FYJC Part-2: College Preferences Guide (CAP Round)

This guide explains how to fill the Part-2 (Option Form) where you select your stream, medium, and college preferences for the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) rounds.

Overview

Part-2 is where you:

• Choose your stream (Science/Commerce/Arts)
• Select medium of instruction
• Add colleges in order of preference
• Lock your option form for merit list processing

Step 0: When Does Part-2 Open?

Part-2 only becomes available when:

• Your Part-1 application status shows "Verified / Self-verified"
• The CAP Round schedule becomes active (Round 1, 2, 3, or 4)

Example Timeline:

• CAP Round 1: Option form filling dates (e.g., June 15-18)
• CAP Round 2: Option form filling dates (e.g., July 10-12)
• CAP Round 3: Option form filling dates (e.g., July 20-22)

Note: Every round has its own timetable PDF available in the portal under "Documents / Timetable" section.

Step 1: Login to the Portal

1. Open mahafyjcadmissions.in in your browser
2. Click "Login"
3. Enter your FYJC Login ID, Password, and Captcha
4. Click "Login"

On the dashboard, you'll see:

• Part-1 information at the top
• Part-2 options on the left side:
  • CAP Option Form
  • Stream Code
  • Choose Junior College
  • Lock Option Form

Step 2: Navigate to CAP Option Form

1. Click on "CAP Option Form" or "CAP Round – Option Form"
2. You'll see the following steps:
   • Choose Stream Code
   • Choose Medium
   • Choose Junior College
   • Save Choices
   • Lock Option Form

Important: Complete these steps in the given order.

Step 3: Choose Your Stream Code & Medium

Select Stream

1. Click on "Choose Stream Code"
2. Available streams (varies by region):
   • Science
   • Commerce
   • Arts
   • Bifocal/IT (sometimes listed separately)

Stream Selection Guide:

Select Medium

Available medium options (region-based):

• English
• Marathi
• Hindi
• Other regional languages

Recommendation: Most students choose English medium as teaching in most junior colleges is primarily in English.

Save Your Selection

1. Select your Stream + Medium combination
2. Click "Save & Next"

Note: If you already selected the stream in Round 1, it may auto-populate in Round 2, but you should still click save to confirm.

Step 4: Open "Choose Junior College"

This is the most important section of Part-2.

1. Click on "Choose Junior College"
2. You'll see two main panels:
   • Search & Filter Area: District, area, medium, stream filters
   • Your Preferences List: Choice 1, Choice 2, Choice 3, etc.

You can typically add up to 10 colleges (portal limit may vary).

Step 5: Three Ways to Search for Colleges

Method 1: Search by Area (Recommended)

1. Select your District (e.g., Mumbai Suburban, Pune, Nagpur)
2. In the Area / Locality field, type your area name:
   • Examples: "Chandivali", "Vikhroli", "Powai", "Andheri"
3. Click "Search"
4. Browse colleges in that area

Method 2: Search by College Name

1. Type the college name's first part in the search box:
   • Examples: "SIES", "Patkar", "RD National", "Mithibai"
2. Click "Search"
3. Select from the results

Method 3: Search by Choice Code (Fastest)

1. Every college has a unique Choice Code (available in the information booklet)
2. Enter the Choice Code directly
3. The college will appear immediately
4. Click "Add"

College Information Display

Each college row shows buttons for:

• Intake / Seat Details: Total seats and category-wise availability
• Details: Address, contact number, UDISE code
• Fees: Tuition fees, term fees, IT fees, etc.

Step 6: Check Seats & Fees Before Adding

1. Check Seat Availability

Click "Intake" to see:

• Total sanctioned seats
• In-house / Management / Minority reserved seats
• Remaining seats for Open / Reserved categories
• Previous year's cut-off (if available)

2. Check Fee Structure

⚠️ Critical Warning: Always check fees BEFORE adding a college. After allotment, you cannot refuse admission citing high fees without losing your seat and facing penalties.

Step 7: Add Colleges to Your Preference List

1. When you find a suitable college, click the "Add" / "+" button next to it
2. The college will appear in your preference list as Choice 1, Choice 2, etc.

Example Search Flow:

1. Search "Chandivali" → Add 1-2 good colleges
2. Search "Vikhroli" → Add realistic options
3. Search "Powai" → Add backup choices
4. Continue until you have 7-10 colleges

Step 8: Set Your Preference Order

The preference order determines where the system tries to allot you a seat.

How to Arrange:

1. Use "Move Up" and "Move Down" arrows to rearrange colleges
2. Ensure Choice 1 is the college where:
   • You genuinely want admission AND
   • If allotted, you will definitely take it

Recommended Preference Structure:

Warning: Never put a random "top college" in Choice 1 if you don't actually want it. If allotted, you must take admission or lose your chance in that round.

Step 9: Removing a College

If you want to remove a college from your list:

1. Move that college to the bottom using "Move Down"
2. Click the dustbin/delete icon next to it
3. Confirm deletion in the popup

Step 10: Save Your Choices

After arranging your preference list:

1. Click the "Save Choices" button at the bottom
2. You'll see a confirmation message: "Preferences saved successfully"

Important:

• Save ≠ Lock
• Saving is NOT final submission
• You can edit and re-save until you lock the form

Step 11: Lock Your Option Form (Critical Step)

Without locking, your name will NOT appear in the merit list.

Locking Process:

1. Click on "Lock Option Form" in the menu

2. A summary page appears showing:

   • Part-1 personal details
   • Part-2 preference list
   • Round name (CAP Round 1/2/3/4)

3. Verify everything one last time:

   • Choice 1 is the college you really want
   • No unwanted colleges in the list
   • No high-fee colleges added accidentally
   • Preference order is correct
   • Stream and medium are correct

4. Tick the declaration checkbox

5. Click "Lock Option Form"

6. Confirm in the popup

After Locking:

• Status should show "Complete and Locked"
• If it shows "Unlocked", the lock didn't register - try again
• Take a screenshot of the locked status page for your records

⚠️ Critical: Once locked, you CANNOT edit your preferences for that round.

Step 12: Don't Wait for the Last Day

Why Lock Early?

• Portal experiences heavy traffic on the last day
• Server may slow down or crash
• You might face technical issues
• Risk of missing the deadline

Strong Recommendation: Complete and lock your form at least 1-2 days before the deadline.

Step 13: How Many Colleges Should You Add?

Recommended Number: 7-10 Colleges

Ideal Mix:

• 2-3 Ambitious: Dream colleges (slightly above your expected cut-off)
• 3-4 Realistic: Colleges matching your percentage
• 1-2 Backup: Nearby unaided or low-cutoff colleges

Step 14: Logout After Locking

After successfully locking your form:

1. Click "Logout" in the top-right corner
2. Close the browser

Important: Always logout, especially if using shared computers (cafés, libraries) to prevent unauthorized changes.

What Happens After Locking?

Merit List Processing:

1. Merit List Declaration: Department processes all locked forms and declares merit list
2. Allotment List: Based on merit and preferences, seats are allotted
3. Check Your Status: Login to see if you got a seat
4. College Reporting: If allotted, visit the college within specified dates

If You Get a Seat:

• Visit the allotted college with original documents
• Pay fees and confirm admission
• Your admission is locked to that college

If You Don't Get a Seat:

• Participate in the next CAP round
• Fill fresh preferences (can be same or different)
• Try again with adjusted college choices

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Troubleshooting

"Lock button not working"

• Clear browser cache and cookies
• Try a different browser (Chrome recommended)
• Check internet connection
• Try after 10-15 minutes

"Preferences not saving"

• Ensure you clicked "Save Choices" button
• Check if you added at least one college
• Try refreshing the page and re-adding

"College not appearing in search"

• Check if you selected correct district
• Try searching by college name instead of area
• Verify stream and medium filters
• Check if college offers your chosen stream

Important Reminders

• ✅ Lock your form early (don't wait for last day)
• ✅ Check fees for every college before adding
• ✅ Put only genuine choices in your preference list
• ✅ Add 7-10 colleges for better chances
• ✅ Take screenshot after locking
• ✅ Download the locked form PDF
• ✅ Keep original documents ready for college reporting
• ✅ Note down important dates for next rounds

Summary Checklist

• Logged in successfully
• Selected correct stream and medium
• Searched and reviewed multiple colleges
• Checked seat availability for each college
• Checked fee structure for each college
• Added 7-10 colleges to preference list
• Arranged colleges in correct preference order
• Clicked "Save Choices" button
• Verified all details on summary page
• Locked the option form
• Confirmed lock status shows "Complete and Locked"
• Downloaded locked form PDF
• Took screenshot of locked status
• Logged out of the portal

Next Step: Wait for merit list and allotment declaration. Check portal regularly for updates.