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Delhi Nursery School Admissions for 2025-26 Open Today

Parents can apply for entry-level classes in private schools until December 20, with key dates and guidelines set by the Directorate of Education.

Delhi Nursery admission 2025-26 begins today, November 28
Nursery admissions in Delhi schools begin Thursday, schools lists selection criteria (HT File Photo for representation)
The upper age limit for nursery is four years (as of March 31, 2025). (HT Archive)
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Overview

  • The application process for nursery, KG, and Class 1 admissions in Delhi private schools begins November 28 and closes December 20, 2024.
  • The first merit list will be released on January 17, 2025, followed by a second list on February 3, with admissions concluding by March 14.
  • A points-based system, including criteria like proximity to the school, alumni connections, and single-girl child status, is used for 75% of general category seats.
  • Twenty-five percent of seats are reserved for Economically Weaker Section (EWS), disadvantaged groups (DG), and children with disabilities, allocated via a computerized lottery.
  • Schools are prohibited from charging more than ₹25 for registration, demanding donations, or using banned criteria like parental education or interviews during the admission process.