Overview

• CBSE has withdrawn affiliation from 21 schools, including 16 in Delhi and 5 in Rajasthan, after surprise inspections revealed attendance issues.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.