Overview

• The Directorate of Education has mandated a uniform minimum age of six for Class 1 admissions beginning in the 2026–27 academic session.
• The new framework replaces the 10+2 model with a 5+3+3+4 format that adds three years of pre-primary education.
• Children will enter nursery at age three, progress to lower KG at four and upper KG at five before advancing to Class 1.
• All government, government-aided and recognised unaided private schools in Delhi must comply with the revised age criteria and foundational stages.
• Stakeholders including parents, teachers and experts are invited to submit feedback on implementation by July 10.