Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Delhi Schools Release First Merit Lists
Over 1,700 private schools in Delhi have released their first merit lists for admissions to Nursery, Kindergarten, and Class 1 for the 2026–27 school year.
These lists, along with waiting lists, are available on the schools' official websites.
Some schools, like Bal Vidya Niketan and St Paul’s Pre-Primary School, have shortlisted a large number of students.
The second merit list is expected to be released on February 9.
This process helps schools and parents manage the high number of applicants for limited seats.
Over 1,700 Delhi private schools released first merit lists for Nursery, Kindergarten, and Class 1 admissions for the 2026–27 academic session.
The schools also published waiting lists on their official websites.
Bal Vidya Niketan in Pushp Vihar selected 132 students and placed 100 on the waiting list.
St Paul’s Pre-Primary School in Hauz Khas shortlisted 478 candidates.
The second merit list is likely to be released on February 9.
- Who
- Over 1,700 private schools in Delhi
- What
- Released first merit lists for Nursery, Kindergarten, and Class 1 admissions
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- For the 2026–27 academic session
- Number of Schools
- Over 1,700
- Admission Levels
- Nursery, Kindergarten, Class 1
- Academic Session
- 2026–27
- Release Date
- Friday
- Second Merit List Date
- February 9
- Bal Vidya Niketan Selected
- 132 students
- Bal Vidya Niketan Waiting List
- 100 students
- St Paul’s Pre-Primary School Shortlisted
- 478 candidates
- St George’s School Selected
- 155 students
- Delhi Public School Selected
- 90 students
- Delhi Public School Waiting List
- 150 applicants
- Ambience Public School Selected
- 207 students