Delhi schools likely to declare details of nursery classes, seats available for admission by week end

Delhi's private schools are set to declare details for all entry-level classes for the 2023-24 academic session by Friday, December 16.

Admissions for these classes began on December 1, with over 1,800 private schools enrolling students. According to the Delhi government's Directorate of Education the last date for admissions is December 23.

According to a circular from the department, the first list of students selected for admission and the waitlist will be out on January 20, while the second list of students shortlisted for admission will be uploaded on February 6.

Private unaided recognised schools have already uploaded their criteria for admission on their respective websites.

"No deviation from the above schedule shall be permitted. Each school shall display the aforesaid admission schedule on its notice board and website. Further, each school shall ensure that application forms for admission are made available to all applicants till the last date of submission," said the circular.

The notification said a non-refundable amount of Rs 25 could be charged as admission registration fee. Purchase of the school prospectus by parents will be optional.

It said all private schools would have to reserve 25% seats for students from the economically weaker sections and disadvantaged groups and children with disabilities.

The draw of lots will be conducted under videography and the schools have been instructed to maintain and retain the footage.

The slips will be shown to the parents before being put in the box being used to draw the lots.

With inputs from PTI