The Delhi Education Department has released a revised circular for Nursery, KG, and Class 1 admissions for the 2026-27 academic session, introducing new timelines, distance-based priorities, and updated document requirements.

Admission Schedule

• Application process starts: March 2, 2026
• Forms available at schools: March 2 – March 16, 2026
• Submission timings: 8:30 am–11:30 am & 2:30 pm–5:30 pm
• Eligibility: Only children residing in Delhi

Selection Process & Distance Priority

• Applicant list and errors published: March 18, 2026
• Final selection via lottery: March 20, 2026
• Selected list announced: March 23, 2026
• Admissions for selected candidates: March 24 – April 2, 2026
• Waitlist admissions (if seats remain): April 4 – April 7, 2026
• Distance-based priority: 1 km & 3 km radius; beyond 3 km requires parental affidavit

Age Criteria & Required Documents

• Nursery: 3–4 years
• KG: 4–5 years
• Class 1: 5–6 years
• Required documents: Birth certificate, residence proof, recent photograph, reservation certificate (if applicable)
• Children from disabled or disadvantaged categories can have provisional 30-day admission
• Vaccination certificate must be submitted within six months

Important Dates at a Glance

Major Changes from Previous Circular

• Earlier circular started in December with January lists and used point-based selection
• New timeline is March–April
• Selection simplified via distance priority and lottery
• New requirements: parental affidavit for >3 km and vaccination certificate submission within six months
• Focus is on transparency and streamlined procedures, while age limits remain unchanged