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Point system on its way out
While Parameters May Stay, Draw Of Lots Could Be An Option
New Delhi: It may have taken three years for parents and schools to get used to the 100-point system of nursery admission.
But all that is probably set to change now. While children were admitted to nursery on the basis of points scored on various parameters such as distance, sibling, alumni parents till last year, schools are anticipating there may be a draw of lots from this time.
The Right To Education is finally being implemented from the 2011-12 session that calls for no screening for admission till class VIII. Schools are likely to submit their suggestions for the new random selection process to the state education minister on Thursday.
L V Sehgal, principal of Bal Bharati School, Ganga Ram Hospital Marg and vicepresident of National Progressive Schools’ Conference, an umbrella organisation of 110 schools, said on Wednesday, ‘‘NPSC hasn’t decided anything yet but we think that government should give us only broad guidelines and leave the nittygritty of the admission process to us. We should be able to select students according to the philosophy of our school.’’ He added, ‘‘Retaining the point system had been considered at our earlier meetings with the minister. But nothing has ever been given to us in writing. We will discuss if there should be a draw of lots or the point system only on Thursday.’’
Another principal, who did not wish to be named, said that draw of lots can be conducted within different categories but large number of applications may pose a problem. ‘‘Besides, the number of seats available to general candidates will go down as the reservation for the economically-weaker sections goes up to 25%. The pressure on schools as well as parents will also increase,’’ the principal said. Ashok Agarwal, advocate and founder of Social Jurist.
He added that, ‘‘There won’t be any conflict. When the students in the EWS category can be selected through a draw, why not the rest of the children? It will be against the provisions of the Right To Education Act if there is screening even through the point system.’’
But all that is probably set to change now. While children were admitted to nursery on the basis of points scored on various parameters such as distance, sibling, alumni parents till last year, schools are anticipating there may be a draw of lots from this time.
The Right To Education is finally being implemented from the 2011-12 session that calls for no screening for admission till class VIII. Schools are likely to submit their suggestions for the new random selection process to the state education minister on Thursday.
L V Sehgal, principal of Bal Bharati School, Ganga Ram Hospital Marg and vicepresident of National Progressive Schools’ Conference, an umbrella organisation of 110 schools, said on Wednesday, ‘‘NPSC hasn’t decided anything yet but we think that government should give us only broad guidelines and leave the nittygritty of the admission process to us. We should be able to select students according to the philosophy of our school.’’ He added, ‘‘Retaining the point system had been considered at our earlier meetings with the minister. But nothing has ever been given to us in writing. We will discuss if there should be a draw of lots or the point system only on Thursday.’’
Another principal, who did not wish to be named, said that draw of lots can be conducted within different categories but large number of applications may pose a problem. ‘‘Besides, the number of seats available to general candidates will go down as the reservation for the economically-weaker sections goes up to 25%. The pressure on schools as well as parents will also increase,’’ the principal said. Ashok Agarwal, advocate and founder of Social Jurist.
He added that, ‘‘There won’t be any conflict. When the students in the EWS category can be selected through a draw, why not the rest of the children? It will be against the provisions of the Right To Education Act if there is screening even through the point system.’’
Many parents are also voicing their opinions against the system of draw of lots on the online fora. Sumit Vohra of admissionsnursery-.com said, ‘‘Why did the government not involve the parents or any parents’ association in the formulation of the proposed guidelines? They are the main stakeholders. They say they are worried about the transparency of a draw of lots.’’
Another parent, Jyoti Sharma from Janakpuri, said, ‘‘Nursery admissions are like a puzzle. There seems to be a new system every now and then. I wish I could admit my child in a school of my choice. This is so harassing. I wish the government will come up with a permanent system of nusery admission that will end our woes once and for all. This is all very stressful.’’
Nursery Admissions
The point system
For the past three years, children were admitted in nursery on the basis of a 100-point system recommended by Ganguly Committee
Candidates were given points on parameters such as neighbourhood, distance, sibling, alumni, religious and linguistic minorities, parents achievements, etc
Children aged 3+ were eligible
Expected changes
There can be no screening for admission under RTE. So, the 100-point system may not be applicable
Schools keen on making categories such as neighbourhood, sibling and management if draw of lots is organised
Schools likely to submit suggestions to state education minister on Thursday
RTE mandates
25% EWS students
will be admitted through random selection
For the rest 75%, each private unaided school will formulate policy that includes criteria for categorisation
No test or interviews
and selection should be on random basis
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Permalink Reply by 0nm7otwizzslp on
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By draw of lots govt. cannot leave our child's future on luck, if my child is not admitted in a good school due to draw of lots what is the escape for me?
why don't govt. ensure education for all in good school?
Our focus is on increasing the # of seats in schools rather than selling the present # of seats and stop making education a business.
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It's so extremely confusing I don't want it to be draw of lots, every kid is special and lucky, why do we want to drag them into this race of lottrey. I wish neighborhood be the most prominent criteria but even can't say this as I reside in Vikas Puri and there is no good school nearby, they start from Dwarka. I have no intentions to let my kid travel 1-1.5 hours each day each way for school. Come up with more good schools, give us more options to choose schools; rather than giving options to schools to choose kids.
I only wish whatever system is implemented, it just and fair and gives equal chance to every kid to get admission in a school of their choice.
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For draw of lottery strictly NO.Lottery is nothing but a Gamble.Why Govt wants the children to know about this
gamble at this tender age.Distance should be one of the main criteria.Besides weightage should be given to sibling
as brother and sister going to two different schools will increase parents worries and is also not practical.Age for
Nursery admission should be 4 Plus.
Gaurav Katoch
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I totally agree with Gaurav
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Permalink Reply by Sakshi (Moderator) on
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very valid pt gaurav
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Permalink Reply by Sumit Vohra (Webmaster) on
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Thanks Rahulji :)
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i agree with you Rahulji, Mr. Vohra is really a DABANG, i joined this forum today only after seeing his quote in TOI as i heard about a lot about him long time back from some of my friends who were members of this forum from last year & regular seen him on TV & News papers. everybody praised him and with his and his forum's help got their kids admission in good schools.
i am feeling bad that i have joined it today not before, feeling of missing a lot.
lots of topics, discussions, information i got in 1 day i could never imagine, now my worries are over, i know i m on right path..safe under Mr. Vohra's shelter.he can guide us time to time.
as per guidelines is concern i feel
1. Lottery system is the easiest way for Delhi Govt. to get free from their responsibilities towards the education system & towards the society, so not at all recommended.
2. Must give points to siblings as this is convenient for parents as well as children to go in same school ( lot more reasons behind it but right now this is not the topic of discussion)
3. Neighborhood should get very less points or no points as good schools are not located everywhere or all the parts in delhi. parents can provide their own conveyance if get a good school.
4. First child,2nd child & girl child should be benefited equally as gender cant decide the fate. even i have a daughter but its unfair if anyone is having a son. 2nd child can be benefited by getting sibling points.
5. No points should left for school as schools can use them for their convenience & can manipulate.
one point system should apply to all schools, what i feel. rest is upto the education ministry.
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Dear Ashima ,
I am with you and all the parent community .
some of your points are very valid
so don't worry and thanks for your kind words !!
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the point system approach seems to be a better approach than draw system. for Economically week the quota already exist . Management quota shoudl be reduced ,
In general catagory the distance , sibling , parents education , child age , girl child etc criteria shall be considered to select the child . there should strictly be no screening of the child as well parents . this is totally unethical that a child should face such trauma just at the start of their carrier life .
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draw of lot means more confusion for parents & schools. Both have to compromise after selection.
why everybody has to suffer because of govt. poor decision.
Govt should only focus on stop selling of nursary seats by schools, while framing guidelines.
by making machinery to close watch on admisison process instead of draw of lot system.
Greedy school should be punished via media,if thet do such business of selling seats to parents.
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why is my child's future at the mercy of some silly lucky draw?
why we cannot design a system which can satisfy atleast 70% of the people(it can never be 100%)?
And if there is this point system then too i my child cannot qualify, because:
he is a boy
he is my first child
both of the parents are not alumni of any school in delhi
hence, no alumni points, no girl child, no sibling
if someone can help me on this???
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25% EWS students will be admitted through random selection - This is ok.
For the rest 75%, each private unaided school will formulate policy that includes criteria for categorisation - This is ambiguous and doesn't favor parents.
My point of view:
1. There must be a point system based admission process.
2. No interview of kids
3. Distance, Sibling, Parents education, Age and Gender(boy/girl) should be used as basic criterias (90% weightage)
4. Alumini, Management quota etc (10% weightage)
No test or interviews - this is ok
and selection should be on random basis - This is again ambiguous and doesn't favor parents.
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