Delhi Nursery Admission 2025-26: The much-awaited Delhi Nursery Admission 2025-26 process for entry-level classes (pre-school or nursery, pre-primary or KG, and Class 1) has started today. Parents can apply for their children’s admission until December 20, 2024. Here’s everything you need to know to ensure a smooth application process.
Important Dates for Delhi Nursery Admission 2025-26
Application Window: November 28 to December 20, 2024
First Merit List Release: January 17, 2025
Resolution of Parents’ Queries (First List): January 18 to January 27, 2025
Second Merit List Release: February 3, 2025
Resolution of Queries (Second List): February 5 to February 11, 2025
Subsequent Merit Lists (If Any): February 26, 2025
Admission Process Ends: March 14, 2025
Key Points to Remember Before Applying
Registration Fees
Schools can charge only ₹25 as a registration fee. Purchasing the school prospectus is optional.
Age Criteria
The age of the child as of March 31, 2025, must meet the following requirements:
- Nursery: 3 to 4 years
- KG: 4 to 5 years
- Class 1: 5 to 6 years
Parents can apply to the school heads for a 30-day relaxation in the upper age limit.
Selection Process Transparency
If a draw of lots is required, it will be conducted via computer or physical slips in the presence of parents. Schools must notify the draw of lots date at least two days in advance through their website, notice board, or email.
Guidelines for Parents
Query Resolution
Parents have a 10-day window after the release of the first and second merit lists to resolve any issues regarding the points allotted to their wards.
Donation Policy
Schools are strictly prohibited from asking for donations. As per a Delhi High Court order, any violation can lead to penalties up to ten times the donation amount received.
Unified Admission Process
A single admission process applies to both pre-school (nursery) and main school classes, as they are treated as one institution.
Required Documents for Admission
Here is a list of valid residence proof documents:
- Ration Card/Smart Card of parents with the child’s name
- Domicile Certificate of parents or child
- Voter ID (EPIC) of either parent
- Utility Bills (electricity, MTNL telephone, or water) in a parent’s name
- Passport of either parent
- Aadhar Card/UID of either parent
Reservation Policy
As per the guidelines, 25% of seats in private schools are reserved for:
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
- Disadvantaged Groups (DG)
- Children with Disabilities
Admission Criteria and Notifications
The admission criteria of individual schools will be available on the Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE) website (edudel.nic.in) and the respective school websites. Parents are encouraged to review these criteria before applying.
For more details, refer to the official notification on the Delhi Directorate of Education website.
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