As mandated by the Directorate of Education, Delhi, the first list of shortlisted students for admission to Nursery, KG, and Class 1 will be released on January 23. Admissions follow a points-based system, where scores are allocated based on factors like proximity to the school, sibling enrollment, alumni association, and other guidelines set by the DoE. Schools will publish a list displaying the points earned by applicants in line with the Directorate of Education’s admission framework.
After the first list is out, parents may submit objections or request clarifications on point allocation between January 24 and February 3, 2026. The second admission list will be released on February 9, 2026, and the entry-level admission process will conclude on March 19, 2026.
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Age Eligibility
For the 2026–27 academic year, the age criteria are as follows:
–Nursery: Children must be three years old as of March 31, 2026.
–KG: Children must be four years old as of March 31, 2026.
–Class 1: Children must be five years old as of March 31, 2026.
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Schools may grant an age relaxation of up to one month, at the discretion of the head of the institution. The Directorate of Education has clarified that:
–Children admitted to Nursery in 2025–26 will automatically advance to KG in 2026–27.
–Children currently in KG will progress to Class 1.
Accordingly, Nursery admissions for 2026–27 will apply only to children who have completed three years but not yet turned four by March 31, 2026.
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Parents of selected candidates are requested to deposit the fees within the given time slab as per the school selected. For detailed information regarding the fee structure, they should refer to the school website or contact the school office.
At the time of admission, parents are required to submit the child’s birth certificate, along with a notary-attested affidavit in case of a first child. Proof of residence must also be provided, which may include documents such as a voter ID card, Aadhaar UID card, passport, domicile certificate, ration card, electricity bill, MTNL bill, or water bill.
In the case of children with special needs, relevant medical documents are to be submitted. Additionally, the admission booklet, school health record form, and transport form must be collected, duly filled, and deposited with the school. A colour passport-size photograph of the child, along with one photograph each of the parents, is mandatory and should be affixed in the admission booklet. Parents are reminded that original documents will be required for verification of the photocopies submitted
