Class 11

If you are eligible, it may be beneficial to apply for admission to Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce (BMCC) under the Jain minority quota. Usually allocated for the students who are the part of the Jain community the Jain minority quota gives them preference over other applicants when it comes to admission. Particularly in competitive courses like Commerce this could improve your chances of getting a place.

Nonetheless you ought to take into account the following elements:
Seat Distribution: Verify how many seats are available under the Jain minority quota.
Cutoff Comparison: General category cutoffs may not be the same as minority quota cutoffs.
Unless your overall merit greatly beyond anticipated cutoffs it is usually advantageous to the apply through the Jain quota

If your college is denying the issuance of your Transfer Certificate (TC) after completing 11th in Maharashtra (HSC board), first check the college's policies to ensure there are no pending dues or obligations. Speak with the Principal or relevant authorities in writing to request the TC. If informal communication doesn't work, submit a formal written application explaining your situation. If the college still refuses, you can escalate the matter to the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) or the local education department. If the issue persists, consider seeking legal advice to understand your rights and take necessary action. Keep copies of all communications for future reference.

The fee structure for 11th standard (First Year Junior College) at K.J. Somaiya College of Science and Commerce varies depending on the chosen stream and optional subjects. For the 2019-2020 academic year, fees ranged from ?1,945 for boys and ?1,645 for girls in the Arts stream to ?25,665 for boys and ?25,295 for girls in Vocational Science (Electronics/Computer). Streams like Commerce with Information Technology (I.T.) had fees of ?13,745 for boys and ?13,445 for girls, while optional subjects like French, Mathematics, and Psychology incurred an additional fee of ?2,300 per subject. These figures are indicative and subject to change, so it is advisable to check the latest fee structure on the official college website or by contacting their admissions office.

To begin preparation for the UPSC exam from Class 11, create a strong basic understanding of History, Geography, Politics, and Economics. This should ideally be done in the mornings and read the newspapers which include The Hindu or the Indian Express. Spend 1-2 hours each day in studying for UPSC. First, are the NCERT textbooks in which approximately 30 to 40% of the UPSC syllabus is covered. Familiarize yourself with the UPSC exam pattern, which consists of 3 stages: Prelims – 400 marks, Mains – 1750 marks and Interview – 275 marks. The new syllabus should be tried to be covered in 12-18 months and then advanced books can be started.