Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2024-25, KVS Admission Registration for Class 1-12 begins

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) releases the KV admission 2024 schedule through the official website - kvsangathan.nic.in. Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan offers admissions for classes 1 to 12. The KVS admission registrations 2024-25 started on April 1 to 15, 2024. While, KV admissions for classes 2 to 12 (except class 11) was conducted in offline mode only from April 1 to 10, 2024. KVS admission to Class 1 is based on an online lottery and priority category system. The KVS class 1 merit list was released for some schools on April 19, 2024 on their respective official website.

The KVS released the provisional admission list of Class 2 onwards on the official website of the schools. Students can also check these provisional KVS admission list in their schools. Kendriya Vidyalaya admission 2024 for Classes 2 to 8 is offered based on priority category and an offline lottery system. No test or exam is conducted for it.

This Story also Contains

1. What are the dates for Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2024-25?
2. Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2024-25 Procedure at a Glance
3. Eligibility Criteria for Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2024-25
4. How to apply for Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2024-25?
5. Documents Required for Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2024-25
6. Priority Category System for Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2024-25
7. Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2024-25 Reservation System
8. Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2024-25 Process
9. Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission Tie-Breaking Criteria
10. Draw of Lots for Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2024-25

Students can check the detailed KVS admission process 2024 from the official website - kvsonlineadmission.kvs.gov.in. They must also note that there is no fee for the KVS online admission form. Read the complete article for more details on KV admissions 2024, important dates, age limits, required documents, and other details.

What are the dates for Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2024-25?

Students looking for the schedule of kvsonlineadmission.kvs.gov.in 2024 school admission can check the below table. The Kendriya Vidyalaya admission 2024 schedule is announced online on the official website. It is advised to keep all required things such as documents ready to fill kvsonlineadmission.kvs.gov.in 2024 admission form on time. Below, we have mentioned the tentative dates for admission in Kendriya Vidyalaya 2024.

KVS Admission Schedule 2024-25

Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2024-25 Procedure at a Glance

Below, we have given the KVS admission 2024 process. Check the below-given steps for Kendriya Vidyalaya school admission:

• Fill in the KV admission form on the KV official website, kvsonlineadmission.kvs.gov.in.

• Check the KVS admission list

• Submit documents to respective KVs (if selected).

• Pay the fees and start studying.

Eligibility Criteria for Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2024-25

The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan has criteria for admission. It is recommended to check KVS eligibility criteria before filling in the admission form. The eligibility criteria for admission to KVS are given below:

Nationality

• The children of Indian nationals can apply for Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2024.

• The children of Foreign Nationals who are located in India for any reason are also eligible for KVS admission in 2024.

Age Limit for KV Admission 2024-25

A Child must be 6 years old as of 31st March in the academic year in which admission is sought for Class I. (Children born on 1st April should also be considered).

The maximum age limit can be relaxed by two years in the case of differently-abled children by the principal. The minimum and maximum age limit for admission in Kendriya Vidyalayas in various classes is listed in the image given below:

*As per the mandate of NEP 2020, the entry age for Class I has been revised to 6+ years.

Note: There is no age restriction for Kendriya Vidyalaya 2024 admission to Class 11 provided the student is seeking admission in the year of passing the Class 10 examination. Similarly, there will be no upper & lower age limit for admission to class 12 provided there is no break in the continuous study of the student after passing class 11.

How to apply for Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2024-25?

Parents/guardians of Class 1 students can fill out an online Kendriya Vidyalaya admission form on the official website, kvsonlineadmission.kvs.gov.in. The KVS admission form can be submitted in online mode through the KVS online admission portal. The application submission process is mainly divided into two parts:

• Registration for Kendriya Vidyalaya on kvsonlineadmission.kvs.gov.in

• Filling in and submitting the admission form.

KV Class 1 admission 2024-25: Steps for registration

Below, we have given the KVS Class 1 admission 2024 steps. Students can use these steps to complete their admission registration.

• Go to the KVS online admission portal: kvsonlineadmission.kvs.gov.in.

• Click on the 'New Registration' button.

• Read the instructions carefully and enable the checkbox of declaration, then click on proceed.

• The KV registration window will open on the screen. Enter the name of a child, parent's name, date of birth, e-mail ID, mobile number and other details in the appropriate fields.

• Enter the captcha code as shown and click on the 'Register' button.

• An OTP will be sent to the entered mobile number. Enter the same and submit to confirm the contact details.

• Login details will be shown on the screen. Note them down and keep them safe for further reference.

Filling and Submitting the Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission Form 2024-25

Here are some simple steps to fill out the KVS admission form for 2024. Students will be required to complete the process online.

• After completing the KVS registration on kvsonlineadmission.kvs.gov.in, click on the login tab given on the top bar and enter the login details generated during registration and the captcha code as shown.

• Click on the login button.

• Now, the KV online application form will open. Enter the basic information and personal details as asked.

• Click on the ‘Next’ button to go to the next page of kvsonlineadmission.kvs.gov.in 2024 form.

• Now, select the choice of Kendriya Vidyalaya School from the given list of schools. A student can choose up to three schools for Kendriya Vidyalaya admission in 2024.

• Then, upload the scanned copy of the student’s photo and DOB certificate in a specified format and size.

• On the declaration and submit page read all the declarations and click on the checkbox to ensure that the declarations are accepted.

• Then click on the save to preview button and after that click on the preview button.

• Check all the details in the form. If everything is correct, then submit the kvsonlineadmission.kvs.gov.in 2024 application form else edit it.

• An OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number and note down the generated application submission code shown on kvsonlineadmission.kvs.gov.in 2024. Admission

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Documents Required for Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2024-25

Below are common documents that are required to submit for KVS admission 2024-25:

• Birth certificate or proof of DOB

• Passport-size photo of the child

• Residence proof

• SC/ST/OBC certificate

• EWS/BPL certificate

• An affidavit in the case of a Single Girl Child

• Service certificate of employee

• Proof of the relationship of a child's parents with grandparents.

Priority Category System for Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2024-25

KV Admissions are done on the basis of priority of their category. The preference order for Kendriya Vidyalaya admission 2024 is fixed which are given below:

Priority order for Civil/Defence Sector KVs

Note: In case two or more students have the same category for a seat, preference will be decided based on the number of transfers by the parents in the last 7 years.

Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2024-25 Reservation System

Out of the total 40 seats in each class and in each Kendriya Vidyalaya School, 10 seats are reserved for SC, ST, and physically disabled category students. The detailed KV admission reservation system is given in the following table:

Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2024-25 Process

The KV admission process is different for classes 1, classes 2 to 8, and classes 9, 10, 11, and 12. However, the KV priority category system and the reserved seats under RTE are similar for each class.

Children orphaned due to the COVID-19 pandemic will be considered for admission over and above the class strength under the PM CARES for Children Scheme. Admission will be done based on a list given by the District Magistrate of the concerned District subject to 10 children per KV and a maximum of 2 children per class.

These children will be exempted from payment of fees (Tuition fee, Computer fund, and VVN) from Classes 1 to 12. Check the following sections to know about the KVS admission 2024 process for each class:

Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2024 for Class 1

There will be no admission test for class 1 KVS admissions in 2024-25. The seats are filled as explained below:

• First Lot: In this phase, 10 seats out of 40 are filled as per RTE provision by drawing lots from all applications from SC/ST/EWS/BPL/OBC/differently-abled children.

• Second Lot: Lottery for differently-abled students of SC/ST/OBCNCL/unreserved category as per priority category system.

• Third Lot: The remaining seats for KV admission 2024 will be filled as per the existing priority category system of categories 1 and 2.

• Fourth Lot: The shortfall in the seats reserved for SC/ST/OBC-NCL will be covered by admitting SC/ST/OBC-NCL students as per priorities of admission irrespective of the sanctioned strength.

• Fifth Lot: If any seat is vacant, then priority category 3 onwards will be taken up for kvsonlineadmission.kvs.gov.in 2024 admission.

Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2024-25 for Classes 2 to 8

• There will be no admission test for class 2 to 8 KV admission in 2024.

• The seats are given to students as per the priority category allotment system.

• In case the number of applications is more than the number of seats, then a lottery system will be followed in each category.

Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2024-25 for Class 9

• An admission test will be held for conducting class 9 KV admissions, after which a merit list is prepared for each category separately.

• The admission test comprises Maths, Hindi, English, Science, and Social Science subjects.

• The duration of the Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission test is 3 hours which carries 100 marks in total.

• The minimum qualifying marks are 33% for general category students, and 25% for reserved categories.

Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2024-25 for Class 11

KV Admission in class 11 in different streams will be given to the students as per their aggregate marks in class 10 exams as given below:

Minimum Qualifying Marks for class 11 KV Admission

Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission Tie-Breaking Criteria

The KVS has tie-breaking criteria in case of equal marks. Check the below section to know more on this:

• If two or more students have equal marks in class 10 then the inter-se-merit of such student will be decided on then, students with higher marks in Maths will be selected for Kendriya Vidyalaya admission 2024.

• If the tie continues, then Maths and Science marks will be considered and after that older candidates will be given preference.

• If they have the same marks in Math and Science also, then the older student in age will be preferred for KVS admission in 2024.

• After admitting KV students, if seats remain vacant then KV admissions can be granted to non-KV children as per the priority category system defined above.

Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2024-25 for Class 10 and 12

If the strength of class 10 or 12 is less than 40 in any KV then the Deputy Commissioner of the Region will open class 10th and 12th KV admission in 2024 as per the availability of seats. These admissions will be provided based on the following conditions:

• The child should be studying in a CBSE-affiliated school.

• A student seeking Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2024 in class 10 or 12, must have scored aggregate 55% marks in class 9 or 11 exams respectively.

• The student will have to opt from the available combination of subjects in Kendriya Vidyalayas.

Draw of Lots for Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2024-25

• A committee is constituted at every Kendriya Vidyalaya to monitor the system of draw of lots.

• This system is followed for KVS admission in class 1 or other classes.

• In case two or more students of a particular category have the same number of transfers, this system is followed to allot the seats.

• There will be a total of 5 members in the committee as shown below and the 6th member can be nominated by the principal.

KVS Admission Committee Members for the Draw of Lots

KVS Admission Fee 2024-25

The fee structure of Kendriya Vidyalaya School includes admission, re-admission, computer, and seven other types of fees. The computer fee is applied from class 3 onwards, and the Vidyalaya Vikas Nidhi fee is applied to all classes. Find full KV fee details in the following table:

Note: No fee is charged to students admitted under the 25% quota prescribed under RTE Act 2009.