JKBOSE Announces Schedule for 10th, 11th, and 12th Annual Exam Forms Submission
Srinagar Nov 25 (KSA): The Jammu & Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has unveiled the schedule for the submission of online Examination Forms for the Annual (Regular) exams in 2024 for Class 10th, 11th, and 12th. The announcement covers eligible students in both the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, enrolled in schools across Soft and Hard zones.
Key Points:
1. Submission Process: Eligible students can submit their Examination Forms online through the official JKBOSE website at www.jkbose.nic.in.
2. Institutional Procedure: After completing the online submission, educational institutions are required to generate a Checklist from their respective School accounts. This Checklist must be submitted to the Sub/Branch office within ten days, signed and stamped by the Head of the Institution.
3. Query Resolution: Students and heads of affiliated academic institutions can address their queries to the concerned Sub/Branch offices of the JKBOSE. Queries can also be emailed to computercellitss@gmail.com for Jammu Division and inchargeofficeritsskd@gmail.com for Kashmir Division.
4.Special Consideration for Specially-abled Candidates: Candidates with a disability of 40% or more are exempted from paying examination/R.R renewal fees. They need to submit a printed form attested by the Head of the academic institution along with a copy of the Disability Certificate from the relevant Medical Board.
5. Subject Change in Class 12th: Candidates who changed subjects in Class 12th are required to appear in Class 11th for the same subject, following the prescribed fee.
6. Important Note: Notification regarding Internal/External Practicals will be issued separately at a later date.
7. Detailed Instructions/FAQs: Stakeholders are advised to review the detailed instructions and FAQs available on the official JKBOSE website before filling out the Examination forms.
The Board emphasizes that only students whose RR Renewal Form has been filled (except for eligibility cases) are eligible to fill the examination forms for Classes 11th and 12th.
This announcement provides clarity on the procedural aspects of the upcoming Annual (Regular) examinations and aims to streamline the submission process for students and educational institutions alike (KSA- Kashmir Student Alerts)
JKBOSE Announces Schedule for 10th, 11th, and 12th Annual Exam Forms Submission
Srinagar Nov 25 (KSA): The Jammu & Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has unveiled the schedule for the submission of online Examination Forms for the Annual (Regular) exams in 2024 for Class 10th, 11th, and 12th. The announcement covers eligible students in both the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, enrolled in schools across Soft and Hard zones.
Key Points:
1. Submission Process: Eligible students can submit their Examination Forms online through the official JKBOSE website at www.jkbose.nic.in.
2. Institutional Procedure: After completing the online submission, educational institutions are required to generate a Checklist from their respective School accounts. This Checklist must be submitted to the Sub/Branch office within ten days, signed and stamped by the Head of the Institution.
3. Query Resolution: Students and heads of affiliated academic institutions can address their queries to the concerned Sub/Branch offices of the JKBOSE. Queries can also be emailed to computercellitss@gmail.com for Jammu Division and inchargeofficeritsskd@gmail.com for Kashmir Division.
4.Special Consideration for Specially-abled Candidates: Candidates with a disability of 40% or more are exempted from paying examination/R.R renewal fees. They need to submit a printed form attested by the Head of the academic institution along with a copy of the Disability Certificate from the relevant Medical Board.
5. Subject Change in Class 12th: Candidates who changed subjects in Class 12th are required to appear in Class 11th for the same subject, following the prescribed fee.
6. Important Note: Notification regarding Internal/External Practicals will be issued separately at a later date.
7. Detailed Instructions/FAQs: Stakeholders are advised to review the detailed instructions and FAQs available on the official JKBOSE website before filling out the Examination forms.
The Board emphasizes that only students whose RR Renewal Form has been filled (except for eligibility cases) are eligible to fill the examination forms for Classes 11th and 12th.
This announcement provides clarity on the procedural aspects of the upcoming Annual (Regular) examinations and aims to streamline the submission process for students and educational institutions alike (KSA- Kashmir Student Alerts)
1. From 23-11-2023, 1700 hrs. to 24-11-2023, 1700 hrs., Jammu-Srinagar NHW remained blocked for 05 hrs due to launching of the girders at Nashri viaduct-1, fixing of Jet fans at Peerah and Tunnel T5. Slow movement was observed on NH-44 due to breakdown of 04 HMVs and poor surface condition of road at Dalwas and single lane traffic at Cafeteria-Mehad, Magerkote, Nachlana between Nashri and NAVYUG Tunnel.
2. To ensure safety of general populace/travellers /drivers, NHAI has been directed by the District Magistrate Ramban vide order no. ADMR/1508-18 dated 22- 11-2023 for launching of the girders at Nashri viaduct-1 (Nashri to Lucky Dhaba stretch), fixing of Jet fans at Peerah and Tunnel T5, as a result traffic will remain suspended between Nashri and NAVYUG Tunnel on 25-11-2023 Saturday (intervening night of 24/25 from 0000 hrs to 0400 hrs. People are advised to avoid journey on Jammu Srinagar NHW between Nashri and NAVYUG Tunnel on 25-11- 2023 Saturday from 0000 hrs to 0400 hrs. and plan their journey accordingly.
3. Passengers/LMVs operators are advised to prefer journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW during day time. Please avoid journey during night hours as movement of nomads from Kashmir valley towards Jammu may cause inconvenience to the commuters.
4. HMVS Operators/Owners are requested to desist from overloading and carry sufficient fuel during journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW. It is further requested that vehicle owners must double check the fitness of their vehicles and carry sufficient fuel before undertaking journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW 5. HMVs with only 06 and 10 tyres shall be allowed to ply through Dhar road.
TRAFFIC PLAN & ADVISORY FOR 25-11-2023:-
Subject to fair weather and clearance of road (after green signal from NHAI), LMVS Passenger/Private Cars/HMVs/Load Carriers shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu- Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) viz Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa. Commuters are advised to follow lane discipline.
SFS Convoy Movement:-
Subject to fair weather and good road condition, Security Forces vehicles shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44) viz Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa.
SSG ROAD
Subject to fair weather and good road condition, vehicular movement on Srinagar-
Sonamarg-Gumari road shall be allowed from both sides viz Srinagar towards Kargil and
vice-versa. LMVs followed by HMVs shall be allowed from Minamarg towards Srinagar
between 0730 hrs. to 1100 hrs. Similarly, LMVS followed by HMVS shall be allowed from
Sonamarg towards Kargil between 1300 hrs to 1700 hrs. No vehicle shall be allowed after cut off timings.
SFS Convoy, plying from Srinagar to Kargil, shall leave Srinagar at 0800 hrs. SFs Convoy plying from Drass to Srinagar shall plan their movement in such a manner so that Civil
Traffic doesn’t get disturbed.
Mughal Road:-
Subject to fair weather and good road condition, vehicular movement on Mughal road
shall be allowed from both sides viz. Poonch towards Shopian and vice versa. These
vehicles shall be allowed from Behramgalla (Buffliaz) and Herpora (Shopian) between
0600 hrs. to 1800 hrs. No vehicle shall be allowed after cut of timings.
ADVISORY:- People are advised to undertake journey on NH-44 only after confirming status of the
JEE Advanced 2024 Engineering Entrance Exam: Check Out the Released Exam Schedule
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has announced the date for the Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) 2024. The exam will be held on May 26, 2024 in two sessions. The exam will be held in two sessions. The first session will take place from 9-12 am, while the second session will be held from 2:30-5:30 pm.
The online registrations for JEE Advanced 2024 will begin on April 21, 2024 and will continue till April 30, 2024.
Candidates who qualify the Joint Entrance Examination – Main (JEE Main 2024) will be eligible to appear for the JEE Advanced. Candidates can register for the JEE Main by November 30.
The exam is conducted for students who wish to take admission at the premier IITs and other engineering colleges of the country for BTech programme.
The deadline for fee payment of registered candidates is May 6, 2024. The candidates can make the payment by 5 pm on the last date.
The admit cards will be available for downloading from May 17, 2024 to May 26, 2024. The copy of the candidate’s response will be available on the JEE Advanced 2024 website on May 31, 2024.
The online display of provisional answer keys will be released on June 2, 2024.
The online declaration of final answer key and results of JEE Advanced 2024 will be announced on June 9, 2024.
Government of Jammu and Kashmir Announces Key Transfers/Postings in Legal Metrology Department
In a significant development, the Legal Metrology Department of Jammu and Kashmir has undergone crucial administrative changes with the recent issuance of Government Order No. 123-JK (FCS&CA) OF 2023, dated 24.11.2023.
The order, prompted by administrative considerations, outlines the following transfers and postings of Assistant Controllers/I/C Assistant Controllers, effective immediately:
1.Mr. Ajay Kumar: Former Assistant Controller in Udhampur, has been transferred and posted as Assistant Controller in Doda, succeeding Mr. Kapil Dev Singh Jamwal.
2.Mr. Mudasir Rashid: Former Assistant Controller in Kupwara, now takes on the role of Assistant Controller in Baramulla, succeeding Mr. Ishtiaq Nazki.
3.Mr. Shabir Ahmad Mir: Former Assistant Controller in Budgam, has been transferred and posted as Assistant Controller in Kulgam, filling an available vacancy.
4.Mr. Kapil Dev Singh Jamwal: Former Assistant Controller in Doda, now assumes the position of Assistant Controller in Udhampur, succeeding Mr. Ajay Kumar.
5. Mr. Ishtiaq Nazki: Former I/C Assistant Controller in Baramulla, is transferred and posted as I/C Assistant Controller in Kupwara, succeeding Mr. Mudasir Rashid.
These changes, as per the official statement, have been made in the interest of effective administration. The reshuffling aims to optimize the skills and expertise of the officers involved, ensuring a streamlined functioning of the Legal Metrology Department in Jammu and Kashmir.
This announcement comes in the wake of two previous communications, namely LM/C/Estt/7301840/2023 dated 04.11.2023 and 23.11.2023, from the Controller, Legal Metrology Department, J&K.
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir reiterates its commitment to ensuring efficient governance and the seamless operation of key departments through such strategic personnel changes. These transfers and postings are expected to bring fresh perspectives and enhance the overall functionality of the Legal Metrology Department in the region.
JKBOPEE Admission Notification for MBBS DNB/MD/MS/PGD Courses 2023
Conduction of Special Stray Vacancy Round for admission to DNB (Post MBBS DNB/Post Diploma DNB/Post MBBS Diploma DNB) Courses-2023 in Government Colleges/Institutions of UT of J&K
ii) Notification No. 088-BOPEE of 2023 dated 26.09.2023.
Notification No: 122-BOPEE of 2023 Dated: 23-11-2023
Consequent upon issuance of counselling schedule for conduct of Special Stray Vacancy Round by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) Government of India vide Notice No. U-12021/02/2023-MEC (PII) Dated: 15-11-2023 for admission to DNB (Post MBBS DNB/Post Diploma DNB/Post MBBS Diploma DNB) courses -2023 and in pursuance of Notification No. 088-BOPEE of 2023 dated 26.09.2023, it is hereby notified for information of all the concerned eligible candidates that the Board shall conduct Special Stray Vacancy Round for admission to DNB (Post MBBS DNB/Post Diploma DNB/Post MBBS Diploma DNB) courses- 2023 in Government Colleges/Institutions of UT of J&K for the seats which have remained unfilled or received as shortfall/resignations after conclusion of 2/ Mop Up Round of counselling for admission to these courses as per the following schedule:-
The eligible and willing candidates have to report at BOPEE offices Jammu Srinagar for Registration/Attendance and fulfillment of other formalities, from 11:00 am to 12:00 Noon on 25.11.2023.
Note-1:
The following procedure shall be followed during conduct of Special Stray Vacancy Round of physical counselling.
1. It is enjoined upon all the eligible candidates that they shall visit/attend counselling only after checking the Seat Matrix available on the official website of the Board.
2. Candidates already holding a seat joined through AIQ or State counselling including private/Deemed quota seats are not eligible to participate in Special Stray Vacancy Round of MCC.
3. The candidates who have not been allotted any seat or remained absent during 1″, 2/Mop up Round of counselling shall be eligible to participate in this round of counselling.
4. The eligible participating candidates shall be advised to bring Domicile certificate,
NBE Score Card and a copy of NOC issued by the concerned department at the time.
Important Notifications:
Conduction of Special Stray Vacancy Round for admission to DNB (Post MBBS DNB/Post Diploma DNB/Post MBBS Diploma DNB) Courses – 2023 in Government Colleges/Institutions of UT of J&K.[DNB-NN-122 Dt.23-11-2023]
Conduction of Special Stray Vacancy Round for admission to MD/MS/PGD Courses-2023 in Government/Private Colleges/Institutions of UT of J&K.[PG-NN-121 Dt.23-11-2023]
Jammu, Nov 24: In a strategic move to alleviate the impact of a 15% tariff increase, the Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Department (PDD) has announced the withdrawal of Electricity Duty (ED) in its revised power tariff.
The decision, effective from 1st December 2023, comes following the issuance of a new Tariff Order by the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC), Jammu & Kashmir.
The JERC, after thorough consideration and adherence to standard procedures, implemented a 15% tariff hike while maintaining fixed charges at their existing levels. Notably, the revised overall tariff rate remains below the actual procurement cost incurred by the corporations in supplying power to consumers.
To safeguard consumers from an increase in their electricity bills, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has taken a proactive step by withdrawing the 15% Electricity Duty previously applied to energy charges in the existing tariff structure. This calculated decision ensures that the overall impact on consumers’ electricity bills is nullified.
a sample calculation for a domestic consumer consuming 500 units per month reveals energy charges of Rs. 2185 (calculated at Rs. 3.80 per unit, plus 15% Electricity Duty), fixed charges of Rs. 40, resulting in a total electricity bill of Rs. 2225.
In comparison, the new tariff for 2023-24 sees an increase in energy charges to Rs. 2175 (calculated at Rs. 4.35 per unit), maintaining fixed charges at Rs. 40, resulting in a total electricity bill of Rs. 2215.
Notably, despite the 15% tariff increase, the withdrawal of the 15% Electricity Duty ensures no increase in the final electricity bill for consumers.
In a remarkable move towards enhancing power supply efficiency, the PDD has successfully implemented a series of reforms aimed at delivering improved and high-quality power supply to consumers at an affordable price.
A significant milestone in this reform journey is the restructuring of the power department by unbundling the departmental structure into two Distribution Companies (DISCOMS) and a Transmission Corporation. This long-awaited reform aligns Jammu & Kashmir with other Indian States/UTs, ensuring consumer services are enhanced while ensuring the sustainability of the power sector.
To facilitate this restructuring, a substantial financial package of Rs. 5000 Crores was allocated for the comprehensive upgrade of infrastructure under various Central Sector Schemes. This investment aims to create adequate capacities in almost every district, providing regular and quality power supply to citizens.
To ensure that the newly formed corporations are provided with a clean balance sheet, all the outstanding dues on account of power purchase, accumulated to the tune of Rs. 30700 Crores over several years, were taken over by the Government and cleared by availing soft loans under GOI Schemes like Atmanirbhar Bharat and LPS Rules 2022. Accordingly, a conducive platform has been provided to the discoms to operate on sound business principles and deliver optimal services to consumers, thereby enhancing overall consumer satisfaction levels.
In the present system as well, the discoms continue to grapple with high losses attributed mainly to power theft, poor metering and low tariff rates, which are a major cause of concern not only for the department but also threaten the overall efficiency of the sector. The high Aggregate Technical & Commercial (AT&C) losses, reaching 44% in Jammu and 58% in Kashmir as compared to the national average of 16.44%, have left DISCOMS unable to meet power purchase expenses, leaving aside other critical expenditures like Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and capital investments, which still continue to be supported by Government.
For ensuring financial sustainability of power sector, even GOI has launched schemes like Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) where-under conditional grants linked to the performance of discoms on certain pre-defined parameters have been provisioned.
The parameters which are required to be maintained for mainting the proper fund-flow under the schemes, the DISCOMS need to implement crucial measures such as adopting cost-reflective tariffs, reducing AT&C losses, reducing ACS-ARR Gap and various other reforms to ensure financial sustainability of the sector, there by ensuring uninterrupted power supply in line with the evolving living standards of consumers. In today’s modern era, as the entire country progresses towards a digital India with a focus on on-demand services, the power sector is no exception.
It is analogous to any other commodity we purchase from the market, where the consumer pays, and the seller provides. Fundamentally, consumers seek nothing more than uninterrupted power supply, whether they are urban or rural consumers. Additionally, it is the duty of every utility to meet the expectations and needs of the consumers it serves. (KDC)
SSC GD Constable 2024: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will begin the online registration for General Duty (GD) constable 2024 today, November 24. Interested and eligible candidates can apply for the SSC GD constable 2024 posts on the official website, ssc.nic.in. The last date to register is December 28.
Shortlisted candidates will be posted across vacancies including Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Secretariat Security Force (SSF), Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles (AR) and Sepoy in NIA (National Investigation Agency).
The SSC GD Constable exam 2024 will be conducted on February, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29 and March 1, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 2024. The exam will be conducted in four stages – Computer Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and Physical Standard Test (PST) followed by medical examination.
The SSC GD Constable notification 2024 will be released as a PDF file containing the following important details:
Application process
Exam dates and schedule
SSC GD eligibility criteria
SSC GD exam pattern and syllabus
SSC GD qualifying marks
Admit card
SSC GD state-wise vacancy 2024
Marks and scorecard
SSC GD Apply Online 2024 Link
The SSC GD Constable apply online 2024 link will get activated along with the release of notification. Candidates need to apply online for the exam by submitting the SSC GD online form 2024 and paying the application fee. The direct SSC GD apply online link 2024 will be provided here.
Steps to fill SSC GD Constable Application Form 2024
Have a look at the steps to fill out the SSC GD application form 2024 below:
Visit the official website- ssc.nic.in.
If a candidate has already registered for SSC exams, then just fill in the login details to apply for the SSC GD 2024 Constable Exam. Otherwise, fill out the SSC GD registration form.
After logging in or registering for the exam, go to “Apply now” under the SSC GD Constable 2024 drive.
Fill the complete application form including name, father’s name, mother’s name, education qualification, address, etc.
Fill in the communication address
Upload the scanned image of photo and signature.
After submitting the form, pay the SSC GD application fee through Debit/Credit card/Net Banking.
Submit the form and save the SSC GD confirmation page.
SSC GD Constable Eligibility 2024
Candidates who have cleared Class 10 or equivalent from a recognised board/university as of the prescribed date are eligible to apply for SSC GD recruitment 2024. Candidates who have not acquired the essential educational qualification as on the stipulated date will not be eligible and need not apply.
SSC GD Age Limit 2024
Candidates should be aged between 18 and 23 years as on January 1 of the year SSC GD notification 2024 is released. There is an SSC GD Age Limit 2024 relaxation for OBC, SC, ST, ExS, Others categories:
Categories
SSC GD Constable Age Relaxations (in years)
Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)
5
Other Backward Class (OBC)
3
Ex-Servicemen (ExS)
3 (after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the date of reckoning)
Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (Unreserved)
5
Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1,984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (OBC)
8
Children and dependents of victims killed in the 1,984 riots or communal riots of 2002 in Gujarat (SC/ST)
10
Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from January 1, 1980, to December 31, 1989
5
SSC GD Vacancy 2024: State-Wise List
The SSC GD vacancy 2024 will be announced in the official notification. The SSC GD Constable vacancy 2024 will be announced separately for male and female candidates. The Commission will release the SSC GD state-wise vacancy 2024 list. The SSC GD vacancies 2024 will be shared here soon after the release.
SSC GD Constable Notification 2024: The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC GD Constable 2024 notification @ssc.nic.in. The SSC GD Constable Notification 2024 PDF includes all the details about the examination, registration process, important dates, eligibility criteria, and syllabus.
The SSC GD Notification 2024 has been released for the recruitment of 75768 vacancies for General Duty Constables under BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSF, NIA, SSB, and ITBP. The application process will begin on 24th November 2023. The candidates can go through the details of the recruitment process.
SSC GD Constable 2024
The notification for the SSC GD Constable 2024 Exam has been released for the 75768 posts for BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, SSF, and NIA. The SSC GD Constable Selection Process 2024 includes a written test, physical standard test, physical efficiency test, document verification, and medical test. The notification has been released on 24thNovember 2023 by the official website. The candidates can go through the eligibility criteria and syllabus before applying for the SSC GD Constable Notification 2024. Check the important dates, eligibility criteria, vacancies, selection process, and salary.
SSC GD Notification 2024 PDF
The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC GD Notification 2024 PDF for the recruitment of 75768 for General Duty Constable posts. The candidates can download the SSC GD Constable Notification PDF from the link mentioned below. The commission has released on 24th November 2023 and the application process will begin soon after 24th November 2023.
SSC GD Constable 2024 Important Dates
The candidates can take a look on the SSC GD Constable 2024 Important Dates from the table given below. This will help the candidates to understand the exam schedule and application dates.
SSC GD Constable 2024 Important Dates
Events
Important Dates
SSC GD Constable 2024 Notification
24th November 2023
SSC GD Constable 2024 Application Date
24th November 2024
Last Date to Apply Online
28th November 2024
Last Date for Making Payment
29th November 2024
SSC GD Constable 2024 Admit Card
February 2024
SSC GD Constable 2024 Exam Date
20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th February, and 1st, 5th, 7th, 11th, 12th March 2024
SSC GD Constable 2024 Vacancy
This year, a total of 75768 posts for the SSC GD Constable 2024 have been announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The candidates will be able to apply for the posts of BSF, CISF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, SSF, AR, and NIA forces. There are 67364 male candidates and 8179 female candidates.
The candidates must note that before applying for any posts they must go through the SSC GD Constable 2024 Eligibility Criteria. The candidates can go through the age limit and educational qualification from the table given below.
SSC GD Constable 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Parameters
Eligibility Criteria
SSC GD Education Qualification
Candidates applying for the post of Constable must have completed their 10th class
Age Limit
18 years to 23 years
SSC GD Constable 2024 Selection Process
The candidates can go through the SSC GD Constable 2024 Selection Process has been discussed in the table given below.
SSC GD Constable Selection Process 2024
Stages
Name
Phase 1
Written Examination
Phase 2
Physical Efficiency Test
Phase 3
Physical Standard Test
Phase 4
Medical Test
SSC GD Constable 2024 Salary
The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC GD Notification 2024 and along with that the SSC GD Constable Salary. The monthly salary Rs 23,527 and the basic pay Rs 21,700. The maximum pay for the GD Constable is up to Rs 69,100. The candidates can go through the table mentioned below for the details of the SSC Constable Salary 2024.
SSC GD Constable Salary
Post
Salary
Sepoy in NIA
Pay Level 1: Rs 18,000 to Rs 56,900
BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSF, SSB, NIA, and Rifleman
Srinagar, Nov 24: Several Srinagar based private schools have initiated the admission process for the upcoming academic session 2024-2025 which has left the parents fuming who say the move is a clear violation of the established norms and National Education Policy (NEP).
One of the schools issued a notification urging parents to apply online for nursery admissions. The notice states that the online application for admission for Nursery session 2024-2025 will be starting soon.
“Kindly stay connected by visiting our school website,” it reads. It further specified that the age of the children should be 3 years as of March 31, 2024, for Nursery, and parents were reminded to keep the necessary documents ready.
However, this decision has not been well-received by parents who argue that the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020 clearly states that children should be 4 years in Nursery.
“According to the NEP, a child should be 6 years old in the first primary class, necessitating a 4 age in Nursery and 5 in Kindergarten,” the parents said.
The parents accused the school management of causing undue stress by arbitrarily setting age criteria and subjecting young children to interviews in violation of norms.
A similar sentiment was echoed by parents of another school where a notification announced the commencement of the online application process for Nursery admissions.
The notice advised parents to ensure that the details on their child’s Date of Birth Certificate match those on the Child’s Aadhaar Card.
The controversy has raised questions about the school management’s adherence to government orders.
As per the government order issued earlier, private schools are supposed to issue admission notifications in the third week of January, followed by the issuance and receipt of application forms in the last week of the month.
The order mandates the finalization and display of selected children and waiting lists by February 10, with the submission of fees from selected candidates to be completed by February 20.
However, these private schools are not only initiating the process ahead of schedule but are also charging exorbitant fees for admission forms, ranging from Rs 600 to Rs 800, in stark violation of the prescribed government fee of Rs 100 to Rs 200.
The parents have demanded strict action against these schools for flouting the established norms and creating unnecessary chaos and financial burden for families.
An official said the department is aware about the issue and private schools will be directed to follow the uniform admission calendar and provisions of NEP.
“No school will be allowed to violate provisions of NEP-2020 while taking kindergarten admissions,” the official said. (GK)
