On 23 January 2026 lots of schools in New Delhi and the National Capital Region came out with their first list of kids who got selected for nursery admissions for the 2026-27 school year. This is a deal for people living in the city because it is really hard to get into a good school. Thousands of parents were waiting to see if their kids would get into nursery, kindergarten or class 1 at these schools in New Delhi and the National Capital Region. The nursery admissions for the 2026-27 school year are very important, for these parents and their kids.
Scope of the List
This year one lakh twenty five thousand children have been selected in the first admission list. Education officials have given out this information. The names of the selected children have been put up by around one thousand seven hundred forty one schools in the city. Each school has put up the names of the children they have selected on the notice board at the school and, on the school website. Some schools have also put up a waiting list.
The way to get into a school is based on a points system that the Delhi Directorate of Education makes. The Delhi Directorate of Education uses this system to give points to kids. These points are given based on things, like:
Proximity of home to the school
I have a brother or sister who is already going to the school. The school is the one that I want to attend. My sibling is already a student, at this institution.
Alumni status of parents
School staff connection
These metrics are really important because they decide which applicants are chosen and how they are ranked. The ranking and selection of applicants are based on these metrics.
Next Steps for Parents
Parents and guardians of the children who’re on the list need to check all the details very carefully. They should do what the schools tell them to do. For families whose children’re not on the list or are on the waiting list do not worry. The schools will make another list. This will come out on 9 February 2026. This is the admission list, for the schools and it is another chance for the children to get in. Parents and guardians of the children should look out for this list.
From 24 January to 3 February 2026 parents can ask questions. Make complaints, about how points are given or if they think their child deserves a better spot. This is a time for parents to get things cleared up or to ask for changes before the next list of students is decided. Parents should talk to the schools directly about these things. The schools will listen to what the parents of the students have to say about the points and the merit status.
Admission Criteria and Age Rules
To get into nursery school for the 2026 to 2027 year kids usually have to be the age. The Department of Education sets the age rules for nursery admission for the 2026, to 2027 cycle. The Department of Education makes these rules so that kids can start nursery school at the time for the 2026 to 2027 year.
Nursery: minimum age of 3 years
KG: minimum age of 4 years
Class 1: minimum age of 5 years
The age rules are in place as of 31 March 2026. This makes sure that kids are ready to learn and grow before they start school. The age requirements are important for readiness, before school entry. The age requirements apply so kids can be ready.
Parental Guidance and Compliance
The people in charge of education really want to make sure everything is clear and fair. They want to make sure that schools follow the rules for letting kids in. When you are trying to get your child into a school you should keep all the papers, such as your childs birth certificate proof that you live in the area and identity cards for you and your child. You will need these Education authorities and school people to check them when you are applying for a place, for your child.
The release of the first list signals the beginning of the final admission process for thousands of families in Delhi, setting the stage for subsequent lists and eventual seat confirmations in one of India’s most sought-after school systems.
