New Delhi :-  An 11-year-old student has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi Government’s admission policy for CM SHRI Schools, which mandates an entrance test for admission into Classes 6, 7, and 8.

The petition, filed under Article 32 of the Constitution, argues that the mandatory tests violate Article 21-A guaranteeing the right to free and compulsory education, as well as Section 13 of the RTE Act, 2009, which prohibits any form of “screening procedure” in school admissions.

Student Challenges Screening Policy

The petitioner, Janmesh Sagar, a Class VI student of Government Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya, appeared for the entrance test on September 13, 2025, following a Delhi Government circular issued on July 23, 2025. His plea contends that such tests are unlawful, discriminatory, and contrary to the spirit of the RTE Act.

The petition further highlights that CM SHRI schools fall under the “specified category” as per Section 2(p) of the Act and are therefore not exempt from Section 13’s provisions. It challenges earlier Delhi High Court interpretations that excluded these schools from RTE obligations, arguing they contradict the constitutional mandate of Article 21-A.

Relief Sought in Supreme Court

Janmesh has urged the Supreme Court to:

• Declare that Section 13 of the RTE Act applies to CM SHRI schools.
• Strike down the July 23 circular mandating entrance tests.
• Direct that admissions be conducted through a lottery system instead of tests.

The case raises critical questions about the legality of screening in public-funded schools and could have far-reaching implications for admission policies across Delhi.

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