NewsIMTSNOTICE: Delhi govt will recognize private unaided schools in non-conforming areas, creating 20,000 new seats for EWS, disadvantaged groups, and children with special needs. Education Minister Ashish Sood announced on 1/11/2025 that this resolves a decade-old issue affecting hundreds of unrecognized schools. Nearly 500 schools will come under the Directorate of Education, ensuring legitimacy and oversight. The online portal for applications opens 1-30 November 2025. Schools must submit documentation following the 73-point pro forma assessing legal, infrastructural, safety and academic parameters. Recognition will be granted after inspection and verification of compliance. Schools with expired recognition must complete formalities or face fines of Rs 1 lakh plus Rs 10,000 daily for violations. Parents are advised to enroll children only in DoE-recognized schools. (Updated 1 Nov 2025, 13:58 IST; source: link)
Delhi to Recognize Private Schools in Non-Conforming Areas
The Delhi government has announced plans to recognize private unaided schools in non-conforming areas, which will create 20,000 new seats for students. Education Minister Ashish Sood made this announcement on January 11, 2025, stating that this decision resolves a decade-old issue affecting hundreds of unrecognized schools. Nearly 500 schools will now come under the Directorate of Education (DoE), ensuring proper oversight and legitimacy. This move will particularly benefit students from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), disadvantaged groups, and children with special needs who will have access to these newly recognized seats.
Application Process and Compliance Requirements
Schools seeking recognition must apply through an online portal that will be open from November 1-30, 2025. The application process requires schools to submit documentation following a 73-point pro forma that assesses legal status, infrastructure, safety measures, and academic parameters. Recognition will only be granted after thorough inspection and verification of compliance with all requirements. Schools with expired recognition must complete all formalities or face penalties, including fines of Rs 1 lakh plus Rs 10,000 daily for violations. The government has advised parents to enroll their children only in DoE-recognized schools to ensure quality education.
Key Points
- Education Minister Ashish Sood announced on 1/11/2025 that this resolves a decade-old issue affecting hundreds of unrecognized schools.
- The online portal for applications opens 1- 30 November 2025.
- NOTICE: Delhi govt will recognize private unaided schools in non-conforming areas, creating 20,000 new seats for EWS, disadvantaged groups, and children with special needs.