Screening Procedure
Any method of selecting children for admission — other than random lottery — is a "screening procedure." Tests, interviews, assessments, parent interviews, sibling preference, alumni preference — all are screening procedures and are banned for elementary school admission.
"screening procedure" means the method of selection for admission of a child, in preference over another, other than random selection.
Any method of selecting children for admission — other than random lottery — is a "screening procedure." Tests, interviews, assessments, parent interviews, sibling preference, alumni preference — all are screening procedures and are banned for elementary school admission.
Section 13 completely bans screening procedures for elementary school admission. Any school conducting tests, interviews, or any form of evaluation to select which children to admit is violating this provision. The fine is ₹25,000 for first offence, ₹50,000 for each subsequent offence.
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