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Delhi Sets 6-Year Minimum Age for Class 1 Admissions

10/26/2025

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The Directorate of Education, Delhi Government, will enforce a uniform Class 1 admission age of 6 years from 2026-27.
The change aligns with the National Education Policy 2020 and revises foundational-stage ages.
New limits are 3-4 years for Nursery, 4-5 for Lower KG, and 5-6 for Upper KG.
The Directorate of Education asks school heads to inform parents and ensure compliance.
The 2025-26 cohort remains unaffected by the new structure.

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Story summary

The Directorate of Education, Delhi Government, will enforce a uniform Class 1 admission age of 6 years from 2026-27.
The change aligns with the National Education Policy 2020 and revises foundational-stage ages.
New limits are 3-4 years for Nursery, 4-5 for Lower KG, and 5-6 for Upper KG.
The Directorate of Education asks school heads to inform parents and ensure compliance.
The 2025-26 cohort remains unaffected by the new structure.