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Delhi Nursery SchoolAdmission 2026: The nursery admissions in the national capital is set to commence next month. Parents gearing up to secure a seat for their little ones in over 1,700 private schools across Delhi for the 2026-27 academic session can mark December 4, 2025, as the starting date.

The Directorate of Education (DoE) has released the comprehensive schedule and guidelines, outlining a transparent and time-bound procedure for admissions to Nursery, Kindergarten (KG), and Class 1.

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Age Eligibility Criteria & Document Required:

One of the most critical aspects of the admission process is ensuring your child meets the age criteria as of March 31, 2026. The DoE has specified the following:

Class                   Minimum Age            Maximum Age
Nursery/KG 3 years 4 years
KG (Senior) 4 years 5 years
Class 1 5 years 6 years

Essential Documents:

To ensure a smooth application process, parents are advised to keep the following documents ready. Schools will require these for age and address verification:

- Child's birth certificate: The main document for proof of age.

- Domicile certificate: Issued in the name of the child or guardian.

- Parent's voter ID card: For address and identity verification.

- Utility bill: Recent electricity, water, or telephone bill showing the parent's address.

- Aadhaar card: For the child or parent.

- Ration card: As proof of address.

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Delhi Nursery Admission 2026: Key Dates

Event

Date(s)
Start of Application Process December 4, 2025
Last Date for Form Submission December 27, 2025
Release of First List (with Waiting List) January 23, 2026
Grievance Redressal for First List January 24 – February 3, 2026
Release of Second List (with Waiting List)   February 9, 2026
Subsequent Admission List (if any) March 5, 2026
Closure of Admission Process March 19, 2026

Delhi Nursery Admissions 2026-27: Important Note on Seat Reservation

This admission schedule and process applies specifically to 75% of seats in the General Category (open seats). The Directorate of Education will issue separate instructions and timelines for the remaining 25% of seats reserved for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and Disadvantaged Group (DG).

This process is set to begin in a few weeks, so parents are advised to begin preparing their documents and researching each school's criteria to ensure they are fully prepared.

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