{"id":1771,"date":"2025-11-09T07:50:47","date_gmt":"2025-11-09T07:50:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uniapply.com\/blog\/?p=1771"},"modified":"2026-03-17T08:47:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T08:47:29","slug":"delhi-nursery-admission-2026-27-new-age-criteria-process-dates-nep-changes-every-parent-must-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uniapply.com\/blog\/delhi-nursery-admission-2026-27-new-age-criteria-process-dates-nep-changes-every-parent-must-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Delhi Nursery Admission 2026\u201327: Latest Official Dates, Age Criteria &#038; Complete Parent Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"587\">Delhi&rsquo;s nursery admission season is officially here &mdash; and with it come the biggest questions from parents about <strong data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"586\">age eligibility, NEP 2020 changes, admission dates, forms, point system, and required documents<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"744\">With the Directorate of Education (DoE) announcing the <strong data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"688\">confirmed admission schedule for 2026&ndash;27<\/strong>, parents can now start preparing with complete clarity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"813\">This guide simplifies everything you need to know &mdash; step by step \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_47_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-69d2f1953faa1\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.uniapply.com\/blog\/delhi-nursery-admission-2026-27-new-age-criteria-process-dates-nep-changes-every-parent-must-know\/#Delhi_Nursery_Admission_2026%E2%80%9327_At_a_Glance\" title=\"Delhi Nursery Admission 2026&ndash;27: At a Glance\">Delhi Nursery Admission 2026&ndash;27: At a Glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uniapply.com\/blog\/delhi-nursery-admission-2026-27-new-age-criteria-process-dates-nep-changes-every-parent-must-know\/#Key_Updates_for_Parents_2026%E2%80%9327\" title=\"Key Updates for Parents (2026&ndash;27)\">Key Updates for Parents (2026&ndash;27)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uniapply.com\/blog\/delhi-nursery-admission-2026-27-new-age-criteria-process-dates-nep-changes-every-parent-must-know\/#Official_Admission_Schedule_Confirmed\" title=\"Official Admission Schedule Confirmed\">Official Admission Schedule Confirmed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uniapply.com\/blog\/delhi-nursery-admission-2026-27-new-age-criteria-process-dates-nep-changes-every-parent-must-know\/#Updated_Age_Criteria_for_Nursery_KG_Class_1\" title=\"Updated Age Criteria for Nursery, KG &amp; Class 1\">Updated Age Criteria for Nursery, KG &amp; Class 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uniapply.com\/blog\/delhi-nursery-admission-2026-27-new-age-criteria-process-dates-nep-changes-every-parent-must-know\/#How_NEP_2020_Changes_Impact_Parents\" title=\"How NEP 2020 Changes Impact Parents\">How NEP 2020 Changes Impact Parents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uniapply.com\/blog\/delhi-nursery-admission-2026-27-new-age-criteria-process-dates-nep-changes-every-parent-must-know\/#Documents_Required_for_Nursery_Admission_2026%E2%80%9327\" title=\"Documents Required for Nursery Admission 2026&ndash;27\">Documents Required for Nursery Admission 2026&ndash;27<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uniapply.com\/blog\/delhi-nursery-admission-2026-27-new-age-criteria-process-dates-nep-changes-every-parent-must-know\/#Quick_Checklist_Before_You_Apply\" title=\"Quick Checklist Before You Apply\">Quick Checklist Before You Apply<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uniapply.com\/blog\/delhi-nursery-admission-2026-27-new-age-criteria-process-dates-nep-changes-every-parent-must-know\/#Step-by-Step_How_to_Apply_for_Delhi_Nursery_Admission\" title=\"Step-by-Step: How to Apply for Delhi Nursery Admission\">Step-by-Step: How to Apply for Delhi Nursery Admission<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uniapply.com\/blog\/delhi-nursery-admission-2026-27-new-age-criteria-process-dates-nep-changes-every-parent-must-know\/#Delhi_Nursery_Admission_Point_System_Open_Category\" title=\"Delhi Nursery Admission Point System (Open Category)\">Delhi Nursery Admission Point System (Open Category)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uniapply.com\/blog\/delhi-nursery-admission-2026-27-new-age-criteria-process-dates-nep-changes-every-parent-must-know\/#EWSDG_Admission_25_Reserved_Seats\" title=\"EWS\/DG Admission (25% Reserved Seats)\">EWS\/DG Admission (25% Reserved Seats)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"870\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delhi_Nursery_Admission_2026%E2%80%9327_At_a_Glance\"><\/span>Delhi Nursery Admission 2026&ndash;27: At a Glance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\">\n<div tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\">\n<table data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"1236\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\">\n<thead data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"902\">\n<tr data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"902\">\n<th data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"887\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"886\">Category<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"902\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"900\">Details<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1236\">\n<tr data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"991\">\n<td data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"950\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"949\">Authority<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"991\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Directorate of Education (DoE), Delhi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1051\">\n<td data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1013\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1012\">Applicable for<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1051\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Private Unaided Recognized Schools<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1102\">\n<td data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1074\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1073\">Classes Covered<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1102\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Nursery, KG, and Class 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1137\">\n<td data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1126\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1125\">Academic Session<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1137\" data-col-size=\"sm\">2026&ndash;27<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1192\">\n<td data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1164\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1163\">Mode of Application<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1192\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Online + School Websites<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1236\">\n<td data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1215\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1214\">Official Portal<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1236\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><a data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1234\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.edudel.nic.in\">www.edudel.nic.in<span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\"><path d=\"M14.3349 13.3301V6.60645L5.47065 15.4707C5.21095 15.7304 4.78895 15.7304 4.52925 15.4707C4.26955 15.211 4.26955 14.789 4.52925 14.5293L13.3935 5.66504H6.66011C6.29284 5.66504 5.99507 5.36727 5.99507 5C5.99507 4.63273 6.29284 4.33496 6.66011 4.33496H14.9999L15.1337 4.34863C15.4369 4.41057 15.665 4.67857 15.665 5V13.3301C15.6649 13.6973 15.3672 13.9951 14.9999 13.9951C14.6327 13.9951 14.335 13.6973 14.3349 13.3301Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1356\">\ud83d\udfe2 <strong data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1253\">Pro Tip:<\/strong> Keep checking both <strong data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1286\">DoE Delhi<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1307\">UniApply.com<\/strong> for real-time circulars, forms, and merit lists.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1404\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Updates_for_Parents_2026%E2%80%9327\"><\/span>Key Updates for Parents (2026&ndash;27)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1728\">\n<li data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1484\">\n<p data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1484\"><strong data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1442\">NEP 2020 age rule implemented:<\/strong> Class 1 minimum age is now <strong data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1481\">6 years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1557\">\n<p data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1557\"><strong data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1508\">Updated age norms<\/strong> apply to all Nursery, LKG, and UKG admissions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1608\">\n<p data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1608\"><strong data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1578\">Online process<\/strong> continues for transparency.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1676\">\n<p data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1676\"><strong data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1637\">Points-based selection<\/strong> remains mandatory for open category.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1728\">\n<p data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1728\"><strong data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1701\">25% seats reserved<\/strong> for EWS\/DG as per RTE Act.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1793\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Official_Admission_Schedule_Confirmed\"><\/span>Official Admission Schedule Confirmed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1850\">The DoE has released the complete timeline for 2026&ndash;27:<\/p>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\">\n<div tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\">\n<table data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"2392\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\">\n<thead data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1895\">\n<tr data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1895\">\n<th data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1874\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1873\">Admission Stage<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1895\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1893\">Official Date<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"2392\">\n<tr data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"2002\">\n<td data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1982\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Schools publish criteria &amp; point system<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2002\"><strong data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2000\">Nov 28, 2025<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2049\">\n<td data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2030\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Admission forms released<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2049\"><strong data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2047\">Dec 4, 2025<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2098\">\n<td data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2078\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Last date to submit forms<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2098\"><strong data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2096\">Dec 27, 2025<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2154\">\n<td data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2135\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Schools upload list of applicants<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2154\"><strong data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2152\">Jan 9, 2026<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2217\">\n<td data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2197\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Schools upload marks under point system<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2217\"><strong data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2215\">Jan 16, 2026<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2257\">\n<td data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2237\" data-col-size=\"sm\">First merit list<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2257\"><strong data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2255\">Jan 23, 2026<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2311\">\n<td data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2283\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Query\/Grievance window<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2311\"><strong data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2309\">Jan 24 &ndash; Feb 3, 2026<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2351\">\n<td data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2332\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Second merit list<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2351\"><strong data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2349\">Feb 9, 2026<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2392\">\n<td data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2372\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Admission closure<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2392\"><strong data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2390\">Mar 19, 2026<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2497\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2405\">Tip:<\/strong> Fill the form early &mdash; last-week applicants often face rush, errors, or verification delays.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2559\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Updated_Age_Criteria_for_Nursery_KG_Class_1\"><\/span>Updated Age Criteria for Nursery, KG &amp; Class 1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2603\">Age is calculated <strong data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2602\">as on 31 March 2026<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\">\n<div tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\">\n<table data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2829\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\">\n<thead data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2636\">\n<tr data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2636\">\n<th data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2617\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"2607\" data-end=\"2616\">Class<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2617\" data-end=\"2636\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"2619\" data-end=\"2634\">Minimum Age<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2829\">\n<tr data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2723\">\n<td data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2707\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Nursery (Pre-School \/ Balvatika 1)<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2707\" data-end=\"2723\"><strong data-start=\"2709\" data-end=\"2721\">3+ years<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2765\">\n<td data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2749\" data-col-size=\"sm\">KG \/ LKG (Balvatika 2)<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"2765\"><strong data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2763\">4+ years<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2766\" data-end=\"2802\">\n<td data-start=\"2766\" data-end=\"2786\" data-col-size=\"sm\">UKG (Balvatika 3)<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"2802\"><strong data-start=\"2788\" data-end=\"2800\">5+ years<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2829\">\n<td data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2813\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Class 1<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"2829\"><strong data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2827\">6+ years<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"2987\">\ud83d\udccc <strong data-start=\"2834\" data-end=\"2854\">Why this change?<\/strong><br data-start=\"2854\" data-end=\"2857\" \/>Delhi has aligned its system with <strong data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"2913\">NEP 2020 (5+3+3+4)<\/strong>, ensuring children spend 3 years in foundational learning before Class 1.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"3038\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_NEP_2020_Changes_Impact_Parents\"><\/span>How NEP 2020 Changes Impact Parents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3299\">\n<li data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3106\">\n<p data-start=\"3042\" data-end=\"3106\">Children must complete <strong data-start=\"3065\" data-end=\"3088\">Nursery + LKG + UKG<\/strong> before Class 1.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3107\" data-end=\"3157\">\n<p data-start=\"3109\" data-end=\"3157\">No early admission to Class 1 will be allowed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3158\" data-end=\"3243\">\n<p data-start=\"3160\" data-end=\"3243\">Children who turn <strong data-start=\"3178\" data-end=\"3203\">5 years by March 2026<\/strong> will continue in <strong data-start=\"3221\" data-end=\"3227\">KG<\/strong>, not Class 1.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3244\" data-end=\"3299\">\n<p data-start=\"3246\" data-end=\"3299\">Focus shifts to play-based and foundational learning.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3301\" data-end=\"3409\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong data-start=\"3304\" data-end=\"3322\">Good for kids:<\/strong><br data-start=\"3322\" data-end=\"3325\" \/>This reduces early academic pressure and supports emotional and cognitive readiness.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3416\" data-end=\"3473\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_for_Nursery_Admission_2026%E2%80%9327\"><\/span>Documents Required for Nursery Admission 2026&ndash;27<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"3520\">Prepare both <strong data-start=\"3488\" data-end=\"3519\">digital and physical copies<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3522\" data-end=\"3546\"><strong data-start=\"3526\" data-end=\"3546\">1\ufe0f\u20e3 Proof of Age<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3547\" data-end=\"3601\">\n<li data-start=\"3547\" data-end=\"3601\">\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3549\" data-end=\"3601\">Birth Certificate (MCD\/NDMC\/SDMC or government body)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3603\" data-end=\"3643\"><strong data-start=\"3607\" data-end=\"3643\">2\ufe0f\u20e3 Proof of Residence (any one)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3644\" data-end=\"3731\">\n<li data-start=\"3644\" data-end=\"3659\">\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3646\" data-end=\"3659\">Aadhar Card<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3660\" data-end=\"3672\">\n<p data-start=\"3662\" data-end=\"3672\">Passport<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3673\" data-end=\"3685\">\n<p data-start=\"3675\" data-end=\"3685\">Voter ID<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3686\" data-end=\"3712\">\n<p data-start=\"3688\" data-end=\"3712\">Electricity\/Water bill<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3713\" data-end=\"3731\">\n<p data-start=\"3715\" data-end=\"3731\">Rent agreement<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3733\" data-end=\"3754\"><strong data-start=\"3737\" data-end=\"3754\">3\ufe0f\u20e3 ID Proofs<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3755\" data-end=\"3798\">\n<li data-start=\"3755\" data-end=\"3771\">\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3757\" data-end=\"3771\">Parents&rsquo; IDs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3772\" data-end=\"3798\">\n<p data-start=\"3774\" data-end=\"3798\">Photos (parents + child)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3800\" data-end=\"3838\"><strong data-start=\"3804\" data-end=\"3838\">4\ufe0f\u20e3 Additional (if applicable)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3839\" data-end=\"3929\">\n<li data-start=\"3839\" data-end=\"3856\">\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3841\" data-end=\"3856\">Sibling proof<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3857\" data-end=\"3873\">\n<p data-start=\"3859\" data-end=\"3873\">Alumni proof<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3874\" data-end=\"3902\">\n<p data-start=\"3876\" data-end=\"3902\">Income certificate (EWS)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3903\" data-end=\"3929\">\n<p data-start=\"3905\" data-end=\"3929\">Caste certificate (DG)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3931\" data-end=\"4026\">\ud83d\uddc2 <strong data-start=\"3934\" data-end=\"3946\">Pro Tip:<\/strong> Create a folder with scanned documents (PDF\/JPG under 1 MB) for fast uploading.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4033\" data-end=\"4074\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Checklist_Before_You_Apply\"><\/span>Quick Checklist Before You Apply<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4076\" data-end=\"4289\">\u2705 Confirm age eligibility<br data-start=\"4101\" data-end=\"4104\" \/>\u2705 Shortlist schools within <strong data-start=\"4131\" data-end=\"4141\">3&ndash;8 km<\/strong><br data-start=\"4141\" data-end=\"4144\" \/>\u2705 Check each school&#8217;s point system<br data-start=\"4178\" data-end=\"4181\" \/>\u2705 Keep all documents ready<br data-start=\"4207\" data-end=\"4210\" \/>\u2705 Apply before <strong data-start=\"4225\" data-end=\"4235\">Dec 27<\/strong><br data-start=\"4235\" data-end=\"4238\" \/>\u2705 Track lists published on <strong data-start=\"4265\" data-end=\"4275\">Jan 23<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"4280\" data-end=\"4289\">Feb 9<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4296\" data-end=\"4359\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-Step_How_to_Apply_for_Delhi_Nursery_Admission\"><\/span>Step-by-Step: How to Apply for Delhi Nursery Admission<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4361\" data-end=\"4411\"><strong data-start=\"4365\" data-end=\"4411\">Step 1: Visit School Website or DoE Portal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4412\" data-end=\"4450\">Forms go live on <strong data-start=\"4429\" data-end=\"4449\">December 4, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4452\" data-end=\"4497\"><strong data-start=\"4456\" data-end=\"4497\">Step 2: Fill Out the Application Form<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4498\" data-end=\"4504\">Enter:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4505\" data-end=\"4588\">\n<li data-start=\"4505\" data-end=\"4524\">\n<p data-start=\"4507\" data-end=\"4524\">Child&rsquo;s details<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4525\" data-end=\"4532\">\n<p data-start=\"4527\" data-end=\"4532\">DOB<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4533\" data-end=\"4544\">\n<p data-start=\"4535\" data-end=\"4544\">Address<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4545\" data-end=\"4569\">\n<p data-start=\"4547\" data-end=\"4569\">Distance from school<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4570\" data-end=\"4588\">\n<p data-start=\"4572\" data-end=\"4588\">Parent details<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4646\" data-end=\"4678\"><strong data-start=\"4650\" data-end=\"4678\">Step 3: Upload Documents<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4680\" data-end=\"4716\"><strong data-start=\"4684\" data-end=\"4716\">Step 4: Pay Registration Fee<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4717\" data-end=\"4749\">Schools may charge only <strong data-start=\"4741\" data-end=\"4748\">\u20b925<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4751\" data-end=\"4784\"><strong data-start=\"4755\" data-end=\"4784\">Step 5: Check Merit Lists<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4785\" data-end=\"4836\">\n<li data-start=\"4785\" data-end=\"4811\">\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4787\" data-end=\"4811\">First List: <strong data-start=\"4799\" data-end=\"4809\">Jan 23<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4812\" data-end=\"4836\">\n<p data-start=\"4814\" data-end=\"4836\">Second List: <strong data-start=\"4827\" data-end=\"4836\">Feb 9<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4838\" data-end=\"4887\"><strong data-start=\"4842\" data-end=\"4887\">Step 6: Complete Verification &amp; Admission<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4888\" data-end=\"4936\">Submit documents and fees by <strong data-start=\"4917\" data-end=\"4935\">March 19, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4943\" data-end=\"4983\"><strong data-start=\"4947\" data-end=\"4983\">Can a 2.5-Year-Old Join Nursery?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4984\" data-end=\"5049\">\u274c <strong data-start=\"4986\" data-end=\"4993\">No.<\/strong><br data-start=\"4993\" data-end=\"4996\" \/>A child must be <strong data-start=\"5012\" data-end=\"5024\">3+ years<\/strong> as of <strong data-start=\"5031\" data-end=\"5048\">31 March 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5051\" data-end=\"5074\">Such children can join:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5075\" data-end=\"5115\">\n<li data-start=\"5075\" data-end=\"5090\">\n<p data-start=\"5077\" data-end=\"5090\">Play school<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5091\" data-end=\"5115\">\n<p data-start=\"5093\" data-end=\"5115\">Pre-nursery programs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5122\" data-end=\"5168\"><strong data-start=\"5126\" data-end=\"5168\">Which Class Is Right for a 3-Year-Old?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\">\n<div tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\">\n<table data-start=\"5170\" data-end=\"5315\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\">\n<thead data-start=\"5170\" data-end=\"5210\">\n<tr data-start=\"5170\" data-end=\"5210\">\n<th data-start=\"5170\" data-end=\"5197\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"5172\" data-end=\"5196\">Age (As on 31 March)<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"5197\" data-end=\"5210\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"5199\" data-end=\"5208\">Class<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"5252\" data-end=\"5315\">\n<tr data-start=\"5252\" data-end=\"5274\">\n<td data-start=\"5252\" data-end=\"5263\" data-col-size=\"sm\">3+ years<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"5263\" data-end=\"5274\">Nursery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5275\" data-end=\"5292\">\n<td data-start=\"5275\" data-end=\"5286\" data-col-size=\"sm\">4+ years<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"5286\" data-end=\"5292\">KG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5293\" data-end=\"5315\">\n<td data-start=\"5293\" data-end=\"5304\" data-col-size=\"sm\">5+ years<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"5304\" data-end=\"5315\">Class 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"5317\" data-end=\"5360\">This matches NEP 2020&rsquo;s foundational stage.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5367\" data-end=\"5428\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delhi_Nursery_Admission_Point_System_Open_Category\"><\/span>Delhi Nursery Admission Point System (Open Category)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\">\n<div tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\">\n<table data-start=\"5430\" data-end=\"5591\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\">\n<thead data-start=\"5430\" data-end=\"5467\">\n<tr data-start=\"5430\" data-end=\"5467\">\n<th data-start=\"5430\" data-end=\"5445\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"5432\" data-end=\"5444\">Criteria<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"5445\" data-end=\"5467\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"5447\" data-end=\"5465\">Typical Points<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"5505\" data-end=\"5591\">\n<tr data-start=\"5505\" data-end=\"5525\">\n<td data-start=\"5505\" data-end=\"5516\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Distance<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"5516\" data-end=\"5525\">40&ndash;60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5526\" data-end=\"5542\">\n<td data-start=\"5526\" data-end=\"5536\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Sibling<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"5536\" data-end=\"5542\">20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5543\" data-end=\"5561\">\n<td data-start=\"5543\" data-end=\"5552\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Alumni<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"5552\" data-end=\"5561\">10&ndash;15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5562\" data-end=\"5591\">\n<td data-start=\"5562\" data-end=\"5583\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Girl\/Single Parent<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"5583\" data-end=\"5591\">5&ndash;10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"5593\" data-end=\"5649\">\ud83d\udc49 Apply to multiple nearby schools to maximize chances.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5656\" data-end=\"5708\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EWSDG_Admission_25_Reserved_Seats\"><\/span>EWS\/DG Admission (25% Reserved Seats)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5710\" data-end=\"5723\">Reserved for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5724\" data-end=\"5798\">\n<li data-start=\"5724\" data-end=\"5752\">\n<p data-start=\"5726\" data-end=\"5752\">Income &le; \u20b91,00,000 (EWS)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5753\" data-end=\"5798\">\n<p data-start=\"5755\" data-end=\"5798\">SC\/ST\/OBC\/Disabled\/Orphans\/Transgender (DG)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5800\" data-end=\"5866\">Applications are processed <strong data-start=\"5827\" data-end=\"5835\">only<\/strong> through the DoE online portal.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5868\" data-end=\"5885\">Documents needed:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5886\" data-end=\"5969\">\n<li data-start=\"5886\" data-end=\"5908\">\n<p data-start=\"5888\" data-end=\"5908\">Income certificate<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5909\" data-end=\"5927\">\n<p data-start=\"5911\" data-end=\"5927\">Category proof<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5928\" data-end=\"5947\">\n<p data-start=\"5930\" data-end=\"5947\">Residence proof<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5948\" data-end=\"5969\">\n<p data-start=\"5950\" data-end=\"5969\">Birth certificate<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5976\" data-end=\"6007\"><strong data-start=\"5981\" data-end=\"6007\">Smart Tips for Parents<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6009\" data-end=\"6325\">\n<li data-start=\"6009\" data-end=\"6057\">\n<p data-start=\"6011\" data-end=\"6057\">Track announcements daily from late November<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6058\" data-end=\"6082\">\n<p data-start=\"6060\" data-end=\"6082\">Apply to 5&ndash;8 schools<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6083\" data-end=\"6126\">\n<p data-start=\"6085\" data-end=\"6126\">Understand each school&rsquo;s point criteria<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6127\" data-end=\"6157\">\n<p data-start=\"6129\" data-end=\"6157\">Keep documents ready early<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6158\" data-end=\"6199\">\n<p data-start=\"6160\" data-end=\"6199\">Submit forms well before the deadline<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6200\" data-end=\"6268\">\n<p data-start=\"6202\" data-end=\"6268\">Check lists regularly &mdash; many parents forget after the first list<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6269\" data-end=\"6325\">\n<p data-start=\"6271\" data-end=\"6325\">Stay calm &mdash; draw rounds often open new opportunities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6357\" data-end=\"6634\">The Delhi Nursery Admission 2026&ndash;27 cycle marks a significant shift with updated NEP-aligned age norms and a transparent, structured admission process. With the dates now announced, parents should start preparing documents, shortlisting schools, and planning submissions early.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6636\" data-end=\"6793\">For trusted, real-time updates, school comparisons &mdash; visit <strong data-start=\"6723\" data-end=\"6739\">UniApply.com<\/strong>, your official companion for Delhi school admissions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Delhi&rsquo;s nursery admission season is officially here &mdash; and with it come the biggest questions from parents about age eligibility, NEP 2020 changes, admission dates, forms, point system, and required documents. With the Directorate of Education (DoE) announcing the confirmed admission schedule for 2026&ndash;27, parents can now start preparing with complete clarity. 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