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As parents across Delhi eagerly wait for the school admission forms for entry level admissions, it is time to keep the documents safe. As per the guidelines of the Directorate of Education (DoE), registrations will open on December 4.
Documents required for admission to entry level classes
The documents mentioned below will serve as valid proof of address that will be required at the time of entry:
1. Ration card/smart card issued in the name of parents
2. Domicile certificate, of the child or either of the parents
3. Voter ID (EPIC) of one of the parents.
4. Electricity bill/MTNL telephone bill/water bill/passport bearing name of parent or child.
5. Aadhar Card/UID Card issued in the name of one of the parents.
Parents will be charged a maximum lump sum non-refundable fee 25 during the registration process, which has been limited by the state government. “Every school shall display the above admission schedule on its notice board and website…only,” the DOE notification said. Rs 25 (non-refundable) may be charged from parents as admission registration fee.”
Last date for submission of application form
The application window will close on December 27, so parents must apply in advance to avoid any last-minute hassles. The age criteria for admission to Nursery (Kindergarten 1/ Pre School 1), Lower KG (Kindergarten 2/ Pre School 2), Upper KG (Kindergarten 3/ Pre School 3) and Class 1 will follow the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 guidelines. Meanwhile, students already enrolled in Nursery, KG and Class 1 will be promoted as per the previous norms.
The schools released their point criteria on November 28 which provide a blueprint for each school’s specific selection process.
The Delhi government issued a comprehensive notification on November 22 detailing the complete admission process for the 2026-27 academic session. “The minimum and upper age limits for these classes may be relaxed by up to one month at the level of the Head of the School. Parents may approach the Head of the School/Principal for age relaxation through Manua application. The child must have attained the prescribed minimum age for admission in the academic session 2026-27 by March 31, 2026,” the circular said.
How will the draw take place?
As per DOE guidelines, the draw can be conducted in computerized format or through slips, but in a transparent manner and in the presence of parents of the registered applicants.
The school will inform the parents about the draw at least two days before the date of draw through the website notice-board and e-mail.” It is mandatory for the school to get the draw videographed and show it to the parents before putting the slips in the box which is to be used for the draw.
The first list of selected candidates along with the marks obtained by them will be displayed on January 23.
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