Question : UNIFORM PATTERN OF ADMISSION IN SCHOOLS



(a) whether there is a uniform pattern of admission in all schools irrespective of Government or private not receiving any funds/aid from the Government;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the methods adopted in this regard?

Answer given by the minister



MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. SHASHI THAROOR)

(a)to(c): Education is a subject in the Concurrent List of the Constitution, and the majority of schools are under the jurisdiction of the State Governments. However, the Government Schools and those privately managed independent schools which are affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) have to follow a set of norms for admissions. Admission to the candidates is given after taking into account the norms prescribed by the CBSE and the provisions contained in the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009.