New Delhi | December 4, 2025 :
The Delhi Nursery and KG admission process for the 2026–27 academic session begins today, December 4, across 1,753 private schools, as announced by the Directorate of Education (DoE). Application forms for the general category (75% open seats) can be submitted until December 27, either offline, online, or—new this year—through QR code-enabled forms offered by several schools.
Schools have already started making admission details available on their websites, with many opening help desks for parents to ease the application process.
Admission Methods Expanded: QR Code Forms Introduced
In a first, many private schools have adopted QR code-based form submissions, allowing parents to fill out applications directly using their smartphones.
At Vidya Bal Bhavan Senior Secondary School in Mayur Vihar Phase-III, Principal Dr. Satveer Sharma said QR codes and a help desk have been set up to streamline the process. Parents may also request a school tour after class hours.
The DoE has strictly instructed schools not to close the application window before the official deadline and to follow all guidelines without deviation.
Seat Distribution
75% seats: General category, filled through the 100-point admission system, similar to last year.
25% seats: Reserved for EWS and Disadvantaged Groups, with a separate application process.
Complete Nursery Admission Schedule 2026–27
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Forms available | December 4, 2025 |
| Last date to submit forms | December 27, 2025 |
| List of applicants | January 9, 2026 |
| Marks for all applicants | January 16, 2026 |
| First list (with waiting list) | January 23, 2026 |
| Queries/Grievance resolution | January 24 – February 3, 2026 |
| Second list (with waiting list) | February 9, 2026 |
| Queries/Grievance resolution | February 10 – 16, 2026 |
| Additional list (if any) | March 5, 2026 |
| Admission process closes | March 19, 2026 |
Important DoE Guidelines for Parents
Schools may charge only ₹25 for the application form.
Buying the school prospectus is optional, not mandatory.
No capitation fee or donation can be demanded for admission.
Age criteria:
Nursery/Pre-school: 3–4 years
KG/Pre-primary: 4–5 years
Class 1: 5–6 years
Required Documents for Nursery Admission
(List compiled based on standard DoE norms and school requirements)
Child’s birth certificate
Address proof (Aadhaar card, voter ID, electricity bill, etc.)
Both parents’ ID proofs
Passport-size photographs of child and parents
Proof of sibling/alumni, if applicable
Proof of single-parent/divyang category, if applicable
Over 400 Private Schools Yet to Upload Admission Criteria
Despite repeated reminders, 438 private schools have not uploaded their admission criteria on the DoE portal.
Out of 1,756 schools, only 1,318 have complied so far.
District-wise pending uploads:
North East-1: 37 schools
West B: 87 schools
South West B-1: 10 schools
The DoE has warned that schools failing to upload their criteria by December 5 will have their admission process suspended.
This delay is causing confusion among parents who rely on the published criteria to plan applications.
