Delhi schools today: Are schools closed on Dec 15 as govt invokes GRAP IV?

The govt stated that the revised academic arrangement will stay in effect from Dec 14, 2025, and will continue until further directions are issued after the implementation of GRAP Stage-IV

Delhi's and its surrounding districts' air quality index has once again dropped to the "severe" level, and locals are complaining of burning in their eyes, sore throats, and shortness of breath. The Delhi government has triggered the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage 4 due to the deteriorating situation. 

 

In light of this, all government and private schools, aside from the 10th standard, have been mandated to switch to a hybrid curriculum through class 11. Additionally, all public and commercial offices have been instructed to run at 50% capacity and allow the other 50% of employees to work from home (WFH). 

 

Noida and Ghaziabad schools and coaching centres

Pre-nursery through Class V students in Noida will attend courses exclusively online till further notice. In light of the increasing pollution levels, courses VI through IX and XI will be taught in a hybrid style, combining online and physical modes whenever possible. 

 

The District Inspector of Schools in Ghaziabad stated that while Classes VI through IX and Class XI will use a hybrid model, Pre-Nursery and Nursery through Class V will be taught online.

 

Until further notice, all students from pre-nursery through Class 5 will attend all classes virtually. Classes 6 to 9 will be taught in a hybrid manner that combines online and in-person instruction as needed. Students in Class 11 will also attend classes in a hybrid format.

 

The office order stated, “Keeping in view the adverse impact on the health of students… classes shall be conducted as follows from 14.12.2025 until further orders". The order further added, “All Headmasters/Principals of schools in the district and operators of coaching centres are hereby directed to ensure strict compliance with the above order.” 

Delhi govt's announcement for schools

“All heads of schools of government, government-aided and unaided recognised private schools under the DoE, NDMC, MCD and the Delhi Cantonment Board are directed to conduct classes for children up to Class IX and XI in a ‘hybrid’ mode, both physical and online, wherever online classes are feasible, with immediate effect until further orders,” the Directorate of Education stated in its official notice.

 

Wherever the option is accessible, students and their guardians will be able to attend classes virtually, according to the announcement. The order covers government, government-aided, and unaided private schools that are recognised by the Delhi Cantonment Board, DoE, NDMC, and MCD.