Delhi Nursery Admissions Begin Today; Schools Share Checklist of Required Documents

Admissions for Nursery, KG and Class 1 open in private schools; parents advised to keep essential documents ready. Check List of Documents Required.

Nursery, KG and Class 1 admissions for 2026–27 session in private unaided schools in Delhi has started today, as per Directorate of Education (DoE). Schools have begun accepting application forms and parents are required to submit or upload important documents for verification.

Though most of the schools follow a common set of requirements for Nursery admission some schools have slight variations. Parents are advised to prepare all documents beforehand to ensure a smooth submission process.

Documents Required for Admission

Age Proof (submit any one)

Birth certificate issued by municipal authorities

Hospital discharge slip (if accepted)

Anganwadi record (where applicable)

Residential Proof (submit any one)

Ration card with child’s name

Aadhar card of child or parent

Voter ID of parent

Passport of child or parent

Utility bills (electricity, water, landline)

Domicile certificate of parent or child

Identification & Photographs

Recent passport-size photograph of the child

Photographs of parents (if required)

Family photograph (if requested by school)

Category & Other Documents (if applicable)

Caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC categories

Income certificate for EWS category

Proof of sibling studying in the school

Alumni certificate of parent

Medical certificate, if requested

Delhi private schools have also uploaded detailed point-based admission criteria, quota rules and distance slabs on DoE website. Registration fee is capped at ₹25, parents should check individual school guidelines before submitting the application forms.