Big news has come for the parents waiting for admission to nursery, KG and first class in private schools of Delhi. The dates of the admission process for the new academic session 2026-27 have been announced. Like every year, this time too admissions in more than 1700 private schools of the capital will be done under the same guidelines.
The Directorate of Education has clearly said that the process will be completely transparent so that every parent can be confident that their child will be selected in a fair manner. All the dates from filling the form till the release of the list have been fixed, so that the guardians can prepare in time.
When will admissions start?
The application process for the academic session 2026-27 will start from December 4. Parents will be able to fill the admission form for their child for nursery, KG or first class till 27th December. This time also the application process will be done through both online and offline mediums, so that everyone can apply easily.
When will the selection list come?
The first list of selection of children by the schools will be released on 23 January 2026. This list will also include the waiting list and marks given to children. If any parent has any problem then it can be registered between 24th January to 3rd February. After this, the second list will come on 9th February and its solution period has been fixed from 10th to 16th February. If needed, schools can also release an additional list on March 5. The entire admission process will end on March 19, 2026, the same rules will be applicable to 75 percent of the seats where admission is done in the general category. Whereas 25 percent seats are reserved for EWS or deprived sections and separate guidelines will be issued for them soon.
Registration fees and other rules
Schools can charge only Rs 25 as registration fee. It is not necessary to purchase a prospectus, it is completely optional. The draw of lots, whether through computer or in the usual way, will be done in the presence of parents, so that the process remains open and transparent. Parents will be informed about the draw at least two days in advance through the school website, notice board and email.
To prove the address, ration card in the name of the parents, domicile in the name of the child or either parent, voter ID of the parent, electricity, water or telephone bill, passport of the child and Aadhaar card in the name of the parent.
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