Delhi High Court Cracks Down on Dummy Schools – CBSE and Govt Ordered to Take Action!
Education News – The Delhi High Court has issued a strong directive to the state government and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to take immediate action against dummy schools. These schools allegedly allow students to appear for board examinations without meeting the required attendance criteria. The court has labeled this practice as fraudulent and emphasized that it cannot be permitted under any circumstances.
Why Has the Delhi High Court Taken This Action?
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by petitioner Rajeev Aggarwal challenged the eligibility criteria for Delhi University (DU) and Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) regarding MBBS and BDS admissions under the Delhi State Quota. The petitioner alleged that many students falsely claim Delhi residency through dummy schools to avail benefits meant for genuine residents of Delhi.
The court observed that several students do not attend regular classes in schools but instead enroll in coaching centers. However, they still manage to appear for CBSE board exams, bypassing the mandatory attendance rules. This, according to the court, is a clear violation of educational policies and requires immediate corrective measures.
What Did the Delhi High Court Say?
A bench led by Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela remarked that such fraudulent practices cannot be tolerated. The court directed the Delhi government and CBSE to inspect, investigate, and take strict action against dummy schools. The bench also noted that these institutions are being misused to grant Delhi domicile benefits to students from other states, which unfairly disadvantages local students.
What Steps Have Been Ordered?
Inspection and Survey: The Delhi government and CBSE must conduct a detailed survey of schools and, if required, carry out surprise inspections to identify dummy institutions.
Submission of Reports: Both authorities must file an affidavit detailing actions taken against dummy schools and submit a report to the court.
Collaboration Between Authorities: CBSE must gather information on such schools and share it with the state government for necessary legal action.
Stricter Affiliation Rules: Schools found violating the CBSE affiliation norms must face strict penalties and possible de-affiliation.
How Has the Government Responded?
The Delhi government’s counsel argued that the concept of dummy schools does not exist and that the issue of fake admissions is exaggerated. The CBSE representative, however, reported that over 300 dummy schools have already faced action across the country. The court has asked both CBSE and the state government to provide concrete evidence of their actions against such schools.
What Are Dummy Schools and Why Are They a Problem?
Dummy schools are institutions that enroll students on paper but do not require them to attend classes. Instead, students focus entirely on coaching centers to prepare for competitive exams like NEET and JEE.
- These schools violate CBSE attendance policies and allow students to appear for exams based on false information.
- They facilitate unfair advantages by granting Delhi domicile benefits to out-of-state students.
Genuine Delhi students lose opportunities due to misuse of state quota admissions. - What Will Happen Next?
The court has scheduled further hearings in May 2025 to review the actions taken by CBSE and the Delhi government. Authorities have been directed to strictly enforce attendance regulations, tighten affiliation processes, and ensure fairness in state quota admissions.
This directive aims to restore transparency in the education system and protect genuine students’ rights. The Delhi High Court has made it clear that it will not tolerate fraudulent practices that manipulate the admission and examination process. News Source from Various News Platforms
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