The admission process in Delhi private schools varies from one school to another. The admission process also varies for different classes. Delhi private school admissions will open in November/December 2026 for most schools for the academic year 2027-28. Details regarding the admission process are put up by the respective schools through their online portals.
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Parents can request a call from the school administration for enquiries by calling them on the number provided on the official website or by emailing them. Some private schools in Delhi provide application forms in offline mode only. Parents have to visit the school to get the admission application form. The standard admission process in Delhi private schools includes application form submission, followed by the interview/entrance test and seat allotment as per the admission criteria.
Parents must closely follow the dates of events related to the admission cycle for the year 2027-28 to get their child admission in their shortlisted school. Mentioned in the table below is the general timeline of admission events. Parents confirm the exact dates from the respective school in which they desire to apply for admission:
Particulars | Dates (tentative) |
|---|---|
Admission advertisement | November 2026 |
Delhi private school admission forms availability | November/December 2026 |
Admission form submission last date | December 2026/January 2027 |
Uploading details of children who applied under open seats | January 2027 |
Uploading marks allotted under the points system | January 2027 |
Display of first list of selected children, including waiting list | January 2027 |
Resolution of parents' queries regarding the first list | January to February 2027 |
Display of second list of selected children, if applicable | February 2027 |
Resolution of parents' queries regarding the second list | February 2027 |
Subsequent admission list, if applicable | March 2027 |
Closure of admission process | March 2027 |
The Delhi private school admission forms are generally available in offline format. Many schools also now provide a facility for parents to apply for their wards online.
The admission application form must be filled in with correct details. Any incorrect information might cause inconvenience later. Details regarding the child’s DOB, category, and house address and distance from the school campus must be correctly filled in. These are crucial details and must be revealed if asked by the school.
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The standard admission process in Delhi private schools includes submission of a duly filled-in application form, an admission entrance test, and seat allotment as per the admission criteria. Parents must go through each step of the admission cycle and complete the necessary formalities to secure a seat for their child. Mentioned below are the steps of the admission process that many schools follow:
Private schools across Delhi release admission advertisements or an official notification regarding the admission schedule along with admission dates.
Parents have to apply to each school in which they are seeking admission for their child. Most schools provide admission application forms offline. Some schools that provide online admission form, parents can apply through their official portal.
Schools publish a list of shortlisted students based on various factors. They allot points to each student as per their criteria. Parents also get an opportunity if they find any discrepancy in point computation.
Schools also conduct a lottery if many students get the same points and seats are limited.
For admission to senior classes, the child must also take the admission entrance test or participate in an interview round.
Schools release the first merit list of selected students. Parents/guardians must visit the school in person to complete the necessary admission formalities such as document verification and payment of the fee.
In the following table, we have mentioned the general age criteria that are followed by many schools for admission to various classes. The age criteria might differ for some schools, so parents must confirm the same with the school administration or read the eligibility criteria and guidelines carefully before applying. Check the table below to know the age admission criteria for the academic year 2027-28 for various Classes:
Class | Age as of March 31, 2027 | Date of Birth Range | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
Nursery | 3+ years | April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024 | Completion of the admission process. |
LKG | 4+ years | April 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023 | Completion of Nursery or equivalent. |
UKG | 5+ years | April 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022 | Completion of LKG or equivalent. |
Class I | 6+ years | April 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021 | Completion of UKG or a recognised pre-primary program. |
Class II | 7+ years | April 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020 | Completion of Class I from a recognised school. |
Class III | 8+ years | April 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019 | Completion of Class II from a recognised school. |
Class IV | 9+ years | April 1, 2017 - March 31, 2018 | Completion of Class III from a recognised school. |
Class V | 10+ years | April 1, 2016 - March 31, 2017 | Completion of Class IV from a recognised school. |
Class VI | 11+ years | April 1, 2015 - March 31, 2016 | Completion of Class V from a recognised school. |
Class VII | 12+ years | April 1, 2014 - March 31, 2015 | Completion of Class VI from a recognised school. |
Class VIII | 13+ years | April 1, 2013 - March 31, 2014 | Completion of Class VII from a recognised school. |
Class IX | 14+ years | April 1, 2012 - March 31, 2013 | Completion and passing of Class VIII from a recognised board. |
Class X | 15+ years | April 1, 2011 - March 31, 2012 | Must have completed a regular course of study and passed Class IX from a CBSE-affiliated school. Exceptions apply for transfers. |
Class XI | 16+ years | April 1, 2010 - March 31, 2011 | Must have passed the CBSE Secondary School Examination (Class X) or an equivalent examination. |
Class XII | 17+ years | April 1, 2009 - March 31, 2010 | Must have completed a regular course of study for and passed Class XI from a CBSE-affiliated school. Exceptions apply for transfers. |
After successful completion of the initial admission process, schools will provide a date to the parents on which they need to visit in person to complete the formalities to secure a seat for their child. Documents have to be submitted and brought for verification. The following is the list of documents required for admission:
Residence proof
Aadhaar card of child and parents
Category certificate (if applicable)
Birth certificate
Report card/marksheet of previous class (if applicable)
SLC (School Leaving Certificate) or Migration/Transfer certificate
Medical documents in case the child has any disability or illness
PEN (Permanent Education Number)
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Schools across Delhi release admission application forms around November/December. The exact dates must be confirmed by visiting the school in person for which admission is sought.
Yes, many schools charge an application form fee, while many schools do not charge anything.
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