Delhi High Court Seeks Delhi Government Reply on Class 1 Six-Year Age Rule, Sets Nov. 26 Hearing
The filing contests a June circular that creates three preschool tiers, raising the Class 1 age to six, prompting concerns over costs and disruption before December admissions.
Overview
- A division bench led by Chief Justice D. K. Upadhyay issued notice to the Delhi Government and granted time to file a response.
- The court listed the Public Interest Litigation for hearing on November 26 with no stay on the policy announced in court.
- The June 20, 2025 circular introduces Pre-school 1, Pre-school 2, and Pre-school 3 and sets six years as the minimum age for Class 1 starting in 2026–27.
- Petitioner Deepika Sharma, represented by advocate Vaibhav Sharma, argues the change would force an extra year of fees and limit direct Class 1 intake due to scarce seats.
- The plea seeks application only to fresh admissions from 2026–27 and proposes revised ages, including nursery at four years and Class 1 at six.