Pune– The Directorate of Education (Secondary and Higher Secondary) has completed seven rounds of the centralised admission process for First Year Junior College (FYJC), comprising three regular and four special rounds. During these rounds, a total of 76,159 admissions were allocated to students seeking admission to FYJC courses. However, a significant challenge remains, with 40,871 seats still vacant across colleges in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad. Authorities anticipate that the admission process may extend until October, with additional special rounds expected to be announced.
The latest development comes as the merit list for the fifth round was unveiled on Monday. College administrations are growing concerned about the prolonged admission process, as they have already commenced classes and lectures. This delay forces colleges to reorganize schedules and revise syllabi for students who are admitted late. A similar situation occurred last year when the centralised admission process continued until the announcement of the first-semester exams, disrupting the academic calendar.
Under the centralised admission process, students are provided with the opportunity to select their preferred colleges. However, when students do not secure admission to their preferred institutions, many opt to decline other available options, resulting in a persistently high number of vacant seats. To address this issue, education authorities are repeatedly announcing special rounds to allocate seats to these students.
The situation underscores the importance of streamlining the admission process to ensure that students can secure their desired seats in a timely manner, reducing disruptions to the academic calendar and college schedules.
As the admission process continues, education officials are working diligently to facilitate the allocation of remaining seats and provide students with the best possible educational opportunities in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad.
