Delhi Nursery Admission 2027-28 Dates, Lottery, Age Limit, Selection Process

The Delhi Government’s Directorate of Education (DOE) is going to release Delhi Nursery Admission 2027-28 notification in later November or early December 2026 for academic year 2027-28. Parents who are waiting to apply for Nursery Admission to Delhi 2027-28 will be able to submit the admission form through online mode at official website: edudel.nic.in. Last year, Delhi Nursery admission registration was started from 04 December and ended on 27 December 2025. The registration fee for admission process was Rs. 25 for last year. Candidates can read more details here about to Delhi School Nursery admission form, eligibility, selection, etc at below.

Delhi Nursery Admission 2027-28 Important Dates

Nursery admission in Delhi 2027-28 check apply dates, selection criteria and step-by-step guidelines to apply here in this blog. The admission notification for Nursery admission to Delhi Schools for academic session 2027-28 will be made available online in November 2026. Check below table to know tentative timetable for Delhi Balvatika 1, 2, 3 and Class 1 admission for session 2027-28:

Events	Dates
Delhi Nursery Admission Notification	November 2026
Schools Publish Admission Criteria	November 2026
Delhi Nursery Admission Form Available	November–December 2026
Delhi Balvatika Admission Last Date to Apply	December 2026
Release of First Merit List	January 2027
Delhi Nursery Second Merit List	January–February 2027
Document Verification	January–February 2027
Fee Payment	February–March 2027
Academic Session Begins	April 2027

For academic year 2026-27, Delhi Nursery Class admission registration notification was released on 28 November 2025 and apply online process was done between 04 December to 27 December 2025.

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Delhi Nursery Admission 2027-28 Highlights

Particulars	Details
Conducting Authority	Directorate of Education (DoE) Delhi
Admission Session	2027-28
Entry-Level Class	Nursery (Entery Level Classes)
Admission Mode	Online and Offline (School-specific)
Schools Covered	Private, Government, Aided & International Schools
Registration Fee	₹25 (non-refundable) in private schools
Admission Criteria	Check below
Reservation of Seats	25% for EWS / DG / CWSN children in private schools
Selection Criteria	Points System, Computerised lottery, Draw of lots
Classes Starts from	01 April 2027

Delhi Nursery Admission 2027-28 Eligibility Criteria

The Directorate of Education (DoE) Delhi has restructured the admission eligibility criteria which applicable to all government, government aided and recognised unaided private schools under the DoE for session 2027-28.

New Age Limit Criteria for Delhi Nursery Admission 2027-28

Class	Minimum & Maximum Age	Admission in 2027-28 (age as on 31 March 2027)
Nursery (Balvatika 1)	3+ to 4 years	New admissions at 3+ years.
Lower KG (Balvatika 2)	4+ to 5 years	Students are promoted to Lower KG Class, and new admissions at 4+ years for session 2027-28.
Upper KG (Balvatika 3)	5+ to 6 years	Students promoted to KG Class and required age is 5+ years.
Class 1	6+ to 7 years	In 2027-28, KG (Balvatika 3) students of 2026-27 are promoted to Class 1 (5+ years) under the old structure; the 6+ age rule for new Class 1 admissions is going to apply from session 2028-29.

Note: Students can get one month relaxation in both the minimum and maximum age limit criteria with permission of heads of schools.

Delhi Nursery Admission Fees 2027-28

The Delhi schools for admission to Nursery or entry level classes charge a different tuition fees, application fee, admission fee and other charges. But for Delhi Nursery registration fees is just Rs.25/- in private schools. Parents who are looking for exact school fee structure please visit the respective school campus or school’s website.

Delhi Nursery Admission 2027-28 EWS/DG Category

As per the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, private unaided schools in Delhi must set aside one-fourth (25%) of their entry-level seats for children belonging to Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), Disadvantaged Groups (DG) and Children with Special Needs (CWSN).

The admission process for these reserved seats is conducted separately from the general admission procedure. Eligible parents must submit an online application through the DoE portal or respective schools. The final selection is made through a computerised lottery system (draw of lots) managed by the Directorate of Education, Delhi.

How to Apply for Delhi Nursery Admission 2027-28?

If you are looking for how to apply process for Delhi Balvatika admission for session 2027-28, then you can check all details here below.

Step-by-Step Process for Nursery School Admission in Delhi 2027-28

Parents can follow the steps below to complete the school admission process smoothly for entery level class admission in Delhi:

1. Choose Suitable Schools: Identify schools located near your residence. Visit the Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE) website and individual school websites to understand their admission guidelines, eligibility conditions and point-based selection criteria.

2. Get the Application Form: Once the admission fillup process begins, collect the registration form from the respective school or download it from its official website, wherever the online facility is available.

3. Complete the Registration: Enter all the required details correctly in the application form. Attach self-attested photocopies of the necessary documents before submitting it.

4. Submit the Form and Fee: Pay the prescribed registration charge of ₹25 for each school and submit the completed application before the specified deadline.

5. Check the Selection Lists: Keep visiting the school websites or notice boards to check your child’s allotted points and the release of the first and second admission lists.

6. Confirm the Admission: If your child’s name appears on the selection list, visit the school within the given period. Provides the original documents and complete the remaining formalities and paying the applicable admission fee.

Always check the latest admission notification issued by the DoE Delhi, as dates, fees and procedures may change from year to year.

Documents Required for Delhi Nursery Admission 2027-28

During admission fillup or after selection candidate needs to provide the following documents for admission to Nursery Class admission in Delhi Govt or Private Schools:

• Applicant Birth certificate (issued by MCD or other local body / hospital record)
• Address proof – ration card, voter ID, electricity / water / telephone bill, passport, Aadhaar card or bank passbook of parents is also acceptable.
• Recent Passport-size photographs of the child and parents.
• Sibling / alumni proof, if claiming points.
• Child’s Medical Fitness Certificate: The medical fitness certificate issued by a registered medical practitioner. The certificate includes the information of Blood group, allergies (if any), vaccination, etc.
• For EWS/DG/CWSN Category Applicants: Candidates need to provides the Income certificate, caste certificate or disability certificate, as applicable.

Nursery Admission Point System in Delhi: Criteria and Weightage

For nursery admissions, many private schools in Delhi use a point-based evaluation method to shortlist applicants. Each school may have its own admission parameters and allocation of marks, in accordance with the applicable DoE guidelines. Parents should review the individual school’s admission policy to understand how points are calculated.

The table below provides an overview of the commonly considered admission factors, along with examples of the points assigned by various schools for the 2026–27 academic session.

Admission Criteria	Points System (2026-27) Example
Distance/ Neighbourhood	20-75 points
Sibling Studying in the Same School	10-30 points
Parent Alumni	5-30 points
Girl Child	5-20 points
First Born Child	5-10 points
Single Parent	points
Age Eligibility	Generally no points
Other Criteria	As per DoE Guidelines

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