High Number of Vacant Seats In FYJC Admissions In Pune And Pimpri-Chinchwad, 83,232 Seats Still VacantÂ
High Number of Vacant Seats In FYJC Admissions In Pune And Pimpri-Chinchwad, 83,232 Seats Still VacantÂ
Despite the declaration of the third regular round of merit lists for first-year junior college (FYJC) online centralized admissions, a significant 83,232 out of 119,705 seats remain vacant in the Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad divisions. This marks a notable increase from last year, where 50,034 seats were vacant after three rounds.
The third list and college cut-off list were announced on Monday by the director of education (secondary and higher secondary), Pune. In the initial two rounds this month, 36,473 students were admitted to 340 colleges in Pune. However, experts note that less than half the seats have been filled after three rounds, as students increasingly opt for professional, technical, and job-oriented courses over traditional streams. The education department fears a significant number of seats will remain unfilled due to the disparity between the number of admissions and available seats.
Professor Arun Adsul, chairman of the Indian Institute of Education (IIE) and former vice-chancellor of Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), highlighted financial concerns as a driving factor. “Students are now turning towards professional and technical courses immediately after the Class 10 board exams,” Adsul said.
In the third round, 65,212 seats were available, with 46,598 students eligible. However, only 13,273 students were allotted colleges, and just 1,512 of these have confirmed their admissions. Students have until July 24 to confirm. Meanwhile, 33,325 students who applied for these rounds have not yet secured admission. Of the students allotted colleges, 3,906 received their first choice, 2,526 their second, and 1,531 their third.
Vinay Gupta, a student, shared his decision to pursue a mechanical diploma course instead of a traditional course for better job prospects. “The job market is changing, and I believe a diploma will give me better opportunities,” Kudale explained.
Jyoti Parihar Solanki, assistant director of education, Pune, and in charge of the admission process, expressed hope for a better response in the special rounds, where remaining seats will be open to all students. “The number of admissions is less in the first three rounds as a large number of students in different categories have not taken admission,” Solanki stated. “We are hopeful that the special rounds will see more students securing their seats.”
The situation underscores a broader trend of students moving away from traditional educational paths towards courses that promise immediate employment opportunities, reflecting changing economic conditions and job market demands.
