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KVS Admissions 2025-26: Admission applications for Class 1 ends

KVS Admissions Notification Released 2025-26: The application deadline has been closed on March 24 at 10 pm.

KVS Admissions 2025-26: Admission notice out at kvsonlineadmission.kvs.gov.in; applications for Class 1 begin from March 7

A Parent and child await forms submission process for admissions. (Express Photo by Amit Mehra )

Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2025-26: The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) had released the admission notification for the academic year 2025-26. Parents who want to apply for admission to their wards have to wait for next year at kvsonlineadmission.kvs.gov.in. The application deadline has been closed on March 24 at 10 pm.

Candidates must note that the Sangathan application should not be considered as submitted and the application data will not be visible to the until they receive an application submission code from the online admission portal. To know the dates, the application form status and documents, parents need to scroll down.

Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2025-26: Dates

–The online application process for KVS Class 1 and Balvatika (Levels 1, 2, and 3) will open on March 7, from 10 am onwards and will close on March 21 at 10 pm.

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–For admissions to KVS Class 2, Balvatika 2, and higher grades, applications will be accepted between April 2 and April 11.

–The first list of selected students for these classes will be announced on April 17. Admission will be granted based on seat availability in each class.

Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2025-26: Documents

— A valid mobile number with Indian SIM card

— A valid email address

— A digital photograph or scanned photograph of the child seeking admission to KVS (JPEG file of size at most 256KB)

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— A scan copy of the child’s birth certificate along with address proof and caste certificate (JPEG or PDF file of size),

— Details of government certificate in case you are applying under economically weak section,

— Transfer details of parent/grandparent whose service credentials will be used in the application

The admission application for KVS form is divided into five sections, each organised and presented under a separate tab. The following are the different section/tab headings: basic information, parents’ details, choice of schools, upload documents, declaration and submit.

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For admission application in Single Girl Child category, please submit the online application form and upload required documents like any other admission application. There is no need to contact the Principal of the Vidyalaya (to which the child is seeking admission) directly in this case.

Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2025-26: Age

According to the official notice, the minimum age for admission to Class 1 will be 6 years. The age for all classes will be assessed as of March 31, 2025. Seat reservations will follow the KVS Admission Guidelines for the 2025-26 academic year. The age requirements for Balvatika 1, 2, and 3 will be 3 to 4 years, 4 to 5 years, and 5 to 6 years, respectively, as of March 31, 2025.