{"id":249,"date":"2025-07-24T11:57:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T11:57:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schoolapply.in\/blog\/?p=249"},"modified":"2025-07-24T12:04:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T12:04:16","slug":"delhi-nursery-admission-2026-27","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/schoolapply.in\/blog\/delhi-nursery-admission-2026-27\/","title":{"rendered":"Delhi Nursery Admission 2026\u201327: All You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you a parent preparing for your child\u2019s first step into formal education? The <strong>Delhi Nursery Admission 2026\u201327<\/strong> season is around the corner, and planning early can make a big difference. Whether you\u2019re applying for the general category or EWS\/DG quota, here\u2019s a complete guide to help you understand the process, eligibility, documents required, and key dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Will Nursery Admissions Start for 2026\u201327?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The official notification for Delhi Nursery Admission 2026\u201327 will be released by the <strong>Directorate of Education (<a href=\"https:\/\/edudel.nic.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">DoE<\/a>), Delhi<\/strong>\u2014typically by <strong>late November 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tentative Admission Schedule (Based on Previous Years):<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Admission Event<\/th><th>Expected Date<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Official Notification<\/td><td>Last week of November 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Start of Form Availability<\/td><td>Late November 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Last Date to Submit Forms<\/td><td>End of December 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>First Merit List<\/td><td>Mid-January 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Second List (if seats remain)<\/td><td>End of January 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Final Admission Closure<\/td><td>March 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Keep checking <a href=\"https:\/\/schoolapply.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">SchoolApply.in<\/a> for updated and verified dates.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Age Criteria for Nursery Admission 2026-27<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As per DoE guidelines, the minimum age as on <strong>31st March 2026<\/strong> should be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>3 years<\/strong> for Nursery (Pre-School)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4 years<\/strong> for KG (Pre-Primary)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>5 years<\/strong> for Class 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>No upper age limit has been strictly imposed, but some schools may follow their own age brackets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Number of Seats and Reservation Categories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each private unaided recognized school in Delhi reserves a specific number of seats:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>General Category<\/strong> \u2013 50%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>EWS\/DG\/Disadvantaged Groups<\/strong> \u2013 25%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Management Quota<\/strong> \u2013 20%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Staff Quota\/Sibling Quota<\/strong> \u2013 as per school policy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Documents Required for Application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply successfully, ensure you have scanned\/photocopies of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 Birth Certificate of the child<br>\u2705 Recent passport-size photos of child and parents<br>\u2705 Proof of residence (Aadhaar card, voter ID, passport, etc.)<br>\u2705 Aadhar card of the child (not mandatory but preferred)<br>\u2705 Sibling\/Alumni Proof (if applicable)<br>\u2705 Income Certificate (for EWS\/DG applicants)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choosing the Right School<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are <strong>1,700+ private schools<\/strong> participating in the Delhi admission process. Finding the right one can be overwhelming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Use SchoolApply.in to<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Search schools near your location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compare fees, facilities, reviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Filter by board \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/schoolapply.in\/cbse-board-schools-in-delhi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">CBSE<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/schoolapply.in\/icse-board-schools-in-delhi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">ICSE<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/schoolapply.in\/ib-schools-in-delhi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">IB<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check application timelines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get admission support &amp; reminders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/schoolapply.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Click here to explore schools now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for a Smooth Admission Journey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start shortlisting schools in <strong>October\u2013November<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep scanned copies of all documents ready<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit shortlisted schools physically, if possible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t miss the <strong>submission deadline<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track merit list dates carefully<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a parent preparing for your child\u2019s first step into formal education? 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