Delhi Nursery Admission 2016-17 ....great anxiety...

Top schools in Delhi charge anywhere between Rs. 1.5 lakh and Rs. 2 lakh, including tuition fee and admission, for a seat in nursery class. Then there is the capitation fee or donation which could range from `5 to `15 lakh, but remains unaccounted for. A well-known school in the city, which is looking for students with ‘integrity, energy and curiosity’ is demanding a registration fee of `10,000 alone for the 2016-17 admission seasons.

On December 1, Delhi government passed three bills to regulate and refund  excess fees at private institutions in an attempt to bring major reform in the education system. However, Agarwal contended that the Delhi School (Verification of Accounts and Refund of Excess Fee) Bill was a watered-down version favouring the private unaided schools. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had invited Agarwal earlier this year to discuss regulation of the fee structure. Agarwal, who presented the draft legislation on fee regulation to the Kejriwal Government in June, is apprehensive about the effectiveness of these Acts controlling the price hike. He argued that the Act appears to presuppose the fact that fee hike by private schools is per se legal and valid unless the same is challenged through a complaint and is set aside by the committee. Questions were also raised about the credibility of the Directorate of Education in handling the admission process and maintaining transparency.

There is no provision in the Act that enables a complainant to demand a school to stop charging fee that is unjustified. Besides, it would not be an easy task for any parent to make a complaint because under the new law they need the support of parents of at least 20 students for that, Agarwal pointed out.

Referring to model acts like the Tamil Nadu (Regulation of Collection of Fee) Act, 2009, he said the Act has a stipulation of the prior approval of the committee before fee hike and, once approved, it cannot be further hiked up to three years. However, the legislation passed by the AAP Government has put the entire burden on the complainant, exposing the risk of being victimised.

The draft bill had proposed that if the committee is satisfied that the school has collected fee more than what was determined by the committee, it shall direct the concerned unaided private school to refund the excess amount charged with 9 per cent per interest within one month. The committee shall recommend cancellation of recognition or approval.

The AAP legislation passed is surprisingly silent on these issues. No time limit has been proposed for disposal of complaints. “The schools shall thus continue to enjoy its free hand at least throughout the process which has enough scope for inordinate delays,” says Agarwal.

Confrontations between the schools and parents over nursery admission came to the forefront in real sense from 1997 onwards when the 5th Pay Commission was implemented, and private unaided schools hiked fees to “unreasonable” levels. Several petitions were filed in courts and committees set up to bring transparency and make the schools accountable. Of particular concern were the admission criteria fixed by different schools. But a lasting solution continues to elude the stakeholders.

source: www.newindianexpress.com

Over 900 Private Schools In Delhi Fail To Notify Nursery Admission Criteria...

Despite the Delhi government warning them of strict action, over 900 private schools in the national capital are yet to notify the criteria for nursery admissions beginning January 1.

The Directorate of Education (DoE) had asked all the unaided recognised schools to "develop and adopt criteria for admission which shall be clear, well defined, equitable, non-discriminatory, unambiguous and transparent".

The schools were asked to upload the criteria adopted for admission to entry level classes (other than those for economically weaker sections and disadvantaged groups) for the academic session 2016-17 on the directorate's website latest by December 20.

However, after 1,376 out of 1,735 schools had failed to meet the deadline, DoE issued a notice warning the schools of strict action if the directive was not complied with.

According to data available with DoE, 918 schools are yet to notify their criteria.

"Non-declaration of criteria by the schools will only lead to ambiguity for parents and pave way for back door entries. Despite the government issuing strict directives, there is no compliance, there needs to be action against them," Sumit Vohra, an activist who also runs a nursery admission portal, said.

The controversy-prone nursery admission process in Delhi which normally starts in December has undergone several changes in the past as the authorities looked for ways to make things easier for parents.

Besides state-run schools, the rules are meant to regulate admissions to entry-level classes in private recognised institutions as well.

The nursery admission process in Delhi schools will begin from January 1 and conclude on March 31.

While the last date for submitting the application is January 22, the first list will be out on February 15 followed by another list on February 29.

According to guidelines issued by DoE, all schools shall comply with the directive that the number of seats at entry- level shall not be less than the highest number of seats in the entry class during the years 2013-14, 2014-15 and 2015-2016.

DoE has also asked private, unaided recognised schools to not process the admission of EWS/DG students manually as the department is working on developing a module for online admission under the category.

The government has also fixed an upper age limit for admission to entry level classes with the maximum age for nursery admissions being set at four years and five and six years for pre-primary and class-I. The upper age limit for admission to entry level classes for differently abled children have been fixed at as five, six and seven years.

source: ndtv.com

Nursery Admissions Delhi Schools - 2016-17...More schools post nursery criteria

More schools post nursery criteria...

More schools, including some of the popular ones, have announced their admission criteria and points distribution systems. Not everyone is starting registration on January 1, 2016, and at most schools, children and siblings of alumni have a real edge over others. At some, parents' achievement, too, will matter.

Laxman Public School (LPS) has divided 'open seats' remaining after reserving for EWS (25%), children with special needs (3%), children of present staff (2%) and management (20%), further into quotas for different criteria. For siblings of enrolled children, 15% seats have been set aside. These "shall be filled through draw of lots out of all the registered sibling applicants residing within 12km radius of the school. The remaining applicants shall be considered for admission as per the parameters/criteria and points for open seats (general category)," says the school's admission notice. Similarly, alumni kids have 5% seats to themselves, girls and children of staff, another 5% each. While, to be eligible for these quotas, the applicants have to live within 12km, those living beyond that distance but belonging to these categories will still have an edge. In the points distribution, distance (zero-12km) has been allotted 70 points; siblings of enrolled students get 20, alumni kids and girls get five. But this entire lot will compete for 46 seats out of a total of 184.

Vasant Valley School has included in its list of criteria, neighbourhood (same as distance, maximum of 25), alumni (20, 10 for each parent), siblings (20), first-born child (10) and "proven track record of parents" which, interestingly, gets the same maximum points as distance—25. Its admission notice elaborates on this last parameter offering a list of option, including awards or recognitions for "sports/social service", "arts", "original research/ publication/ recognition received in the area of science/ social science/ law/ humanities", "civil rights/government work/ defence services" and, finally, "any other". A state-level recognition fetches three points, national-level, four and international five.

The Indian School has kept it simple. It has 154 general category seats and there are only three criteria with points against them—distance (60), sibling (20) and first-born child (20). While LPS and The Indian School are starting admissions on January 1, 2016, some others are starting later. Carmel Convent School is starting on January 2 and Mount St Mary's in the Delhi Cantonment on January 4, 2016.

source: The Times of India

Over 1300 schools fail to notify nursery admission criteria....

Over 1300 schools fail to notify nursery admission criteria

Over 1300 private schools in the national capital have missed the deadline in notifying the criteria fixed for nursery admissions beginning on January 1 for the upcoming academic session. 
The Directorate of Education (DoE) had asked all the unaided recognised schools to "develop and adopt criteria for admission which shall be clear, well defined, equitable, non-discriminatory, unambiguous and transparent". 
The schools were asked to upload their criteria adopted (including points for each criterion) for admission to entry level classes (other than EWS/DG category seats) for the academic session 2016-17 on the directorate's website latest by December 20. 
However, so far only 359 schools have complied with the directive. 
According to data available with DoE, 1376 out of total 1735 schools are yet to notify their criteria. 
"We will send a communication to the defaulter schools to comply with the directive within next three days," DoE Director Padmini Singhla told PTI. 
"This shows the non-seriousness of the schools towards the directives of the authority. The admissions are going to begin in next two weeks and the schools are yet to notify their criteria. This will only lead to ambiguity and confusion for parents at the last moment," said Sumit Vohra, an activist who also runs a portal on nursery admissions. 
The controversy-prone nursery admission process in Delhi, which normally starts in December, has undergone several changes in the past as the authorities looked for ways to make things easier. 
Besides state-run schools, the rules are meant to regulate admissions to entry-level classes in private recognised institutions as well. 
The nursery admission process in Delhi schools will begin from January 1 and conclude on March 31.While the last date for submitting the application is January 22, the first list will be displayed on February 15 followed by another list on February 29. 
According to guidelines issued by DoE, all schools shall comply with the directive that the number of seats at entry- level shall not be less than the highest number of seats in the entry class during the years 2013-14, 2014-15 and 2015-2016. 
DoE has also asked private, unaided recognised schools to not process the admission of Economically Weaker Section/Disadvantaged Group category students manually as the department is in the process of developing a module for online admission under the category. 
Last week, the government had also fixed an upper age limit for admission to entry level classes with the maximum age for nursery admissions being set at four years and five and six years for pre-primary and class-I. 
The upper age limit for admission in entry level classes for differently abled children have been decided as five years, six years and seven years respectively.

source: www.business-standard.com

Delhi Public School, Rohini Delhi - Nursery Admission 2016-17

Admission to Nursery (Pre School)- Session 2016 - 2017

Total Number of Seats 140
20% Seats for Management Quota  28
25% Seats for EWS Category 35
5% Seats for Staff Children 07
50% Seats for General Category [Open Seats] 70


*2 Seats are reserved for Children with Special Needs

1. Age : 3+ as on 31st March 2016 (Children born between 1 April 2012 and 31 March 2013 will be considered)
2. For General Category Candidates
Application forms will be available online between Friday, 1 January 2016 and Friday, 22 January 2016 at http://www.dpsrohini.com.

A Pay Order / Draft of Rs 25/- (Rupees Twenty five only) drawn in favour of Delhi Public School- Rohini must be sent to reach Delhi Public School - Rohini, Phase III, Sector - 24, Rohini, New Delhi 110085 latest by Friday, 22 January 2016 along with a print out of the submitted form. Please mention your child’s name and registration number received after submission of the ‘online form’ at the back of the draft/pay order.
Forms received after Friday, 22 January 2016 will not be accepted.

Please keep a print / photocopy of duly filled registration form for future reference.

The following schedule will be observed for Nursery (Pre School Admissions 2016-2017) for Delhi Public School Rohini.

*Commencement of On-line Registration   Friday, 1 January 2016
*On-line Registration closes  Friday, 22 January 2016
*Uploading details of children who apply for admission under open seats Saturday, 30 January 2016
*Uploading marks (as per point system) given to each of the children who applied for admission under open seats Friday, 5 February 2016
*The date for displaying the first list of selected Candidates (including waiting list) (along with marks allotted under points system) Monday, 15 February 2016
*The date for displaying the second list of selected Candidates (If any) (including waiting list) (along with marks allotted under points system) Monday, 29 February 2016
*Closure of admission process Thursday, 31 March 2016


Admission Parameters:

Neighbourhood  40 Points
Sibling 30 Points
DPS Alumni 20 Points
Girl Child / First Born 05 points
Single Parent 05 points
TOTAL 100 points


Source: dpsrohini.com

Montfort School, Ashok Vihar, New Delhi - Preschool Admission Criterion - 2016-17

Source: montfortschooldelhi.in

Nursery admissions to be more transparent from this year...

To make the nursery admissions transparent from this year, the Delhi government has asked private schools to upload their admission criteria and details about the applicants online.

On Tuesday, the government announced admission guidelines for the 2016-17 academic session. Like last year, the process will begin from January 1.

Schools have been asked to upload online all the information about the children who apply and those who are selected.

They have also been asked to publicise their admission criteria online, before the procedure starts.

A circular issued by the Directorate of Education (DoE) said: “All private unaided recognised schools shall upload their criteria adopted for admission of ‘Open Seats at Entry Level Classes’ for the academic session 2016-17 on this directorate’s website. The schools shall also publicise their admission criteria on their website, if available, also well in advance before the start of admission process for public view.”

Schools have also been asked to prominently display the admission criteria and total number of seats available at the entrance.

“All the schools shall upload the details of children who apply for admission under ‘Open Seats’ and marks allotted to each of them by the schools under their point system, on the module developed by the department. The schools shall also upload the details of children admitted and wait-listed under and marks allotted to them by the schools, under their point system,” the circular said.

The government is also working on a plan to make admissions for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) completely online — from filling up of forms to selection of children through a computerised lottery system.

Nursery admissions in Delhi schools are done on the basis of a point system. Schools allot points to a child out of 100, on the basis of criteria including distance of residence from school, sibling studying in the school, if a parent is an alumni, if the child is a girl. There are some school-specific criteria too, which schools were allowed to decide after a High Court order earlier this year.

source: The Hindu

Nursery admissions in Delhi to begin from January 1, 2016...there are no changes in the process...

Nursery admissions will begin from January 1, 2016 and there are no changes in the process. 

In the education minister's own words, "There are basically two new changes to ensure transparency in nursery admission - list of applicants and list of admitted/waitlisted [candidates] along with marks will be given." Many schools were making such lists and scores public already. 

Manish Sisodia tweeted on Tuesday evening that the schedule will be issued. The process for admissions into the 25% EWS/DG (economically weaker section/ disadvantaged groups) categories will be announced separately. The announcement was made through Twitter and there was no notification on the directorate's website. 

Last year's process will be followed because "the amendments to the Delhi School Education Act 1973 that the Delhi government passed in the winter session of the assembly are yet to be approved by the Centre," explains director, education, Padmini Singla, "But the process has to begin." 

On Tuesday evening Sisodia announced on Twitter, "Admission schedule for entry level classes for open seats in private schools issued today. Process to start on 1st Jan 2016." He further said, "Schools have to declare admission criteria which shall be well defined, non-discriminatory, unambiguous and transparent; criteria along with the points for each and total number of seats to be displayed on flex board at entry gate of school; all the schools shall upload details of applicant students and marks allotted to each of them based on criteria on website; number of seats at entry level in each school shall not be less than the highest number of seats during last three year; and all the schools shall also upload details of children admitted and waitlisted and marks allotted to them under their system." 

"What is new about this? This has been on from 2012. Also, separating the process for EWS and general category is illegal," says lawyer-activist Khagesh Jha.

source: TOI

Gurukul The School - Ghaziabad - Online Registration Form, Fee Details

The age eligibility for the Pre-Primary classes:

• Pre-Nursery: 2+ years on or before 31 March of the calendar year in which the admission is sought.
• Nursery: 3+ years
• K.G.: 4+ years and so on.

Documents required at the time of Registration:

• Attested copy of Date of Birth Certificate issued by Municipal Corporation for Grade Pre-Nursery to I.
• T.C duly signed by Area Education Officer along with Report Card of Previous Grade.
• Medical Fitness Certificate of Student.
• Address Proof & Identification Proof of Parents.
• Photographs 2 passport size of student and 1 photograph of both the parents.

(Source: school website)

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Eicher School, Faridabad - Nursery Admissions 2016-17

Admission Procedure for session 2016-17

1. Admission form will be available at the school’s reception during school hours from 5th September 2015. You may also download the admission form from the school website.
2. The form has to be filled properly. Please ensure to fill all the columns.
3. The filled form has to be submitted at the school’s reception during school hours.
4. After scrutiny, the date of interaction will be intimated to you through e-mail and telephonically.
5. A few parents will be called every day. Both the parents must report with the child as the admission will not be confirmed in the absence of either.
6. The complete procedure  takes about 3 hrs. So please come prepared to spend that much time with us.
7. Children are not tested formally, so do not tutor them.
8. Submission of application or interaction does not ensure admission. The admission will be granted on the mutual understanding between the school and the parents.
9. The selected students’ list will be put up daily by evening, both on the school notice board and our website- www.eicherschool.net.
10. The admission fee for the selected students is to be deposited within 3 days from the date of selection.
11. List of admission of wait-listed students will be put up after the completion of the admission process.
12. Since the school does not have a canteen, on the day of interview light snacks will be available on payment.
13. The age criteria and seats available for each class are as follows. Any relaxation in the given age criteria will be as per the discretion of the Principal.  

CLASS AGE CRITERIA SEATS AVAILABLE

Pre-Nursery 2 ½ - 3 ½                  50

LKG                 3 ½ - 4 ½                  99

UKG                 4 ½ - 5 ½                 12

I                      5 ½ - 6 ½                  2

II                    6 ½ – 7 ½                   2

Documents Required

Class                        Documents Required

Pre Nur - UKG        Attested photocopy of Birth Certificate.

                             Passport size photographs of child,mother & father.

    

I - XI                    Attested photocopy of Birth Certificate.

                         Passport size photographs of child,mother, father.

                         Photocopy of previous 3 years results.

                         Transfer Certificate of previous school.

Source: School website
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"Creamy Layer" gets it all - Gurgaon Nursery Admissions 2016-17

Parents of children seeking admission in nursery classes for the forthcoming academic session (2016-17) are unhappy about the point-based system that favours certain candidates who belong to the 'creamy layer'.  Certain schools award points to children of parents with enviable professional achievements, are civil servants, or have mentionable "achievement and contribution to society". 

Salwan Public School in Sector 15 has allocated 10 extra points for parents who are civil servants, 15 for their "professional field" and 15 for "achievement and contribution to society by the parents". 

The Shri Ram School has allocated 25 points to an essay under the head of "parents' response".  While the essay prompts themselves can be arbitrary, experts feel candidates can take external help to project themselves as desirable contenders and thus can be misleading. Besides, balancing a ward's educational future on subjective topics seems unjustified to them. Instead, giving score on the basis of proximity to school and or to those with siblings in the same school seem objective because they leave no grey areas. 

Salwan Public School headmistress Savinder Rooprai said the preference to civil servants because they have transferable jobs and the school wanted to support them. "Moreover, the achievements of parents (that are scored) refer to their performance in school and college that should be known to us so that we know what environment the child has at home and accordingly, we can help them after they are admitted. We are not biased against any category of parents and try to admit a varied mix of parents," Rooprai said. 

The director of The Shri Ram School Manika Sharma didn't respond to the TOI's repeated calls and messages.

(source: TOI)

Shiv Nadar School, Gurgaon, Noida, Faridabad - Nursery Admissions open for session 2016-2017

Shiv Nadar School is accepting applications for Nursery Admissions for session 2016-2017 for Gurgaon, Noida and Faridabad locations.

Key information about admissions:

Shiv Nadar School, Gurgaon:

• Registration for Nursery Admissions for the session 2016-17 starts from 29th of August at 8:00 AM
• Registrations will close once the online application submission number reaches 200 or on the 30th of August at 11:00 PM, whichever is earlier
• The self-attested hard-copy of the application form must be submitted at the school’s front desk before 1:00 PM on the 1st of September 
• Selection will be lottery based
• No applications will be considered post the deadline is over.

Click here to check Shiv Nadar School, Gurgaon address, rating, reviews and link to admissions process/page.

Shiv Nadar School, Noida:

• Registration for Nursery Admissions for the session 2016-17 starts from 5th of September at 8:00 AM
• Registrations will close once the online application submission number reaches 200 or on the 8th of September at 11:00 PM, whichever is earlier
• The self-attested hard-copy of the application form must be submitted at the school’s front desk before 1:00 PM on the 11th of September
• Selection will be lottery based
• No applications will be considered post the deadline is over.

Click here to check Shiv Nadar School, Noida address, rating, reviews and link to admissions process/page.

Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad:

• Registration for Nursery Admissions for the session 2016-17 starts on the 28th of August

Click here to check Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad address, rating, reviews and link to admissions process/page.

(Source: school website)

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Bharti International Convent School, Gurgaon - Admission Open Nursery+ for session 2016-2017

Bharti International Convent School, Gurgaon is accepting applications for admission for classes from Nursery to 10th grade for session 2016-2017

While we at SchoolsWeLike.com do not endorse or promote such practices, but this school is offering a discount of Rs. 10,000 on every admission. The good part of this offer (and we appreciate) is that the admission fee waived off for girl child.

Steps/requirements for admission:

• Registration at school
• Registration charge are essentially non refundable
• Age limit for : Pre-Nursery 2+ years, Nursery 3+ years (as on 1st April)
• A valid date of birth certificate
• Previous class report card & school leaving certificate
• Passport size photograph of the child

(Source: school website)

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The Heritage School, Gurgaon - Nursery Admissions 2016-17

Admission process for nursery admission 2016-17 will start from 5th September

Amity International School - Nursery admissions 2016-17 (Gurgaon and Noida)

Nursery admissions for session 2016-17 open for AMITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS at given locations

Emerald Convent School, Faridabad - Nursery Admissions 2016

Admissions Open for Nursery and All classes for session 2016-2017 

Registration forms are available as below:
Dates: Starting from 7th September 2015 (from 08:00 AM to 02:00 PM)
Venue: Reception Counter (click here to find Emerald Convent School, Faridabad address, location, route etc)

Age criteria:
Age Criteria for Pre-nursery, Nursery and KG 
Pre Nursery: 2+ years
Nursery: 3+ years
KG:- 4+ years

Other Admission Criteria:
Pre-Nursery and Nursery - An informal interaction with the child and the parents at school

Documents required at the time of registration:

• Attested copy of Birth Certificate for Pre-Nursery and Nursery
• Report card of previous class attended for KG to XI.

Documents required at the time of interaction at school:

• Parents must bring certificates of their educational qualification

Documents required at the time of admission:

• Both parents' educational qualification certificates
• 3 passport size colour photographs of the student
• 1 passport size colour photographs of both the parents
• Photocopy of birth certificate of student
• Photocopy of report card of the previous classes/grades
• Transfer certificate (if applicable)

Admission Procedure: The admission form is to be duly filled and deposited with the necessary documents (above mentioned) along with the admission fee. The decisions of the school admission committee would be final.

(Reference: school website)

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FR. AGNEL SCHOOL, NOIDA - Nursery Admission - 2016-17

Registration open for Nursery admissions 2016-17 from 17th Aug - 20th Aug 2015
















Source: http://www.fasnoida.org/

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Parents are in dilemma over Nursery admission age in Gurgaon schools

Parents who are seeking admission for their kids in the session 2016-17 in Gurgaon schools are having confusions due to Nursery Admission 2016-17 age criterion. Some schools are keeping 3 yrs as on March 31st 2016 and while some schools are keeping their age-cutoff as 3 yrs and 6 months.

Apeejay School, Noida - Nursery Admission 2016-17

Registration open for admission to Nursery (Session - 2016-17)

source: http://www.apeejay.edu

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Delhi Public School, Faridabad - Nursery Admissions 2016-17

Registration open for Nursery admissions 2016-17 in Delhi Public School, Mathura Road, Faridabad....

The registration process consists of two steps :       Step 1: Filling up the form (fields marked * are mandatory)    Step 2: Registration Fees Payment

Documents Required (Scanned copy) :       1: Passport Size Photograph (80% Face Coverage)    2. Scanned Copy of Birth Certificate Click here for more details.