Education: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) today conducted a surprise inspection of 27 schools in Rajasthan and New Delhi. The purpose of the inspection was to ensure that the schools affiliated to the board strictly follow the norms set by the CBSE. Also, the problem of 'dummy schools' should be tackled.

According to CBSE, the inspection was carried out by 27 teams. These included a CBSE official and the principal of a CBSE-affiliated school. The board has said that the inspections were planned. After which the inspections were carried out. According to the board, this method has been adopted so that the guidelines are followed during the operation of the schools.

Inspections will continue further

CBSE is committed to maintaining high standards in education. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has said that the board will continue such inspections in future as well. So that quality education and standards are maintained in the schools recognized by the board. CBSE said "CBSE is dedicated to maintaining high standards in education and expects all affiliated schools to strictly follow its guidelines. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) said that the findings of the inspection will be comprehensive and appropriate action will be taken in cases of non-compliance. 

Why do students choose dummy schools? 

Many students preparing for engineering and medical entrance exams prefer to take admission in dummy schools so that they can fully focus on preparing for competitive exams. They do not attend classes and directly appear for board exams. Candidates also choose dummy schools keeping in mind the quota available in medical and engineering institutes for students from certain states. For example, candidates who have completed class 11 and 12 in Delhi are given priority for admission in medical colleges of the national capital under the Delhi state quota.