6k kids selected for spl category entry in schools
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The selections were made through a computerised draw of lots, conducted by the Directorate of Education (DoE), ensuring a transparent and fair admission process.
According to official figures, 2,919 children were selected for nursery, 733 for kindergarten (KG), and 2,341 for Class 1, bringing the total number of selected students to 5,993. The admissions were made in line with the guidelines issued by the DoE on January 3, 2025, which define the eligibility criteria, including age requirements, for each category. TNN
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6k kids selected for spl category entry in schools
New Delhi: Nearly 6,000 children were selected for admission to entry-level classes in Delhi's private unaided recognised schools under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Disadvantaged Group (DG), and Children with Special Needs (CWSN) categories. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The selections were made through a computerised draw of lots, conducted by the Directorate of Education (DoE), ensuring a transparent and fair admission process. According to official figures, 2,919 children were selected for nursery, 733 for kindergarten (KG), and 2,341 for Class 1, bringing the total number of selected students to 5,993. The admissions were made in line with the guidelines issued by the DoE on January 3, 2025, which define the eligibility criteria, including age requirements, for each category. TNN
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