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Second merit list of FYJC out; marginal drop in cut-off percentages

Second FYJC merit list in Mumbai sees cut-off percentage drop, with most colleges setting above 85%. Dominance of students scoring 85-95% in class 10 exams, 1,75,008 applications, 73,438 allotted seats. Students must complete admission process promptly.

UGC instructs varsities to start new academic year by August first week

As part of the initiative to get the academic session back on track, the commission has also suggested declaring the results of the previous graduation classes by the end of June

Man hacks 18-year-old girl to death after her family rejects his marriage proposal

18-year-old girl hacked to death in Palghar district after her family rejected a marriage proposal. Manhunt launched for the accused.

Teen jumps off fifth-floor balcony in Sion

A 16-year-old boy jumped to his death from the fifth-floor balcony of his house in Mumbai. Police suspect issues faced in junior college as the reason.

FYJC: Third merit list shows rise in cut-offs, leaves students disappointed

The third merit list for FYJC admissions in Mumbai shows a significant increase in cut-off percentages, disappointing students who scored below 85%. Most colleges now demand above 95% for admission. Students who scored between 90% and 98% dominated the admissions process. The education department is urged to find a way to ensure at least 80% of applicants secure admission in the first three rounds.

Pune ZP orders Blue Bells High School to down shutters in 7 days

On September 22, 2022, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) had seized two floors of the Blue Bells High School and Junior College building after investigations revealed that the premises were being used for terrorist- and anti-national activities including weapons’ training and radicalisation of Muslim youth by the banned Islamic outfit, Popular Front of India (PFI)

25-year-old labourer dies at demolition site

A labourer died after a wall collapsed on him during demolition work in a Mumbai school, leading police to register a case against the contractor for negligence.

Junior colleges await Maharashtra education department nod for online classes

As per admission norms set by the education department, colleges can start their classes after allotting 75% of their total seats.

Mumbai school events: Grand celebrations held as tiny tots graduate

FYJC admissions: Another round planned as over 1 lakh seats lie vacant

As per the data shared by the state education department, over 1 lakh seats still lie vacant in colleges across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region(MMR) after seven admission rounds. While colleges have started their academic session from August 30, those who get admission now will be accommodated

8-yr-old donates savings to help flood-hit kids ‘buy books, toys’

The money was submitted to the Thane district collector.

Janmashtami celebrated colourfully at Bhayandar

Important or interesting events that took place at Mumbai schools recently

25,000 FYJC aspirants yet to get seats after 4 rounds

Admissions under the special merit list, which was the last merit-based admission round, concluded on August 19. Under the special round, a total of 56,375 students had applied for admission. Of these, only 28,978 students ended up confirming their admissions.

New school of thought: Smaller junior colleges, higher Science cut-offs

While first-year junior college (FYJC) cut-offs for the Science stream at some well-known colleges like Ruia, Ruparel and Jai Hind Colleges saw a dip this year, newer and less high-profile colleges – many of which belong to prominent coaching chains – seem to have attracted many of the city’s high scorers.

Class 10 oral exams likely to return this year

Oral examinations for Class 10 from the current academic year, according to sources in the committee that was appointed to review the policy, they are likely to return.

FYJC 2nd merit list:Science cut offs dip further, commerce, arts only see a marginal change in Mumbai

Toppers picking other streams seen as reason for dip in cut-offs for Science

FYJC second list out today, cut-offs may remain high

More than 61,000 seats have been confirmed; fewer seats in the open category will make contest fierce

Mumbai FYJC first merit list 2019 out: Cut-offs in Mumbai dip for Science, rise for Arts

Despite dip in SSC scores, highest cut-off for Arts stream is at 94%; Commerce at 93.6%; and Science at 93.2%

Top scorers from CBSE, ICSE apply for FYJC seats in Maharashtra

Of the 1,487 aspirants with 95% and above score, only 301 from the state board

Will move court against Maharashtra education department insisting on original marksheets: IGCSE students’ parents

As per the admission booklet, students from the other boards “can participate in this admission process with their provisional marksheet

FYJC admissions: Apply under SEBC, EWS quotas by July 4

Students from these categories can edit their entries for caste in part 1 of the form and would not have to submit any documentation at the time of applying, stated the education department on the admissions website.

Mark sheets in August, FYJC admission a tough task for 1K IGCSE students

As per the admission booklet for 2019, students from the other boards “can participate in this admission process with their provisional marksheets. However, they need to submit original copy of marksheet while confirming their admission in the junior college

FYJC admissions begin, but seat matrix not out yet

Education official says seat matrix is ready and will be upload on the website soon

FYJC cut-offs in minority colleges of Mumbai dip

While the cut-off for the seats under the minority quota for the Science stream went down from 80.8% in 2018 to 77.2% this year, the cut-off list for the Arts stream the went down from 86.2% to 84%. College principal Rajendra Shinde was not available to comment on the development.

28 junior colleges get Maharashtra nod for bifocal programmes

A bifocal programme allows students from the science stream to skip second language and biology subjects during Class 11 and 12, and instead take a 200-mark elective like electrical maintenance or computer science.

98 of 849 junior colleges in Mumbai set to get extra seats

FYJC ADMISSIONS: Nearly 12% colleges eligible till now; colleges wanting to add seats can apply: officials

Guide your students, Maharashtra education department tells CBSE, ICSE schools

The department has instructed schools in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) to ensure that students get the admission booklet and that they are guided to fill their forms for college admissions.

Reserve 1% seats for orphans: MU circular

The reservation would now be applicable for all undergraduate and postgraduate admissions conducted by the university’s colleges and departments.

HSC results: Only 70 colleges in city get 100% score this year

This year only 70 colleges, as opposed to 94 in 2018, recorded all their students passing the HSC exams. Most colleges that recorded a cent percent pass rate are from Thane, Panvel and adjoining areas.

Nabbed for robbery bid, accused owns chawl in Andheri

Although Nair dropped out of school, his elder son studies at an engineering college in Pune, while his younger son studies at a junior college in the city.