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News18
3 hours ago
- News18
Delhi Govt To Hold Entrance Test For Admission To 33 CM SHRI Schools For Classes 6 To 8
Last Updated: The Delhi government will conduct an entrance test for Class 6 to 8 admissions in 33 CM SHRI schools, with applications open until August 15. The Delhi government has announced that an entrance examination will be conducted for admissions to Classes 6 to 8 in 33 of the 75 newly shortlisted CM SHRI schools for the academic session 2025–26. The Directorate of Education (DoE) has issued detailed guidelines and named the entrance exam the CM SHRI Schools Admission Test 2025. The CM SHRI schools, which have been designated as 'Specified Category' institutions under Section 2 of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, aim to transform existing government schools into model institutions. These schools will incorporate modern infrastructure and innovative teaching methods aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. According to the DoE guidelines, the admission test will follow a 'fair, transparent and merit-based selection process." Only students currently residing in Delhi and enrolled in Classes 6, 7 or 8 in any recognised Delhi-based school during the 2025–26 session will be eligible to apply. At least 50 per cent of the total seats in each CM SHRI school will be reserved for students enrolled in government or government-aided schools in Delhi, including institutions under the DoE, MCD, NDMC, Kendriya Vidyalayas, and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas. The application process for the entrance test will be conducted online. The registration window will open on July 30 and remain active until August 15. Admit cards for eligible candidates will be released on August 23, while the entrance test is scheduled to be held on August 30 from 11 am to 1:30 pm. As per the guidelines, the test will be an OMR-based, objective-type examination with no provision for negative marking. It will be conducted in both Hindi and English and will assess candidates across five sections: Hindi, English, General Awareness, Mental Ability, and Numerical Aptitude. The total duration of the exam will be 150 minutes, with additional time allotted for CWSN candidates as per prevailing norms. The results of the entrance test will be declared on September 10, and all admissions will be finalised by September 15. The DoE has also confirmed that test centres will be established across various schools under its jurisdiction to ensure easy accessibility for students from all parts of the city. The CM SHRI schools are expected to be inaugurated in September, an official said, as preparations for their operationalisation are underway. The initiative, announced earlier this year, aims to provide 'high-quality, future-ready education" in Delhi's government schools. Earlier, Education Minister Ashish Sood had said that the government had provisionally shortlisted 75 schools to be developed under the CM SHRI scheme. Modelled after the Centre's PM SHRI schools, these institutions will follow the NEP 2020 and implement the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2023. Officials added that these schools are being built with an emphasis on sustainability, designed to operate as zero-waste and solar-powered campuses. They will feature AI-enabled libraries, smart classrooms equipped with augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) tools, biometric attendance systems, smartboards, and robotics laboratories to foster innovation and creativity among students. In another major shift, the Delhi government is phasing out the Delhi Board of School Education (DBSE). All schools currently affiliated with DBSE will now be transitioned to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta had earmarked ₹100 crore for the development of CM SHRI schools in her budget speech earlier this year. Stay updated with the latest education! Get real-time updates on board exam results 2025, entrance exams such as JEE Mains, Advanced, NEET, and more. Find out top schools, colleges, courses and more. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: News education-career Delhi Govt To Hold Entrance Test For Admission To 33 CM SHRI Schools For Classes 6 To 8 Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
6 hours ago
- The Hindu
TGCHE leads English curriculum revision on NEP 2020 lines
English learning can include elements of Telangana's history and culture. This change aims to connect with local experiences and support meaningful engagement, thus English with a local flavour. That is the idea of the Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) which is all ready to revise English language curriculum for all under-graduate courses in the State. The revision of English language syllabus for all under-graduate courses will follow the National Education Policy 2020 guidelines, and English skills will be linked with other subjects, as part of the policy's broad academic approach, it said on Monday. The revision will focus on less content, but with clear concepts and useful skills, or 'light but tight' idea, it added. The core of NEP 2020 - skill-based learning to build practical knowledge that supports employment - as the guide, the emphasis will be on English use in real life situations – such as at work, communications, and in digital and creative settings. According to the Council, the new syllabus will come with a standard digital resource – a 200-page reading material in PDF format, audio recordings of lessons and language elements, and a model question paper – for comprehensive listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary learning. Teachers too will undergo orientation sessions via T- Skills, Academic and Training (T-SAT) Network for guidance on teaching methods and student assessment. For the revision, the Council held consultations with experts from English departments from various universities in the State. The curriculum revision will take effect with the current academic year.
Time of India
10 hours ago
- Time of India
When school runs from a cattle shed & locals are thankful for it
Nuh: We've seen classes take place under trees, on floors, in courtyards and on open corridors. Now here's a primary school that is inside a buffalo shed, operating from there not as a stopgap measure but since its inception in 2020. The school at Daulatbas in Nagina block of Nuh has 126 children enrolled, about 60% of whom turn up on any day. Classes happen under a tin roof in a space that is shared with livestock. Its lone teacher, Giriraj Kumar, juggles everything from Hindi to maths across five classes, helped by an assistant. And yet, villagers are thankful for this – it's better than no school at all. "We were tired of watching our children walk 2km to the school in Khanpur every day through bad weather and stray dog attacks," said Zarnail, a resident who donated the shed for use as a school. "Many parents just gave up. So, we gave what we could: this shed. We thought govt would take it from there but that did not happen." You Can Also Check: Gurgaon AQI | Weather in Gurgaon | Bank Holidays in Gurgaon | Public Holidays in Gurgaon Aarif, a Class III student, said buffaloes didn't bother them anymore, nor did the smell of dung or the flies hovering over. "Sometimes if they moo loudly, the teacher just takes a pause till they stop," he said. Class V student Iqbal said he liked school but pointed to the ceiling fan. "It works only for a few hours, that too, if we are lucky. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You To Read in 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo On most days, we just fan ourselves with notebooks." And yet, villagers insist they'll continue teaching their children, govt land or not, because it is easier to turn a cattle shed into a classroom than to cut through red tape. "I teach all five classes, all subjects—math, Hindi, English, EVS— under one roof, in the same space where buffaloes are tied in the evening. There's a blackboard, but the classroom has no walls, just mats spread on the floor and children trying to focus while flies buzz around. Sometimes I'm more of a caretaker than a teacher—fixing the fan, getting drinking water, making sure the shed doesn't collapse. But what choice do we have? These children deserve better, but till someone listens, I will keep showing up. If govt can't give us land or rooms, at least we have our spirit," Giriraj said. Just a few kilometres away in Padodiabaas village, a govt primary in a similar setting doesn't even have a shed. On most days, children sit in the open — beside goats and cows — exposed to the elements. "Tell me, how can a child study like this?" asked Nazma, a mother of three. "No roof, no blackboard, no chairs, this is not a school, it's just a name on paper. We are not against education, but is this how the govt wants us to raise our kids?" Nasir Khan, a father of two, said his son just plays around the whole day as there is no class, no teachers. "Sometimes, I tell my wife it's better our children stay home and help in the fields than sit under the sun doing nothing," he said. Education minister Mahipal Dhanda expressed surprise when told about a school running from a cattle shed. "It is shocking for me to hear this. I will ask officials to find out why a school is in such a condition," he said. Gita Arya, the block education officer for Nagina, said all schools in the block, including those in Daulatbas and Padodiabaas, were caught in gridlock. "No buildings were constructed for govt primary schools in the block for the last two years, forcing schools to run out of community halls or simply in the open. Some panchayats offered land for school buildings. But the process of transferring land title to the education department has been stuck. Without a formal title, we cannot start construction. I've submitted repeated applications since I took charge two years ago. The files just move from one table to another," she said.
