Karnataka bans tests or interviews for students and parents before admission

Karnataka bans tests or interviews for students and parents before admission

DSEL allows private schools to conduct admissions for 2025-26, warns against tests/interviews, mandates transparency, and prohibits capitation fees.

Karnataka Issues Strict Guidelines for 2025-26 Private School Admissions

Bengaluru: The Karnataka School Education Department has released a detailed circular outlining the procedures to be followed for student admissions in all private aided and unaided schools for the academic year 2025–26. The circular mandates that schools issue clear admission notifications, follow reservation norms, and transparently display fee structures. Parents must be kept well-informed, and grievance redressal systems should be establishe…