Students await admissions

District Education Officer V Nanavati was in Gandhinagar on Wednesday to urge the education department to look into the need for more classes or increased facilities in the city8217;s existing schools.

With several city-based school principals having already said that their schools cannot accommodate more students, DEO officials opined that for all students to be accommodated, at least ten more classes were required.

Department officials said, 8220;The DEO has gone to seek permission for more classes, especially in those schools where there are already facilities for higher secondary sections.8221;

The officials added that students can choose among the schools where seats are available. 8220;The problem is that the schools the students can opt for are non-granted schools, where fees are higher,8221; he said.

A local survey conducted after the SSC examinations in April had mentioned the number of extra classes that would be required, they added.

Meanwhile the Vali Mandal parents association is also meeting on Thursday to discuss admission-related issues. The Mandal will also meet the DEO on Thursday.