Delhi Nursery Admission 2026-27 - Online Registration Form and Age Criteria at edudel.nic.in

Delhi government's Directorate of Education (DoE) runs online nursery, KG and Class 1 admission every year at edudel.nic.in for open seats in Delhi government recognised private unaided schools, and the 2026-27 admission cycle has already wrapped up, with more than 1,741 schools taking part this time. Application forms for entry level classes were available from 4 December 2025 to 27 December 2025.

For the 2026-27 session, DoE brought in a uniform age system across all these schools, replacing the old practice where each school set its own age rule. A child had to be 3 years to less than 4 years old for Nursery as on 31 March 2026, with one month relaxation allowed on both the lower and upper limit. Registration fee stayed at ₹25 per form, and buying the school prospectus remained optional for parents.

Delhi Nursery Admission 2026-27 Online Application at edudel.nic.in

Delhi Nursery Admission works the same way every year, so the process given below stays useful for parents planning ahead for the next academic session too. Here is how the online application is filled once DoE opens the window each year.

STEP 1 - Go to the official Directorate of Education website at edudel.nic.in and look for the nursery, KG and Class 1 admission link on the homepage once it goes live for the new session.

STEP 2 - Register with a valid mobile number and email ID, then log in to start a fresh application form for the open seat category.

STEP 3 - Fill in the child's date of birth, parents' details, address and school preferences, then upload the required documents in the format asked on the portal. Read the complete application procedure for Nursery / KG / 1st Class Admission in Delhi for a detailed walkthrough.

STEP 4 - Pay the ₹25 registration fee, submit the form at each chosen school, and keep the confirmation printout safe for the selection rounds that follow.

Parents facing money trouble in paying school fees after admission can also check the Delhi Fee Assistance Scheme, which offers income linked support for eligible families.

Delhi Nursery Admission 2026-27 Age Criteria

DoE fixed one common age band for Nursery, KG and Class 1 across all 1,741-plus participating schools for the 2026-27 session, calculated as on 31 March 2026. A month's relaxation applied on both ends, so schools could not reject a child who fell just outside the exact range.

Class	Age as on 31 March 2026
Nursery	3 years to less than 4 years (1 month relaxation either side)
KG	4 years to less than 5 years (1 month relaxation either side)
Class 1	5 years to less than 6 years (1 month relaxation either side)

This uniform age band was a big change from earlier years, when private schools had their own freedom to set slightly different cut off ages. All private unaided recognised schools admitting children in pre-school, pre-primary and Class 1 also had to reserve 25 percent seats for economically weaker sections (EWS), disadvantaged group (DG) and children with disability under the RPWD Act, 2016.

Detail	Information
Admission Name	Delhi Nursery, KG and Class 1 Admission 2026-27
Conducted By	Directorate of Education, Delhi Government
Eligible Classes	Nursery, KG, Class 1 (open seats)
Schools Covered	1,741+ private unaided schools
Application Mode	Online, through school/DoE portal
Registration Fee	₹25 (prospectus optional)
Official Website	edudel.nic.in

Delhi Nursery Admission 2026-27 Schedule

DoE released the full admission calendar for the 2026-27 session through a circular dated 22 November 2025. The complete schedule followed is given below, useful as a reference for how the next cycle is likely to move.

• Schools uploaded admission criteria and point system: 28 November 2025
• Application forms available at schools and online: 4 December 2025
• Last date to submit application form: 27 December 2025
• First selection list along with waiting list: 23 January 2026
• Parent query resolution for first list: 24 January to 3 February 2026
• Second selection list: 9 February 2026
• Verification and admission against second list: 10 to 16 February 2026
• Subsequent list, if any: 5 March 2026
• Waiting list admission: 4 to 7 April 2026

All rounds for the 2026-27 session are now over. DoE usually announces the next year's circular around late November, so parents planning for the 2027-28 session should keep checking edudel.nic.in from around that time. The exact date for the next circular is not confirmed yet.

Documents Required for Delhi Nursery Admission

Parents should keep these documents ready in scanned form before starting the online application, since the portal asks for uploads at the registration stage itself.

• Ration card or smart card issued in the name of parents, showing the child's name where applicable.
• Domicile certificate of the child or parents, if the school asks for residence proof.
• Voter ID (EPIC) card of either parent as address and identity proof.
• Electricity bill, MTNL telephone bill, water bill or passport carrying the child's or parents' name.
• Aadhaar card of either parent, and the child's Aadhaar or birth certificate for age proof.
• Income certificate and category certificate, only for parents applying under EWS, DG or CWSN quota.

FAQ's

Is Delhi Nursery Admission 2026-27 registration still open?

No. Every round for the 2026-27 session, including the waiting list admission, was completed by 7 April 2026. Applications for the next session will open only after DoE releases a fresh circular.

What is the age limit for Nursery admission in Delhi?

For the 2026-27 session, a child needed to be 3 years to less than 4 years old as on 31 March 2026, with one month relaxation on both sides. DoE is expected to follow a similar age band for future sessions unless a new circular changes it.

Is the registration fee refundable?

No. The ₹25 registration fee charged by schools is non refundable, and buying the school prospectus is optional, not compulsory.

When will Delhi Nursery Admission 2027-28 forms be released?

DoE has not announced dates for the 2027-28 session yet. Based on past years, the circular usually comes out in November, with forms opening in early December. Parents should keep checking edudel.nic.in for the official notice closer to that time.