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CBSE Cancels Neerja Modi School Jaipur Affiliation After Class 4 Student Death

CBSE withdraws Neerja Modi School Jaipur’s affiliation after a probe finds bullying, safety lapses, and failure of child protection norms following a Class 4 student’s death.

By : EduAdvice 2025-12-31 08:15:59

 CBSE Cancels Affiliation of Neerja Modi School Jaipur After Class 4 Student’s Death; Probe Finds Bullying, Safety Lapses

Jaipur | December 2025: In a decisive move underscoring zero tolerance for failures in child protection, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has withdrawn the affiliation of Neerja Modi School, nearly two months after a Class 4 student died by suicide on the campus in Jaipur.

CBSE said a special inquiry found gross violations of mandatory safety norms and systemic lapses in student welfare, prompting immediate action against the school up to the Senior Secondary level.

Incident and Public Outcry

The tragedy occurred on November 1, when the student allegedly jumped from the fourth floor of the school building. The incident sparked widespread outrage, with parents and child rights groups demanding accountability and urgent reforms to ensure student safety in schools.

Probe Reveals Bullying and Institutional Neglect

A CBSE-appointed inquiry panel documented sustained bullying and a breakdown of grievance redressal mechanisms. The report noted that the child’s parents had raised bullying concerns as early as July 2024, yet the school failed to intervene meaningfully.

The panel also recorded that during a parents-teachers meeting in September 2025, the child’s father witnessed a bullying episode and flagged it to the class teacher, only to receive a dismissive response suggesting the child “should adjust.”

“There has been a complete failure of counselling support and grievance redressal,” a senior CBSE official said, citing violations of Affiliation Bye-Laws.

Failures on the Final Day

On the day of the incident, investigators found that the student approached her class teacher multiple times in the last 45 minutes, visibly distressed, without effective action being taken. The timeline reconstruction indicated that after 11 am, interactions involving a digital slate allegedly led to embarrassment and emotional distress, followed by institutional inaction.

CBSE’s Immediate Measures

CBSE ordered the immediate withdrawal of affiliation and imposed safeguards for currently enrolled students:

  • Classes 10 & 12: Allowed to appear for board exams from the same school in the 2025–26 session.
  • Classes 9 & 11: To be shifted to nearby CBSE-affiliated schools for the 2026–27 session.
  • Admissions: The school is barred from new admissions and from promoting students to Classes 9 and 11 through natural progression.

CBSE emphasized that affiliated schools must be safe spaces and that negligence impacting student safety is unacceptable.

Path to Possible Restoration

The board said the school may apply for restoration up to the Secondary level only after one full academic year of verified compliance starting 2027–28. Restoration to the Senior Secondary level would require at least two additional academic years of sustained compliance. A show-cause notice had earlier highlighted the absence of a functional grievance redressal system despite repeated complaints.

A Wake-Up Call

The action sends a clear message: academic outcomes cannot come at the cost of a child’s safety, dignity, and emotional well-being. The case reinforces the need for robust anti-bullying measures, responsive counselling, and accountable school governance—so that every child is heard before it is too late.

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