An 11-year-old student has questioned the Delhi Government's admission policy for CM SHRI schools. The class VI student has approached the Supreme Court
of India. The admission policy involves an entrance test which one has to pass to take admission into Classes 6, 7, and 8. The writ petition has been filed under Article 32 of the Constitution. It mentions that the mandatory entrance tests violate Article 21-A. The article provides the right to free and compulsory education. The student has pointed out that it also violates Section 13 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. The 2009 act prohibits the use of any kind of screening procedure in school admissions. The petitioner, Janmesh Sagar is a Class VI student at Government Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya. He was aiming to take admission in CM SHRI school. He also appeared for an entrance test that was conducted on September 13, 2025. The petition class the tests as 'unlawful and discriminatory.' The 11-year-old student is now seeking a declaration from the Supreme Court nullifying the July 23 circular. He is hoping that the apex court may direct that admissions should be conducted through a lottery system.
In other news, LG notifies 75 CM SHRI schools in Delhi as 'specified category' institutions
PTI reports that the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi has notified the establishment of 75 CM SHRI Schools as "specified category" institutions under the Right to Education Act, the Directorate of Education said in a notification issued last week. These schools will function under the Directorate of Education and will be developed as specialized institutions. It will be aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) 2023.The schools are aimed at providing skill-based, competency-driven education and preparing students for global standards, the government said in a statement.
