दिल्ली एंट्री-लेवल एडमिशन 2026-27: ओपन सीट्स के लिए शेड्यूल और निर्देश
Delhi Nursery Admission 2026-27: Delhi Private Unaided Schools will follow an official schedule for Entry-Level Admissions for 2026–27. This schedule applies only to Open Seats and not to EWS/DG/CWSN categories. It includes the dates for issuing and submitting application forms. Key steps like document upload, merit mark announcement, and the first selection list are also included. The process ends with the final admission deadline as per the official timeline.
| Issue of Application Forms Begins | 04.12.2025 (Thursday) |
| Closing Date for Form Submission | 27.12.2025 (Saturday) |
| Document Upload Window for Applicants | 09.01.2026 (Friday) |
| Announcement of Merit Marks | 16.01.2026 (Friday) |
| Release of First Selection List | 23.01.2026 (Friday) |
| Admission Process Final Deadline | 19.03.2026 (Thursday) |
Open Seats: Criteria & Transparency Rules
- Schools must follow a fair, transparent, and reasonable admission process for Open Seats.
- All admission criteria and point systems must be uploaded on both the DoE website and the school’s own website by 28.11.2025 (Friday).
- If a draw of lots is required, it must be conducted transparently, recorded on video, and held in the presence of parents, who must be informed at least two days in advance.
Restrictions for Schools
- Schools cannot collect any donation or capitation fee. Violations may result in penalties up to ten times the amount charged.
- Schools must not use any criteria abolished by the Directorate of Education and upheld by the High Court (refer to Annexure-2 & 3 of the notification).
Age Eligibility for Entry-Level Classes
For admissions in the academic year 2026–27, the minimum and maximum age of the child as on 31 March 2026 must be:
- Nursery (Balvatika 1 / Pre-School 1): 3+ years to below 4 years
- KG: 4+ years to below 5 years
- Class 1: 5+ years to below 6 years
A relaxation of up to one month in the minimum or maximum age may be granted by the Head of School. Parents must submit a manual application to the Principal for this.
Application Process and Fee Details
- Application forms must remain available to all parents until 27.12.2025, the last date for submission.
- Schools can collect only ₹25/- as a non-refundable registration fee.
- Buying the school prospectus is optional; schools cannot force parents to purchase it or charge extra processing fees.
Accepted Proof of Residence Documents
- Any of the following documents may be considered valid proof of residence:
- Ration Card/Smart Card issued in parents’ name with the child’s name
- Domicile certificate of the child or parents
- Voter ID (EPIC) of either parent
- Electricity, MTNL phone, Water bill, or Passport of the parent/child
- Aadhaar/UID card of either parent
EWS/DG/CWSN Admission Details
- Schools must reserve 25% of the seats for EWS/DG and Children with Disabilities.
- Admissions for these categories are not handled by the schools manually; instead, the department conducts a computerized draw of lots.