The Directorate of Education in Delhi has released the admission timeline for entry-level classes (Nursery, KG, Class 1) for the academic year 2026-27. According to the timeline, the admission process for open seats (excluding EWS/DG/CWSN category seats) will commence on December 4, 2025. Below is the complete schedule:
The cut-off date for establishing the age limit is March 31, 2026. The heads of schools may grant age relaxation (for both upper and lower limits) of up to one month. Parents seeking age relaxation must submit a manual application to the heads or principals of the schools, as stated by the DoE.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Uploading the criteria and their points in the module of the Department | November 28 |
| Commencement of admission process and availability of forms | December 4 |
| Last date of submission of application forms in schools | December 27 |
| Uploading details of children who applied to the school for admission under Open Seats | January 9, 2026 |
| Uploading marks (as per points system) given to each of the children who applied for admission under open seats | January 16 |
| The date for displaying the first list of selected children (including Waiting List) (along with marks allotted under points system) | January 23 |
| Resolution of queries of parents, if any (by written/email/verbal interaction) regarding allotment of points to their wards for the first list. | January 24 to February 3 |
| The date for displaying the second list of selected children (if any) (including Waiting list) (along with marks allotted under points system) | February 9 |
| esolution of queries of parents, if any (by written/email/verbal interaction) regarding allotment of points to their wards in the second list | February 10 to 16 |
| Subsequent list of admission, if any | March 5 |
| Closure of admission process | March 19 |
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Delhi school admission 2026-27: Age limit for different classes
| Class | Age |
|---|---|
| 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 |
The following documents may be accepted as proof of residence:
(a) Ration Card/Smart Card issued in the name of the parents (either Mother or Father, including the child’s name).
(b) Domicile certificate for the child or their parents.
(c) Voter ID Card (EPIC) belonging to either parent.
(d) Utility bills (Electricity, MTNL telephone, Water) or Passport in the name of either parent or the child.
(e) Aadhaar Card/UID card issued in the name of either parent.
The DoE has indicated that private schools are not permitted to manually process admissions for EWS/DG/CWSN free-ship category students. This will be conducted by the department through a computerized lottery system.
