Second round of admissions for classes X & XII
According to a circular issued by the department, the application forms will be available from July 9 and must be submitted by July 23. These admissions are open only to students residing in Delhi and apply to all govt schools under the DoE, excluding Rajkiya Pratibha Vikas Vidyalayas (RPVVs), Schools of Specialised Excellence, and Schools of Excellence.
Students will receive admit cards for the Common Admission Test on July 30 at the respective schools where they apply. The test is scheduled for Aug 2, from 10 am to 12 noon, and results will be declared on Aug 6. Schools have been directed to complete the admission process by Aug 30.
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For class XII admissions, applicants must pass Class 11 during the 2024–25 academic session in the required subjects. Additionally, their class X marks must meet the minimum percentage criteria for the stream they wish to pursue. tnn
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