RTE

Right to Education Act (RTE), describes the modalities of the importance of free and compulsory education for children between 6 and 14 in India under Article 21a of the Indian Constitution.

For protecting the educational right of student as well as for optimum utilization of manpower and to realize full potential of such teacher a policy for rationalization of teachers working in recognised non-Government aided/ sponsored secondary schools in the State is much needed one to cope up with present situation.

· Admission of Children in Elementary Classes for Session, 2022

The admission procedure (distribution and receiving of admission forms of lottery, draw of lot, admission of candidate etc.) shall be done strictly as per COVID-19 protocol issued by the Government of West Bengal from time to time.

· Admission of Children in Elementary Classes for Session, 2021

Children seeking admission for pre-primary class shall be 5 years of age or above and below 6 years as on 01.01.2021, all children of the age of 6-14 years shall be admitted to their age appropriate classes.

· Project DIPANKAR – The Child Tracking System

State Government had requested the NIC to prepare a Project Report called “Dipankar” for tracking the educational progress of every child throughout the elementary stage.

· Inclusion of Class V in all Primary Schools in West Bengal

In conformity with the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, Government of West Bengal in School Education Department has decided to include class V in all primary schools of West Bengal in phased manner.

· Special Teaching for Child Fails in V and VIII Class

There shall be an assessment based on the total score obtained in the three Summative Evaluation of Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation in the fifth class and in the eighth class of every academic year. If a child fails he shall be given “Special Teaching” by the school authority within a period of two months.

· School Education Scenario in West Bengal

Basic Total Literacy Rate (%) 70.16 Male Literacy Rate (%) 79.89 Female Literacy Rate (%) 59.73 B. Pre Schooling Population (3 to 4+ Years) 365853 Anganwadi (ICDS) Centres 4836 Anganwadi Workers 4758 Anganwadi Helpers 4655 Children Enrolled (3 to 6 Years) 268347 Children Enrolled (3 to 4+ Years) 125025 Children Out of ICDS centers…

· Admission of Children in Govt. Sponsored/ Aided Schools, 2019

Admission of children in elementary classes including Pre-Primary Class in all Government Sponsored/ Aided Primary/ Upper Primary/ High/ Higher Secondary schools for the academic session – 2019.

· Admission of Children in Govt. Schools/ Model Schools, 2019

All children from 6-14 years shall be admitted to their age appropriate classes in neighbour-hood schools, and elementary education including pre-primary education shall be provided to them free of cost.

· Admission of Children in Govt. Sponsored/ Aided Schools, 2018

Admission of children in elementary classes including Pre-Primary Class in all Govt Sponsored/ Aided Primary/ Upper Primary/ High/ Higher Secondary Schools, 2018.

· Admission of Children in Govt. Schools/ Model Schools, 2018

Admission of children in elementary classes including Pre-Primary Class in all Govt schools including Model schools and integrated schools for the academic session, 2018.

· Age Criteria for Admission in Govt. Aided Schools, 2017

Children who have completed any class at a lesser age as per prevalent rule in force at the material point of time in any Govt. Sponsored school may be allowed to proceed to the next class.

· Age Criteria for Admission in Govt. Schools, 2017

Children who have completed any class at a lesser age as per prevalent rule in force at the material point of time in any Govt. school may be allowed to proceed to the next class.

· Admission of Children in Govt. Sponsored /Aided Schools, 2017

Admission of children in elementary classes including Pre-Primary Class in all Government Sponsored /Aided Primary /Upper Primary /High /Higher Secondary Schools, 2017.

· Admission of Children in Govt. Schools /Model Schools, 2017

Admission of children in elementary classes including Pre-Primary Class in all Government schools including Model schools and integrated schools for the academic session, 2017.

· Revised Schedule of Summative Evaluation for Schools, 2016

Heads of all recognised Secondary Institutions (Govt., Govt. Sponsored and Non-Govt.) are informed that the Schools will follow revised Schedule of Summative and Formative Evaluation.

· Evaluation Pattern of Class X at High Madrasah & ALIM, 2016

Heads/ Superintendents/ TICs of all types of recognized Madrasahs are requested to follow evaluation pattern of Class X both at High Madrasah and Alim level for the Academic Session 2016.

· Admission of Children in Govt. Schools/ Model Schools, 2016

Methodology for admission of children in elementary classes including Pre-Primary Class in all Government schools including Model schools for the academic session, 2016.

· Admission of Children in Govt. Sponsored/ Aided Schools, 2016

Methodology for Admission of children in elementary classes including Pre-Primary Class in all Government Sponsored/ aided Primary/ Upper Primary/High/ Higher secondary schools for the academic session, 2016.

· Relaxation to West Bengal in Minimum Teacher Qualification Norms

Central Government extends relaxation to West Bengal in respect of the minimum teacher qualification norms notified by the NCTE for the appointment of teachers upto 31.03.2016.

· Evaluation Pattern of Class IX at High Madrasah & ALIM, 2015

Heads/ Superintendents/ TICs of all types of recognized Madrasahs are requested to follow evaluation pattern of Class IX both at High Madrasah and Alim level for the Academic Session 2015.

· Evaluation Pattern for Madhyamik (Classes IX & X) Level

Expert Committee has attempted to redesign the evaluation pattern at the Madhyamik level. There are two premises of evaluation: Internal Formative Evaluation and Summative Evaluation.

· Admission of Children in Govt. Sponsored/ Aided Schools, 2015

Admission of children in elementary classes including Pre-Primary Class in all Government Sponsored/ aided Primary/ Upper Primary/ High/ Higher secondary schools for the academic session-2015.

· Admission of Children in Govt. Schools/ Model Schools, 2015

Admission of children in elementary classes including Pre-Primary Class in all Government schools including Model schools for the academic session-2015.

· Admission of Children in Elementary Classes for Session, 2014

Admission of children in elementary classes including Pre-Primary Class in all Government Sponsored/aided Primary/Upper Primary/High/Higher Secondary schools including Model school for the academic session 2014.

· UTKARSHA ABHIJAN – Quality of Education in Primary Schools of WB

A process of assessment would be taken up between the period of 9th to 21st December 2013 where a stipulated number of students, randomly selected would be taken up. Not less than 20% of all the primary schools of a district are to be covered. This assessment process is the “UTKARSHA ABHIJAN – 2013”.

· Permission for Co-Education in School as per RTE Act, 2009

Heads of the Secondary Institutions recognized by the Board in West Bengal are informed that the Circular issued by WBBSE vide memo No. N/S/192 dated 01.02.2013 is hereby withdrawn.

· Sanction and Approval of Teacher in Higher Secondary Section

The Council (WBCHSE) is authorized to give academic approval for the subjects to be taught in each school in Higher Secondary level and the CSE, WB has the authority to sanction the post.

· Problems regarding Admission and Fees in Elementary Education

Collection of fees in addition to Rs. 240/- per annum is punishable under RTE Act. Further, taking loan from guardian or any other authority to run the educational institution is not permissible. Head of the institution shall be personally responsible for the same and disciplinary action against Headmaster/ Headmistress will be taken it they are…

· District Inspector of School as Grievance Redressal Authority – RTE

District Inspectors of Schools (Primary Education) and (Secondary Education) are appointed as grievance redressal authority to dispose of the complaints on violations of various provisions of RTE Act in respect of Primary Education (i.e. from class – I to class – IV) and Upper Primary Level of education (class – V to class – VIII)…

· Conduct of Training – Untrained Upper Primary School Teacher

Ed. Course of untrained Upper Primary School Teachers through ODL Mode will be organised by Netaji Subhas Open University through different NCTE approved B.Ed. colleges of this state.

· NOC/ Recognition of Un-Aided Private Schools

The school authorities are now requested get themselves affiliated with the concerned academic Board/ Council in West Bengal or Central Boards as applicable.

· Permission for Co-Education in School in light of RTE Act, 2009

It has certainly lost its relevance in the light of the fact that no child should be denied admission to schools irrespective of his/ her caste, creed or gender.

· Admission of Children in Elementary Classes in Schools, 2013

Admission of children will be started from Pre Primary class in place of class I from the academic session 2013 and the minimum age of admission of such children shall be 5 years + as on 01.01.2013.

· Admission of Children in Pre-Primary Class for Session, 2013

Age while admission of Children in Pre-Primary Class should be appropriate as per RTE Act to provide universal elementary education to all children of the age of 6-14 yrs free of cost.

· Process of Admission of Children in Elementary Classes, 2013

Admission of Children in elementary classes shall be done through the process of lottery if number of candidates seeking admission to a class is more than the number of available seats for admission.

· Free Pre-School Education for Children in West Bengal

Government may make necessary arrangement for providing free pre-school education for all children until they complete the age of six years to provide early childhood care and education.

· Admission Procedure in Schools for Elementary Classes, 2012

If there is a primary school in the same premises of the Secondary school they are to be treated as the same unit and students of the primary school will get automatic admission to the secondary school even if they run under separate management.

· Revised Lottery System for Admission in Elementary Classes, 2012

In case where a school has both Primary and Secondary section, there will be no lottery for students already admitted in the primary section. In case there are any excess seats only then there may be a lottery at class-V for filling up the additional seats.

· Upgradation of Qualification of Pry. Teachers as per RTE Act

Teachers appointed from 01.01.2006 onwards should possess at least 50% marks in H.S. Examination or equivalent and 2 years Diploma in Teacher Training Course (D. El. Ed.); or should be Graduate from recognised University.

· Lottery System for Admission in Elementary Classes, 2012

At first a general lottery from among all applications irrespective of any category to find out the selected general candidates. Then, a second set lottery for left over candidates in each category i.e. SC, ST and OBC candidates.

· Age for Admission in School to Appropriate Class

West Bengal Board of Secondary Education has notified about the age for admission in School to appropriate Class as per definition in West Bengal Right of Children to Free & Compulsory Education Rules, 2012.

· Recognition/ Affiliation of Un-Aided Schools

The concerned DI of schools or his representatives will have to verify the Treasury Challan as mentioned under SL. 9 of the TR Form -7 in case any school authority approaches them for such verification in the TR challan.

· Upgradation of Qualification of Primary Teachers

Primary school teachers appointed after 03.09.2001 having B. Ed or equivalent qualification should obtain 6 months Special Training to be conducted with the approval of the National Council for Teacher Education.

· Recognition of Un-Aided Schools as per RTE Act

Any existing unrecognized School failing to apply for recognition within stipulated time will be violating the provision of the RTE Act and appropriate action will be taken.

· Application for Recognition of Un-Aided Schools

All schools now run by private Organisations/Individuals as unaided schools shall have to submit their applications for recognition in the prescribed format online through the School Education Department’s web portal www.wbsed.gov.in within a period of three months.

· Enhancement of Primary Teachers Qualification

A teacher appointed prior to 03.09.2001 i.e. the date on which the NCTE Regulations, 2001 came into force will be guided by the prevalent Recruitment Rules of the State Government. Such teachers need not have to upgrade their academic qualifications nor have to acquire teacher training qualification.

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