Locals held a protest outside M A High School on S V Road, Andheri on Tuesday, alleging that it has stopped new admissions, in order to show a dwindling number of students to eventually close down. They fear they will lose out on the affordable quality education the school offers, if this happens. The over 80-year-old school has been the preferred choice for many locals for its affordable, quality English medium education. The secondary section is supported with government aid which ensures minimal fees. This has made it a much sought-after school, especially for those from underprivileged backgrounds. The school currently has over a thousand students. 

“Why else would they refuse admissions? My children have studied here and now we are trying to get admission for my grandchildren. We trust the quality of education given here,” said Fatima Sayyed, a local, adding she was not even allowed to enter the school to submit admission applications. “I was asked to 
hand over my admission application to the watchman at the gate. There, two applications for Std V and VII were accepted, but for Std I, I was told there will be no admission,” she said.