Good news! Delhi schools start admissions for economically weaker sections students; check last date to apply

The Directorate of Education (DoE), Delhi has kickstarted the online admissions process for classes II to IX, today i.e. Tuesday, 19th February 2019.

The first list of seat allotment for will be released on 15th March 2019, next month. (Image: PTI)

EWS Admissions Delhi 2019-20: The Directorate of Education (DoE), Delhi has kickstarted the online admissions process for classes II to IX, today i.e. Tuesday, 19th February 2019 for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) category students and candidates belonging to the Disadvantaged Group. The DoE is for the first time centrally allotting EWS seats for Class II upwards in the Delhi NCR region, which was earlier handled manually by the private schools established on the Delhi Government’s or DDA’s allotted land. “Earlier, the Private Unaided Recognized Schools running on the land allotted by DDA/other Government agencies had been following the manual procedure for admission of EWS in the neighborhood to the extent of 20 per cent in the fresh admission in classes II onwards,” read an official statement issued by the Directorate of Education (DoE), Delhi. “It was decided to fill all such vacancies/seats available under free-ship quota through computerized draw of lots after inviting online applications, in the similar manner as is being done in case of admissions at the entry-level classes under EWS/DG category in Private Unaided Recognized Schools,” clarified the Directorate. The EWS Admissions 2019-20 in Delhi will be made against seats available in the private schools of Delhi that are built on government’s land. Interested and eligible parents, must submit the online applications for their wards on or before 4th March 2019. As per a circular issued by the Directorate of Education (DoE), Delhi, the first list of seat allotment for will be released on 15th March 2019, next month. How to apply for Delhi EWS Admissions 2019-20 for Class II to IX? Step 1 – Visit the official website Step 2 – Click on the ‘EWS / DG Admissions and EWS / Freeship Admissions’ tab Step 3 – Click on Option 2 - 2. Registration for New User (Class 2nd Onwards ) नए आवेदनकर्ता के लिए पंजीकरण (कक्षा दूसरी से) Step 4 – Register yourself and follow the further application process Step 5 – Download the confirmation page and take a printout for further reference Direct link to apply for Delhi EWS Admissions 2019-20 for Class II to IX Who’s eligible for EWS Admissions Delhi 2019-20 for Class II & Upwards? As per the official notification, “Any person residing in Delhi, having the residence proof of Delhi and requisite Income Certificate (less than one lakh rupees annually) issued by the Revenue Department of Delhi, BPL/AAY (Ration Card/Food Security Card holder) are eligible for applying in these Private Unaided Recognized Schools for admission of their ward under Economically Weaker Section Category.” Also, the age of the student seeking admission should be 5+ but less than 6 years as on 31 st March 2019 for Class II Admissions and thereon more than12+ but less than 13 years for Class IX admissions under the EWS /Free-ship quota. Selection Process: Candidates will be selected via computerized draw of lots in 1:2 ratio and final selection of the candidates will be made by the Principal /HOS of the allotted school in accordance to Rule 145 of DSEAR, 1973. Delhi EWS Admissions 2019-20 Helpline: The Directorate of Education (DoE), Delhi has set up helpline numbers for the eligible parents to clarify their queries or lodge grievances/complaints at 8800355192 and 9818154069.