SaralnamaThe Delhi government will set a uniform age of 6-plus for Class 1 admission in all schools from the 2026-27 academic year. The Directorate of Education announced revised age criteria for the foundational stage. Nursery admission age will be 3-4 years, Lower KG 4-5 years, Upper KG 5-6 years, and Class 1 6-7 years. Schools can grant a one-month age relaxation. The new system will be implemented gradually. Lower and Upper KG classes will start from 2027-28. Current students will follow the existing structure in 2026-27. Schools must inform parents about these changes and follow the new age criteria strictly. (Updated 26 Oct 2025, 02:29 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- The Delhi government will set a uniform age of 6-plus for Class 1 admission in all schools from the 2026-27 academic year
- The Directorate of Education announced revised age criteria for the foundational stage
- Nursery admission age will be 3-4 years, Lower KG 4-5 years, Upper KG 5-6 years, and Class 1 6-7 years