Mumbai | Borivali East A serious controversy has emerged at Borivali Education Society School in Borivali East, Mumbai, where parents of 15 children have alleged that their children were denied admission to First Standard despite having completed Junior KG and Senior KG in the same institution.
According to the parents, no call, notice, or official communication was issued by the school regarding the admission process for First Standard during January and February 2026, when admissions were reportedly being conducted.
Parents argue that it was the responsibility of the school administration and teachers to inform them and facilitate the admission of students who had already been studying in the institution. However, they claim that no such effort was made.
The issue escalated when, on April 27 and 28, 2026, parents reportedly received phone calls from the school asking them to seek admission for their children in another school, stating that admission in Borivali Education Society School would not be possible. Parents further allege that their children’s academic results were sent only through WhatsApp, while no hard-copy report cards were provided.
The affected group consists of approximately 15 children, around 80% girls and 20% boys, all belonging to Muslim families. This has led several parents to raise concerns about possible religious discrimination.
According to the families, while their children were denied admission, other students from outside the school were allegedly granted admission to First Standard. Parents question why children who had already completed their KG education in the same school were excluded.
Most of the affected families reportedly reside within approximately 1 to 1.5 kilometers of the school and had expected a smooth transition into First Standard. They fear that the delay may result in the loss of an entire academic year for their children.
When approached regarding the matter, the school principal reportedly stated that the decision was not within her authority and advised parents to contact the school management. However, parents claim that the management has been difficult to access and has not met them despite repeated requests.
Several local political representatives have also raised concerns about the issue. Parents have approached local corporators and MLAs and submitted written representations, but they claim that no satisfactory resolution has yet been achieved.
What Does the RTE Act, 2009 Say?
The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009 guarantees free and compulsory education to every child between the ages of 6 and 14 years. The law aims to ensure that no child is denied access to education and that all children receive equal educational opportunities without discrimination.
Parents argue that the school’s actions are contrary to the spirit and objectives of the RTE Act. They believe that children who successfully completed Junior KG and Senior KG in the institution should have been given a fair opportunity for admission to First Standard.
ACPR Steps In
In response to the growing concerns of the affected families, the Association for Protection of Civil Rights (ACPR) has taken up the matter and is assisting parents in their efforts to secure admissions for their children.
Discussions are reportedly ongoing between ACPR representatives and the school administration. The principal has stated that the final decision rests with the management, and all eyes are now on the management’s response.
Key Questions Remain
Will the 15 Muslim children receive admission and justice?
Will they be allowed to continue their education in the same school where they completed KG?
Or will they be forced to seek admission elsewhere after the admission season has already ended?
The answers to these questions now depend on the decision of the school management and the response of the education authorities.
Sayed Fanus, Chief Reporter of Real News of India, spoke to the affected parents and attempted to highlight their concerns, allegations, and demand for justice.
The coming days will determine whether these children receive their educational rights and whether the authorities intervene to ensure that no child’s future is jeopardized.
