Who launched a virtual school in Delhi on 31st August 2022?

Yogi Adityanath

Arvind Kejriwal

Bhagwant Mann

Mamata Banerjee

Correct Answer : Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister "Arvind Kejriwal" on Wednesday(31st August 2022) launched a virtual school, which he claimed was “India’s first such platform”, while announcing that students from across the country will be eligible for admission.

* Addressing an online press conference, Kejriwal said the Delhi Model Virtual School (DMVS) will be for classes 9-12 and also prepare students for competitive exams like JEE, NEET and CUET.

* The application process for the 2022-23 academic session started from Wednesday(31st August 2022) and students can apply through www.dmvs.ac.in. Any child aged between 13 and 18 who has completed class 8 from any recognised school can apply for admission in class 9.

* The school will not charge any fee and there will be an attendance tracking system in-built in the online platform used for classes.

* As for the exams, students will be required to physically come to the national capital for two term-end exams. These exams will be held at the designated schools in Delhi where students can also give computer-based Tests (CBT)..

Source : The Print

Published On : September 1, 2022

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