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Hindustan Times New Delhi, August 14, 2014 -Parents write to DoE, seek changes in nursery criteria

Parents write to DoE, seek changes in nursery criteria

After schools, it was the parents’ turn to write to the Directorate of Education (DoE) with suggestions on the nursery admission guidelines for the next session.

According to the proposed admission criteria, distance should be among the most important criteria but in a staggered way.

“Preference should be given to a child who stays near the school. There can be different points for different categories such as 0-3 kilometres, 3-6 kilometres, 6-9 kilometres and so on. Points can decrease as distance increases,” the letter sent to the DoE states.

The letter also suggests that points should be given to children of parents who stay in areas where there aren’t any good schools and if they agree to pick and drop their child to school.

According to Sumit Vohra, founder of admissionsnursery.com, the suggestions have been collected from members over three months.

The parent community has come out against points for children of alumni as they feel it is an unfair advantage. “There should be no points or quota for alumni, otherwise all first-borns will be left out,” the letter states.

The issue is a controversial one as critics argue that alumni points make it easier for influential people to get their children admitted in the same school. Others argue that if high alumni points are accorded, only children with an older siblings or alumni parents can make it to the list.

The parents’ body has also suggested that if points for alumni are being given, equal points should be given to the first child as well and those using alumni points should not be given this advantage.

Instead of extra points for girls, the body states that there could be a 5% quota. It also suggests that seats be reserved for differently abled children.

“We are aware that no criteria can satisfy all parents. The problem is clearly of supply and demand. Unless the number of seats and schools is increased and government schools are upgraded, these problems will persist,” said Vohra.

http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/newdelhi/parents-write-to-...

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Comment by Monika on August 28, 2014 at 1:29am: LG should allow one more floor for schools.
That single step would increase capacity by 25% to 30%. Atleast shortage problem would be resolved for next 5 years.
Long time measure would be opening more schools.

Comment by mahesh jain on August 18, 2014 at 12:21pm: Tariq ahmed sir ji you are right ...

Comment by Tariq Ahmed on August 18, 2014 at 10:36am: This is all bull shit. all schools have there own links inside. by which they are getting the money to give the admission. i am trying for last two year to get admission of kid .but no one school gave me the admission my kid . what stupid adminstration is it.

Comment by Mrs Areej on August 15, 2014 at 1:57am: Hello all.sumit sir and team has done a lot every yr and still doing.i havr full faith in god and an.com.spoon fed point is well said.i pray this yr all probs get solved n the bigest is demand and supply problen

Comment by mahesh jain on August 14, 2014 at 7:10pm: Good one deepak sir

Comment by Deepak Singh on August 14, 2014 at 6:59pm: How about this:

25 points - 0-3 km
20 points - 3-6 km
15 points - 6-9 km
10 points - 9-12 km
5 points - 12-15 km

10 points - No good school in vicinity and undertaking
10 points - Sibling
5 points - Alumini or First born

5% seats for girls
5% seats for school staff
2% seats for children with special needs

No extra points for girl child or school staff
No special/separate point system for minority schools
Admission by draw of lots unless confirmed by points

Of course the points for each category are debatable.

Comment by mahesh jain on August 14, 2014 at 5:37pm: I donot agree with staggered point system .. it will be discriminatory for the parents who have no good schools in there locality ... we call then blacklisted areas.... 100% agree with you shelka maam

Comment by mahesh jain on August 14, 2014 at 5:33pm: Hope that parents request will be heard and govt will come up with guidelines that will be greater purpose and will satisfy all

Comment by shelka on August 14, 2014 at 2:34pm: Staggered point system is against the parents who have no good school in vicinity. There is uneven distribution of schools across the city, so it doesn't make sense. And if good transportation is provided by the schools, why cant children from far off areas study in a particular school. It will be disadvantageous for the siblings as well. Siblings from far off areas are not going to benefit with the sibling points if staggered distance point system is applied.

Comment by Bindesh Pandey on August 14, 2014 at 12:01pm: The DOE should also look at how to make this whole process 100% transparent. Schools often try to force their way, under the garb of autonomy.

Secondly, DOE should look at setting up of helpdesk which can act as single point of contact for any inquiries, and also for addressing any grievances .