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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.

Admission schedule out for Delhi private schools for 2026–27 session

November 24, 2025 9:25 am

Schools will have to upload their admission criteria and points for open seats (other than EWS/DG/CWSN categories) by November 28.

Delhi’s nursery admissions to kick off on Nov 28. Here are the details

November 13, 2024 8:51 am

The date for displaying the first list of selected children (including waiting list), along with marks allotted under points system is January 17.

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.