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Delhi’s CM SHRI Schools Draw Over 50,000 Applications in First Days of Admissions

Officials promise a transparent selection process ahead of entrance testing.

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Overview

  • More than 50,000 applications were filed within days of the August 15 admission launch, according to Delhi government data.
  • Demand by class stands at 20,762 for Class 8, 15,114 for Class 7 and 14,928 for Class 6.
  • Education Minister Ashish Sood said the process will be transparent and smooth for parents and students.
  • A Delhi government official said the new schools are likely to be inaugurated in September as preparations proceed.
  • Authorities present CM SHRI as an RTE ‘Specified Category’ model aligned with NEP 2020 and NCF 2023, featuring zero‑waste, solar‑powered campuses with AI-enabled libraries, AR/VR classrooms, biometric systems and robotics labs, supported by a Rs 100 crore allocation.