Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Haryana Revises Class 1 Admission Criteria
The government of Haryana has changed the rules for admitting children to Class 1.
Before, children who were 5 or 6 years old could join Class 1, which sometimes caused problems and legal issues.
Now, only children who are exactly 6 years old will be allowed to start Class 1 from the year 2026-27.
This change will affect many families, especially in cities like Gurgaon, where there is a high demand for school admissions.
The new rule aims to make the admission process clearer and fairer for everyone.
Haryana has amended the Right to Education Rules, 2011 to mandate 6 years as the minimum age for Class 1 admissions from 2026-27.
Previously, children aged 5-6 years were eligible, leading to confusion and legal challenges.
The change is expected to impact families, particularly in high-demand urban areas like Gurgaon.
The amendment aims to streamline the admission process and reduce disputes.
The new rule will be implemented in the 2026-27 academic year.
- Who
- Haryana state government
- What
- Amended the Haryana Right to Education Rules, 2011
- When
- Effective from 2026-27 academic year
- Where
- Haryana, India, particularly Gurgaon and urban areas
- Why
- To avoid confusion and legal challenges regarding age eligibility for Class 1 admissions
- State
- Haryana
- Rule Amended
- Haryana Right to Education Rules, 2011
- Previous Age Range
- 5-6 years
- New Age Requirement
- 6 years mandatory from 2026-27
- Impacted Areas
- Gurgaon and other urban areas
- Reason for Change
- Avoid confusion and legal challenges