The 1960–61

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season was the 15th season of the Second Federal League (), the second level

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competition of

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, since its establishment in 1946. The league was contested in two regional groups (West Division and East Division), with 12 clubs each.

West Division

Teams

A total of twelve teams contested the league, including nine sides from the 1959–60 season, one club relegated from the 1959–60 Yugoslav First League and two sides promoted from the third tier leagues played in the 1959–60 season. The league was contested in a

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format, with each club playing every other club twice, for a total of 22 rounds. Two points were awarded for wins and one point for draws.

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were relegated from the 1959–60 Yugoslav First League after finishing in the 12th place of the league table. The two clubs promoted to the second level were Čelik and

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League table

East Division

Teams

format, with each club playing every other club twice, for a total of 22 rounds. Two points were awarded for wins and one point for draws. Budućnost were relegated from the 1959–60 Yugoslav First League after finishing in the 11th place of the league table. The two clubs promoted to the second level were

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and Rudar.

West Division

Teams

League table

East Division

Teams

League table

See also