Delhi School Admissions

Delhi HC ruling on RTE will only benefit private schools, say parents

Parents of nursery school students in Delhi and education counsellors said that the Delhi High Court judgement will only benefit private schools who have been practicing these discriminatory processes.

Nursery admissions: Delhi HC decision today, NAC member writes to CJ

Refuting the Centre’s stand in the High Court that the Right to Education (RTE) Act does not apply to Nursery or pre-school, a member of the National Advisory Council, RTE, has written to the Chief Justice.

Delhi school admissions: RTE Act doesn't apply to nursery, Centre tells HC

The Central government has told the Delhi High Court today that the Right to Education (RTE) Act, except for the provision that reserves 25 percent for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), does not apply to nursery or pre-school.

RTE Act not applicable to nursery admissions: Govt tells Delhi HC

The Centre today told the Delhi High Court that the RTE Act does not apply to nursery or pre-school and that it was up to the state governments to regulate nursery admissions.

Delhi school admissions: Is govt guilty of violating RTE Act?

The admission process being used by many schools where a 'point-system' is used has been challenged and the Delhi High Court hasn't taken a very kind view of it.

Delhi admissions: How Aadhaar has put EWS candidates in a spot

An Aadhaar number takes 60-90 days to be issued after enrollment and last date for applications in Delhi schools is less than 15 days away. An income certificate, according to the government, cannot be issued without an Aadhaar number.

Delhi school admissions: More points for vegetarians, non-smokers

The early signs don’t bode well for the parents. The point-system appears to be back with a vengeance with few schools paying heed to the government’s advisory to make it more just.