The entrance examination for Delhi government's modern CM Shri Schools will now be held on September 13, 2025, instead of September 6. This exam will be OMR-based for classes 6, 7, and 8. Admit cards will be released from September 10.
Exam Update: The schedule for the entrance examination of Delhi government's ambitious project, CM Shri Schools, has been revised. Earlier, this examination was scheduled for September 6, 2025, but the new date has now been fixed as September 13, 2025. This examination will be conducted for admissions to classes 6, 7, and 8. The Directorate of Education (DoE) has stated that admit cards for admission will be available for download from September 10.
New Exam Date and Admit Card Release Information
Previously, the entrance examination for CM Shri Schools was proposed for September 6. However, students now have an additional week, as the exam will be held on September 13, 2025. Applicants can download their admit cards online from September 10. Earlier, admit cards were slated for release on August 23, but the schedule has now been altered.
Exam Pattern Details
The entrance examination for CM Shri Schools will be OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) based. The test will be conducted in both Hindi and English to provide all students with the opportunity to solve the paper according to their convenience.
The key details of the examination are as follows –
- Classes: 6, 7, and 8
- Total Time: 150 minutes (2.5 hours)
- Language: Hindi and English
- Subjects: Hindi, English, General Awareness, Mental Ability, and Mathematical Aptitude
Additional time will be provided to children with special needs.
Eligibility for the Exam
Certain rules have been established for admission to CM Shri Schools. Fifty percent of the seats will be reserved for students attending government or government-aided schools. These include –
- Delhi Government and Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) schools
- New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) schools
- Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV)
- Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (Navodaya Schools)
Salient Features of CM Shri Schools
CM Shri Schools are a new and ambitious initiative by the Delhi government. The aim of these schools is to strengthen government education with modern technology and world-class facilities.
Key features of these schools include:
- AI-Powered Library – Utilizing Artificial Intelligence alongside books.
- Smart Classrooms – Learning through Augmented and Virtual Reality (VR) tools.
- Robotics Lab – To connect children with the world of technology and innovation.
- Biometric Attendance – A modern method for recording attendance.
- Solar Energy and Zero-Waste Practices – Special focus on environmental conservation.
Education in CM Shri Schools will be based on the National Education Policy (NEP 2020) and the National Curriculum Framework 2023. Here, students will be taught not just through books, but also through experience, experimentation, and inquiry-based learning.
Following the discontinuation of the Delhi Board of School Education (DBSE), these schools will be directly affiliated with the CBSE. This signifies that the standard of education here will align with national benchmarks.
