The Directorate of Education (DoE), Delhi, has released the admission schedule for entry-level classes—Nursery, KG, and Class 1—for the academic year 2026-27. Admissions for open seats will start from December 4, 2025. This guide provides the full timeline, age eligibility, required documents, and key information to help parents navigate the process smoothly.
Admission Schedule for Nursery, KG, and Class 1
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Uploading admission criteria and points in DoE module | November 28, 2025 |
| Start of admission process and availability of application forms | December 4, 2025 |
| Last date to submit application forms at schools | December 27, 2025 |
| Uploading details of applicants for open seats | January 9, 2026 |
| Uploading marks assigned to applicants (points system) | January 16, 2026 |
| Display of first list of selected children (including waiting list) | January 23, 2026 |
| Resolution of parents' queries regarding first list | January 24 – February 3, 2026 |
| Display of second list of selected children (if any) | February 9, 2026 |
| Resolution of parents' queries regarding second list | February 10 – 16, 2026 |
| Subsequent admission lists (if any) | March 5, 2026 |
| Closure of admission process | March 19, 2026 |
Age Criteria for Admission
| Class | Age as of March 31, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Nursery (Balvatika 1 Pre School 1) | 3+ years up to 4 years |
| KG | 4+ years up to 5 years |
| Class I | 5+ years up to 6 years |
School heads may grant an age relaxation of up to one month (upper or lower limit) upon receiving a manual application from parents.
Documents Accepted as Proof of Residence
Parents can submit any of the following documents as proof of residence:
- Ration Card/Smart Card in the name of parents (Mother/Father) with child's name
- Domicile certificate of the child or parents
- Voter ID Card (EPIC) of any parent
- Electricity bill, MTNL telephone bill, water bill, or passport in the name of any parent or child
- Aadhaar Card/UID card issued in the name of any parent
Important Notes on Admission Process
The DoE clarified that private schools cannot manually process admissions for students under the EWS/DG/CWSN free-ship categories. Instead, these admissions will be handled by the department through a computerized draw of lots.
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