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Delhi School Admissions 2025-26
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Admission in Delhi schools 2025-26
Tentative Date
Uploading of Criteria and Points by the Schools
25th November 2024
Admission Forms Available From
28th November 2024
Deadline for Form Submission
20th December 2024
Uploading Details of the Candidates
3rd January 2025
Uploading Marks, as per the Point System
10th January, 2025
First List of Selected Candidates
17th January 2025
Resolution of Queries, if any
18th January to 27th January, 2025
Second List and Waitlisted Candidates
3rd February 2025
Resolution of Queries, if any
5th to 11th February 2025
Subsequent List, if Available
26th February 2025
Closing of Admissions
14th March 2025
The application window is only open for 23 days!
Age Criteria for Nursery, KG, and Class 1 Admissions in Delhi
For the 2025-26 nursery admissions in Delhi, children should be between 3 and 4 years old by March 31, 2025, to be eligible for Nursery admission. The table below gives us an overview of the age criteria set by the Directorate of Education.
Class
Minimum Age
Maximum Age
Born Between
Nursery
(Pre-School)
3 years as of 31st March
4 years as of 31st March
April 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022
Kindergarten
(Pre-Primary)
4 years as of 31st March
5 years as of 31st March
April 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021
Grade 1
5 years as of 31st March
6 years as of 31st March
April 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020
Note: While the age criteria for nursery admissions in Delhi are strictly enforced, some schools allow a 30-day relaxation on upper and lower age limits. In case of concerns, it is always a good idea to reach out to the school directly.
What is the Age Criteria for Admission to Higher Classes?
For admission to higher classes, the guideline is straightforward: each class typically requires the child to be one year older than the previous. For example, since the maximum age for admission to Class 1 is 6 years, the age requirement for admission to Class 2 is 7 years, that for Class 3 is 8 years and so on.
Class
Minimum Age
Maximum Age
Class 2
7
8
Class 3
8
9
Class 4
9
10
Class 5
10
11
Class 6
11
12
Class 7
12
13
Class 8
13
14
Class 9
14
15
Class 10
15
16
Class 11
16
17
Class 12
17
18
Some schools offer flexibility on the upper age limit for higher classes but are firm about the lower age limit for younger classes. If you have concerns or need clarification, it’s best to reach out directly to the school for accurate information.
Delhi School Admissions
In Delhi school admissions, seats are reserved as follows:
Category
Percentage of Seats
General
50%
EWS
25%
Staff Quota
5%
Documents Required for School Admission in Delhi
Here is a list of the important documents that you might need:
Passport-size pictures of the child and parents
A print-out of the filled application form
A family photo consisting of the parents and the child
Proof of residence, any two of the following should be kept ready:
A ration Card issued in any one of the parent's name, containing the child’s name on it
Domicile Certificate of either the child or any of the parents
Voter ID of any of the parents
Electricity/ Water/ Phone Bill issued to any of the parents
Aadhar/ UID Card of any of the parents
Birth Certificate
Tuition fee receipt of applicant’s sibling, in case you are applying via the sibling quota
Proof regarding parents being alumni of the school, for those applying via the alumni criteria
Documents Required for Delhi Nursery Admissions 2025-26
How to Fill School Delhi School Admission Forms Online?
Parents can access and fill out school admission forms online for Delhi School Admissions in directly a school website.
Via Individual School Websites
Each school’s website may have slight variations in their admission process.
Please Note: Parents can access application forms for a nominal fee of Rs. 25.
FAQS
Here we have answered some of the most frequently asked questions about Delhi school admissions.
Q1. What are the important dates for Delhi school admissions in 2025-26?
Ans: Delhi Nursery admissions will be open from 28th November. Registrations will likely close by December 20th and the first list of selected candidates will be out by 17th January.
Q2. What is the age criteria for nursery, KG, and Class 1 admissions in Delhi?
Ans: The minimum age requirement for admission to classes Nursery, KG, and 1 is 3 years, 4 years and 5 years, respectively. Check out this blog for more information on age criteria for Delhi school admissions.
Q3. How does the reservation policy work in Delhi school admissions?
Ans: In Delhi nursery admissions, 25% of seats are reserved for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Disadvantaged Groups, 5% for staff children, and 70% are open to the general public.
Q4. What is the point system, and how does it affect my child’s chances of admission?
Ans: In Delhi nursery admissions, points are assigned to applicants based on criteria such as proximity to the school, sibling status, and parent alumni status. Each school weights these criteria differently, influencing the admission chances. A higher score enhances your child's likelihood of admission.
Q5. What documents are required for Delhi school admissions, and when should I submit them?
Ans: For Delhi school admissions, you'll need to submit documents like:
passport-size photos of the child and parents
a family photo
proof of residence (like a voter ID or utility bill)
the child's birth certificate, etc.
These documents are typically submitted along with the application form during the admission period, which starts in early December and ends in early January.
Q6. What if my child’s name doesn’t appear in the first list of selected candidates?
Ans: If your child's name doesn't appear in the first list of selected candidates for Delhi nursery admissions, don't worry. You should wait for the second list and any subsequent lists, which are typically released by mid-February and late February or early March, respectively. These additional lists give your child further chances to be selected for admission.
Q7. What are the options for students applying through non-plan admissions?
Ans: Non-plan admissions in Delhi schools are for students who have dropped out or relocated, allowing them to continue their education without a gap year. This process typically starts in May, involves a competitive entrance exam, and varies by school and class level.
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