Dummy schools are schools that have tie-ups with coaching institutes and are mostly attended by NEET and JEE aspirants. They offer a flexible attendance system where students do not have to attend school regularly, which gives them more time to study for entrance exams. In dummy schools, the entire focus is on JEE/NEET preparation, and students attend school only for tests and exams. However, the fee demanded by dummy schools is comparatively higher than that of regular schools.

CBSE had announced a crackdown on dummy schools run by several coaching institutes. According to Sanyam Bhardwaj, controller of examinations, CBSE, parents must realize that if they send their ward to a dummy school, they are depriving their children of solid all-round education. Children learn best among peers in schools.

While students who enroll in dummy schools have an advantage over other students as they can focus only on their coaching, they miss out on interactions and social engagement, which is crucial for their holistic development at school. Additionally, the teachers in schools are not up to the mark.

In summary, dummy schools are schools that offer a flexible attendance system and are mostly attended by NEET and JEE aspirants. While they offer an advantage in terms of more time for entrance exam preparation, they come at a higher fee and deprive students of solid all-round education.