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News18
2 days ago
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- News18
Delhi Govt To Hold Entrance Test For Admission To 33 CM SHRI Schools For Classes 6 To 8
Last Updated: The Delhi government will conduct an entrance test for Class 6 to 8 admissions in 33 CM SHRI schools, with applications open until August 15. The Delhi government has announced that an entrance examination will be conducted for admissions to Classes 6 to 8 in 33 of the 75 newly shortlisted CM SHRI schools for the academic session 2025–26. The Directorate of Education (DoE) has issued detailed guidelines and named the entrance exam the CM SHRI Schools Admission Test 2025. The CM SHRI schools, which have been designated as 'Specified Category' institutions under Section 2 of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, aim to transform existing government schools into model institutions. These schools will incorporate modern infrastructure and innovative teaching methods aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. According to the DoE guidelines, the admission test will follow a 'fair, transparent and merit-based selection process." Only students currently residing in Delhi and enrolled in Classes 6, 7 or 8 in any recognised Delhi-based school during the 2025–26 session will be eligible to apply. At least 50 per cent of the total seats in each CM SHRI school will be reserved for students enrolled in government or government-aided schools in Delhi, including institutions under the DoE, MCD, NDMC, Kendriya Vidyalayas, and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas. The application process for the entrance test will be conducted online. The registration window will open on July 30 and remain active until August 15. Admit cards for eligible candidates will be released on August 23, while the entrance test is scheduled to be held on August 30 from 11 am to 1:30 pm. As per the guidelines, the test will be an OMR-based, objective-type examination with no provision for negative marking. It will be conducted in both Hindi and English and will assess candidates across five sections: Hindi, English, General Awareness, Mental Ability, and Numerical Aptitude. The total duration of the exam will be 150 minutes, with additional time allotted for CWSN candidates as per prevailing norms. The results of the entrance test will be declared on September 10, and all admissions will be finalised by September 15. The DoE has also confirmed that test centres will be established across various schools under its jurisdiction to ensure easy accessibility for students from all parts of the city. The CM SHRI schools are expected to be inaugurated in September, an official said, as preparations for their operationalisation are underway. The initiative, announced earlier this year, aims to provide 'high-quality, future-ready education" in Delhi's government schools. Earlier, Education Minister Ashish Sood had said that the government had provisionally shortlisted 75 schools to be developed under the CM SHRI scheme. Modelled after the Centre's PM SHRI schools, these institutions will follow the NEP 2020 and implement the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2023. Officials added that these schools are being built with an emphasis on sustainability, designed to operate as zero-waste and solar-powered campuses. They will feature AI-enabled libraries, smart classrooms equipped with augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) tools, biometric attendance systems, smartboards, and robotics laboratories to foster innovation and creativity among students. In another major shift, the Delhi government is phasing out the Delhi Board of School Education (DBSE). All schools currently affiliated with DBSE will now be transitioned to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta had earmarked ₹100 crore for the development of CM SHRI schools in her budget speech earlier this year. Stay updated with the latest education! Get real-time updates on board exam results 2025, entrance exams such as JEE Mains, Advanced, NEET, and more. Find out top schools, colleges, courses and more. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: News education-career Delhi Govt To Hold Entrance Test For Admission To 33 CM SHRI Schools For Classes 6 To 8 Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
2 days ago
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- 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
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- Hans India
DTU welcomes new batch with orientation-cum-induction ceremony
New Delhi: DelhiTechnological University (DTU) on Monday held its annual orientation-cum-induction programme for the incoming undergraduate batch. Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood joined the event virtually as the Chief Guest, a DTU statement said. Sood, in his address, congratulated the new students for gaining admission to one of India's premier technical institutions and encouraged them to not only excel academically but also contribute meaningfully to society. Calling upon students to participate in Swachhta Abhiyan, the minister emphasised the importance of sustainable urban development and urged students to devise innovative, research-based solutions for Delhi's unique challenges. 'Your journey at DTU should prepare you not just as engineers, but as responsible citizens aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals,' he said. The event commenced with a ceremonial lamp lighting by the chief guest, Karnal Singh, former chief of the Enforcement Directorate and a 1979 batch alumnus of the erstwhile Delhi College of Engineering (DCE). To mark the occasion, the university launched the 68th edition of DTU Times and premiered a special documentary by DTU Studio, capturing the event's spirit, the statement said.
Hans India
2 days ago
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- 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.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Delhi to hold entrance test for admissions to CM SHRI schools: Applications open from 30 July
Delhi's government will conduct an entrance exam on 30 August for admissions into Classes 6 to 8 across 33 CM SHRI schools. Only Delhi-based students enrolled in recognised schools are eligible. At least half the seats are reserved for those in government and aided schools. These model schools are set to launch in September, offering NEP-aligned, tech-enabled education. Results are due on 10 September, and admissions must be finalised by 15 September. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Key dates and format Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Reserved seats and relaxations What are CM SHRI schools? Tech-enabled campuses with a green focus Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Transition in board affiliation The Delhi government has announced an entrance test for Classes 6 to 8 in 33 of its newly developed CM SHRI schools. These are part of a wider plan to create high-quality, government-run institutions across the Directorate of Education (DoE) will conduct the CM SHRI Schools Admission Test 2025 for the 2025–26 academic year. According to the official guidelines, the selection process will be 'fair, transparent and merit-based'.Only students who both reside in Delhi and are currently enrolled in Classes 6, 7 or 8 at a recognised Delhi-based school are eligible to application window opens on 30 July and will remain active until 15 August. Admit cards will be available from 23 August. The test is scheduled for 30 August, from 11 am to 1.30 will be declared on 10 September. Admissions will need to be completed by 15 entrance test will be objective-type, OMR-based, and bilingual. It will cover five areas: Hindi, English, General Awareness, Mental Ability, and Numerical Aptitude. Total duration is 150 minutes. Students with special needs will get extra time as per existing rules. There will be no negative centres will be set up across various schools under the DoE to make the process geographically least 50 percent of available seats are reserved for students currently studying in Delhi's government or government-aided schools. This includes schools run by the DoE, MCD, NDMC, Kendriya Vidyalayas, and Jawahar Navodaya guidelines also confirm a 5 percent relaxation in eligibility marks for students from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, OBC (non-creamy layer) and Children With Special Needs (CWSN).The CM SHRI (Chief Minister Schools for High-Quality Rejuvenation and Innovation) initiative was introduced earlier this year with the aim of raising the standard of education in Delhi's public schools. These institutions have been notified as 'Specified Category' schools under Section 2 of the Right to Education Act, follow the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and will implement the National Curriculum Framework on the initiative earlier, Education Minister Ashish Sood said the government had "provisionally shortlisted 75 schools" for development under the CM SHRI programme. Of these, 33 schools are now ready for the first round of CM SHRI school is being developed as a smart, sustainable campus. According to officials, they will operate as zero-waste and solar-powered include AI-enabled libraries, augmented and virtual reality learning tools, biometric attendance systems, smartboards, and robotics laboratories. The focus is on encouraging innovation and interactive learning from an early Delhi government is working towards inaugurating these schools in September, an official part of wider structural reforms, the Delhi Board of School Education (DBSE) is being phased out. All schools that were under DBSE will now be affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).This shift is being aligned with the new education policy goals and will bring all such schools under a national academic her budget speech earlier this year, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta had allocated Rs 100 crore for the CM SHRI school project. The investment reflects the government's focus on making public education more competitive and better aligned with current and future learning needs.
