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Delhi Schools Begin Verification of EWS and Free‑Ship Seats, Selection via Computerised Draw
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 01:18 PM
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The Delhi education department has issued directives for schools to verify available EWS and free‑ship seats and to allocate them through a computerized draw.
The Delhi education authority released new guidelines today to streamline admissions under the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and free‑ship quotas in government‑aided schools. Under the circular, each school must first confirm the number of seats it holds and any vacancies that have arisen for the current academic year.
Once the seat count is verified, the department will conduct a computerized draw to allocate the positions to eligible applicants. The draw is intended to eliminate manual errors and reduce opportunities for favoritism, ensuring that the selection process is transparent and based solely on eligibility criteria.
Officials said the move will help families from economically disadvantaged backgrounds secure school placements without undue delay. The verification and draw are scheduled to be completed before the start of the new school session, allowing admitted students to join classes on time.
The education department has urged all schools to cooperate fully and submit their verification reports within the stipulated timeframe, emphasizing that non‑compliance could affect future quota allocations.
Once the seat count is verified, the department will conduct a computerized draw to allocate the positions to eligible applicants. The draw is intended to eliminate manual errors and reduce opportunities for favoritism, ensuring that the selection process is transparent and based solely on eligibility criteria.
Officials said the move will help families from economically disadvantaged backgrounds secure school placements without undue delay. The verification and draw are scheduled to be completed before the start of the new school session, allowing admitted students to join classes on time.
The education department has urged all schools to cooperate fully and submit their verification reports within the stipulated timeframe, emphasizing that non‑compliance could affect future quota allocations.