As the Maharashtra government remains undecided over Maratha reservation, lakhs of Std XI (FYJC) students continue to face uncertainty as admissions have stopped midway since the Supreme Court order on September 9. Students, parents and teachers have started questioning when the academic year will start as the one after that will again have HSC board exams. While one round of admissions had concluded, those who have secured admissions are wondering if they will remain confirmed.

"There is already so much delay due to the pandemic. First results were delayed, then the SC order came and the state government halted admissions. It has been nearly a month since but there is no clarity on how long we will have to wait," said Janhavi Singh, a parent from Kandivli.