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Education experts warn that the frenzy reflects deeper neglect of quality early childhood education, especially in government schools.

'Some top Delhi schools fee is Rs 6 lakh': Why middle-class parents are losing sleep over nursery admissions

January 12, 2026 3:59 pm

For thousands of 3-year-olds across Delhi, this year’s race to get into school has begun. Different parents — all anxious, ambitious, demanding — want different things from school, and have taken their punts. The first merit lists will be published on January 23. A look at Delhi’s nursery admissions scramble.

For admission in 2026–27, a child must be at least 3 for nursery, 4 for KG, and 5 for Class 1 as of March 31, 2026 (Representative Image/Express photo by Ashish Kale)

Delhi Nursery Admissions 2026: What is the minimum age to get admission in nursery?

December 05, 2025 11:49 am

The admission cycle will begin on December 4, and the same norms will apply across all private unaided recognised schools. Schools have also been directed to strictly adhere to the notified timeline, without any deviation.

Schools have been instructed to clearly display point distribution on their websites and upload details of selected students under open seats with their scores. Any draw of lots must be conducted in the presence of parents and video recorded.

Delhi schools upload nursery admission criteria for 2026-27; distance emerges as top factor

November 30, 2025 9:18 am

The full admission schedule with application forms will be available from December 4 and the first list of selected candidates to be released on January 23.

Delhi Nursery Admissions Updates: First merit list to release in jan

Delhi Nursery Admission 2025 1st Merit List Updates: Merit list out, query resolution facility opens

January 18, 2025 2:54 pm

Delhi Nursery Admission 2025 1st Merit List Updates: Parents will have to check the notice board or official website of the respective Delhi school to check the merit list.

DOE issues SOPs for Delhi nursery admission

DOE releases guidelines for EWS, DG students' admissions in private schools

January 05, 2025 9:33 am

Admissions will be conducted through a computerised draw of lots, with successful candidates informed through text messages, e-mails or over the phone, the circular read.

Delhi Nursery 2025: Details of students to upload for admissions to open seats till Jan 3

Delhi Nursery Admission 2025-26: Deadline to register for open seats today

January 03, 2025 9:43 am

Nursery Admission 2025-26 Delhi: The admission process is for parents who want to admit their wards to nursery, KG and Class 1 in private unaided recognised schools in Delhi.

For admission in pre-school (nursery), pre-primary (KG) and Class 1, the minimum age as on March 31 should be three years, four years and five years respectively

Delhi nursery admissions begin; schools list selection criteria

November 29, 2024 8:58 am

The last date to submit registration forms is December 20, and the first general admission lists will be published on January 17, 2025.

Nursery Admission 2025-26 Delhi: The application process will be starting on November 28, FAQs here

Delhi Nursery Admission 2025-26: Age, application, documents needed - all FAQs answered

November 28, 2024 12:28 pm

Delhi Nursery School Admission 2025-26: For general category seats, the last date for the submission of registration forms is December 20, 2024.

Schools in Delhi will publish the first list of nursery admission list on Jan 12

Nursery Admission 2024-25: Delhi schools release first merit list for admission to entry-level classes

January 12, 2024 5:53 pm

Delhi Nursery Admission 2024: The DoE will also provide a window to solve the resolution of queries of parents, if any by written, email or verbal interaction regarding the allotment of points to their wards for the first list between January 13 and 22.

Delhi Nursery Admission 2023: First merit list released; here's how to check

January 20, 2023 8:28 pm

Delhi nursery admission 2023: The Delhi nursery admission 2023 first merit list will be available on the notice board of the respective schools. For more related details parents can check the official website — edudel.nic.in.