Delhi Government Identifies 56 Schools for Mentorship to Boost Academic Performance

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The Delhi Education Department has placed 56 government schools with low pass percentages in Class 9 and Class 11 under the direct mentorship of its senior officers. These schools have been identified based on result analysis by the Directorate of Education's Exam Branch. The list includes schools where Class 9 pass percentages dipped as low as 45.37 per cent, with several others recording pass rates in the range of 51-59 per cent. Deputy directors of education have been tasked with adopting these schools and conducting inspections to assess academic indicators such as student attendance, teacher vacancies, and usage of NCERT textbooks. The mentors will track three-year result trends for classes 9 to 12 and monitor the implementation of Mission Mathematics and Teaching Learning Material (TLM) competitions.

Key Takeaways:

  • 56 government schools have been identified for mentorship due to low pass percentages in Class 9 and Class 11.
  • The schools have pass percentages ranging from 45.37 per cent to 59 per cent, with 8 schools having pass percentages below 50 per cent.
  • Deputy directors of education from various zones and districts will conduct inspections of these schools.
  • The inspections will assess academic indicators such as student attendance, teacher vacancies, and usage of NCERT textbooks.
  • The mentors will track three-year result trends for classes 9 to 12 and monitor the implementation of Mission Mathematics and TLM competitions.
  • The initiative aims to provide need-based academic support and improve learning outcomes in a "joyful" and "centric" manner.
  • Mission Mathematics, an ongoing programme, has been expanded to Classes 6 to 10, and officials will monitor its implementation.
  • Teaching Learning Material (TLM) competitions will also be monitored during school visits.

Statistics:

  • 56 schools have been identified for mentorship due to low pass percentages.
  • The pass percentage range of the schools is 45.37 per cent to 59 per cent.
  • 8 schools have pass percentages below 50 per cent.
  • The inspections will assess 10 academic indicators, including student attendance, teacher vacancies, and usage of NCERT textbooks.
  • The mentors will track three-year result trends for classes 9 to 12.

Sources:

  • "Delhi Education Department identifies 56 government schools for mentorship to boost academic performance", Indian Express, 2025