Delhi Nursery Admission 2026-27: Registration process begins on December 4 — check important dates, eligibility criteria and more

Delhi Nursery Admission

The nursery admissions in the national capital is set to commence next month. Parents gearing up to secure a seat for their little ones in over 1,700 private schools across Delhi for the 2026-27 academic session can mark December 4, 2025, as the starting date.

The Directorate of Education (DoE) has released the comprehensive schedule and guidelines, outlining a transparent and time-bound procedure for admissions to Nursery, Kindergarten (KG), and Class 1.

Here is the official schedule for the 75% general category seats:

• Start of Application Process: December 4, 2025
• Last Date for Form Submission: December 27, 2025
• Release of First List (with Waiting List): January 23, 2026
• Grievance Redressal for First List: January 24 - February 3, 2026
• Release of Second List (with Waiting List): February 9, 2026
• Subsequent Admission List (if any): March 5, 2026
• Closure of Admission Process: March 19, 2026

One of the most critical aspects of the admission process is ensuring your child meets the age criteria as of March 31, 2026. The DoE has specified the following:

Nursery/KG: The child must be at least 3 years old and a maximum of 4 years old.

KG (Senior): The child must be at least 4 years old and a maximum of 5 years old.

Class 1: The child must be at least 5 years old and a maximum of 6 years old.

To ensure a smooth application process, parents are advised to keep the following documents ready. Schools will require these for age and address verification:

• Child's Birth Certificate: The primary document for age proof.
• Domicile Certificate: Issued in the name of either the child or the guardian.
• Parent’s Voter ID Card: For address and identity verification.
• Utility Bills: Recent electricity, water, or telephone bills showing the parent's address.
• Aadhaar Card: Of the child or the parent(s).
• Ration Card: As a supporting address proof.

Note: Some schools may also accept a child's passport for age verification.

This admission schedule and process apply specifically to the 75% of seats under the general category (open seats). Separate instructions and timelines will be issued by the Directorate of Education for the remaining 25% of seats reserved for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Disadvantaged Groups (DG).

With the process beginning in just a few weeks, parents are encouraged to start preparing their documents and researching individual school criteria to ensure they are fully ready.