Citizen Charter

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KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN

18, Institutional Area Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg
New Delhi 110016
011-26965154(Dir)
011-2685870(Board)
Fax 011-26514179

www.kvsangathan.nic.in

F.28-55/2006-KVS(Acad)                   September 29,2006
The Assistant Commissioner
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
All Regional Offices

Sub: CITIZEN’S CHARTER FOR KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN

Sir/Madam,

            Kindly find enclosed the Citizen’s Charter for KVS duly approved by Commissioner. You are requested to display the Charter on the website of your region. All Kendriya Vidyalaya of your Region should also be instructed to put it on their website s.Wide publicity be given through morning assembly, notice boards, PTA etc. to all the stakeholders. Sufficient copies also be placed in the library for consultation. Feedback received may be forwarded to this office with your comments.

       Yours faithfully
       (S.K. Jain)
       Dy. Commissioner (Trg)

 Citizen Charter

KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA
SANGATHAN
Ministry of Human Resource Development
Deptt. Of Secondary and Higher Education
New Delhi

Citizen Charter 

We are             

Ø       Kendriya vidyalaya Sangathan is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India. The Headquarters of KVS is located at 18 Institutional Area, Saheed Jeet Singh Marg, New Delhi 110016[Phone no. 011-26858570(Board), Fax-011-26514179, email kvssao@nic.in.] The KVS administers its schemes through 18 Regional Offices, one each at Ahmedabad, Banglore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Luck now, Mumbai, Patna & Silchar. There are 929 Kendriya Vidyalayas at present including 03 located abroad one each at Moscow, Kathmandu and Tehran. Each Kendriya Vidyalaya Management Committee headed by a senior officer from Defence / Civil Services / Educationist etc. All the Kendriya Vidyalayas are affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).

Ø       Kendriya Vidyalayas are composite co-educations, imparting education from class I to XII. However, some of the Kendriya Vidyalayas are functioning upto X standard.

Ø       KVS has 9, 39,440 students on roll as on 31.7.2006 and a dedicated team of 38816 teaching and non-teaching staff as on  01-07-2006.

Ø       Admissions to Kendriya Vidyalayas are granted as per the policy guidelines approved by its Board of Governors; as given in KVS Admission Guidelines.

Ø       All examinations and promotions are governed by the rules as incorporated in the Education Code for Kendriya Vidyalayas.

Ø       We also collaborate with NCERT, NIEPA, CBSE and other institutions in our educational endeavour.

Ø       We train our teachers and other staff on the latest development in the field of education through our 03 Zonal Institutes of Education and Training Located at Gwalior, Mumbai and Mysore.

Ø       We have reservations of seats in admissions for SCs & STs and other categories as per the instructions of Govt. of India.

Ø       We also have teacher exchange programmes with foreign countries / organizations.

Ø       For overall development of students, some KVs have facilities of high standard like squash courts, swimming pools, etc.

Ø       All the medal winners at the SGFI meet awarded cash prize of Rs. 6000/- for Gold; Rs. 4000/- for Silver and Rs. 2000/- for Bronze.

Ø       KVS also prepares students for International Math Olympiads, Jr. Nehru Science Exhibition, School Games Federation of India, Presidents Awards for Scouts and Guide activities through competitions at various levels

Ø       All Kendriya Vidyalayas have Parent Teachers Associations for effective internal co-operation and master support at local level.

Ø       We also undertake survey and studies to monitor our progress from time to time.

Ø       No tuition fee is charged from the girl students in Kendriya Vidyalayas.However, a nominal amount towards Vidyalaya Vikas Nidhi is charged from the students. Girl child, who happens to be the only child of the parents, is exempted from the payment of all fees including WN.

Ø       Due emphasis is laid on computer education and computer assisted education .Pupil P.C. ratio at present is 39:1.

Ø       All the Kendriya Vidyalayas have registered their teachers and students in the educational portal called “think.com” and they use it effectively to expand their knowledge horizon.

Ø       To promote national integration  and international  understanding, we organize KVS National  level Social  Science Exhibition every year.

Ø       We organize Youth Parliament competitions under the guidance of ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.

Ø       Up to 16 Teachers including Principals of KVS are given National Award by the President of India every year.

We strive for:

Ø       Well-informed, decisive, healthy and capable students passing out from Kendriya Vidyalayas.

Our Mission:

1.       To cater to the educational needs of children of transferable         Central Government employees including Defence and Para military personnel by providing a common programme of education.

2.       To pursue excellence and set the pace in the field of school education.

3.       To initiate and promote experimentations and innovations in education in collaboration with other bodies like CBSE, NCERT, etc.

4.       To develop the National Integration and create a sense of “Indianness” among children.

Admissions

Major intake is in Class I and admissions to higher classes are done by promotion of the children to next higher classes. However, if seats are vacant, fresh admissions are done in higher classes also.

(1)       Priority Categories

The priorities of granting admission to different children are as follows:-

1.       Children of transferable central government employees including ex-servicemen.

2.       Children of non-transferable central government employees including ex-servicemen.

3.       Children of transferable and non-transferable employees of Autonomous bodies/Public sector undertakings/Institutes of Higher learning of the state governments.

4.       Children of transferable state government employees.

5.       Children of non-transferable employees of state government.

6.       Children of transferable and non-transferable employees of autonomous bodies/Public Sector Undertakings/Institutes of Higher learning of the state governments.

7.       Children from any other category.

(2)       Class Strength

Each section of each class would normally have a maximum intake capacity of 40 students for the purpose of fresh admissions. 

(3)Eligibility age for admission

A child must be 5 years old on 30^th September in the academic year in which admission is being   sought for admission to class I. For subsequent classes, the eligible age would be calculated accordingly. Maximum age limit for admission  is fixed as the minimum age limit plus two years. No further relaxation is permissible. 

(4) Method of admission-

(A)               FOR CLASS I : NO admission test would be conducted for admission to class I. All applications received would be divided into 7 categories in order of priority. If a stage is reached when the list of one category cannot be fully accommodated children whose parents have been transferable more number of times in the last seven years will get precedence. Case4s having equal merits are decided by draw of lots.

(B)               FOR CLASS II & ABOVE EXCEPT CLASS XI : Admission test is conducted  and a merit list prepared for each category. Admission is done in order of merit going by the sequence of the categories. For admission  to classes X & XII prior approval of the Assistant  Commissioner of the Region concerned is essential.

(C)               FOR CLASS XI:   Fresh admissions would be made in the order of merit in the sequence of categories of priority on the basis of the Board results of class X. It implies that within the same category, a student getting higher marks in aggregate in the concerned subjects for the relevant stream will get preference. The cut off marks for admission in two different  situations would be as under:-

Reservations

(A)           15% seats for Scheduled Caste and 7. %% for Scheduled Tribes would be reserved in all fresh admissions.

(B)           3% seats will be horizontally reserved for physically handicapped children – blind, orthopaedically hearing impaired etc.

Admission of Girl Child who is the single child of parents.

(a)Admission in class-1

After admitting the candidates up to the full intake capacity as per norms, if there is any girl child who is the single child the parents, is left out among

the unsuccessful applicants, up to two such female children shall be as per the category of the parents mentioned in the Education Code.

(b)Admission in classes II and above:

Single female children who happen to be single children of parents of employees coming under categories I-VI who do not qualify for admission based on their rank in the admission test/qualifying examination but who obtained the minimum qualifying marks, may be admitted up to a maximum of two girls per class, over and above the sanctioned strength. In the event of there being more than two such applicants for a class, selection will be based on (i) inter se priority

for different categories as given in the Education Code and (ii) relative rank in the admission test in the category.

Concession to students who belong to SC/ST for admission to Class XI-

Following concessions will be allowed for admission to Science and Commerce streams.

Students belonging to SC/ST may be given a maximum concession of 05 marks in an individual subject, or a maximum concession of 05 marks spread over different subjects.

Fee Structure for KVS

The rate of fees charged in different classes is as under: 

* For students opting for Computer Science
/IT/Multimedia/Web-Technology as elective subject.

** Rate for Science students only.

The following categories of students are exempted from paying Tuition Fee:

1.       Girl students.

2.       Students belonging to SC/ST communities.

3.       Children of KVS employees.

4.       Children of Officers & men of armed and paramilitary personnel killed or disabled during the hostilities 1962,1965,1971 and 1999 and as well as the children of  defence personnel of Indian Peace Keeping  Force(IPKF) in Sri Lanka and personnel of armed forces killed or disabled in “Operation Meghdoot” in Siachin area and “Operation Vijay” in Kargil that apart exemption from payment of WN and Computer fee has been granted w.e.f. 1.1.2006 in favour of female children who also happen to be single children of parents if studying in class VI or above.

5.       Exemption of WN and Computer Fund from single Girl child of parents studying in Class VI onward w.e.f.  1. 1.2006.

Examination  & Promotion Rules

Tests &Examinations:

KVS follows the system of continuous and comprehensive evaluation of students achievements in academics. In an academic year, every KV holds following tests / examinations.

A.   Unit Tests for Class VI onwards (Except for classes X and XII)

Three Unit tests are conducted during an academic year. Each unit test is of 40 marks thus making a total of 120 marks for unit tests which is reduced to 20 marks as weightage of unit tests in the final result.

B.   Half Yearly examinations

  This is conducted in the 3^rd week of November. Its weightage in the final result is of 20 marks. 

C.   Session ending examinations

This is conducted in the 2nd/3^rd week of March with a common set of question papers prepared at the Regional Level. Evaluation is done at cluster level to minimize subjectivity. Its weightage in the final result is of 40 marks.

Distribution of Weightage

Final assessment of a student is based on his total achievement out of a maximum of 100 marks in each subject distributed as under:

(i)CW.HW Assignment             10 marks

(ii)Unit Tests                           20 marks

(iii)Half yearly Exams             20 marks

(iv) Project/Practicals             10 marks

(v)Session ending Exams             40 marks

                        Total               100 marks

Promotion Rules

(A)For Primary Classes

                                                             I.      Promotion from Class I and II is decided on the basis of continuous and comprehensive assessment made every month of the work done in the class and assignments given to the children. No unit test, half yearly examination and session ending examination is held for them.

                                                          II.      All students of Classes I and II get promoted.

                                                       III.      If a child gets ‘E’ grade in 3 subjects or more in class III onwards, he/she can be detained in the same class only with the consent of the parent.

                                                        IV.      In case the parent does not give consent, the student is promoted to the next class. However, if the student again gets shall detain the child in the same class.

                                                           V.      The child who gets ‘E’ grade in any 2 subjects in class V is given an opportunity to improve upon it and if he gets‘d’ grade even in one subject, he is promoted to class VI.

                                                        VI.      Promotion from class I up to class V is made on the basis of the total assessment of competencies and skills made on a five point scale viz. A, B, C, D and E where stands for ‘needs’ guidance’

    (        For Classes VI to IX And XI

             Each student should pass the continuous and     comprehensive evaluation as well as the annual examination separately with at least 33% marks. Thus , each child needs to obtain   not less than 20 marks out of 60 in each subject in the continuous and comprehensive assessment for class VI onwards and 13 marks out of 40 in annual examination, a student must obtain not less than 33% in each of the academic subjects viz Languages, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies and at least 33% in aggregate.

In classes IX and XI if a student secures less than 33% marks in one or two subjects in the session ending examination in these subjects. The candidate  will e promoted to the next higher class, only if he/she secures 33% marks in each of the subjects in the supplementary examination is conducted 3 weeks after the declaration of the results.

Grace Marks for ClassesVI to VIII

 Grace marks shall not e more than 10 in all subjects  put together restricted to maximum 5 marks in one subject. These would e awarded  on the actual marks obtained  y a student  without reducing them to the weitage of 60 or 40 while ringing out the final assessment. 

That is to say, that these 05 marks in a subject can e awarded  either in the session ending  examination of 100 marks paper or in continuous  comprehensive evaluation efore reducing the marks to the weightage of 60 or 40. This can either e in the session ending examination or continuous comprehensive evaluation or split up in  both.  The ceiling for a subject shall remain 05 as marks

Issue of Transfer certificate

Issue of TC on transfer of the parent for issue of transfer certificate the parent should submit withdrawal form stating clearly the details of the child and reason for taking the TC. After the sumissin  of withdrawal form, the Principal issues TCin 3-7 days time. In case  thre is delay of more than 7 days withot proper justification, the parent can approach  the Assistant commissioner of the region concerned for redressal.

Not automatically valid TCs

Children who have not completed one academic session in the KV of their initial admission can not e issued   TC as they are not entitled for admission to another KV except if the parents have been transferred  to another location after the admission of the child. However, if under this situation TC is issued the seal of “ Not Automatically Valid” is superscried on TC which checks child’s movement from one location to another without proper reason. For revalidation of such TCs Assistant commissioner of the region should e approached.

Change of Shift for Local Transfer 

Chairman ,VMC of the concernedKV is the competent authority to permit change of of a child.For local transfer, AC of the concerned region is the competent authority to decide such cases.

Grievance Redressal:

KVS has a mechanism for redressal of grievances of its employees. Each region has nominated grievance officer in the regional office. At the KVS (HQ) Deputy Commissioner (Personnel) is the central grievance officer.

Meeting hours

On all working days officers avail ale in the KVS(HQ) office must meet general public/staff for the redressal of their grievances   and on issues of mutual interest.

Location

The Headquater office of the Kendriya Vidyalaya ,Sangathan is located at the institutiona Area,Shahhed Jeet Singj Marg, New Delhi-110016

Details aout the Regional Offices and Kendiya Vidyalayas are availale at our Website www.kvsangathan.nic.in

Access to the information

KVS is covered under right information Act 2005 and has allowed access to the information under the provisions of the said Act.PIO at the KVS(HQ) and the APIO and Liaison Officers are functional at the Regional Offices and VidyalaYA LEVEL RESPECTIVELY. For addresses of all Regional Offices and the Zonal Institutes of Education& Training(ZIETs) and their phone numbers kindly log on to www.kvsangathan.nic.in  

Children of priority category. The instruction is imparted through the media of Hindi and English in these vidyalaya's , the ultimate object being to enable pupils to achieve a reasonable measure of proficiency in both the languages. As per KVS policies , social science is taught through Hindi medium and mathematics and science through English medium. The vidyalaya prepares pupils for all India Secondary Examination and Senior school Certificate Examinations conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Examination, New Delhi.

     The vidyalaya's are being developed by the quality Vidyalaya with some of the useful features of popular residential Vidyalaya without making the schooling very expensive. The quality of teaching is kept reasonably high by an appropriate teacher-pupil ratio and provision of suitable proportion of teachers with high qualifications.

     The Kendriya Vidyalaya's aim at having not only a common syllabus but also a well prepared syllabus and good text books based on that syllabus. They are intended to be equipped with good libraries, good laboratories and verity of other co-curricular activities.

     The Vidyalayas impart free education up to class VIII Kendriya vidyalaya sangathan has already adapted the new pattern of school Education i.e. 10+2 pattern.

 SCHOOL ACADEMIC YEAR

The academic year start from 1^st April and ends on 31^st  march of the following year.

ADMISSION :     

At the time of admission to Class-I, the child should complete 5 years on  30^th  September of the year. Similarly for admission to Class-II,the child should complete 6 year on 30^th   September of the year and so on.

EXAMINATION

In each academic year the Vidyalaya will hold following tests and examinations.

(I) Unit Tests minimum 3 ),(ii)Cumulative Test (November),(iii)Annual Examination march) Minimum attendance necessary for Annual Examination.

  WITHDRAWALS

After last 3 days notice in writing on a prescribed form is to given duly signed by the parent/guardian before with drawing a student from the school.

  MEDICAL FACILITIES

          Medical Check-Up to the students will be done twice in a year.

 SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

The House system-The School provides all opportunities to every child for his/her physical moral and mental development and with this end in view, All the co-curricular and sports activities are organized, House wise in the School.

     1.Physical : The School has arrangements to provide the following games and sports for all the students.

 a.Foot-ball     b.Hockey    c.Cricket     d.Volley-ball

e.Throw-ball   f.Badminiton   g.Table-Tenis   f.Athletic

     i.Kho-Kho          j.Kabaddi          k.Basket-ball

2.Literary : Debates,Essay Writing, Recitation, Declamition,Dilaugues Quiz,Anthakshri etc.

3. Social and Cultural: Music Vocal & Instrulmental)

4.Scout and Guide          5.Unesco Club     6.Nature Club

7.Adventure Club      8.Science Club     9.Readers Club

  LEAVE

  A Child may be allowed leave in very special case by the principal.The application should be sent to the school on the same day or latest by next day ,duly signed by the father or guardian of the child .During Test and Examination no leave will be allowed except on medical grounds and a medical cirtificate from authorized medical officer has to be submitted along with the application long leave on any other ground shall not be allowed ordinarily expect under very special circumstances and at the risk of the guardian himself/herself.

  ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL

  No Child is expected to be absent from school without a valid reason and a leave application from the guardian. If a child continues to be absent for 10 working days without any valid leave application his name name shall be struck off the rolls of the school for continued absence and he/she may be readmitted to the school at the discretion of the school authority on payment of admission fee of Rs. 100/-.In case of absence due to sickness Medical Certificates from a registered practioner should be submitted on the day of rejoining the school.

Vidyalaya Uniform :-

Summer :
Class : - I to VIII 

BOYS:-  White shirts with half sleeves with two pockets without flaps & tie-collar. Navy blue shorts with two pockets, navy-blue handkerchief for Sikh students.

GIRLS:- White blouse with half sleeves & ‘V’ neck, Red ribbon, Navy-blue skirts with knife cut plates.

 Class : - IX to XII

BOYS:- Shirts as above. Navy-blue kameez with Navy-blue pant with half-sleeves &two ‘V’pockets, navy-blue Turban for Sikhs.

GIRLS:-  Navy-blue kameez with half-sleeves
& ‘V’ neck, white salwar with white dupatta.

All Classes:-

BOYS :- Black shoes with laces  and white socks without bands.

GIRLS :- Black shoes without laces & white socks without bands.

P.T Dress :-

BOYS :- White pants with white shirts, white canvas shoes, white socks without band & white handkerchief for Sikhs.

GIRLS :- White blouse & skirts and white canvas shoes, white socks without band White ribbon
School library and reading room Each child is expected to make full use of the school library and the reading room.He/She can get one book at a time for one week on his/her card. He/She may be allowed to have two books at a time on special recommendation of the Class Teacher. Children should observe the rules of the library, reading room as enforced from time to time. If a student fails to return the book loaned to him within the due date a fine at the rate of Rs.5.00 per book per week from the date return shall be levied in the case of willful delays only.They should keep the library card safe and take it back when they return the book. A second card shall be issued only on payment of Rs.1/- as a fine. This money is deposited in the Vidyalaya Vikas Nidhi.

Rules of the school

1.         On working days and functions children are expected to wear the uniform prescribed for the session.They must come to school neatly dressed,else they will be sent back and will be liable to disciplinary action.

2.          Children are strictly forbidden to go out of the school during the school hours without permission from the concered class teacher.

3.          Books,Note-books,Bags,Tiffin-box etc should bear the name and class of the owner.The school is not responsible for any such thing that gets lost.

4.         Those who bring bicycles should keep them properly locked at the place fixed for them.

5.         Once a student attends the school he/she will not be allowed for any sort leave.In cases of amergency,the child should be escorted home by the parent with the written permission of the principal.

6.          Class monitors shall maintain the class discipline in the absence of the teacher.All students should co-operate with the monitor in maintain the discipline  of the class.

7.          No students shall go out of the class without class-pass.

8.          No student shall loiter in the Vidyalaya and disturb the teacher of the other classes.Free time is to be properly utilized in the reading room and library.

     Parents are requested:

I-           To check the diaries of their children at least once a week and ensure that instructions are being following by their wards properly.

II-          Co-oprate with the school in ensuring an    
             effective aducation of their children.This can                be done by
       (i)    Providing facilities of studies at  home,

       (ii)   Providing Test books note-books and other
               requirements of your wards
       (iii)  Assisting & guiding in doing home work,
       (iv)  Assisting your ward in removing his
              deficiency in particular subject.
       (v)   Depositing fees as per rules,
       (vi)  Providing proper school uniform,
       (vii) Assisting their ward in depositing project
              work in time.

III-     See and countersign the remarks in the School Calander regularly.

IV-    Not to send their wards to school when they are having any infectious            disease.

V-     Ensure that their wards are escorted safely to school and back home.

VI-     See that their wards complete and diposit project work/assignments in             time.

VII-    Meet the Principal/Class teachers at regular intervals to ensure child’s            progress.

  PROSPECTUS

          The Kendriya vidyalayas are run by the kendriya vidyalaya Sangathann an autonomous body formed by the ministry of education(HRD) Govt of India,New Delhi.They have common syllabous and are affiliated to Central Board of Secondary Education,New Delhi.Every school hence is a “Miniature India”,in itself and tries to inculcate in its students national integration.

           Kendriya Vidyalaya,Puri is one of the Model school of KVS and being in the lap of LORD JAGANNATH it has its own Significance.To add to its decore it has its star mark of being ‘Swarn Jayanti School’.It situated at Talabania,2 kms away from Railway station and Bus stand as well.

FACILITIIES:

          The School has classes I to XII having Science stream in the +2 level.The Vidyalaya extends the facilities of Computer Education(from class VI to XII), E-mail and Internet to cope with the 21^st century. It has the basket ball court with trained coach to the students.

        The school provides all opportunities to every child for his physical,normal and mental development and with this end in view,the ‘House system’ has been introduced.All the co-curricular and sports activities are organized House-wise in the school.The school also provides library and Reading room facilities with a prize collection or books,periodicals,magazines and journals.The school has facilities to develop local craft like pulp toys and terracotta.

        Music,Scouts and Guide activities by well trained teachers,medical check-up and follow-up action by doctors of Head quarters hospital,are routine works of the vidyalaya.All the activities are governed directly by the District Magistrate,the chairman of vidyalaya management of committee.

Achievements:-

v      Mrs. D.Palei, PGT (PHYSICS) received appreciation letter and cash prize from National Science Olympiad Foundation for the popularization of Science &IT and  for the best NCO in charge.

v      Master Jyoti Ranjan Das of class-VIII A won 3^rd position at the National Level Art Competition organized by Bharat Scouts &Guides.

v      Master Ankur Samantaray class-XII achieved 14^th position at the KVS 5^th Junior Math Olympiad, New Delhi.

v      Master Antariksh Anupam secured 5^th Rank and 126^th Rank at the state level and National level Science Olympiad.

v      Kendriya Vidyalaya Puri adjudged twice the best school in the district.

v      Miss Rahila Parwin, Miss Swagatika Mishra, Miss Preetiparna Das had been selected little Ambassadors by the AAWAM an organization working under ministry of Environment &Forest govt.of India.

v      The exhibits of Miss Eliza Tripathy &Silpa Priyadarsini of class VIII & Master Abhijit Rath of class XISc selected for National Science Exhibition to be held in Deheradun.

v      Master Dillip Sethy of class-XI, Master Ghasiram Singh class –IXA and Master Shakti Ranjan Pradhan, class -XI have been selected for National Sports Meet to be held in Pune.

v      Two exhibits of our Vidyalaya selected for Regional Social Sc exhibition held in KV Berhampur.

v      The group song of K.V.Puri got 1^st position in cluster level and selected for Regional Science Exhibition.