic Diploma is a robust, job-focused alternative to the traditional education path.

“The Polytechnic Diploma route opens up career opportunities in engineering, manufacturing, and emerging technology sectors. It is a direct entry for students who wish to pursue a technical profession without waiting for a degree,”

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he explained.

In these three-year diploma programs, students can specialise in areas like mechanical, civil, electronics, and computer engineering.

Not only do these programs create job opportunities, but they also offer a pathway for students to transition into engineering degree courses.

Key Dates for Polytechnic Admission 2025

Online Application & Document Upload: May 20 – June 16, 2025

Document Verification (Online/Offline): May 20 – June 16, 2025

Provisional Merit List: June 18, 2025

Objections/Corrections Window: June 19 – 21, 2025

Final Merit List: June 23, 2025

Both e-scrutiny and physical verification options will be available to applicants.

1.1 Lakh Seats Available Across Maharashtra

According to a recent report, the state has 410 approved polytechnic centres.

Together, these centres provide a total of 1.1 lakh seats for students across the state.

Focusing on the Marathwada region, there are 64 polytechnic colleges that offer 17,980 seats.

It’s worth noting that the number of available seats might rise after June 30, which is the final date for AICTE to approve new institutes.

Where to Apply

Students must register through the official website: https://poly25.dtemaharashtra.gov.in

This portal provides detailed guidelines on eligibility, required documents, and admission steps.

Government Push for 100% Enrollment

Education Minister Chandrakant Patil has called on all government and aided institutions to aim for complete enrollment this year and to boost awareness about diploma courses.

“In today’s fast-changing world of technology, these courses empower students with essential skills,”

He emphasised.

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