The Directorate of Education (DoE) in Delhi released the merit list for admissions under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Disadvantaged Group (DG), and Children with Special Needs (CWSN) categories on July 10, 2026 . The list follows the second round of computerized lottery draws for the 2026-2027 academic session.
Merit List Available Online
Parents and guardians can access the merit list on the official DoE websites. These are ewsadmissions.delhi.gov.in and edudel.nic.in . The list details selected candidates for nursery, KG, and Class 1 admissions in private unaided recognized schools across Delhi.
How to Download the Merit List
To view the merit list:
- Visit the official website: ewsadmissions.delhi.gov.in .
- Navigate to the "Circulars" section.
- Select the relevant merit list for your child's category (EWS/DG or CWSN) and class.
The displayed list includes registration numbers, student names, and school identification details.
Admission Criteria and Age Limits
Eligibility for the EWS category requires an annual family income below Rs 5 lakh . The DG category covers children from Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC, Non-Creamy Layer), orphans, transgender children, and those affected by HIV.
Age limits for the 2026-2027 admissions are:
| Category | Nursery | KG | Class 1 |
| EWS/DG | 3-5 years | 4-6 years | 5-7 years |
| CWSN | 3-7 years | 4-8 years | 5-9 years |
These age limits are as of March 1, 2026 . CWSN category age limits are more flexible.
Next Steps for Selected Candidates
Selected students must proceed with the document verification (DV) process at their respective schools. The DoE will announce specific dates for document verification along with the result notification.
