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Why Delhi’s new private school fee law won’t apply in 2025-26 — and what it means for parents

February 03, 2026 1:23 pm

The Delhi govt has issued a notification on a phase-wise rollout of the law and what schools can charge in the interim

Delhi private school fee law won't kick in this academic year, says govt. What it means for schools and parents

February 02, 2026 4:21 pm

The Delhi govt has issued a notification on a phase-wise rollout of the law and what schools can charge in the interim

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Delhi govt gives schools 10 more days to set up fee regulating panels, submit fee hike proposals

January 09, 2026 3:55 am

Additional Solicitor General S V Raju, appearing on behalf of the DoE, extended the deadlines at the urging of the division bench of Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia.

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.

Parents and students said the reopening has brought back routine but not relief (Representative Image/AI Generated)

'Air still smells toxic:' Delhi schools back to physical classes amid alarming AQI

December 04, 2025 1:44 pm

Health experts have repeatedly warned that prolonged exposure to toxic air can worsen respiratory problems, especially in children.

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.

Winter Holidays 2025-2026 (Representative/Express photo)

Winter School Holidays 2025-26: J&K announces vacation dates; what's likely for Delhi, Noida and surrounding areas

November 26, 2025 9:25 am

With J&K issuing its annual schedule, other north Indian states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, are expected to announce their winter holidays for the 2025-26 academic year soon.

Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Day 2025- Schools across Delhi NCR shut (Express Photo)

Delhi NCR, Noida schools to remain closed today on account of Guru Tegh Bahadur Shaheedi Diwas

November 25, 2025 8:49 am

Guru Tegh Bahadur Shaheedi Diwas 2025 School Holiday: The holiday has been confirmed for all institutions in the region, following official updates from the Delhi Chief Minister and Uttar Pradesh governments.

A tanker sprays water on a Delhi road (Express Photo-Praveen Khanna)

Delhi schools to go hybrid till Class 5 as govt imposes GRAP III

November 12, 2025 4:21 pm

Delhi Grap 3 Restrictions: The central government on Tuesday invoked stricter anti-pollution measures under Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR after the city’s air quality slipped into the ‘severe’ category.

November School Holidays 2025 - Full list of state-wise holidays when schools (Image via Canva)

November School Holidays 2025: Guru Nanak jayanti, Childrens' day; full list of holidays when schools and colleges remain closed

November 04, 2025 7:09 pm

School Holidays in November 2025: November will still see several important state and national observances during which schools and colleges will remain closed. Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti, celebrating the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism, will be observed on November 5 this year.