Nursery Admissions Delhi (2017-2018) - All you need to know about new circular/order issued on 19th Dec 2016

Fear is the mind-killer! So lets all understand what this new order is all about.

New DOE Delhi order dated 19th Dec 2016 issued for Nursery Admissions in Delhi for session 2017-2018 is bit confusing, and here I have simplified this for you in 3 simple steps -

Step I) This new circular is applicable only for -

1. Families that do NOT belong to Economically Weaker Section (EWS) or Disadvantaged Group (DG) categories
2. Only for admissions to Private, Unaided and Recognized Schools of Delhi
3. Nursery Admissions in Delhi for session 2017-2018
4. Schools that are NOT constructed on DDA land (there are 285 schools in Delhi that are on DDA land)
5. Schools that are NOT run by government

Step II) In short - 

1. SOME GOOD NEWS! - This order is NOT applicable for about 50% of the "well-known" schools of Delhi as they are constructed on DDA land (Yes!), these schools (total 285 of them) must admit 75% of students from neighborhood. Detailed guidelines will be released by DOE in coming days.
2. MORE GOOD NEWS! - This order is applicable for all other Private Schools of Delhi, and most of those are either Small-Mid sized Private Schools, or they are one of those 5-7 star category schools of Delhi that have their own land.

Step III) Bit of BAD news. We all make mistakes, every system has loopholes, so does this order (that has mistakes and loopholes)

Point#7 in the order refers to DOE order issued on 06-01-2016 (No. F.DE.15/Act-l/4607/l3/2015/5686-5696), which states that schools shall not adopt criteria abolished in that old order, the problem is that the original list had 62 criteria, but new order has restricted use of 51 criteria hence leaving open several disputed ones, here are few criteria that schools may use to their advantage -

• Points for management quota - old order leaves room for this by stating "However, if required, the children of the staff and the children of the members of the Management Committee can be given admission by making it a criterion and assigning points"
• Special ground (parents with proficiency in specific areas of art etc)
• First child
• School transport users

Although there would only be 25% seats that schools can fiddle with, and we hope DOE fixes this loophole to ensure admission process is fair ever.

Here is the admission schedule as published in the order :

               Source: http://www.edudel.nic.in/

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

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

"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)

The Shri Ram School, Gurgaon - Point System for Nursery Admissions 2016

The Shri Ram School, Gurgaon has allocated 25 points to an essay under the head of "parents' response". Are they really serious??? This is not an essay writing competition, or may be it is!  (we published similar report long back in 2008 - as Delhi branch of this school ran similar "interaction/interview" thing at Vasant Kunj branch and seems like the administration really likes it a lot)

Here are other key points as setup by school -

• 35 points for Staff/Sibling/Alumni.... that actually makes sense.
• Max 20 points for neighbourhood
• 5 points for Single Parent/Adopted Child/Special Needs
• 15 points for first child

Last date for receiving all forms by 1600 hours on Thursday, 27th August, 2015
The list of applicants will be displayed at 1600 hrs on Friday, 11th September, 2015

• There will be no screening, written test, interview or profiling of child/parents.
• If applications are more than the number of seats available in each category, admission shall be done only by draw of lots/lottery
• Closure of admission process will be on Thursday, 31st March, 2016

Photocopy of the documents to be carried along with originals at the time of fee submission:

• Birth Certificate issued by the Municipal Corporation
• Proof of residential address [Passport/ Lease Deed/ Electricity Bill/ MTNL Telephone Bill/ Electoral Card]
• Note: School will also verify the residential address through home visits.
• In case of sibling applicants: the identity card/admission no of sibling studying in The Shri Ram School whether at the Junior School i.e. Vasant Vihar, the Senior School i.e. Moulsari Phase III or at The Shri Ram School, Aravali
• In case of staff children, staff ID card to be furnished.
• In case of ward of Alumni of The Shri Ram School : Migration Certificate of the alumni parent.
• In case of single parent: divorce decree/ death certificate of spouse
• In case of adopted child: adoption deed
• For proof of first born child: affidavit affirming that the child seeking admission is the first born child. (affidavit format is available on the school website)
• Medical Certificate from government hospital or a report of diagnosis from a recognized hospital. (In case of Special Need or/ disability)

(Source: School website)

Salwan Public School, Sec-15, Gurgaon is giving preference to parents who are Civil Servants....

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". 

Salwan Public School headmistress Savinder Rooprai said the preference to civil servants was 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. 

Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/Parents-find-nursery-points-biased/articleshow/48675606.cms

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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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Nursery Admissions distance criteria/rule relaxed

Finally after discussion with school leaders, Delhi LG Mr Jung has relaxed the criteria and has changed neighbourhood criteria from 6km to 8km.

So, anyone living within 8kms can apply in school in that area and would be eligible for point under neighbourhood criteria (upto 70 points).

Nursery Admissions - Jung Ka Order - what it is, what is changing.....simplified and explained!

Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Najeeb Jung has issued revised guidelines for nursery admissions for the session 2014-15 in Delhi. This is being seen as major change and a koyiey step towards killing misuse of discretionary powers  as some of the private schools has been enjoying those powers ever since first guidelines came out in 2007. (see my post DOE published nursery admission guidelines in 2007)

Mr Jung has scrapped the management quota to ensure admissions are done basis fixed parameters like neighborhood, sibling which makes sense to all, leaving loop wholes. 

Schools who had been selling seats at a cost (aka donations towards 'charities' they operate etc. etc.......pata sab ko hai bolta koi nahin - billi ke gale mai ghanti kon bandhe - tho ko tali :D). We shared few such cases as reported by parents in past years as well, check-out these posts under Seats for Sale.

The new rule/guidelines as approved by Mr Jung deserve appreciation - AAP effect is seen on recent actions (another example we all witnessed was Lokpal getting passed with-in a day that was pending for 40 years, Govt reacting to US treatment with Indian diplomat.....dair aaye durust aaye.....jab jaago tabhi savera!)

The admission process will begin from January 15, 2014 - and I wish all of you Good Luck!

Stay connected as I would be publishing a clear picture on what's what. So no worries we are in good hands of Mr. Jung ;)....

We released 2014 edition of Nursery Admissions Parent's Handbook last night, and we shall wait for few more days to update dates as suggested in the book, but rest doesn't change.
We have updated the handbook to cover new order and its impact. It is the most concise handbook on Nursery Admissions ever. So go ahead and download a free copy. 

Well begun is half done :)

Nursery Admissions Delhi, Governor Najeeb Jung Decision, Points System for 2014 nursery admissions

Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Najeeb Jung has issued revised guidelines for nursery admissions for the session 2014-15 in Delhi. This is being seen as major change and a koyiey step towards killing misuse of discretionary powers  as some of the private schools has been enjoying those powers ever since first guidelines came out in 2007. (see my post DOE published nursery admission guidelines in 2007)

Mr Jung has scrapped the management quota to ensure admissions are done basis fixed parameters like neighborhood, sibling which makes sense to all, leaving loop wholes. 

Schools who had been selling seats at a cost (aka donations towards 'charities' they operate etc. etc.......pata sab ko hai bolta koi nahin - billi ke gale mai ghanti kon bandhe - tho ko tali :D). We shared few such cases as reported by parents in past years as well, check-out these posts under Seats for Sale.

The new rule/guidelines as approved by Mr Jung deserve appreciation - AAP effect is seen on recent actions (another example we all witnessed was Lokpal getting passed with-in a day that was pending for 40 years, Govt reacting to US treatment with Indian diplomat.....dair aaye durust aaye.....jab jaago tabhi savera!)

The admission process will begin from January 15, 2014 - and I wish all of you Good Luck!

Stay connected as I would be publishing a clear picture on what's what. So no worries we are in good hands of Mr. Jung ;)....

We released 2014 edition of Nursery Admissions Parent's Handbook last night, and we shall wait for few more days to update dates as suggested in the book, but rest doesn't change so go ahead and download a free copy. Well begun is half done :)