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Business Standard
2 days ago
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- Business Standard
Delhi govt issues admission guidelines for children with special needs
The Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE) released guidelines for admission of children with special needs (CWSN) for entry level classes in private schools. According to a circular issued on Friday, children with benchmark disabilities are eligible to apply. The term "benchmark disability" refers to a person with not less than 40 per cent of a specified disability that needs to be certified by a government hospital as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act, 2016. Children identified with intellectual disability, specific learning disability, autism spectrum disorder, or related categories may also be considered based on assessment or diagnostic reports, the circular stated. The age criteria for special needs applicants as of March 31, 2025 should be 3-7 years for pre-school/nursery, 4-8 years for kindergarten, and 5-9 years for class 1, as per the circular. It stated that the online module for applications will open on Monday (June 2) and the last date for submission is June 22, with a tentative computerised draw of lots scheduled for July 7. The circular reiterates that no school can demand capitation fees or donations at the time of admission, as per Right to Education (RTE) Act provisions. Any violations may result in fines up to ten times the demanded amount. Parents are also advised not to manipulate residential details to secure admission, as the computerised draw is based on location data, it added.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
DOE issues guidelines for direct entry to Class XI in govt schools
New Delhi: Delhi Directorate of Education (DOE) has issued guidelines for direct admission to Class XI in govt schools under the non-plan admissions category for the academic session 2025–26. The online registration process begins on Tuesday and is open to students residing in Delhi who did not study in govt or govt-aided schools under DOE in 2024–25. The admission process will be conducted in three cycles — from May 27 to June 9 (cycle I), July 1 to July 10 (cycle II), and Aug 1 to Aug 11 (cycle III). Students can register online at DoE's website, and helpdesks at schools will assist applicants who need support with the form. Applicants must meet specific academic criteria for their chosen stream. For example, students seeking admission in the Science stream with Mathematics must have at least 55% overall, with 50% in English, Mathematics, and Science. Relaxations of up to 5% in one subject are available for students belonging to SC/ST, OBC (non-creamy layer), minorities, Kashmiri migrants, or those excelling in national-level sports. Specially-abled students are eligible for 5% relaxation across all subjects. Students applying must be between 15 and 17 years old as of March 31, 2025. Registration involves two steps: filling out general personal and academic details to receive login credentials, followed by subject and marks entry with document uploads. A single application is allowed per student. TNN
India Today
25-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
257 Delhi government schools to offer vocational courses from this academic year
The Delhi Directorate of Education has cleared the rollout of vocational subjects in 257 additional government schools from this academic session, aiming to align school education more closely with career development. Vocational or skill-based education has taken center stage under National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, where school curricula are infused with practical addition of National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) courses for schools in Delhi is in line with this vision, giving students a chance at real-world skill development right from an early to a May 23 circular, students of Class 9 and Class 11 can pursue these new skill subjects, with a subject having an intake capacity of 50 students in each school. Subjects among the highest in demand for NSQF are Information Technology, Retail, Healthcare, and Beauty and Wellness -- domains chosen on the basis of their employability and match with current trends in the employment OF COUNSELLING SESSIONSThe circular also informs that schools have been directed to organise counselling sessions to educate students and their parents about the scope, pattern, and future scope of vocational a lenient measure, students enrolling in Class 11 are free to take these subjects even if they have not studied them in earlier subjects are optional, and students may opt out if they desire a traditional academic course of study. CBSE rules state that no advance permission is needed to add these extra courses -- schools need only notify the CBSE portal of required believe that this expansion will be a big step towards bridging the gap between school education and employment, in a country where employability of graduates remains an issue of by promoting secondary level skill education, is following other states in pushing India ahead towards its national goal of a more skilled and agile Watch
NDTV
19-05-2025
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- NDTV
Delhi Government Schools To Introduce Pre-vocational Education Programme
A pre-vocational education programme will be introduced for students of classes 6 to 8 in government schools of Delhi in the academic year 2025-26 in line with the National Education Policy, the Delhi Directorate of Education has announced. According to a circular issued by the Vocational Education Branch of DoE, 'Kaushal Bodh' will be introduced as a distinct subject for Class 6 in the first phase, followed by Classes 7 and 8 in subsequent years. The initiative is aimed at equipping students with essential life skills and vocational awareness to prepare them for real-world challenges and opportunities. The curriculum has been aligned with the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023 and focuses on three broad categories of work --- Work with Life Forms, Work with Machines and Materials, and Work in Human Services. Students are expected to complete three projects each year, one from each of the three categories, it stated. The programme encourages hands-on learning through activities such as organic farming, pottery, carpentry, cooking with millets, embroidery, and basic electrical work. Teachers will guide students in carrying out tasks safely, collaborating in groups, and applying their learning in practical settings, it said. Each student will be assessed based on written tests, oral presentations, activity books, portfolios, and teacher observations, with a total of 110 hours allocated annually for these activities, the circular read. The department instructed the heads of schools to oversee project execution, support teacher training and ensuring the integration of vocational education in the school environment. Regular teachers will be responsible for guiding students in skill-based tasks, facilitating assessments, and connecting classroom learning to real-world applications, it stated. The Education Department will also organise 'Kaushal Melas' to showcase student projects and encourage participation in demonstrations under expert supervision, it said. It added that this vocational education will enhance students' problem-solving abilities, foster teamwork, and develop foundational skills for future vocational paths.
Hindustan Times
12-05-2025
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- Hindustan Times
Delhi DOE to launch survey to find, enrol out-of-school children
The Delhi Directorate of Education will launch an Integrated Summer Survey from May 13 to June 30 to identify and enroll out-of-school children, particularly those with disabilities. Special teams will conduct door-to-door surveys, with a goal of enrolling identified children by July 31. The initiative, part of a collaboration with Samagra Shiksha-Delhi, includes a digital data collection effort called 'Shiksha Aarambh'.
