The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education in Maharashtra has announced that the online admission process for Class 11 junior colleges will begin on April 10, 2026. Students can start filling part 1 of the application form at 10 am on that day. Part 2 of the form will be accessible after the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) announces the results of the Class 10 board exams. This year, the Class 10 exams were held from February 20 to March 18, with 1,615,489 students registered. The online admission process was first implemented in the academic year 2025-26, allowing for 21,78,078 seats across 9,551 junior colleges, with over 11,79,000 students securing admission through this centralized system. Dr. Mahesh Palekar, the Director of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, emphasized the importance of students preparing their documents and filling out the form accurately. Improvements will be made based on the challenges faced during the previous year's admissions.