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Govt fixes upper age limit for nursery intake

HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times
New Delhi, December 20, 2012

The Delhi government has finally stepped in to do away with all ambiguity regarding the upper age limit in nursery admissions that start from January 1 next year. In a meeting of the State Advisory Board convened by Education minister Kiran Walia, it was decided that the upper age limit

of a child for admission in nursery would be 3 years 11 months and 30 days.

In the guidelines that were released on December 13, only the minimum age limit, i.e. 3+ years was mentioned.

"There was a lot of ambiguity in terms of age with some schools not admitting students who were close to four years old. There is now a clear guideline on age," said Amit Singla, director, Education.

Another important decision that will affect the admission procedure is the suggestion that neighbourhood be given the maximum points in the points system for admission.

"It was decided in the meeting that schools will give the maximum points for neighbourhood in keeping with the Supreme Court's order that children in the neighbourhood be given the first priority," said MS Rawat, member of the Advisory Board and general secretary of the Federation of Private Schools, Delhi.

The meeting also opened the doors for schools to start second shifts provided they are not run for commercial purposes. Schools have been demanding second shifts in the city for a long time now to meet the demand for admissions.

"The minister has agreed to let schools open second shifts provided we follow the RTE there as well and that the morning staff and principal be different from the evening staff and principal. This step will go a long way in improving the educational prospects of students," said Rawat.

A committee will be formulated to look into the matter opening of second shifts in

private schools, a statement issued by the Delhi Government said.

"That the upper age limit has been fixed is a matter of relief for many parents as a number of schools were not giving admission to kids who were older than three and a half years. This is victory for many such parents. The limit, however, seems a little stringent, especially for those who did not get admission last year and are now 4 years old. Getting admission in KG is very difficult," said Sumit Vohra, founder admissionsnursery.com, a portal for parents.

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Permalink Reply by Sakshi (Moderator) on December 20, 2012 at 5:14pm

PARAS ,i have given your number to one big media house and Mr Vohra had given them this 4 yrs + parents prb yesterday ( but because of space problem they could not publish it ) ,tomorrow he is planning to come with parents version and let DOE LISTEN IT BECAUSE FROM LAST 2 MONTHS WE HAD SO MANY CONFUSED PARENTS WITH 4 PLUS.we were asking on central school pattern Min 5 yrs for class 1 with two years of upper cut off age.

HOW CAN THEY HAVE DOUBLE STANDARDS.

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Permalink Reply by Lathaa Manavalan on December 20, 2012 at 5:26pm

Thanks Mam. Worried to see the plight of parents like Mr.Paras and hope DOE will consider seriously and do some needful.

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Permalink Reply by PARAS CHHABRA on December 20, 2012 at 5:29pm

Sakshiji...got a call from that media house..gave them all what i had in my heart..now keeping my fingers crossed..but i wont sit quiet and would keep on thinking of ways how our voice can be heard to where it matters..i really hope that Mr Vohra, and his efforts do come out and really benefit parents or let the govt say to all schools to increase the number of vacancies of KG

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Permalink Reply by Lathaa Manavalan on December 20, 2012 at 5:33pm

Guidelines also specify that the number of entry level seats should not be less than the highest number of seats in the entry class “during the previous three years.” “Even children who did not get admission last year will benefit as seats will be increased. But there are no specifications on the criteria for students from the minority community,” said Khagesh Jha, advocate and Right to Education campaigner.

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Permalink Reply by Sakshi (Moderator) on December 20, 2012 at 5:56pm

Paras,Yes he wont sit quiet.

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Permalink Reply by PARAS CHHABRA on December 20, 2012 at 6:05pm

Thanks Mam..its actually very comforting to feel that there are people like you, mr Vohra who are willing to shell out their time, and energy for issues concerning thousands of parents like me..thanks once again and i strongly believe that something good will come out

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Permalink Reply by Sakshi (Moderator) on December 20, 2012 at 6:17pm

Yea Paras lets be positive.

Permalink Reply by Sumit Vohra (Webmaster) on December 20, 2012 at 7:56pm

Dear Paras

Thanks for you kind words

I would like to bring in your kind notice that ..this is just and advise given by advisory board and not an notification. So we will try our best to get 2 years upper cut off .

No need to PANIC !!

Permalink Reply by Lathaa Manavalan on December 20, 2012 at 10:53pm

Mr.Paras

We are truely representing parent community and work in interest of parents but school lobby and some other elements only see their own interest.

Permalink Reply by Senthil Kumar on December 20, 2012 at 4:26pm

My Son is born on April 30, 2009 is he eligible for this year admission. Also kindly let me good schools near alaknanda and Kalkaji... Thanks in advance.