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CBSE Conducts Surprise Inspections Across India, Issues Show-Cause Notices to 29 Schools

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued show-cause notices to 29 schools nationwide following surprise inspections conducted on December 18 and 19, 2024. The inspections, carried out in Delhi, Bengaluru, Patna, Bilaspur, Varanasi, and Ahmedabad, uncovered multiple violations of the board’s Affiliation Bye-Laws. An official notification from CBSE stated, “Upon careful examination of the reports submitted by the inspection teams, it was observed that a majority of these schools had violated CBSE Affiliation Bye-Laws. CBSE has taken serious note of these violations and issued show-cause notices to all 29 schools involved. Each school has been provided with a copy of the respective inspection report and directed to submit their replies within 30 days.” The key violations identified include: Enrollment Irregularities: Cases of enrolling students beyond their actual attendance records, enabling “non-attending” enrollments. Non-compliance with Academic and Infrastructural Norms: Breaches of CBSE guidelines for academic and infrastructure standards. The schools under scrutiny include prominent names such as Hope Hall Foundation School (Delhi), Narayana Olympiad School (Bengaluru), Satyam International (Patna), Nirman High School (Ahmedabad), and Modern Educational Academy (Bilaspur), among others. CBSE’s rigorous action highlights its commitment to upholding educational standards and ensuring compliance across affiliated institutions. The board has emphasized that schools must respond promptly to the show-cause notices, failing which further action will be initiated. This development comes as part of CBSE’s ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of education and ensure adherence to its regulations, reinforcing its stance against any deviations in operational or academic practices.

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CBSE Cracks Down on Dummy Students, Plans Legal Action Against Violating Schools

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has conducted surprise inspections across 29 schools in cities including Delhi, Bengaluru, Varanasi, Bihar, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh to identify and address the issue of ‘dummy’ student enrollments. CBSE Secretary Himanshu Gupta revealed that the inspections, carried out by teams comprising CBSE officials and principals from affiliated schools, uncovered widespread violations. Many schools had enrolled students who did not attend classes, violating the Board’s Affiliation Bye-Laws. These schools were also found to be flouting infrastructural norms. “CBSE has taken these violations seriously and will issue show-cause notices to the defaulting schools,” Gupta said. He added that the Board is also considering legal action against institutions that breached regulations. The inspections revealed that 18 of the offending schools are located in Delhi, with others spread across Varanasi, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Patna, Bilaspur, and Chhattisgarh. The crackdown comes as a response to the growing trend of students enrolling in dummy schools to focus on engineering and medical entrance exams. These students skip regular classes and appear only for board exams. Dummy schools are often selected by aspirants to benefit from state-specific quotas in medical and engineering colleges. For instance, students completing their Classes 11 and 12 in Delhi are eligible for admission under the Delhi State Quota in medical colleges. CBSE’s efforts aim to uphold the integrity of its academic system, ensuring that schools adhere to regulations and maintain transparency in their enrollment processes. The Board is committed to eradicating the practice of dummy enrollments, which compromises the education system and its objectives. Source: Business Standard Photo Credit: Business Standard

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