The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a showcase notice to 27 schools in Rajasthan and the NCT of Delhi for enrolling dummy students, in violation of affiliation norms. The information has been provided by the CBSE secretary. The board conducted a surprise inspection at these schools to check the 'dummy school' menace on September 3. These inspections highlighted the board's affiliation bylaws, uncovering serious irregularities that threaten the integrity of the education system. These inspections aimed to ensure whether the schools were following the board's norms and guidelines.
'Majority of the inspected schools were found to have violated the board's affiliation by-laws by enrolling students beyond their actual attendance records, effectively creating 'dummy' enrolments.
Additionally, schools were found to be flouting infrastructural norms of the board,'' CBSE Secretary Himanshu Gupta said.
''The CBSE has taken cognisance of these serious violations and showcause notices are being issued to the defaulting schools. Legal action is also being contemplated against those found guilty of non-compliance,'' he added.'
Why do students choose dummy schools?
Many students preparing for engineering and medical entrance exams prefer enrolling in dummy schools. This allows them to concentrate entirely on their exam preparation without attending regular classes. They then sit for the board exams directly. In some states, students can secure admission to specific quotas. For instance, students who have completed classes 11 and 12 in Delhi are eligible for admission to medical colleges in the national capital under the Delhi state quota.
Earlier this year, the CBSE cancelled the affiliation of 20 schools for enrolling dummy students and ineligible candidates.
(With inputs from PTI)
