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Delhi schools face de-recognition as govt cracks down on fee hikes

The announcement came as hundreds of parents protested outside the DoE office, demanding immediate rollback of recent fee hikes

Parents protest outside the DoE office at Delhi Vidhan Sabha on Wednesday. (Arvind Yadav/HT photo)

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Published on Apr 17, 2025 05:44 AM IST

ByVarun Bhandari

Delhi School Calendar 2025: Summer vacations from May 11, check important dates

Directorate of Education has released the Delhi School Academic Calendar for the 2025-26 session. Check important dates through the direct link below.

Delhi School Academic Calendar for 2025-26 session has been released. The direct link to check the official notice is given here. (Representative image/HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 07:58 AM IST

ByHT Education Desk, New Delhi

Delhi govt cracks down on irregular, exorbitant fee hikes by private unaided schools

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Published on Apr 05, 2025 11:25 PM IST

PTI |

DoE issues guidelines for admission to Delhi govt-run special schools

As per the DoE, students passing the previous class from a recognised school will be admitted directly in classes 6 to 9.

The DoE stated that students applying for classes 7 and 8 who have not studied in a recognised school can be admitted based on a simple undertaking from their parents. (Representative image/PTI file)

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Updated on Mar 09, 2025 12:18 PM IST

PTI | , New Delhi

Delhi DoE issues notice regarding the resumption of normal classes in schools

The notice was issued after The Commission for Air Quality Management revoked actions under Stage-III of the extant Schedule of GRAP, with immediate effect.

DoE directed all the Heads of Schools to circulate the information among students, staff members and parents of the students. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Jan 19, 2025 08:19 AM IST

ByHT Education Desk, New Delhi

Delhi schools go hybrid for classes up to 9 and 11 following GRAP 4

This will be applicable to all schools in Delhi – government, government-aided, unaided recognised private schools, NDMC, MCD and Delhi Cantonment Board schools

School students wait for transport amid dense morning fog in New Delhi on Wednesday(PTI)

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Updated on Jan 16, 2025 09:16 AM IST

ByHT Education Desk

After SC order on GRAP measures, all schools in Delhi to resume physical classes

The Supreme Court, while relaxing the restrictions from GRAP 4 to GRAP 2, said that it will continue to monitor the implementation of the measures.

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported that Delhi's air quality improved to 'moderate' category on Thursday. (ANI)

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Published on Dec 05, 2024 10:55 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

DoE issues guidelines for implementing 10 'bagless days' in Delhi schools

In a circular, the DoE directed the heads of all schools to implement 10 bagless days in schools for students of classes six to eight.

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Published on Oct 23, 2024 03:41 PM IST

PTI | , New Delhi

Govt schools to enroll class IX repeat students in NIOS for 2024-25

As per data from the Computer Cell (DoE), 17,308 students have been declared unsuccessful in Class IX for the second time during the 2023-24 session.

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Published on Jul 18, 2024 01:18 PM IST

PTI | , New Delhi

DoE, Manipur Teacher Recruitment 2024: Last date to apply for 2240 posts

DoE, Manipur will close the registration process for 2240 Teacher posts on June 15, 2024. The direct link to apply is given here.

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Published on Jun 15, 2024 11:50 AM IST

ByHT Education Desk | Edited by Papri Chanda

Delhi hoax bomb threat: Police, DoE to file affidavits on readiness

A bench of justice Subramonium Prasad instructed the authorities to specify the timeframe within which they would reach schools in case of bomb threats.

Police officers outside Mother Mary's School in Mayur Vihar on May 1 — the day the school received a hoax bomb threat. (HT photo)

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Updated on May 07, 2024 03:05 AM IST

ByShruti Kakkar

Delhi School Result 2024: Class 3, 4, 6 and 7 results declared, here’s how to check

Delhi School Result 2024 on Class 3, 4, 6 and 7 has been declared. Follow the steps given here to check results.

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Published on Mar 28, 2024 01:05 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk

Delhi schools set to reopen, but classes to begin after 9am

The order said no school will start before 9am due to foggy conditions and have classes beyond 5pm till further directions

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Updated on Jan 15, 2024 05:06 AM IST

ByHT Corrspondent

Delhi schools directed to have minimum 220 working days in an academic year

Prior to the commencement of academic year and before observance of the holidays, the heads of government schools must ensure 220 working days are completed.

Delhi schools directed to have at least 220 working days in an academic year (File photo/For representation)

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Published on Nov 28, 2023 08:42 AM IST

PTI | , New Delhi

Delhi: Primary schools shut till Nov 10; institutes to decide on higher classes

Most schools said they would conduct classes offline for the time being as mid-term examinations were approaching and some schools have moved to online classes.

New Delhi, India - Nov. 5, 2023: Thick layer of smog in the Connaught Place area as Delhi's air quality remains very poor, in New Delhi, India, on Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Photo by Arvind Yadav/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Nov 06, 2023 12:48 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Delhi govt warns pvt schools against ties with admission agents

DoE said they received a complaint against a person who runs an admission-related website and a second person who runs a bookshop in Delhi

Parents, especially those navigating school admissions for the first time, often scramble for credible reviews and information on admission to various schools. Over (ANI)

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Updated on May 20, 2023 12:19 AM IST

BySadia Akhtar

DoE starts round 2 of EWS admissions in Delhi

In the academic year 2023-24, DoE allotted 32,269 seats in the reserved categories in over 1,500 schools across the city

s on April 13, 24,577 seats were filled whereas 7,692 were still vacant. (HT Archive)

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Updated on May 15, 2023 12:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Delhi HC: Pvt schools must admit students on transparent, fair criteria

The court said that even though a school has autonomy in matters of admission under the general quota and can devise its own criteria for admission, the criteria have to be “reasonable, rational, and non-discriminatory.”

The court said private schools have to be transparent, identifiable, and reasonable while exercising their right to admit students of their choice. (File)

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Updated on Apr 19, 2023 11:57 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Delhi DoE: Explore free EWS education beyond Class 8

In an order issued on Wednesday, DoE said that the matter was raised in the Vidhan Sabha on March 31 and the legislative assembly directed that a survey be conducted in this regard, according to Jai Prakash, deputy director of education, private school branch

It has asked schools to provide details of students who completed Class 8 in the academic session 2021-22. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 13, 2023 11:53 PM IST

BySadia Akhtar

Schools forcing parents to buy books from them may lose recognition: Atishi

During a press conference, she was asked about the issue, and she said that the Directorate of Education has been getting complaints over the matter.

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Published on Apr 09, 2023 10:55 PM IST

PTI | | Posted by Yagya Sharma

Detention policy back in Delhi schools this year

The Delhi government notified the return of the policy last year after the Parliament in January 2019 did away with the no-detention policy through an amendment to the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009

The policy mandates students of classes 5 and 8 to score at least 33% marks in each subject to get promoted to the next class (HT Archive)

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Updated on Apr 02, 2023 11:46 PM IST

BySadia Akhtar

Edudel Result 2023: Delhi classes 3-8 results declared, here’s how to check

Edudel Result 2023 for classes 3 to 8 have been declared. Candidates can follow the steps given below to check their results.

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Published on Mar 28, 2023 12:30 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk, New Delhi

‘Mission Mathematics’ plan to help improve board exam scores

Classes may be conducted in batches of 20-25 students in each group. Students will be identified on the basis of their academic performance in the previous class and criteria decided by the DoE.

As part of the programme, an analysis of mid-term examinations will be conducted to identify learning gaps. (HT File)

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Updated on Sep 07, 2022 05:40 AM IST

BySadia Akhtar

DoE declares Delhi govt school results for Class 9 and 11, direct link

Delhi government school results for Class 9, 11 has been declared. Candidates can check the result through the direct link to check given below.

Delhi Class 9, 11 Result 2022 declared, here’s direct link to check(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Published on May 06, 2022 03:00 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk, New Delhi

Delhi govt directs schools to push for 100% attendance in classes 10, 12

On February 9, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced it will conduct the second-term board examination for classes 10 and 12 in offline mode from April 26. The final datesheet for classes 10 and 12 will be released soon

In-person lessons for classes 9 to 12 resumed earlier this week in Delhi. (ANI)

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Updated on Feb 13, 2022 04:05 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, New Delhi

Entry-level admissions to private schools in Delhi to begin on December 15

The school websites will upload the first list of selected candidates on February 4, a second list on February 21, and, if required, a final list will be announced on March 15. The admission process will conclude on March 31.

Parents collecting nursery admission forms for their children. (Representational image/ HT Archive)

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Published on Nov 30, 2021 11:48 PM IST

BySadia Akhtar

Govt, civic bodies join hands to ensure smooth transition of students

The move comes after government schools faced several challenges in tracking such students last year as their admissions were done virtually due to the closure of schools in view of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Every year, around 170,000 students move from municipal schools that offer education only up to Class 5 to government schools in Class 6.(HT File Photo )

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Published on Jun 23, 2021 03:04 AM IST

ByFareeha Iftikhar, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Delhi govt discontinues services of guest teachers during summer vacation

The Delhi government has directed its schools to discontinue the services of guest teachers during summer vacation which was recently preponed in view of rising Covid-19 cases, according to the Directorate of Education.

There are over 20,000 guest teachers engaged in government and government-aided schools in the national capital. (Representative image)(Sanchit Khanna/HT file)

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Published on Apr 21, 2021 08:27 PM IST

PTI |

Delhi Nursery Admissions 2021: Provide 30-day relaxation on age limit, says DoE

Delhi Nursery Admissions 2021: The online application process for nursery admission in Delhi schools for the academic session 2021-22 began on February 18, 2021.

Delhi Nursery Admissions 2021.(HT file )

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Published on Feb 20, 2021 01:43 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Akhilesh Nagari, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Nursery admissions 2021 to begin in Delhi tomorrow, application ends on March 4

The Directorate of Education (DoE) last week notified the admission schedule, bringing respite for anxious parents who have been waiting for the notification for over two months.

Some schools said they would be following a first-come-first-serve system for nursery admissions.(HT Archive)

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Published on Feb 17, 2021 06:58 PM IST

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The announcement came as hundreds of parents protested outside the DoE office, demanding immediate rollback of recent fee hikes

Directorate of Education has released the Delhi School Academic Calendar for the 2025-26 session. Check important dates through the direct link below.

Delhi govt cracks down on irregular, exorbitant fee hikes by private unaided schools

As per the DoE, students passing the previous class from a recognised school will be admitted directly in classes 6 to 9.

The notice was issued after The Commission for Air Quality Management revoked actions under Stage-III of the extant Schedule of GRAP, with immediate effect.

This will be applicable to all schools in Delhi – government, government-aided, unaided recognised private schools, NDMC, MCD and Delhi Cantonment Board schools

The Supreme Court, while relaxing the restrictions from GRAP 4 to GRAP 2, said that it will continue to monitor the implementation of the measures.

In a circular, the DoE directed the heads of all schools to implement 10 bagless days in schools for students of classes six to eight.

As per data from the Computer Cell (DoE), 17,308 students have been declared unsuccessful in Class IX for the second time during the 2023-24 session.

DoE, Manipur will close the registration process for 2240 Teacher posts on June 15, 2024. The direct link to apply is given here.

A bench of justice Subramonium Prasad instructed the authorities to specify the timeframe within which they would reach schools in case of bomb threats.

Delhi School Result 2024 on Class 3, 4, 6 and 7 has been declared. Follow the steps given here to check results.

The order said no school will start before 9am due to foggy conditions and have classes beyond 5pm till further directions

Prior to the commencement of academic year and before observance of the holidays, the heads of government schools must ensure 220 working days are completed.

Most schools said they would conduct classes offline for the time being as mid-term examinations were approaching and some schools have moved to online classes.

DoE said they received a complaint against a person who runs an admission-related website and a second person who runs a bookshop in Delhi

In the academic year 2023-24, DoE allotted 32,269 seats in the reserved categories in over 1,500 schools across the city

The court said that even though a school has autonomy in matters of admission under the general quota and can devise its own criteria for admission, the criteria have to be “reasonable, rational, and non-discriminatory.”

In an order issued on Wednesday, DoE said that the matter was raised in the Vidhan Sabha on March 31 and the legislative assembly directed that a survey be conducted in this regard, according to Jai Prakash, deputy director of education, private school branch

During a press conference, she was asked about the issue, and she said that the Directorate of Education has been getting complaints over the matter.

The Delhi government notified the return of the policy last year after the Parliament in January 2019 did away with the no-detention policy through an amendment to the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009

Edudel Result 2023 for classes 3 to 8 have been declared. Candidates can follow the steps given below to check their results.

Classes may be conducted in batches of 20-25 students in each group. Students will be identified on the basis of their academic performance in the previous class and criteria decided by the DoE.

Delhi government school results for Class 9, 11 has been declared. Candidates can check the result through the direct link to check given below.

On February 9, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced it will conduct the second-term board examination for classes 10 and 12 in offline mode from April 26. The final datesheet for classes 10 and 12 will be released soon

The school websites will upload the first list of selected candidates on February 4, a second list on February 21, and, if required, a final list will be announced on March 15. The admission process will conclude on March 31.

The move comes after government schools faced several challenges in tracking such students last year as their admissions were done virtually due to the closure of schools in view of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Delhi government has directed its schools to discontinue the services of guest teachers during summer vacation which was recently preponed in view of rising Covid-19 cases, according to the Directorate of Education.

Delhi Nursery Admissions 2021: The online application process for nursery admission in Delhi schools for the academic session 2021-22 began on February 18, 2021.

The Directorate of Education (DoE) last week notified the admission schedule, bringing respite for anxious parents who have been waiting for the notification for over two months.

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