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The Print
12 hours ago
- Politics
- The Print
Admissions open: All about CM Shri schools, Delhi govt's bid to reform public education
The application window has opened on Wednesday and will close on 15 August. Admit cards will be available from 23 August, and the final list of selected students will be published on 10 September, with admissions completed by 15 September. Amid all the preparations, the government is expected to inaugurate the first batch by mid-September. The upcoming test will be held on 30 August and will assess students through a bilingual, OMR (optical marked recognition) format, covering five key subjects including Hindi, English, General Awareness, Mental Ability and Numerical Aptitude. New Delhi: In an attempt to transform Delhi's public education sector, the Delhi government has announced admissions to its recently launched CM Shri schools. The admissions for classes 6 to 8 will take place through the CM Shri Schools Admission Tests across 33 of the 75 selected institutions. Under the programme, the CM Shri schools will have the autonomy to ensure a merit-based, transparent selection process to create high-quality schools that align with the National Education Policy 2020. CM Shri schools are part of the Delhi government's programme to make public education more accessible, equitable and future-ready. The schools were announced in the 2025-26 state budget with a dedicated allocation of Rs 100 crore. Taking inspiration from the Centre's PM Shri schools, as per reports, these schools are based on the vision of creating 'model' institutions that can showcase the best of technology, sustainability, and pedagogy rooted in the National Education Policy. To make the admission process equitable for students from all classes of society, 50 percent of the seats will be reserved for students from government or government-aided schools including those under the Directorate of Education, MCD, NDMC, Kendriya Vidyalayas and Navodaya Vidyalayas. Further, students from marginalised communities such as SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) and CWSN (Children With Special Needs) will receive a 5 percent relaxation in the eligibility criteria. Moreover, the duration will be 150 minutes, with additional time given to CWSN. Also read: Delhi govt schools abandon struggling students to inflate success rates. Many are dropping out Purpose of CM Shri schools At the heart of CM Shri schools is a commitment to building learning environments that are not just functional, but aspirational. Every CM Shri school will feature cutting-edge infrastructure, including AI-powered libraries, smart classrooms integrated with augmented and virtual reality tools, interactive smartboards, biometric attendance systems, and dedicated robotics labs, with an aim to provide hands-on learning and to expose students to future-facing disciplines from an early age. Earlier this year, on completion of her government's 100 days, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that at least 75 new CM Shri schools will be opened in Delhi this year. 'It is the right time that government schools become the first choice for parents,' she had said. The schools, as per reports, will function within zero-waste and on solar power, integrating environmental consciousness into everyday schooling. The curriculum of these schools is aligned with the NEP 2020 and the recently announced National Curriculum Framework 2023, promoting an experiential, inquiry-based approach over rote learning. With the phasing out of the Delhi Board of School Education, these schools will now be affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education to ensure alignment with national academic standards and evaluation. To achieve the purpose of these schools, the Delhi government will also recruit educators, conducting interface sessions and orientation programmes focused on digital fluency, open-source content, and interactive teaching methodologies. (Edited by Viny Mishra) Also read: Delhi's 'mobile music school' takes off again, on mission to train young talent from low-income families
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Admission to CM Shri schools will be through OMR-based entrance test
New Delhi: Delhi govt has announced an optical mark recognition (OMR) entrance test for admission to Classes VI-VII in its newly launched CM Shri schools. These model public institutions are designed to bring cutting-edge infrastructure and innovative teaching practices to the heart of the capital's education system. An OMR test is a multiple-choice exam where students mark answers on a special sheet that is read and evaluated by a computer for quick and accurate results. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi The application window will open online from July 30 to Aug 15, and admit cards can be downloaded starting Aug 23. The OMR-based entrance test is scheduled for Aug 30, from 11am to 1.30pm. The results will be declared on Sept 10, and the admission process will be wrapped up by Sept 15. Only students currently studying in Classes VI to VII in recognised Delhi-based schools during the 2025–26 academic session are eligible to apply. The objective-type paper, to be conducted in both Hindi and English, will consist of sections on Hindi, English, general awareness, mental ability and numerical aptitude. The exam will last 150 minutes, with additional time provided to children with special needs (CWSN). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is this legal? Access all TV channels without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo To make the process accessible to all, the Directorate of Education will establish test centres in schools across the city, ensuring that no child is excluded due to logistical challenges. In a move to promote inclusivity, at least 50% of seats will be reserved for students currently enrolled in Delhi govt or govt-aided schools, including those run by MCD, NDMC, Kendriya Vidyalayas and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas. Furthermore, students from SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) categories and CWSN will get a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks, reflecting govt's commitment to equitable access. Aligned with the National Education Policy, 2020, the CM Shri schools are likely to be inaugurated in Sept.
India Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Delhi announces CM Shri school admission test for Classes 6-8, releases full guidelines
The Delhi government has announced that an entrance test will be conducted for admissions to Classes 6 to 8 in 33 out of 75 proposed CM Shri schools for the academic year to the Directorate of Education (DoE), the CM Shri Schools Admission Test 2025 will be held on August 30, with the application window open from July 30 to August cards will be available from August 23, and results will be declared on September 10, with final admissions to be completed by September BILINGUAL TEST WITH NO NEGATIVE MARKING The entrance test will be OMR-based, objective-type, and conducted in Hindi and English, covering five sections -- Hindi, English, General Awareness, Mental Ability, and Numerical test will run for 150 minutes, and additional time will be provided for Children With Special Needs (CWSN).No negative marking will be applied. Test centres will be set up across schools under the Directorate to ensure AND RELAXATIONSThe test is open to students residing in Delhi and currently enroled in a recognised Delhi-based school for the year per the guidelines, at least 50 percent of seats will be reserved for students from government or government-aided schools, including DoE, MCD, NDMC, KVs, and JNVs.A 5 percent relaxation in eligibility marks will be granted to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) students and CWSN, following existing government SMART SCHOOLS UNDER NEP 2020CM Shri schools are being established as model public institutions aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and National Curriculum Framework to officials, the schools will include AI-enabled libraries, AR/VR-powered smart classrooms, robotics labs, smartboards, biometric attendance, and zero-waste, solar-powered her budget speech, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta allocated Rs 100 crore to this flagship initiative, which mirrors the central government's PM Shri Delhi Board of School Education (DBSE) will be phased out, with CM Shri schools shifting to CBSE affiliation.(With inputs from PTI)- Ends
Indian Express
2 days ago
- 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
2 days ago
- 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.
