Nursery Admissions 2025-26: Key Dates and Application Guide for Delhi Parents

Important Dates to Remember

• November 25: Schools will upload their points-based criteria online.
• November 28: Admission applications open for nursery, pre-primary, and Class 1 in private unaided schools across Delhi.
• December 20: Last day to submit applications.
• January 17: First list of selected candidates will be published.
• February 3: Second list will be released if necessary.
• March 14: Admission process ends.

The 2025-26 admission process for nursery, pre-primary, and Class 1 will begin on November 28. Schools will release their criteria based on a points system by November 25, as announced by the Directorate of Education (DoE).

The Application Process

Parents can apply both online through the school’s website or offline directly at the school starting from November 28. The last day to apply is December 20.

Admission Selection

The points system varies by school but generally considers factors like:

• Distance from the school: Many schools prioritize proximity, assigning high points for students living nearby.
• Siblings in the school: Extra points if an older sibling is enrolled.
• Alumni connections: Some points may also be given if a family member is an alumnus.

If multiple students qualify for the same seat, a lottery system will be used. The lottery will be conducted transparently, often in the presence of parents, and will be recorded on video.

Reserved Seats

Each school reserves 25% of seats for specific groups:

• Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
• Children with disabilities
• Disadvantaged groups (DG)

These reserved seats will be filled through a computerized lottery. The schedule for this lottery will be announced later.

Age Limit for Admission

The DoE has set age limits as follows:

• Nursery: Up to 4 years as of March 31, 2025
• Kindergarten: Up to 5 years as of March 31, 2025
• Class 1: Up to 6 years as of March 31, 2025

Prohibited Criteria

Schools are advised against including any criteria related to:

• Parents’ education level
• Both parents’ employment status
• Food habits, cultural background, or similar criteria

These were scrapped by the Delhi government in 2016 to ensure fair access for all applicants.

Make a note of these key dates to ensure a smooth start to your child’s academic journey in 2025!

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