Junior Colleges Exam 2026 - Admission Process, Counselling Dates & Merit List

Junior College refers to the two-year pre-university education, also known as Class 11th & 12th, which is a gateway to undergraduate education in our country. Admission to the Junior Colleges is done based on the marks obtained by students in Class 10. In states like Maharashtra, Kerala, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha, a centralized body oversees the Junior College admission process each year for eligible students. This process is conducted in multiple rounds, with a merit list released after each round to facilitate Class 11 admissions.