{"id":2411,"date":"2026-01-23T10:29:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T10:29:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uniapply.com\/blog\/?p=2411"},"modified":"2026-02-27T07:55:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T07:55:22","slug":"delhi-nursery-admission-2026-27-first-merit-list-released-today-what-parents-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uniapply.com\/blog\/delhi-nursery-admission-2026-27-first-merit-list-released-today-what-parents-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Delhi Nursery Admission 2026\u201327: First Merit List Released Today \u2013 What Parents Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"690\">The <strong data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"375\">first merit list for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uniapply.com\/schools\/nursery-schools-in-delhi\/\">Delhi Nursery Admission 2026&ndash;27<\/a><\/strong> has been released today by <strong data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"443\">private unaided schools across Delhi<\/strong>, marking a crucial milestone in the admission process for <strong data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"530\">Nursery, KG, and Class 1<\/strong>. With over <strong data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"571\">1.25 lakh children listed<\/strong>, including those on waiting lists, thousands of parents are closely tracking the outcome of the first admission round.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"975\">As per the <strong data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"744\">Directorate of Education (DoE), Delhi<\/strong>, a total of <strong data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"790\">1,741 private unaided schools<\/strong> have published the first selection and waiting lists simultaneously, either on their <strong data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"897\">official websites<\/strong> or on <strong data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"928\">school notice boards<\/strong>, in line with prescribed admission guidelines.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 20px 0;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edudel.nic.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #0d6efd; color: #ffffff; padding: 12px 20px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px;\"> Direct link to visit the official website<\/a><\/div>\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-6a0fa0d10fc46\" 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\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg 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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-first-merit-list-released-today-what-parents-need-to-know\/#Classes_Covered_Under_the_First_Merit_List\" title=\"Classes Covered Under the First Merit List\">Classes Covered Under the First Merit List<\/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-first-merit-list-released-today-what-parents-need-to-know\/#How_Schools_Prepare_the_Merit_List\" title=\"How Schools Prepare the Merit List\">How Schools Prepare the Merit List<\/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-first-merit-list-released-today-what-parents-need-to-know\/#How_Parents_Can_Check_the_First_Merit_List\" title=\"How Parents Can Check the First Merit List\">How Parents Can Check the First Merit List<\/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-first-merit-list-released-today-what-parents-need-to-know\/#What_to_Do_If_Your_Child_Is_Selected\" title=\"What to Do If Your Child Is Selected\">What to Do If Your Child Is Selected<\/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-first-merit-list-released-today-what-parents-need-to-know\/#Documents_Usually_Required_for_Admission\" title=\"Documents Usually Required for Admission\">Documents Usually Required for Admission<\/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-first-merit-list-released-today-what-parents-need-to-know\/#If_Your_Child_Is_Not_Selected_in_the_First_List\" title=\"If Your Child Is Not Selected in the First List\">If Your Child Is Not Selected in the First List<\/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-first-merit-list-released-today-what-parents-need-to-know\/#Admission_Timeline_for_Delhi_Nursery_Admission_2026%E2%80%9327\" title=\"Admission Timeline for Delhi Nursery Admission 2026&ndash;27\">Admission Timeline for Delhi 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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uniapply.com\/blog\/delhi-nursery-admission-2026-27-first-merit-list-released-today-what-parents-need-to-know\/#Age_Criteria_for_Delhi_Nursery_Admission_2026%E2%80%9327\" title=\"Age Criteria for Delhi Nursery Admission 2026&ndash;27\">Age Criteria for Delhi 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-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uniapply.com\/blog\/delhi-nursery-admission-2026-27-first-merit-list-released-today-what-parents-need-to-know\/#Important_Advice_for_Parents\" title=\"Important Advice for Parents\">Important Advice for Parents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uniapply.com\/blog\/delhi-nursery-admission-2026-27-first-merit-list-released-today-what-parents-need-to-know\/#Final_Word_for_Parents\" title=\"Final Word for Parents\">Final Word for Parents<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1014\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_First_Merit_List\"><\/span>What Is the First Merit List?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1351\">The <strong data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1040\">first merit list<\/strong> includes the names of children <strong data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1098\">provisionally selected<\/strong> for admission based on the school&rsquo;s <strong data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1170\">points-based admission criteria<\/strong> approved by the DoE.<br data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1194\" \/>Most schools also release a <strong data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1238\">waiting list<\/strong>, which comes into effect if selected candidates do not complete admission formalities within the given timeline.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1461\">\ud83d\udc49 A majority of admissions are finalized in this round, making the first merit list particularly important.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1513\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Classes_Covered_Under_the_First_Merit_List\"><\/span>Classes Covered Under the First Merit List<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1549\">The list applies to admissions in:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1614\">\n<li data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1577\">\n<p data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1577\"><strong data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1577\">Nursery (Pre-School)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1600\">\n<p data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1600\"><strong data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1600\">KG (Pre-Primary)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1614\">\n<p data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1614\"><strong data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1614\">Class 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1741\">\ud83d\udccc The process applies <strong data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1674\">only to private unaided schools<\/strong> in Delhi. Government schools are not part of this admission cycle.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1785\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Schools_Prepare_the_Merit_List\"><\/span>How Schools Prepare the Merit List<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1917\">Delhi nursery admissions follow a <strong data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1850\">transparent points system<\/strong>, with each school defining its criteria within DoE-approved norms.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1948\"><strong>Common Admission Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"2089\">\n<li data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1985\">\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1985\">Distance between home and school<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2025\">\n<p data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2025\">Sibling studying in the same school<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2057\">\n<p data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2057\">Parent is an alumnus\/alumna<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2089\">\n<p data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2089\">Staff ward (where applicable)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2222\">Children scoring the <strong data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2130\">highest points<\/strong> are selected first.<br data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2153\" \/>In case of a tie, schools may conduct a <strong data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2209\">draw of lots<\/strong>, which must:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2311\">\n<li data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2261\">\n<p data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2261\">Be held in the presence of parents<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2311\">\n<p data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2311\">Be <strong data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2285\">video recorded<\/strong>, as directed by the DoE<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2391\">A monitoring cell has been set up to ensure compliance and address grievances.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2443\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Parents_Can_Check_the_First_Merit_List\"><\/span>How Parents Can Check the First Merit List<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2507\">Parents can check the admission list by following these steps:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2781\">\n<li data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2569\">\n<p data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2569\">Visit the <strong data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2542\">official website<\/strong> of the school applied to<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2635\">\n<p data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2635\">Go to the <strong data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2625\">Admissions \/ Nursery Admission 2026&ndash;27<\/strong> section<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2691\">\n<p data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"2691\">Click on the <strong data-start=\"2652\" data-end=\"2684\">First Merit \/ Selection List<\/strong> link<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2692\" data-end=\"2722\">\n<p data-start=\"2695\" data-end=\"2722\">Download the <strong data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"2720\">PDF file<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2781\">\n<p data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2781\">Search using the <strong data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2781\">child&rsquo;s name or application number<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"2783\" data-end=\"2854\">Some schools also display the list on their <strong data-start=\"2827\" data-end=\"2853\">physical notice boards<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2861\" data-end=\"2900\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_If_Your_Child_Is_Selected\"><\/span>What to Do If Your Child Is Selected<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2902\" data-end=\"2955\">If your child&rsquo;s name appears in the first merit list:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2957\" data-end=\"3161\">\u2705 Read the admission instructions carefully<br data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3003\" \/>\u2705 Arrange all required documents for verification<br data-start=\"3052\" data-end=\"3055\" \/>\u2705 Complete admission formalities within the deadline<br data-start=\"3107\" data-end=\"3110\" \/>\u2705 Pay the admission and tuition fees as specified<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3291\">\u26a0\ufe0f Failure to meet deadlines may result in <strong data-start=\"3206\" data-end=\"3234\">cancellation of the seat<\/strong>, which will then be offered to a waiting-list candidate.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3298\" data-end=\"3341\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Usually_Required_for_Admission\"><\/span>Documents Usually Required for Admission<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3343\" data-end=\"3410\">Although requirements may vary slightly, schools typically ask for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3412\" data-end=\"3652\">\n<li data-start=\"3412\" data-end=\"3445\">\n<p data-start=\"3414\" data-end=\"3445\">Child&rsquo;s <strong data-start=\"3422\" data-end=\"3443\">birth certificate<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3446\" data-end=\"3494\">\n<p data-start=\"3448\" data-end=\"3494\"><strong data-start=\"3448\" data-end=\"3465\">Address proof<\/strong> (as per distance criteria)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3495\" data-end=\"3532\">\n<p data-start=\"3497\" data-end=\"3532\"><strong data-start=\"3497\" data-end=\"3514\">Sibling proof<\/strong> (if applicable)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3533\" data-end=\"3569\">\n<p data-start=\"3535\" data-end=\"3569\"><strong data-start=\"3535\" data-end=\"3551\">Alumni proof<\/strong> (if applicable)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3570\" data-end=\"3620\">\n<p data-start=\"3572\" data-end=\"3620\">Passport-size photographs of child and parents<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3621\" data-end=\"3652\">\n<p data-start=\"3623\" data-end=\"3652\"><strong data-start=\"3623\" data-end=\"3652\">Application form printout<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3654\" data-end=\"3721\">Parents should carry <strong data-start=\"3675\" data-end=\"3720\">original documents along with photocopies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3728\" data-end=\"3778\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_Your_Child_Is_Not_Selected_in_the_First_List\"><\/span>If Your Child Is Not Selected in the First List<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3780\" data-end=\"3880\">Parents are advised <strong data-start=\"3800\" data-end=\"3816\">not to panic<\/strong>. Many seats are filled in subsequent rounds due to withdrawals.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3882\" data-end=\"3896\"><strong>Next Steps<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3897\" data-end=\"4117\">\n<li data-start=\"3897\" data-end=\"3934\">\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3899\" data-end=\"3934\">Watch for the <strong data-start=\"3913\" data-end=\"3934\">second merit list<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3935\" data-end=\"3982\">\n<p data-start=\"3937\" data-end=\"3982\">Regularly check school websites for updates<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3983\" data-end=\"4036\">\n<p data-start=\"3985\" data-end=\"4036\">Track your child&rsquo;s position in the <strong data-start=\"4020\" data-end=\"4036\">waiting list<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4037\" data-end=\"4117\">\n<p data-start=\"4039\" data-end=\"4117\">Raise objections or queries during the <strong data-start=\"4078\" data-end=\"4102\">clarification window<\/strong>, if required<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"4124\" data-end=\"4181\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Admission_Timeline_for_Delhi_Nursery_Admission_2026%E2%80%9327\"><\/span>Admission Timeline for Delhi Nursery Admission 2026&ndash;27<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"4183\" data-end=\"4376\">\n<li data-start=\"4183\" data-end=\"4223\">\n<p data-start=\"4185\" data-end=\"4223\"><strong data-start=\"4185\" data-end=\"4206\">First Merit List:<\/strong> Released today<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4224\" data-end=\"4286\">\n<p data-start=\"4226\" data-end=\"4286\"><strong data-start=\"4226\" data-end=\"4255\">Query \/ Objection Window:<\/strong> 24 January &ndash; 3 February 2026<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4287\" data-end=\"4329\">\n<p data-start=\"4289\" data-end=\"4329\"><strong data-start=\"4289\" data-end=\"4311\">Second Merit List:<\/strong> 9 February 2026<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4330\" data-end=\"4376\">\n<p data-start=\"4332\" data-end=\"4376\"><strong data-start=\"4332\" data-end=\"4360\">Final Admission Closure:<\/strong> 19 March 2026<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4378\" data-end=\"4425\">\ud83d\udccc Exact timelines may vary slightly by school.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4432\" data-end=\"4483\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Age_Criteria_for_Delhi_Nursery_Admission_2026%E2%80%9327\"><\/span>Age Criteria for Delhi Nursery Admission 2026&ndash;27<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4485\" data-end=\"4539\">Age eligibility is calculated <strong data-start=\"4515\" data-end=\"4538\">as of 31 March 2026<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4541\" data-end=\"4643\">\n<li data-start=\"4541\" data-end=\"4576\">\n<p data-start=\"4543\" data-end=\"4576\"><strong data-start=\"4543\" data-end=\"4555\">Nursery:<\/strong> 3 to under 4 years<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4577\" data-end=\"4607\">\n<p data-start=\"4579\" data-end=\"4607\"><strong data-start=\"4579\" data-end=\"4586\">KG:<\/strong> 4 to under 5 years<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4608\" data-end=\"4643\">\n<p data-start=\"4610\" data-end=\"4643\"><strong data-start=\"4610\" data-end=\"4622\">Class 1:<\/strong> 5 to under 6 years<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4645\" data-end=\"4745\">Schools may allow an <strong data-start=\"4666\" data-end=\"4703\">age relaxation of up to one month<\/strong>, at the discretion of the head of school.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4747\" data-end=\"4782\"><strong>Automatic Progression Clarified<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4783\" data-end=\"5046\">\n<li data-start=\"4783\" data-end=\"4875\">\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4785\" data-end=\"4875\">Children admitted to <strong data-start=\"4806\" data-end=\"4828\">Nursery in 2025&ndash;26<\/strong> will automatically move to <strong data-start=\"4856\" data-end=\"4862\">KG<\/strong> in 2026&ndash;27<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4876\" data-end=\"4927\">\n<p data-start=\"4878\" data-end=\"4927\">Children in <strong data-start=\"4890\" data-end=\"4896\">KG<\/strong> will progress to <strong data-start=\"4914\" data-end=\"4925\">Class 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4928\" data-end=\"5046\">\n<p data-start=\"4930\" data-end=\"5046\">Hence, Nursery admissions for 2026&ndash;27 apply only to children who are <strong data-start=\"4999\" data-end=\"5023\">3+ but under 4 years<\/strong> as of the cut-off date<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"5053\" data-end=\"5084\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Advice_for_Parents\"><\/span>Important Advice for Parents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"5086\" data-end=\"5306\">\n<li data-start=\"5086\" data-end=\"5133\">\n<p data-start=\"5088\" data-end=\"5133\">Monitor <strong data-start=\"5096\" data-end=\"5116\">multiple schools<\/strong> you applied to<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5134\" data-end=\"5192\">\n<p data-start=\"5136\" data-end=\"5192\">Rely only on <strong data-start=\"5149\" data-end=\"5167\">official lists<\/strong>, not verbal assurances<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5193\" data-end=\"5235\">\n<p data-start=\"5195\" data-end=\"5235\">Keep all documents organised and ready<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5236\" data-end=\"5306\">\n<p data-start=\"5238\" data-end=\"5306\">Track deadlines carefully to avoid missing admission opportunities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"5313\" data-end=\"5338\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Word_for_Parents\"><\/span>Final Word for Parents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5340\" data-end=\"5623\">The release of the <strong data-start=\"5359\" data-end=\"5411\">Delhi Nursery Admission 2026&ndash;27 first merit list<\/strong> is a significant step in your child&rsquo;s education journey. Whether your child is selected in this round or awaiting further lists, staying informed, calm, and proactive will help you navigate the process smoothly.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5625\" data-end=\"5763\">Parents are encouraged to follow official instructions, keep checking updates, and make timely decisions to secure admission successfully.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The first merit list for Delhi Nursery Admission 2026&ndash;27 has been released today by private unaided schools across Delhi, marking a crucial milestone in the admission process for Nursery, KG, and Class 1. 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