Delhi school admissions for Nursery, KG, and Class 1 for the 2026-27 academic year begin today, December 4, 2025 . Parents can collect application forms directly from schools. The Delhi Education Department stated that forms must be collected and submitted at respective schools by December 27, 2025 .
Families must ensure their children meet the specified age limits. Required documents must accompany all application forms for verification.
Admission Schedule 2026-27
The Delhi Education Department released the following key dates for the entry-level admission process:
| Particulars | Time Schedule |
|---|---|
| Uploading criteria and points on Department module | November 28, 2025 |
| Commencement of admission process and form availability | December 4, 2025 |
| Last date for submission of application forms in schools | December 27, 2025 |
| Uploading details of children who applied under Open Seats | January 9, 2026 |
| Uploading marks for children who applied under Open Seats | January 16, 2026 |
| Display of the first list of selected children (including Waiting List) | January 23, 2026 |
| Resolution of parent queries for the first list | January 24 to February 3, 2026 |
| Display of the second list of selected children (if any) | February 9, 2026 |
| Resolution of parent queries for the second list | February 10, 2026 |
| Subsequent admission lists (if any) | February 16, 2026 |
| Closure of the admission process | February 19, 2026 |
Age Limit for Admissions
The Education Department set specific age criteria for entry-level admissions. Age is calculated as on March 31, 2026 , for the academic session 2026-27.
| Class | Minimum & Maximum Age for Admission |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Children admitted to Nursery in the 2025-26 academic year will automatically advance to KG in 2026-27. They will then proceed to Class 1 in subsequent years. Parents must strictly adhere to these eligibility criteria.
Required Documents
Parents submitting applications must provide photocopies of the following documents:
- Valid Birth Certificate of the child.
- Passport-sized photographs of the child and both parents.
- Proof of residence (any one of the following):
- Ration Card/Smart Card issued in the name of parents (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/Passport in the name of any parent or child.
- Aadhaar Card/UID card issued in the name of any parent.