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No lottery in nursery admissions: Dikshit
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New Delhi: The Delhi government has ruled out having a lottery system for nursery admissions this year. Chief minister Sheila Dikshit said on Thursday that admitting students through draw of lots — much talked about in the post Right to Education Act scenario — was unsustainable both for schools and parents.
While Dikshit invited suggestions by Friday from schools on admission norms, in all likelihood the points system will continue with modifications.
‘‘The child’s interest is of paramount concern to us but at the same time if the lottery gives rise to a situation where two children of the same parents study in two schools at two corners of the city, that is hardly acceptable,’’ the CM told TOI after a meeting with all stakeholders at her residence.
‘‘We have told schools that the one non-negotiable point is the 25% quota for economically weaker sections (EWS). As for nursery admission norms, the schools can give us their suggestions by tomorrow afternoon and we will work on them,’’ she said. Dikshit hinted that the way forward seemed to be the points system but what categories ought to be included, ‘‘sibling, alumnus etc, we are hoping the schools will tell us’’.
Describing the meeting as a ‘‘broad discussion’’ on the issue, Dikshit said the schools had also asked her how, in whatever system is decided upon, they could incorporate seats for their own staff and management.
‘DRAW OF LOTS UNFAIR’
Draw of lots for nursery admissions unsustainable for schools and parents, says CM Sheila Dikshit
Asks schools to suggest admission norms by Friday afternoon to help govt decide its policy
Most schools in favour of retaining points system. Govt keen to see all schools implement 25% EWS quota Most schools back 100-pt system
New Delhi: CM Sheila Dikshit said the schools had asked her how in whatever system is decided upon, they could incorporate seats for their own staff and management. ‘‘There were two organizations representing various schools. We told them that it is not our concern. We need the new education policy of the government of India to be implemented to a T. Beyond that we are willing to try and evolve a system which is satisfactory to most stakeholders,’’ she said.
Most schools are in favour of continuing the 100-point system, which also has the support of many parents who have been lobbying for it on online forums. Though the representatives from Federation of Schools — a body of nearly 300 schools — insisted after the meeting that point system will come back, the National Progressive Schools’ Conference (NPSC) principals said nothing was confirmed yet.
Suraj Prakash, a retired principal and member of NPSC who was present at the meeting, said, ‘‘The schools proposed that the point system should be retained. The CM gave us a patient hearing and assured us that she will talk to all stakeholders before finalizing the admission procedure this year.’’
As RTE Act prohibits any kind of screening for admission till class VIII, the point system hasn’t got a green signal from the government yet. However, schools say the system has fallen in place well in the last three years and should be continued at least for admissions in the general category. ‘‘It’s the most objective system for admission while draw of lots is based on luck. It is unacceptable,’’ a principal said.
The 100-point system was introduced in 2007 on the recommendation of the Ganguly committee. Under it, a nursery admission candidate was awarded points on different parameters like distance from school, sibling, alumni, linguistic and religious minorities, and even parents’ qualification and occupation.
Schools were allowed to fix their own parameters as per their philosophy though they had to inform the directorate of education about these. Candidates were given admission if the points scored were above a certain cutoff. Parents were also called for an informal interaction with schools which is likely to be done away with following the implementation of the RTE Act.
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Permalink Reply by Sumit Vohra (Webmaster) on
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Lets hope point systems comes adhering to law of the land !!
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Permalink Reply by 3bd7rzo3dyhy4 on
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Under the points system, first borns & siblings should be given points on same parameter as otherwise parents of first child would be at a disadvantage which is not encouraging at all.
No preference should be given based on alumni. For eg, I have studied in a convent & have a son & husband has not studied in Delhi, so where do we stand
More emphasis should be on distance
Working mothers should get some additional points irrespective of profession
Schools should list out their respective uniqueness in the forms to help parents
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The age criteria should be definately changed to 3.5 years as 3 years is a very early age for children to enter the school platform.This do impacts the young minds in coping up later with the school pressures.
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Age should remain at 3 only and those who want 3.5 or 4 yrs then they can admit their child next year...atleast parents who want 3+ to be followed this year they dnt face any problem with admission process.
Hope Sumit ji u understand this problem as well.
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Great point Hena... i agree with you
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I am not agree with Mr. ashish sood views that distance should not be the criteria. as per me the main criteria should be distance. a 3 or 4 years is very small age to travel 10 to 15 km twice a day. where there is no good/public school nearby, school can increase distance. have prepared a draft point system, u can also add your points/comments. Please don’t give harsh comments as this is just my views not of CM/Mr. Lovely’s views.
1. Neighbourhood 20, 15, 10, 5 (1-5, 5-8, 8-10, 10-15)
2. Sibling 10
3. First Child 10
4. Disability 10
5. Adopted child/ single parent 10
6. *Education (for both parents) 5-5, (12th Pass), 10 (12th to Graduate), 15 (Graduate and above)
7. *Employment 5-5 (Govt. Serv.), 10 (doctors, engineers etc. from registered institutes) (for both
parents
8. *Alumini 5 (for either parent)
9. *Transfer cases 10
* only with the condition that they falls 1-10 km distance.
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Ritesh your maths is good but... i don't think its practical...
but still someone did some calculation... really appreciate that
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I definitely agree to what Ms Nagpal said.
1. Siblings & First borns should have equal preferences.
2. There should be some justice done to the children with parents in transferrable jobs.
Therefore, these points should be given weightage and points criteria may prevail.
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I definitely agree that the first born should be given points.
There should be no points on basis of parents profession.
Girl child should be given at least 5 Extra points if not more.
Alumini should not be part of point system
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Hi friends... at last some clarity is on way as wind is blowing in favour of existing point system with a mild modification...and we will be clear about that by next week...
Thanks a ton for this Parents' forum and Sumit sir to make the Honb'le CM listen to us too...
Pls see the illustration of 100 points criteria by Ashok Ganguly committee being implemented from year2007 as follows. Schools can have their own weightage/preferences based on this criteria as relaxed by the Committee. These points seem comprehensive but yes parents in these changing times have been asking to be it more inclusive like 1st born child, transferrable jobs of parents (especially in private sector) etc...must be included with suitable weightage.
I think school should not discriminate parents at the time of verifying the the documents and should not use any process of screening to come into the conclusion because that brings the suspicion in parents' mind.A criteria is called Objective when their is no room left for discretion from school's side. So all applicants must be treated equitable and then only parents can easily know that what is their respective standing in the list and can calculate their chances to be succeed primarily based on the points' weightages. This will save parent's as well as schools' time and the agony one faces running from pillar to post.
I humbly request all parents to map on their own the schools in their nearby area (within 10 km radius) and have ample knowledge in advance about them by meeting the teachers, admin staff and the existing parents. If you get any extra information or if there are any doubt pls share & discuss them here at Admissionnursery.com forum and help we all parents. Then zero on your preferred choices with a proper back up plan (ready to go for second choices if need arises) and go for it dedicatedly with all might. I'm sure success will follow itself.Wish you all the best:)
GANGULY COMMITTEE SUGGESTED CRITERIA
• Neighbourhood (Promoting heterogeneous school population to enrich learning environment, promoting social integration, tiny tots are not forced to commute a long distance to attend school) : 0 to 3 KM=20 Points, above 3 to upto 5=16, above 5 to upto 8=12, above 8 to upto 10=8, above 10 KM=No Weightage.
• Sibling (elder child can be a source of support, guidance and protection for younger child. Common schedule of buses, school timings, holidays and school functions also helps parents in planning their routines and outings) : 20 Points.
• Alumni (emotional attachment, parents who cherish the value system, ethos and vision of their alma mater would like to give these benefits to their children also) : Father=5, Mother=5.
• Any child with special needs (for an inclusive educational environment): Child with special needs who can be mainstreamed (physically challenged, visually challenged, dyslexic children, children suffering from autism etc.) =5 Points.
• Parents' Educational Qualifications (that it would send a strong message that educated parents create effective learning environment at home, higher motivation of their children in matters of learning and development) : Postgraduation which includes professional qualifications-Mother=10;Father=10, Graduation-Mother=8;Father=8, Sr. Secondary-Mother=6;Father=6, Class X -Mother=4;Father=4.
• Girl Child (to wipe off the general widespread gender bias against the girl child) : 5 Points.
• Any other parameters which the school may like to fix as per their needs/ requirements (It would be advisable for schools to identify one or more criteria under this section and demarcate weightage for each) : 20 Points. (Illustrative list of parameters for 20 Points:
Single Parent-5 Points, Parents' Profession-5, Children belonging to disadvantaged groups-5, Children of transferable Government employees Or Children of personnel of Defence and paramilitary forces-5).
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i think neighbourhood should not be the criteria.When school buses of delhi r plying to noida ,gurgoan then what is the problem?
parents r getting fake addresses to overcome this issue.
neighbourhood should be the criteria if we have good schools all over delhi.In the present scnerio all good & reputed schools are in south delhi only.where will kids of other area go? dont they have a right to good education(RTE).
point system should have:
1. sibling,first born,alumini-all same points.
get some other criteria
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single parent should also not be the criteria
:----is it our fault that we are living a good life with our spouses
:---- is it our problem that we are blessed with a good partner
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