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Education
Himachal Pradesh to Delete Caste Category from School Admission Forms
✍️ India Today
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 07:17 PM
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The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to eliminate the caste column from school admission applications, aiming to streamline the enrollment process.
The state government of Himachal Pradesh announced that the caste field will no longer appear on school admission forms. The decision was communicated through an official circular to schools across the state.
Education officials said the move is intended to simplify the application procedure and focus on academic criteria. By removing the caste identifier, the administration hopes to reduce paperwork and potential biases during the admission process.
The change is slated to be implemented in the next admission cycle, with schools instructed to update their forms accordingly. Authorities will monitor the impact and may issue further guidelines based on feedback from institutions and parents.
Education officials said the move is intended to simplify the application procedure and focus on academic criteria. By removing the caste identifier, the administration hopes to reduce paperwork and potential biases during the admission process.
The change is slated to be implemented in the next admission cycle, with schools instructed to update their forms accordingly. Authorities will monitor the impact and may issue further guidelines based on feedback from institutions and parents.