Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Delhi Names 24 MCD Schools As Education Excellence Models
Delhi’s civic administration has chosen 24 schools to become model schools.
They are called Nigam Shri Schools of Excellence.
Two schools were selected from each of the city’s 12 zones.
These schools were judged to be high-performing after months of assessment.
They will show other MCD schools how to improve education.
They will also help mentor other civic schools.
Delhi has more than 1,500 MCD schools.
Officials said more schools may be selected for the program over time.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi selected 24 schools as Nigam Shri Schools of Excellence.
Two high-performing schools were chosen from each of the MCD’s 12 zones.
The selected schools will set quality-education benchmarks for other civic schools.
They will mentor and serve as models for the wider network of more than 1,500 MCD schools.
The initiative aims to strengthen public confidence in Delhi’s civic education system and will expand gradually.
- Who
- The Municipal Corporation of Delhi selected 24 high-performing schools, with the initiative discussed by Education Committee Chairperson Yogesh Verma.
- What
- The schools were designated Nigam Shri Schools of Excellence to serve as models and benchmarks for other MCD schools.
- When
- The announcement was made on Saturday; the selections followed months of assessment and screening.
- Where
- The schools are located across the Municipal Corporation of Delhi’s 12 zones in Delhi.
- Why
- The initiative is intended to improve education standards, mentor other civic schools, and boost public confidence in the MCD education system.
- Selected schools
- 24
- Schools per zone
- 2
- MCD zones covered
- 12
- Wider school network
- More than 1,500 MCD schools
- Program name
- Nigam Shri Schools of Excellence
- Selection process
- Months of assessment and screening
- Expansion plan
- More schools will be selected gradually