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Nursery seat: Parents find dice loaded
Clueless About Procedure And Running Out Of Time, They Are Very Anxious
New Delhi: Scouting for schools, surfing their websites every day, listing the parameters, estimating the points and checking the fee structures kept parents of three-year-olds busy during this time till last year. However, this season has been different. Parents, schools and even the government seem to be clueless about the procedure for nursery admissions this year. No wonder, anxiety and confusion, especially among parents, is mounting.
Though the sale of forms is expected to begin from January 1, nobody knows if the admissions will be conducted through a ‘lucky draw’ or the tried-and-tested point system. ‘‘Nursery admissions, it seems, are going to be a big problem this time. There is no clarity even on the age criteria. Will a three-year-old or a four-year-old go to nursery this time?’’ wondered R Mythreyi, mother of a threeyear-old boy in Dwarka.
She has visited all neighbourhood schools to enquire about the admission procedure and fee structure and is now waiting for the authorities to issue the guidelines.
‘‘They say the point system might be replaced by a draw of lots which I feel, is quite risky. Earlier, our professional and educational qualifications could be counted in the point system and that gave us confidence,’’ said Mythreyi, whose husband is a doctor. She is also worried that if management and EWS seats are discounted from the total intake, the number of seats left for general students will be too less to be banked upon in a draw of lots.
With the Right to Education being implemented from the 2011-12 session, the directorate of education is busy framing guidelines for a procedure that is just and doesn’t amount to screening. A draw of lots is a likely option but schools do not favour it either. As of now, DoE is seeking legal opinion on the matter and it may be a week before the admission procedure is finalized. ‘‘It’s been long since we are waiting for any notification on admissions. We are tired of calling up the schools for updates. I have shortlisted a few schools like Apeejay and Bal Bharti nearby, but what if distance doesn’t remain a criteria anymore?’’ asked Varsha Arora, from Rani Bagh, near Pitampura.
Another parent, Anjali Bhardwaj from Vasant Kunj, added, ‘‘We don’t even know if it’s alright to just sit back and wait till January 1. From what we have heard in the last few years, parents prepared a lot to find and apply in the schools where they could score the maximum points.’’ She added, ‘‘For us, however, it’s like staring in the dark. What do we prepare for?’’
Though there are some parents who prefer waiting patiently and accept the new system. Vandana Arora (name changed on request), a doctor based in Karol Bagh, said, ‘‘I don’t mind a draw of lots as it is fair for all. Let’s just wait for another 10 days and the situation will be clear.’’
Though the sale of forms is expected to begin from January 1, nobody knows if the admissions will be conducted through a ‘lucky draw’ or the tried-and-tested point system. ‘‘Nursery admissions, it seems, are going to be a big problem this time. There is no clarity even on the age criteria. Will a three-year-old or a four-year-old go to nursery this time?’’ wondered R Mythreyi, mother of a threeyear-old boy in Dwarka.
She has visited all neighbourhood schools to enquire about the admission procedure and fee structure and is now waiting for the authorities to issue the guidelines.
‘‘They say the point system might be replaced by a draw of lots which I feel, is quite risky. Earlier, our professional and educational qualifications could be counted in the point system and that gave us confidence,’’ said Mythreyi, whose husband is a doctor. She is also worried that if management and EWS seats are discounted from the total intake, the number of seats left for general students will be too less to be banked upon in a draw of lots.
With the Right to Education being implemented from the 2011-12 session, the directorate of education is busy framing guidelines for a procedure that is just and doesn’t amount to screening. A draw of lots is a likely option but schools do not favour it either. As of now, DoE is seeking legal opinion on the matter and it may be a week before the admission procedure is finalized. ‘‘It’s been long since we are waiting for any notification on admissions. We are tired of calling up the schools for updates. I have shortlisted a few schools like Apeejay and Bal Bharti nearby, but what if distance doesn’t remain a criteria anymore?’’ asked Varsha Arora, from Rani Bagh, near Pitampura.
Another parent, Anjali Bhardwaj from Vasant Kunj, added, ‘‘We don’t even know if it’s alright to just sit back and wait till January 1. From what we have heard in the last few years, parents prepared a lot to find and apply in the schools where they could score the maximum points.’’ She added, ‘‘For us, however, it’s like staring in the dark. What do we prepare for?’’
Though there are some parents who prefer waiting patiently and accept the new system. Vandana Arora (name changed on request), a doctor based in Karol Bagh, said, ‘‘I don’t mind a draw of lots as it is fair for all. Let’s just wait for another 10 days and the situation will be clear.’’
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Permalink Reply by 1lf1188e1x7ec on
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u are right M/s Neha. Hey I m mother of 3 years daughter. I also visit many schools but they not reply when addmission starts. we belong to a middle class family & ware about my daughter addmission can u give me the details exitly when addmission starts & age for nusery.
Thanks Bhavna
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u are right M/s Neha. Hey I m mother of 3 years daughter. I also visit many schools but they not reply when addmission starts. we belong to a middle class family & ware about my daughter addmission can u give me the details exitly when addmission starts & age for nusery.
Thanks Bhavna
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Permalink Reply by 1i25slxox5fuf on
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It's India after alll.................anything possible here....................wow what a great education system....................
It's just hopeless..................
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Thanks a ton Neha ji for highlighting the plight of we parents and making the society aware about the nuances of nursery admission process in Delhi...i hope policymakers do read and empathise the same while making guidelines..
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Let pray and.... keep praying... ... ...
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Dear Sir,
It is informed by some of my relatives that some schools like Somerville-Darya Ganj, St. Colombus have finished their nursery admission forms.
How it is possible? If Education Deptt. has announced the date of releasing the admission forms from 1 Jan. 2011 then why these school issued and completed the forms.
Please get confirmed if some parents have knowledge about it.
Regards
Jimmy
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Permalink Reply by Sumit Vohra (Webmaster) on
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@Jimmy these all are rumours
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