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

The first list of selected students, along with a waiting list, will be published on January 23. Parents can raise queries regarding point allocation from January 24 to February 3. A second list will be issued on February 9. The admission process will officially close on March 19.

The DoE has reiterated that schools cannot adopt criteria that have been previously abolished by the department and upheld by the Delhi High Court. Furthermore, schools are reminded to comply with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act while framing their admission criteria.

Schools must also display a breakdown of points for all criteria on their websites and upload details of children admitted under open seats, including the marks allotted under the points system. The DoE emphasizes the importance of transparency, stating that any draw of lots must be conducted in the presence of parents and recorded on video.

Additionally, the DoE has clarified the age criteria for entry-level classes. For the 2026-27 academic session, a child must be at least three years old for nursery, four years old for KG, and five years old for Class One as of March 31, 2026. Schools may grant an age relaxation of up to one month at the discretion of the head of the school.

A district-level monitoring cell will oversee compliance and address any grievances related to the admission process. Lastly, the DoE has prohibited the charging of capitation fees or requiring parents to purchase school prospectuses, allowing only a non-refundable registration fee of Rs 25.