CBSE Cancels Affiliation for 21 Schools Over Attendance Violations

The Central Board of Secondary Education conducted surprise inspections, leading to the disaffiliation of schools in Delhi and Rajasthan due to non-compliance with attendance rules.

• CBSE has withdrawn affiliation from 21 schools, including 16 in Delhi and 5 in Rajasthan, after surprise inspections revealed attendance issues.
• Six additional schools in Delhi have been downgraded from senior secondary to secondary level due to similar violations.
• The inspections, conducted on September 3, 2024, aimed to ensure compliance with the board's Affiliation and Examination Bye-Laws focused on student attendance.
• Schools were given 30 days to respond to show cause notices regarding the observed irregularities, but their replies were deemed unsatisfactory.
• CBSE is taking decisive action against 'dummy' or non-attending admissions to uphold educational integrity and student development.

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