CBSE Intensifies Action Against Dummy Admissions - Disaffiliates 21 Schools and Downgrades 6!

In a firm step to uphold educational standards, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) recently conducted surprise inspections across 27 schools in Delhi and Rajasthan, uncovering serious irregularities regarding student attendance. The inspection, held on September 3, 2024, aimed to ensure schools adhered to the CBSE’s Affiliation and Examination Bye-Laws, particularly concerning student attendance requirements.

The inspections revealed several cases of dummy admissions, where students were enrolled but not attending classes regularly, undermining the academic integrity CBSE promotes. As a result, the CBSE took decisive actions: 21 schools had their affiliation withdrawn for high instances of non-attending students from classes IX to XII, and 6 schools were downgraded from Senior Secondary to Secondary level.

In line with its mission to foster genuine learning and prevent malpractice, CBSE issued Show Cause Notices to the schools in question, allowing 30 days to respond. Findings from the Surprise Inspection Committees, supported by videographic evidence, played a critical role in these decisions.

The Board underscored its commitment to combatting dummy admissions, emphasising that such practices compromise the foundation of education by distorting attendance standards and overall student growth. By enforcing strict compliance measures, CBSE sends a strong message to all affiliated schools, urging them to adhere to ethical educational practices that align with its core values.

CBSE affirmed its dedication to educational reform, quality learning, and holistic student development, reiterating that it will continue to monitor schools closely to uphold academic integrity across its institutions nationwide.

Find the list of schools here;

• Disaffiliated Schools
• Downgraded Schools