Thane Zilla Parishad issued an advisory urging parents in Thane district to avoid enrolling children in unrecognised schools as new academic year begins. The department warned such institutions may invalidate academic records, block board exam eligibility and create admission issues.

Thane: The Secondary Education Department of the Thane Zilla Parishad issued a critical advisory on Monday, strongly urging parents to avoid enrolling their children in unauthorized and unrecognized schools across the district. The warning comes as the new academic year commences, with educational authorities ramping up scrutiny against institutions operating without mandatory government approvals.

Records, exams, admissions at stake

In its official release, the education department emphasized that choosing unaccredited schools poses a severe risk to the academic future of students. Authorities noted that enrollment in these blacklisted institutions could lead to major administrative complications, including the invalidation of academic records, lack of class promotion recognition, ineligibility for board examinations, and future admission barriers.

Strict Verification Urged