DOE: Taking 'Donation', 'Capitation Fee' or 'Consultancy Fee' Not Allowed in Delhi School Admission 2025:

The DoE has given a warning to schools and parents for not accepting and giving 'Donations' and 'Capitation Fees' for proving and taking admissions into the Delhi educational institutions.

'Donation' and 'Capitation Fee' Not Permitted in Admissions

Saloni Kumari

Mar 20, 2025

Last update on Mar 20, 2025

DOE: Taking 'Donation', 'Capitation Fee' or 'Consultancy Fee' Not Allowed in Delhi School Admission 2025 Delhi School Admission 2025: The Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE) has recently released an official notice, giving a warning to schools and parents for not accepting and giving 'Donations', 'Capitation Fees' or 'Consultancy Fees' for proving and taking admissions into the Delhi educational institutions under Section 17 of the Delhi School Education Act and Rules (DSEA&R), 1973. The official notice states that "It is being observed that some individuals /organizations /institutions are falsely claiming to influence or guarantee the parents for securing admissions in schools. The general public is hereby informed that such claims are misleading and cautioned against engaging with or availing services from such illegal entities,". The notice further reads, "It is reiterated that charging any Donation, Capitation, Consultancy or Facilitation Fee for before or after admission is strictly prohibited as per Section 17 (Sub Sections 1, 2 & 3) of the DSEA&R 1973." "If any such connivance comes to the notice of the Directorate of Education, strictest possible action, as applicable, shall be initiated.", further added. In the notice, the Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE) discussed some misleading claims by unauthorised agents, websites, and institutions promising students and parents to secure their seats in Delhi schools. Parents are advised to be aware of these fraudulent entities and depend on the official admission process for their student's admission.

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