Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Delhi Nursery Admissions 2026-27: First Shortlist on Jan 23
The first list of children who have been shortlisted for Nursery, KG, and Class 1 admissions in Delhi schools for the 2026-27 academic year will be released on January 23, 2026.
Schools will use a points system to decide who gets in, based on things like how close the child lives to the school and if they have siblings already enrolled.
Parents can object to the points given from January 24 to February 3, 2026.
A second list will come out on February 9, 2026, and the whole process will end on March 19, 2026.
Children need to be 3, 4, or 5 years old by March 31, 2026, depending on which class they are applying for.
Parents will need to show documents like the child's birth certificate and proof of where they live.
The first list of shortlisted students for Nursery, KG, and Class 1 admissions in Delhi will be released on January 23, 2026.
Admissions are based on a points system considering factors like proximity to the school and sibling enrollment.
Parents can submit objections or request clarifications on point allocation from January 24 to February 3, 2026.
The second admission list will be released on February 9, 2026, and the process will conclude on March 19, 2026.
Children must be 3, 4, or 5 years old by March 31, 2026, for Nursery, KG, and Class 1 respectively, with a possible one-month relaxation.
- Who
- Parents of children applying for Nursery, KG, and Class 1 admissions in Delhi
- What
- Release of the first list of shortlisted students for the 2026-27 academic year
- When
- January 23, 2026, with subsequent lists and deadlines
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To facilitate the admission process based on a points-based system
- Release Date
- January 23, 2026
- Age Eligibility
- Nursery: 3 years, KG: 4 years, Class 1: 5 years (as of March 31, 2026)
- Age Relaxation
- Up to one month, at school's discretion
- Objection Period
- January 24 to February 3, 2026
- Second List Release
- February 9, 2026
- Admission Deadline
- March 19, 2026
- Required Documents
- Birth certificate, proof of residence, medical documents (if applicable), photographs
Sources
Delhi Nursery Admissions 2026-27: First list of shortlisted students expected on Jan 23
Delhi Private Schools To Announce Nursery Admission List For 2026-27
Delhi Nursery Admissions 2026-27: First List Of Shortlisted Students Expected Today, Details Here
