The Delhi government has announced plans to enforce a standardized admission age of 6+ years for Class 1 across all government, aided, and recognized unaided private schools starting from the 2026-27 academic session. This change aligns with the National Education Policy 2020, which aims to streamline age criteria in schools.

According to a recent circular from the Directorate of Education (DoE), the foundational stage currently encompasses Nursery and KG classes, with respective admission ages going from 3+, 4+, to 5+ years. The revised structure sets specific minimum and maximum ages for different pre-school stages, leading up to Class 1.

School heads have been directed to inform parents about these changes and ensure adherence. The restructuring involves phased implementation with tra

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