Admission Policy 2024-25

Prelude

MM School works with 5 link KGT schools on the transition from Grade K.G.II to Grade 1, i.e. MM Junior Schools. Students from other primary schools may be successful in gaining a place at MM School.We will work closely with families and schools to ensure a successful transition where this is the case.Admission to the School is open for Classes 1st to 9th and 11th for Session 2024-25 from 1st November 2023.

Aims & Objectives

  • To match the objectives of the School with the goals and abilities of the student.
  • Have a transparent process without discrimination to any student.
  • Setting a standard so that families of our students have similar core values.
  • Adherence to local and CBSE laws and Rules and Regulations.

1.1 Admission Procedure

Admission is based on the ability of the applicants. This is evaluated through an assessment process which involves written evaluation, face to face interview and reports from the previous school.

A limited number of applications are considered against definite vacancies for entry to Grade 8th, 9th& 11th.

Applications are received in December and children called for an Entrance test/ Personal interaction (for Class XI in April after the Class X Board Examination) only if there are vacancies. These tests and personal interactions are held in campus. No admission is made in Classes X and XII (being Board Classes).

1.2 Pre-Admission Procedure (Grade 1st-9th&11th)

  • Parents are required to visit the school purchase the Prospectus along with Application Form(TheProspectus is free of Cost)
  • The parents are to meet the Admission Counselor who enunciates regarding the School USP &
  • Should the parents wish to proceed with the Admission, they need to fill the Application Form (part of the Prospectus) and submit it in the school office.
  • In addition, the School will also require following documents:
    1. Copy of Birth Certificate of child.
    2. Copy of Aadhaar Card of Child, Father, Mother and local guardian (if any).
    3. Original Aadhaar Card of Child seeking admission for hostel. (Passport Mandate for foreign students)
    4. Copy of Previous Class Mark sheet.
    5. Original Pass Mark Sheet of Class 10th(For those students seeking admission in Grade 11th).
    6. Transfer Certificate Original from Previous School.
    7. Student for hostel – “Affidavit”
    8. Optional - Photocopies of all achievement certificatesin the field of Academics, Sports and Extra-Curricular activities.

Note: All the copies to be duly signed by the parent.

1.3 Entrance Tests

The school may carry out a formal/informal assessment of the student in order to decide on appropriate learning or behavior support. The school may also require further educational or psychological evaluations if there a need is felt for further information on to support individual student. Time and venue of the entrance test is communicated to the applicants.

  • The Written Admission Assessment is for Students seeking admission to Grades 1st onwards for :
    1. English (a written test of 50-100 marks: time duration one hour).
    2. Mathematics (a written test of 50-100 marks: time duration one hour).
    3. Science (a written test of 50-100 marks: time duration one hour).
    4. Hindi (a written test of 50-100 marks: time duration one hour).
  • The Student’s date and Time of Assessment is telephonically/electronically informed to his/herparents.
  • Every child &Parent has to meet the School Counselor before the Assessment process.
  • The syllabus of Assessment is shared and applicant is allowed 3-7 days to prepare and take the Test.
  • The Result is announced within 48 hours after the conduct of test.
  • The school may carry out a formal/informal assessment of the student in order to decide on appropriate learning or behavioral support.

A candidate must pass (40%) in all the subjects to be eligible to be called for the personal interaction. There is no reservation for any category. The performance in the written test and personal interaction is the main criteria.

Admissions are offered in Class XI strictly on the basis of the performance in the personal interaction with the Principal. Students opting for Commerce with Mathematics are tested in Mathematics while those who opt for Science are tested in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (for non-medical stream) and in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (for medical stream) for qualifying standards.

The admission of a child will mean a complete acceptance by the parent/guardian of all School Rules as in force or as amended from time to time at the discretion of the School.

1.4 Subject Choices

Students accepted into the CBSE are requested to indicate their subject preferences by completing the Subject choice Form. The school accepts students, who are from different Boards; oncondition that MM School currently offers the subjects they studied in their previous school.

1.5 Transfer Students

  • The Transfer students (Grade 1st –9th&11th) need to submit reports and/or a letter from their previous school which confirms that he/she was pursuing the CBSE Programme.
  • The Direct Admission students (Grade 10th&12th)need to submit reports and/or a letter from their previous school which confirms that he/she was pursuing the CBSE Programme all other prescribed documents as instructed by CBSE.

1.6 Post Admission Procedures

Once Admission is granted, parents are required to deposit the Fees and submit all the following documents as mentioned in Section 1.2

  • Once the Fee and documents are submitted, parents will receive an Admission Confirmation Letter through courier or E-mail, from the school. This will inform them about further formalities, to be completed, ifany.
  • School uniform and books can be bought from the Uniform shop and Book shop in the School. The book list is available with them.
  • A new student is allotted the section on the day of admission. The time table is handed over to him/her by the ClassTeacher.
  • Parents need to inform the School of the joining date of their ward. This is mandatory because Staff needs to be informed to expect a new student on a particular day and need to make preparations accordingly.
  • Teachers assist new students with the syllabi covered in the class till date.
  • Parents can contact the school admission counselor in case of any further query.

1.7 Orientation of parents and the students

Asthe Academic curriculum is novice for many parents and students, they are introduced to the same through an orientation Programme followed by individual counseling. This is held to understand the local CBSE Curriculum.

1.8 Review and implementation of admission policy

The Management and Principal review the Admission criteria once in twoyears. Allschool policies are communicated to the teachers, students and parentsthrough regular communication and are uploaded on the schoolwebsite and other Education Portals.

1.9 Admission Over-Subscription Criteria

Where the number of applications for admission exceeds the number of places available, the following criteria will be applied in the order set out below to decide which students to admit once:

  1. Children passed out from MM Junior School.
  2. Children who, at the time of admission, will have a brother or sister attending the School.
  3. Staff children’s.
  4. Other children who live in the catchment area on the closing date for applications.
  5. Other children who live outside the catchment area.
  6. RTE/EWS (4 seats reserved for Grade I) are available.

If applications exceed the number of places available the School will operate a waiting list in which priority for places will be given on the basis of the above criteria. Those living nearer to the School will be given priority. In the event that two or more distances are exactly the same then the School will use random allocation by lot, drawn by somebody independent to the School.

All admissions processes are operated in line with the Schools Admissions Code. The School participates in the Fair Access Protocol.

1.10 The right to withdraw an offer

The School has the right to withdraw the offer of a place if any of the information given on the application is found to be inaccurate. This would include fraudulent applications, applications found to be intentionally misleading and false claims to residence in the catchment area.

Given the nature of the School site and the demanding nature of the boarding life, the School reserves the right to refuse admission to those children who, in the view of the School's Medical Officer, would be adversely challenged by the routine of the School.

The admission of a child will mean a complete acceptance by the parent/guardian of all School Rules as in force or as amended from time to time at the discretion of the School. The School reserves the right to refuse admission/readmission without assigning any reason. The Principal’s decision is final.