Admissions for private schools in Delhi will begin later this month for the 2025-2026 academic session. A notice released by the state education department gave the The trial would begin from November 28 with the first list of candidates released in mid-January.
Private, unaided and recognized schools in Delhi have been asked to upload their admission criteria and all other relevant points for open seats by November 25. Application forms will be made available by each school until 2011 deadline for entries is December 20. A non-refundable fee of ₹There is a charge of $25 for admission registration.
The first list of selected children and the waiting list are shown by schools January 17 next year in addition to their points under the points system. Eligible parents can resolve their points allocation queries between them January 18 and January 27. A second list (if necessary) is displayed by February 3.
The admission procedure closes on March 14.
The guidelines apply to admissions to nurseries, KG and Class 1, with the Education Department setting out the eligible age ranges. Those applying for admission to preschool or kindergarten must be less than four years old as of March 31 next year. Those applying for pre-primary or KG admission must be less than five years old, while Class 1 students must be less than six years old as of March 31. Parents can request an age relaxation of up to 30 days via a manual request. It can be granted by the head of school or principal.
Eligible schools have also been asked to reserve 25% of seats for students belonging to EWS/DG category and children with disabilities.
