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News18
29-07-2025
- General
- 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.
Indian Express
29-07-2025
- General
- Indian Express
Delhi govt announces admission test guidelines for CM Shri schools for Classes 6 to 8
An entrance test will be conducted for admissions to classes 6-8 in 33 of the 75 CM SHRI schools, the Delhi government said, releasing detailed guidelines for the process. The Directorate of Education will conduct the entrance test titled CM SHRI Schools Admission Test 2025 for the academic session 2025–26. Designated as 'Specified Category' institutions under Section 2 of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, the CM SHRI schools are aimed at creating model public schools with modern infrastructure and innovative teaching practices aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The admission test will be a 'fair, transparent and merit-based selection process' and only students residing in Delhi and currently enrolled in classes 6-8 in a recognised Delhi-based school during the 2025–26 session will be eligible to apply, as per the guidelines. At least 50 per cent of the available seats will be reserved for students currently studying in government or government-aided schools in Delhi, including those under the Directorate of Education (DoE), MCD, NDMC, Kendriya Vidyalayas and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, it stated. The guideline further mentioned that a 5 per cent relaxation in eligibility marks will be provided to students belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) categories and Children With Special Needs (CWSN), in line with government policy. The online application window will open on July 30 and remain active until August 15 and admit cards will be available from August 23, while the test is scheduled for August 30 between 11am and 1.30 pm, it stated. As per the guidelines, the results will be declared on September 10, with admissions to be completed by September 15. The test will be an OMR-based, objective-type paper with no negative marking. It will be bilingual and cover five key section — Hindi, English, General Awareness, Mental Ability and Numerical Aptitude. The total duration of the test will be 150 minutes, with extra time granted to CWSN candidates as per existing norms, it added. According to DoE, test centres will be set up across various schools under the Directorate to ensure geographical accessibility. The Delhi government is likely to inaugurate its newly announced CM Shri schools in September, an official said, as preparations to operationalise the institutions gather pace. The initiative, announced earlier this year, aims to offer high-quality, future-ready education in government schools. Earlier, Education Minister Ashish Sood had said that the government had provisionally shortlisted 75 schools to be developed under the CM Shri initiative. The CM Shri schools, modelled after the Centre's PM Shri schools, will follow the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and implement the National Curriculum Framework 2023. According to officials, these institutions are being developed with a focus on sustainability, operating as zero-waste and solar-powered campuses. Each school will be equipped with AI-enabled libraries, smart classrooms featuring augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) tools, smartboards, biometric attendance systems and robotics laboratories to promote innovation among students. The Delhi Board of School Education (DBSE) is also being phased out, and its affiliated schools will now be brought under the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta had allocated Rs 100 crore for the CM Shri schools in her budget speech earlier this year.
Hans India
29-07-2025
- General
- Hans India
Admission test guidelines for CM Shri schools for classes 6-8
New Delhi: An entrance test will be conducted for admissions to classes 6-8 in 33 of the 75 CM SHRI schools, the Delhi government said, releasing detailed guidelines for the process. The Directorate of Education will conduct the entrance test titled CM SHRI Schools Admission Test 2025 for the academic session 2025–26. Designated as 'Specified Category' institutions under Section 2 of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, the CM SHRI schools are aimed at creating model public schools with modern infrastructure and innovative teaching practices aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The admission test will be a 'fair, transparent and merit-based selection process' and only students residing in Delhi and currently enrolled in classes 6-8 in a recognised Delhi-based school during the 2025–26 session will be eligible to apply, as per the guidelines. At least 50 per cent of the available seats will be reserved for students currently studying in government or government-aided schools in Delhi, including those under the Directorate of Education (DoE), MCD, NDMC, Kendriya Vidyalayas and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, it stated. The guideline further mentioned that a 5 per cent relaxation in eligibility marks will be provided to students belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) categories and Children With Special Needs (CWSN), in line with government policy. The online application window will open on July 30 and remain active until August 15 and admit cards will be available from August 23, while the test is scheduled for August 30 between 11am and 1.30 pm, it stated. As per the guideline, the results will be declared on September 10, with admissions to be completed by September 15. The test will be an OMR-based, objective-type paper with no negative marking. It will be bilingual and cover five key section -- Hindi, English, General Awareness, Mental Ability and Numerical Aptitude. The total duration of the test will be 150 minutes, with extra time granted to CWSN candidates as per existing norms, it added. According to DoE, test centres will be set up across various schools under the Directorate to ensure geographical accessibility. The Delhi government is likely to inaugurate its newly announced CM Shri schools in September, an official said, as preparations to operationalise the institutions gather pace. The initiative, announced earlier this year, aims to offer high-quality, future-ready education in government schools. Earlier, Education Minister Ashish Sood had said that the government had provisionally shortlisted 75 schools to be developed under the CM Shri initiative. The CM Shri schools, modelled after the Centre's PM Shri schools, will follow the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020and implement the National Curriculum Framework 2023. According to officials, these institutions are being developed with a focus on sustainability, operating as zero-waste and solar-powered campuses. Each school will be equipped with AI-enabled libraries, smart classrooms featuring augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) tools, smartboards, biometric attendance systems and robotics laboratories to promote innovation among students. The Delhi Board of School Education (DBSE) is also being phased out, and its affiliated schools will now be brought under the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta had allocated Rs 100 crore for the CM Shri schools in her budget speech earlier thisyear.
Hindustan Times
29-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
CM SHRI Schools to admit students to Classes 6-8 via merit test, says DoE
The Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE) will begin accepting applications from July 30 for admissions to classes 6, 7 and 8 in 33 of its newly branded CM SHRI Schools for the 2025-26 academic session. These seats will be filled through a merit-based test, scheduled to be held on August 30. New Delhi, India - Jan. 22, 2018: A general view of Govt. Co Ed. Senior Secondary School at Laxmi Bai Nagar in New Delhi, India, on Monday, January 22, 2018. (Photo by Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times) To Go with Mariyam's Story for Class of 2018 (Sanchit Khanna/HT PHOTO) These schools, selected from the existing pool of Delhi government institutions, have been notified as a 'specified category' under the Right to Education Act, 2009, making them eligible to conduct a separate admission process. According to DoE officials, the entrance test will carry 100 multiple-choice questions worth one mark each, to be completed in 150 minutes. The CM SHRI (Schools of Honesty, Responsibility and Innovation) initiative was announced in the 2025-26 Delhi budget with an initial allocation of ₹100 crore to upgrade 60 government schools. The list was later expanded to include 75 schools, with education minister Ashish Sood confirming the number in May. Chief minister Rekha Gupta, in June, said these schools would feature state-of-the-art infrastructure and focus on experiential learning models. 'These schools are designed to nurture talent with modern infrastructure and teaching methods aligned with the National Education Policy,' a DoE official said. The test will be open to Delhi residents currently enrolled in classes 6, 7 or 8 in any recognised school. At least 50% of the seats have been reserved for students from government and aided schools, including those run by the DoE, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), Kendriya Vidyalayas and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas. Students from SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer), and CWSN categories will receive a 5% concession in qualifying marks. The OMR-based exam will be bilingual and test students on Hindi, English, general awareness, mental ability and numerical aptitude. There will be no negative marking. The syllabus and sample OMR sheets have been uploaded to the DoE website for reference. The application window will remain open till August 15. Admit cards will be issued on August 23, and results are expected on September 10. Admissions must be completed by September 15, the notification said. Of the 1,060 schools currently run by the Delhi government, the 75 selected for CM SHRI status were shortlisted based on readiness for infrastructure and technology upgrades. Applications for the merit test can be submitted online through the DoE website.
NDTV
28-07-2025
- General
- NDTV
Delhi Government Opens Admissions For 33 CM SHRI Schools For Classes 6 To 8
Delhi CM SHRI Schools Admission: The Delhi government has announced the opening of admissions to Classes 6, 7 and 8 in 33 CM SHRI Schools for the 2025–26 academic session. A common entrance test for all applicants will be held on August 30, according to a circular issued by the Directorate of Education (DoE). The move comes as part of the capital's broader education reform drive under the CM SHRI (Chief Minister Schools of High Relevance and Innovation) initiative, modelled on the Centre's PM SHRI Schools. Delhi has earmarked 75 government schools for transformation under the programme, aimed at creating model institutions with autonomy, modern infrastructure, and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy. Government officials said that the first phase of CM SHRI Schools is expected to be formally inaugurated in September. Who Can Apply? Admissions are open to Delhi-resident students currently enrolled in Classes 6, 7 or 8 in any recognized school in the capital. Key eligibility rules include: 50 per cent seat reservation for students from government and government-aided schools, including those under DoE, MCD, NDMC, Kendriya Vidyalayas, and Navodaya Vidyalayas. 5 per cent relaxation in eligibility marks for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) and CWSN (Children With Special Needs) candidates. Key Dates Applications open: July 30, 2025 Last date to apply: August 15, 2025 (till 11:59 PM) Admit cards issued: From August 23, 2025 Entrance test: August 30, 2025 (Saturday), 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM Results declared: September 10, 2025 Admissions complete: By September 15, 2025 Test Format and Centres The CM SHRI Schools Admission Test–2025 will be a bilingual (Hindi and English), OMR-based multiple-choice exam. The question paper will carry no negative marking. CWSN candidates will be granted extra time as per existing norms. The test will be conducted across designated schools under the Directorate of Education to ensure accessibility in all zones. DoE has stated that the syllabus and a sample OMR sheet will be uploaded on ahead of the test. How To Apply Applications will be accepted online only between July 30 and August 15 via the Directorate's website. Interested students and parents can monitor the website for further updates, including the complete list of 33 participating schools-
