Key Points
- DoE has again asked schools to align entry-level admissions with the NEP 2020 age criteria.
- A minimum age of over 6 years for Class 1 is mandated, starting December 2025.
- The application window is set for December 4 to December 27, 2025.
New Delhi: The Directorate of Education (DoE) is reiterating to the schools across Delhi to seek admissions based on the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 age criteria from December 2025 onwards. The admissions to entry-level classes in Delhi schools will set a uniform minimum age of 6+ years for Class 1. The application window will start on December 4, 2025, and close on December 27, 2025.
DoE has asked schools to use the revised criteria and ensure that it complies with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act. The first list of selected students will be released on January 23, 2026, while the second on February 9, 2026. The admission process is expected to conclude by March 19, 2026.
For the 2026–27 admission session, the directorate has set the minimum age requirement of 3 years for nursery, 4 years for KG, and 5 years for Class I, as of March 31, 2026. School heads can grant up to a one-month age relaxation. The directorate has also mentioned that schools are prohibited from demanding capitation fees or forcing parents to buy prospectuses. The only allowed charge is a non-refundable registration fee of Rs 25.
Delhi Class 1 Admissions 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
| Schools to release admission criteria and point system for open seats | November 28, 2025 |
| Deadline for submitting applications | December 27, 2025 |
| Schools are required to upload the complete list of applicants | January 9, 2026 |
| Schools must publish the points allotted to each child | January 16, 2026 |
| Release of the first list of selected students (first selection and waiting lists) | January 23, 2026 |
| Query window for parents regarding the first list | January 24 - February 3 |
| Release of the second list | February 9, 2026 |
| Query window for parents regarding the second list | February 10 - 16, 2026 |
| Conclusion of the admission process | March 19, 2026 |
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