In a decisive move to curb the practice of “dummy” admissions, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has withdrawn affiliations from 21 schools and downgraded six others from senior secondary to secondary level, according to news agency PTI reports. The crackdown follows a surprise inspection in September, during which multiple regulatory lapses were identified at schools in Rajasthan and Delhi.
The targeted institutions were found to be facilitating “dummy” or non-attending admissions—a practice that CBSE officials say undermines the core values of formal education by depriving students of essential classroom experiences. Sixteen of the 21 schools facing de-affiliation are located in Delhi, while five are in Rajasthan, including the well-known coaching hubs of Kota and Sikar.
CBSE Secretary Himanshu Gupta emphasized that the Board is committed to upholding educational standards and ensuring compliance across its affiliated institutions. “The practice of dummy or non-attending admissions contradicts the core mission of school education, compromising students’ foundational growth. To address this issue, we are taking decisive action to combat the proliferation of dummy schools and send a clear message to all affiliated institutions to resist the lure of accepting dummy or non-attending admissions,” Gupta said, as reported by PTI.
The recent inspections, part of a surprise initiative, provided videographic evidence of the infractions. Following these inspections, the Board sent reports detailing the observed irregularities to the respective schools and requested responses. After thoroughly reviewing the replies and corroborating the inspection findings, the Board took the decision to withdraw affiliations and downgrade several institutions.
The Chenab Times News Desk