The Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE) has released its admission guidelines for Nursery, KG, and Class 1 in private unaided schools for the 2026-27 academic session. The circular outlines age restrictions and admission timelines for open seats under the General Category.
Admission Schedule Released
Schools must publish their admission criteria and point systems by November 28, 2025 . The admission application forms will be available from December 4, 2025 , with the final submission deadline on December 27, 2025 .
Details of applicants must be uploaded by January 9, 2026 . Marks awarded under the point system are due for upload by January 16, 2026 . The first list of selected children and the waiting list will be published on January 23, 2026 .
Age Eligibility Criteria
A fixed cut-off date of March 31, 2026 , will be used to determine age eligibility for all entry levels. Children must meet the minimum age requirement by this date.
| Class | Minimum Age (as of March 31, 2026) |
| Nursery (Balvatika 1) | 3 years |
| KG (Pre-primary) | 4 years |
| Class 1 | 5 years |
Purpose of the Guidelines
The DoE's circular aims to create a standardized and transparent admission process. It provides a fixed timeframe and clear age classifications to reduce confusion for parents. This helps families plan for their child's schooling ahead of the new academic term.
Parents are advised to monitor school notices, verify eligibility, and submit all required documentation within the specified deadlines.
