In view of the new academic session, preparations for admission of small children in private schools of Delhi have started. The Directorate of Education has announced detailed rules and dates for parents waiting for admission in Nursery, KG and Class 1. The application process will start from 4th December and 27th December will be the last day.

Strictness on schools from keeping forms available to fee limit

The Directorate of Education has directed all recognized private schools to ensure that admission forms are available till the end and not more than Rs 25 should be charged for registration. Every school has the freedom to decide its own point system and eligibility criteria, but it has been made mandatory to upload all these details on the departmental website by November 28, so that there is no ambiguity in the process.

Selection will be based on 100 marks system

Admission will be completely based on point system out of 100 marks. Marks will be decided on parameters like distance, sibling, alumni etc. Every school will have to display this clearly on its website and notice board. This information will also be made available on the department’s portal.

First list in January, second in February

According to the Directorate of Education, the first selection list will be released on 23 January 2026. Whereas the second list will be released on 9 February 2026. Besides, the waiting list and marks given to the children will also be made public. No school will be able to change the fixed timetable.

Apart from online and offline, registration can also be done through QR code.

This time, many schools are also providing the facility of application through QR code to save the parents from long queues. Keeping in mind the instructions of the High Court, both online and offline mediums have been kept open. The objective of which is to make the entire process fair and transparent.

Clear age limit, avoid confusion

Age will be calculated considering 31st March 2026 as the base.

• Nursery: 3–4 years
• KG: 4–5 years
• Class 1: 6–7 years

Parents are appealed to double-check the age limit of the child before filling the form, so that the application is not rejected later.

Draw process: Videography is mandatory in the presence of parents

Schools will have to ensure that if lottery has to be conducted for seats, the entire draw is conducted either through computer or through the traditional chit method, but only in the presence of parents. For which it is necessary to give information through email and notice board two days in advance. Videography of draws has also been made mandatory, and the slips will be shown to parents before being put in the box.

important dates

• 4 December 2025: Admission process started
• 27 December 2025: Last date of application
• 9 January 2026: Upload data of applicants for open seats
• 16 January 2026: Upload points for each child
• 23 January 2026: First list and waiting list
• 24 January–3 February: Resolution of objections on the first list
• 9 February 2026: second list
• 10–16 February: Resolution of objections on the second list
• 5 March 2026: Next list if needed
• 19 March 2026: termination of process

Keep the documents organized in advance so that there is no delay in the application

Parents will have to submit several documents at the time of application, which include ration/smart card, domicile certificate, voter ID, electricity/water/phone bill or passport, and Aadhaar card of one of the parents. It is mandatory to have these documents at the time of application.

Monitoring cell formed in every district, keeping a close eye on the rules

The directorate has constituted a monitoring cell in every district, whose responsibility is to ensure that schools upload their criteria on time. Any criteria canceled by the High Court should not be used. Data of applicants, marks and selection list should be available within the stipulated time.

Also read: Nursery admissions starting from today in Delhi schools, see here which documents will be required.

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