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    Kendriya Vidyalaya Kolkata Admission 2026-27: Last Date, Fees, Eligibility, Required Documents
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    Kendriya Vidyalaya Kolkata Admission 2026-27: Last Date, Fees, Eligibility, Required Documents

    Priyanka DasguptaUpdated on 20 Mar 2026, 11:09 AM IST

    The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan has started the admission process for KVS Kolkata for the academic year 2026-27 on March 20, 2026, at 10 am. The admission forms for Kendriya Vidyalaya Kolkata for 2026-27 will be available on the official website at the admission.kvs.gov. in.
    KVS Admission Form 2026: Click Here to Download

    This Story also Contains

    1. Kendriya Vidyalaya Kolkata Admission 2026-27 Dates
    2. KV Kolkata Region Details
    3. Kendriya Vidyalaya Kolkata Admission 2026-27 - Eligibility Criteria
    4. Kendriya Vidyalaya Kolkata 2026-27 Admission Process
    5. Document Required for Kendriya Vidyalaya Kolkata Admission 2026-27
    6. List of Kendriya Vidyalaya in Kolkata 2026-27
    Kendriya Vidyalaya Kolkata Admission 2026-27: Last Date, Fees, Eligibility, Required Documents
    Kendriya Vidyalaya Kolkata 2026-27

    The KVS Kolkata admission for class 1 is conducted online, and the admission for Classes 2 to 12 is conducted offline by the school. Admissions for class 1 students are done based on an online lottery and priority category system, and Classes 2 to 8 are based on a priority category and an offline lottery system, with no tests or exams conducted.
    KVS Admission Prospectus Released for 2026-27: Download Here

    For the academic year 2024-25, the admission for the Kendriya Vidyalaya was held from March 7 to March 21, 2025. The students must fulfil the eligibility criteria to apply online for the Class 1 admission and other classes. Here, the students can go through the admission procedure, eligibility criteria, and fee structure.

    Kendriya Vidyalaya Kolkata Admission 2026-27 Dates

    The important dates for Kendriya Vidyalaya Kolkata admission 2026-27 has been released on the official KVS website. Students can keep track of the latest updates and news to learn more about the admission process. Here, we have mentioned the dates for the KVS admission 2026-27.

    Events

    Dates

    KV admission advertisement release date

    Third week of March 2026 (March 19, 2026)

    Online Registration for Balvatika-1 & 3 and Class-I

    March 20, 2026

    KVS admission form last date for Class 1

    April 2, 2026

    Declaration of provisional selection and waitlist of registered class 1 and Balvatika candidates

    April 8, 2026 (Balvatika candidates)

    April 9, 2026 (Class 1 candidates)

    Declaration of the 2nd and 3rd provisional list of selected candidates as per priority service category for unreserved seats, if any (keeping the leftover reserved seats blocked).

    April 16, 2026 (2nd list)

    April 21, 2026 (3rd list if seats are vacant)

    Extended date for Second Notification for offline registrations for admissions to be made under RTE Provisions, SC/ST and OBC (NCL) if sufficient applications are not received in online mode.

    Notification on April 21, 2026

    Registration from April 22 to 26, 2026

    Display of list and Admissions April 27 to 30, 2026

    Registration for KV Class 2 onwards (except Class 11) - Subject to availability of vacancies in a particular class. (in offline mode)

    April 2 to 8, 2026

    Declaration of the list from Class 2 onwards

    April 13, 2026

    Class 2 onwards admission to the KV school

    April 15 to 20, 2026

    Last date of admission for all classes except Class 11

    June 30, 2026

    Registration for KV students' admission in Class 11

    Within 10 days after the declaration of Class 10 results

    Display of the KV students' admission list and admissions for Class 11

    Within 20 days after the declaration of Class 10 results

    Registration, display of Non-KV students’ admission list 86 admissions in Class 11 (Subject to availability of vacancies)

    After the admission of KV students in Class 11

    KV Kolkata Region Details

    Particulars

    Details

    States under the KV Kolkata Region

    West Bengal and Sikkim

    KV RO Kolkata Official Website

    rokolkata.kvs.gov.in

    No. of KVs

    64 KVs (62 in West Bengal and 2 in Sikkim)

    Total Students

    66,691 (as on August 31, 2017)

    Kendriya Vidyalaya Kolkata RO Address

    EB Block, Laboni, Sector 1, Saltlake, Kolkata - 700064

    Types of KV in Kolkata

    • 32 Civil Sector KVs

    • 24 Defence Sector

    • 6 Project Sector

    • 2 IHL Sector KVs

    Kendriya Vidyalaya Kolkata Admission 2026-27 - Eligibility Criteria

    The eligibility criteria for the Kendriya Vidyalaya admission are released by the Kendriya Vidyalaya on the official website through the admission guidelines. The eligibility generally revolves around the age limit of the students.

    Class

    Age limit

    I

    6 years but less than 08 years of age

    II

    7 years but less than 09 years of age

    III

    8 years but less than 10 years of age

    IV

    9 years but less than 11 years of age

    V

    9 years but less than 11 years of age

    VI

    10 years but less than 12 years of age

    VII

    11 years but less than 13 years of age

    VIII

    12 years but less than 14 years of age

    IX

    13 years but less than 15 years of age

    X

    14 years but less than 16 years of age

    Minimum Marks Required to get KV Kolkata Admission (Class 11)

    Stream

    Minimum Marks

    Science

    60%

    Commerce

    55%

    Humanities

    All passed KV students

    Kendriya Vidyalaya Kolkata 2026-27 Admission Process

    The admission process for Kendriya Vidyalaya Kolkata will begin from March 20, 2026. The parents who are looking for admission for their children can visit the schools for detailed information as well. The admission process involves the following stages:

    How to Register for Kendriya Vidyalaya Kolkata Admission 2026-27?

    Students can follow the steps mentioned below to register for the Kendriya Vidyalaya Kolkata admission 2026-27.

    • Visit the official website of KVS at admission.kvs.gov.in

    • On the homepage, click on the ‘New Registration’ option.

    • Click on the checkbox and read thoroughly before proceeding.

    • Now, the registration window will open, where the students need to enter their name, parents’ name, date of birth, mobile number, email address, and other required details.

    • Complete the OTP verification and register by entering the captcha code shown on the screen.

    • Now, successfully generate the login credentials. Make sure to keep them safe for future use.

    How to Apply for Kendriya Vidyalaya Kolkata Admission 2026-27?

    To apply online for the KVS Kolkata admission 2026-27, students can follow the steps mentioned below.

    • Once the registration process is completed, students can log in using their credentials.

    • The application form will appear on the screen.

    • Enter the information required to fill out the application form.

    • On the next page, a list of Kendriya Vidyalaya schools will be displayed, out of which the students need to select the KV according to their proximity.

    • Now, upload the documents like birth certificate, photograph, caste certificate (if applicable), etc.

    • Preview the application form and verify all the details. Make sure to correct the information if there is any mistake.

    • Submit the application form, and an application submission will be assigned. Keep it safely along with the login credentials.

    Document Required for Kendriya Vidyalaya Kolkata Admission 2026-27

    The documents required to complete the application form for the Kendriya Vidyalaya Kolkata 2026-27.

    • A passport-sized photograph of the student

    • Birth of the certificate of the student

    • Address proof

    • SC/ST/OBC certificate (If any)

    • An affidavit in the case of a Single Girl Child

    • Service certificate of an employee

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

    • EWS/BPL certificate

    Reserved Seats in Kendriya Vidyalaya Kolkata 2026-27

    • 15% seats in each class of KV in Kolkata are reserved for SC students.

    • 7.5% of total seats are reserved for ST category students.

    • 3% of seats are reserved for physically handicapped students in each class of Kendriya Vidyalaya Kolkata.

    • Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) - 27%

    Priority Category System of Kendriya Vidyalaya Kolkata 2026-27

    KVS has established the preferential order of categories for each class at KV in Kolkata to admit students.

    • Kendriya Vidyalaya Kolkata Admission Preference Order

    • 1st priority is given to children of the Central Govt. Employees and Ex-servicemen.

    • 2nd priority is given to the children of employees of Autonomous Bodies / Public Sector Undertakings of the Government of India.

    • After that, the children of State government employees are admitted to KV Kolkata.

    • 4th priority is given to the children of the employees of Autonomous Bodies / Public Sector Undertakings of the State Government.

    • Lastly, Children of any other category and Foreign National Officials are admitted for the remaining seats.

    List of Kendriya Vidyalaya in Kolkata 2026-27

    The Kolkata region is home to 64 KVs, of which two are in Sikkim, and 62 are in West Bengal. The following table provides a list of Kendriya Vidyalayas in Kolkata, along with the highest class, location, and contact information.

    Name of KV

    KV category

    Highest Class

    Year of establishment

    Adra

    Civil

    XII (S & H)

    1981

    Alipurduar

    Civil

    XII (S & H)

    1987

    Andal

    Civil

    XII (Science)

    1987

    Aradhpur

    Civil

    XII

    2011

    Asansol

    Civil

    XII (S, C & H)

    1987

    Bagdogra (AFS)

    Defence

    XII (S & C)

    1981

    Baikunthpur (BSF)

    Civil

    X

    2010

    Ballygunge

    Defence

    XII (S, C & H)

    1980

    Balurghat

    Civil

    X

    2007

    Bamangachi

    Civil

    XII (S, C & H)

    1986

    Bandel

    Civil

    V

    2,017

    Barrackpore-AFS

    Defence

    XII (S, C & H)

    1,964

    Barrackpore-Army

    Defence

    XII (S, C & H)

    1973

    Bengdubi

    Defence

    XII (S, C & H)

    1972

    Berhampur

    Civil

    XII (S & H)

    1995

    Binnaguri No.1

    Defence

    XII (S & H)

    1973

    Binnaguri No.2

    Defence

    XII (S & C)

    1980

    Birbhum

    Civil

    XII (S & H)

    2007

    Bolpur

    Civil

    X

    2,010

    Burdwan

    Civil

    XII (S & C)

    1,994

    Chittaranjan

    Civil

    XII (Science)

    1986

    Command Hospital

    Defence

    XII (S, C & H)

    1982

    Cooch Behar

    Defence

    XII (S & H)

    1982

    Cossipore

    Defence

    XII (S, C & H)

    1983

    Dum Dum OF

    Defence

    XII (S, C & H)

    1986

    Durgapur-CMERI

    IHL

    XII (S & H)

    1970

    Durgapur-CRPF

    Civil

    XII (S, C & H)

    1981

    Farakka-NTPC

    Project

    XII (S & H)

    1982

    Fort William

    Defence

    XII (S, C & H)

    1965

    Gandhinagar (BSF)

    Civil

    XI (Science)

    2010

    Gangtok (Sikkim)

    Civil

    XII (S & C)

    1976

    Garden Reach

    Civil

    XII (S & C)

    1988

    Haldia - IOC

    Project

    XII (S, C & H)

    1985

    Hasimara

    Defence

    XII (S, C & H)

    1971

    Ishapore No.1

    Defence

    XII (S & H)

    1971

    Ishapore No.2

    Defence

    XII (S, C & H)

    1988

    Jalpaiguri

    Civil (Rly)

    VIII

    2019

    Joka IIM

    Civil

    XII (S, C & H)

    1982

    Kalaikunda No.1

    Defence

    XII (S, C & H)

    1967

    Kalaikunda No.2

    Defence

    XII (S & H)

    1984

    Kalimpong

    Defence

    XII (S & H)

    1985

    Kanchrapara No.1

    Defence

    XII (S, C & H)

    1978

    Kanchrapara No.2

    Civil

    XII (S, C & H)

    1986

    Kankinara

    Defence

    XII (Humanities)

    1982

    Kharagpur NO.1 - IIT

    IHL

    XII (S, C & H)

    1968

    Kharagpur No.2 (Rly.)

    Civil

    XII (S, C & H)

    1986

    Kharagpur (Rly. Colony)

    Civil

    V

    2017

    Krishnanagar-BSF

    Civil

    X

    2010

    Malda-NHPC

    Project

    XII (S, C & H)

    1983

    Panagarh

    Defence

    XII (S, C & H)

    1966

    Raiganj Govindapur-BSF

    Civil

    XII (Science)

    1997

    Ranaghat

    Civil

    XII (Science)

    2007

    Raninagar (BSF)

    Civil

    XI (S & H)

    2010

    Salboni

    Project

    XII (S & C)

    1998

    Salt Lake No.1

    Civil

    XII (S, C & H)

    1977

    Salt Lake No.2

    Civil

    XII (S, C & H)

    1987

    Salua - AFS

    Defence

    XII (S, C & H)

    1986

    Santragachi

    Civil

    XII (S & C)

    1995

    Sevok Road

    Defence

    XII (S & C)

    1981

    Siliguri

    Defence

    IX

    2019

    Sukna (Khaprail)

    Defence

    XII (S & H)

    1977

    Tarakeswar

    Civil

    XII (Science)

    2010

    Teesta (NHPC) Singam (Sikkim)

    Project

    XII (S, C & H)

    2001

    Teesta (NHPC) Rambi

    Project

    X

    2007

    Check Other KVs Admission Procedure

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How to get admission in Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kolkata?
    A:

    To get admission in KVS Kolkata, the students need to fill the application form available on the official website at kvsonlineadmission.kvs.gov.in for class 1, and from class 2 and above, the forms will be available offline.

    Q: Does KV Kolkata accept offline applications for class 1 admission?
    A:

    It is only feasible to submit admission forms online for Class 1 at Kendriya Vidyalaya Kolkata 2026-27.

    Q: Are non-KV students eligible to apply to Kendriya Vidyalaya Kolkata 2026-27?
    A:

    Yes, applicants can apply for KV Kolkata admission 2026-27; however, they will only be admitted once KV students are admitted.

    Q: When will the documents for Kendriya Vidyalaya Kolkata 2026-27 be verified?
    A:

    The document verification schedule for KV Kolkata 2026-27 admissions is published along with the admissions list.

    Q: What is the age limit for Class 2 in KV 2026?
    A:

    The age limit for class 2 is 7 years; however, the child must be less than 9 years of age.

    Q: What is the age limit for Class 2 in KV 2026?
    A:

    The age limit for class 2 is 7 years; however, the child must be less than 9 years of age.

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