The Delhi Government has come out with the guidelines for the admission of Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and Disadvantaged Group (DG) category in nursery classes on Wednesday.
The admissions to the entry level classes is slated to begin from January 22, while the last date of submission of online application by EWS/DG category students is February 21. Computerised draw of lots would be done on March 7. Though the first list will be displayed on March 7 the subsequent lists will come out during the month.
As per the notification, income certificate is not required to claim the benefit of DG category. Also orphans, transgender and all children living with or affected by HIV shall be considered as DG category.
While those belonging to families with annual income less than Rs 1 lakh can seek admission under the economically weaker section (EWS) category, the disadvantaged group (DG) category applicants include SC, ST, OBC, non-creamy layer and physically challenged.
The nursery admission process for approximately 1,600 private schools in the national Capital began on December 27.
“Admissions of the EWS and DG category shall be made through computerised lottery system in the said schools against 25 per cent seats reserved,” said a notification by Directorate of Education (DoE) .
The DoE has asked each participating school to upload the details of residential areas falling in its neighbourhood till January 15 and for the subsequent three days suggestions will be taken from schools regarding residential areas in the neighbourhood by a team set-up at the zonal-level for further streamlining of details.