DoE Announces Nursery Admission Criteria
The Directorate of Education (DoE) has released the detailed nursery and entry-level admission points for Delhi’s private schools for the 2026–27 session. The criteria focus on neighbourhood preference, sibling points, alumni connections, and other factors. Schools must follow these guidelines for admissions in Nursery, KG, and Class 1.
Admission Schedule and Key Dates
Application forms will be available from December 4. The first list of selected candidates will be announced on January 23, and the second list on February 9. Parents can raise queries regarding point allocation between January 24 and February 3. The admission process will conclude on March 19.
Schools Retain Traditional Priorities
Principals from several schools confirmed they will retain existing criteria. Mallika Preman of Tagore International School said her school will continue giving highest weightage to local applicants, followed by first-born children, siblings, and wards of alumni. Sudha Acharya, principal of ITL International School, emphasized distance, sibling preference, and alumni connections to maintain strong family associations.
Age Requirements and Transparency Measures
Children must be at least three years old for nursery, four for KG, and five for Class 1 as of March 31, 2026. Schools may allow up to one month of age relaxation at the head’s discretion. The DoE also instructed schools to publish admission points, applicant details, and conduct any draw of lots in front of parents, while video recording the process.
Fee Guidelines
Schools cannot charge more than Rs 25 for registration, collect capitation fees, or require parents to buy prospectuses. The department reiterated that any previously invalidated criteria cannot be used.
