CA and CS are considered the most prestigious and difficult examinations in India. Hence, clearing CA and CS  is not as simple as one think. Aspirants need to focus on various factors which can impact their selection. From buying study material to choosing the best coaching institute, or teacher, there are numerous factors that a student’s guardian looks into. Opting for school is one such factor where students have to decide between a dummy school and a regular school. Which one do you think will be beneficial during XI and XII for the competitive exam preparation? Before having your perception, it is essential to know what a dummy school is, its benefits and drawbacks. In the below information, you will come across this.

What is a Dummy School?

Dummy schools are schools where it is not mandatory for students to attend school regularly. In this, coaching centres have tie-ups with regular schools to reduce the school workload on students; thus, allowing them more time to focus on their entrance exam preparation. This concept of taking admissions in dummy schools is most popular for the 2 major entrance exams in India for science students, i.e., JEE and NEET and for Commerce Stream - CA , CS and CMA

What is the difference between the dummy school and regular school?

The difference between Dummy schooling and open school or regular school is given in the below table:

Should BOARD / CA / CS Aspirants Opt for Dummy School or Continue Attending Regular School?

Deciding without knowing the pros and cons of dummy and regular schools can impact your studies and exam preparations. You must not take any decision in hassle rather know all aspects of dummy schools then decide which is better for you. Mostly, students of classes XI and XII require dummy admission so they can invest proper time in BOARD or CA , CS preparations. Here are some advantages and disadvantages of seeking admission to a dummy school read and then make a decision.

Advantages of opting for dummy school

·   Students get self-study time after taking coaching classes

·   Keeps away from any sort of distraction that can impact your NEET/JEE/ CA / CS/CMA  preparations.

·   A big-time saver option for NEET, JEE, CA , CS , CMA  aspirants.

·   As students don’t have to attend school, they get enough time to pay attention to competitive exam preparation.

Disadvantages of opting for dummy school

·    Students’ social life is hampered.

·    The productivity of students decreases as they only concentrate on exams and don’t spend time on other activities.

FAQs

Q1. What is meant by dummy school?

Ans. Schools provide relaxation to students so they can focus on competitive exams like NEET, JEE, etc. These schools have tie-ups with the leading coaching institutes, so they don’t have to worry about attendance.

Q2. Which is better dummy school or regular school?

Ans. It is beneficial for students to get enrolled in dummy school instead of the regular school who are preparing for CA , CS & BOARD .

Q3. What is the difference between an open school and a dummy school?

Ans. The open school or commonly called a regular school does not facilitate any relaxation for students. Students spend 7 hours where they not only focus on academics but also develop extra-curricular skills. On the other hand, dummy schools offer relaxation to students preparing for exams like. Students only focus on these entrance exams and school exams and spend 1-2 hours maximum in the school.

Q4. Should we take dummy school in 11th?

Ans. It is best if students take admissions into dummy schools. This will help them to manage properly the pressure of exams in the future and also enhance their learning skills.