Many Delhi schools give first-born points, from 5 to 30 points, in nursery admission. Parents often assume that ticking the "first child" box on the online form is enough. At many schools it is not. You may need a school-specific affidavit or undertaking on stamp paper, signed by both parents and sometimes witnessed and notarised, and you submit it at physical document verification. Missing or wrong paperwork can mean the points are removed or the form is cancelled. This guide explains the rules at well-known schools so you can declare birth order correctly.
Formats, stamp paper values and points change from session to session. Please use the exact format in each school's current admission notice, and confirm the requirements before applying.
First-Born Points and Documents at a Glance
| School | First-Born Points | Required Document |
|---|---|---|
| Bal Bharati Public School (Ganga Ram / Pusa Road) | 20 | Declaration-cum-Undertaking on ₹50 non-judicial stamp paper, signed by both parents, two witnesses, attested by a 1st Class Magistrate or Notary Public |
| Bal Bharati Public School (Dwarka) | 15 (2026-27) | Annexure 2 on ₹10 non-judicial stamp paper, signed by both parents, attested by a 1st Class Magistrate or Notary Public |
| Salwan Public School (Rajinder Nagar) | 10 | First-Born Child Declaration/Undertaking on ₹10 non-judicial stamp paper, original submitted at verification |
| K.R. Mangalam World School (Vikaspuri) | 10 | Notary-attested affidavit affirming first-born status |
| Venkateshwar Global School (Rohini) | 10 ("Girl Child / First Child") | Affidavit signed by both parents for a first-born boy. No affidavit required if the first-born is a girl child |
| Sardar Patel Vidyalaya (Lodhi Road) | Check notice | Affidavit signed jointly by both parents and attested by a Magistrate (a notary stamp alone is not accepted) |
| Tagore International School (East of Kailash) | 30 (first child), 20 (second child) | As per the school's notice |
| The Shri Ram School (Vasant Vihar) | 10 | As per the school's notice. Both twins can claim if the first birth was twins |
| Sneh International School (Preet Vihar) | 15 | Under the "Twins / 1st born boy" criterion |
| Lancer's Convent (Prashant Vihar) | 5 | Self-declaration for the parents' first biological or legally adopted child |
| Air Force Bal Bharati School (Lodhi Road) | 5 (single girl child) | Affidavit in the school's attached format on ₹100 stamp paper, verified before a Notary |
Why a Tick Box Is Not Enough
Birth order cannot be proved by a certificate the way age or address can, so schools ask parents to declare it legally. The declaration is a promise that the information is true, and a false one can lead to cancellation of admission. That is why many schools insist on stamp paper, signatures from both parents and attestation by a notary or magistrate, and why the original is checked at document verification.
If you only tick the box online and do not bring the right affidavit, the school can remove the points when you reach verification, even if every other detail is correct.
1. Stamp Paper and Attestation Requirements by School
- Bal Bharati Public School (Ganga Ram / Pusa Road), 20 points: A formal Declaration-cum-Undertaking (First Born Child) typed on ₹50 non-judicial stamp paper. Both parents sign it, two individuals witness it, and a 1st Class Magistrate or Notary Public attests it.
- Bal Bharati Public School (Dwarka), 15 points for 2026-27: Annexure 2 typed on ₹10 non-judicial stamp paper, signed by both parents and attested by a 1st Class Magistrate or Notary Public.
- Salwan Public School (Rajinder Nagar), 10 points: A First-Born Child Declaration/Undertaking on ₹10 non-judicial stamp paper. Submit the original at document verification.
- K.R. Mangalam World School (Vikaspuri), 10 points: A notary-attested affidavit affirming that the child is the first-born.
- Venkateshwar Global School (Rohini), 10 points: Points are awarded under the "Girl Child / First Child" parameter. For a first-born boy, the guideline requires an affidavit signed by both parents. For a first-born girl, the guideline states that no affidavit is required.
- Sardar Patel Vidyalaya (Lodhi Road): The affidavit must be executed jointly and signed by both the mother and the father. The school specifically requires Magistrate attestation to verify first-born claims. Several other schools accept a standard Notary Public stamp, but Sardar Patel Vidyalaya does not.
- Air Force Bal Bharati School (Lodhi Road), 5 points (single girl child): The affidavit is in the school's attached format, executed on ₹100 stamp paper and verified before a Notary.
Note how much the requirements differ. The stamp paper value changes from ₹10 to ₹100, one school asks for two witnesses, some accept a notary, Sardar Patel Vidyalaya wants a Magistrate, and Venkateshwar needs an affidavit only for a first-born boy. Never reuse an affidavit from one school at another.
Notary or Magistrate? Check Before You Attest
Most parents get documents attested at the nearest notary, because it is quick and easy. For first-born affidavits, that can be a costly shortcut.
- Notary Public accepted: K.R. Mangalam World School and Air Force Bal Bharati School (verification before a Notary). Both Bal Bharati campuses accept a Notary Public or a 1st Class Magistrate.
- Magistrate attestation required: Sardar Patel Vidyalaya. A document stamped by a notary alone may not be accepted.
If you are applying to several schools, check this point for each one and plan your attestation visits accordingly. It may be more efficient to get all affidavits attested by a Magistrate where one school requires it, but follow each school's own notice.
2. "First-Born" vs "Single Child": Know the Difference
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| First-born | The eldest biological or legally adopted child. The child may have younger siblings now or in the future. |
| Single child / single girl child | The family has only one child in total. |
The two are not interchangeable. For example, Air Force Bal Bharati School (Lodhi Road) awards 5 points for a Single Girl Child, under an attached affidavit format executed on ₹100 stamp paper. The school's wording, that the child "does not have any sibling", means families with two children are not eligible for this category, even if the older child is a girl. Likewise, a single child is also a first-born, but a school that offers only "single child" points will not reward a first-born who has a younger sibling.
Read the exact wording of the criterion and make your declaration match it.
3. Twins and First-Born Points
- The Shri Ram School (Vasant Vihar): Allocates 10 points for first child status. If the first birth resulted in twins, both twins are eligible to claim the points.
- Sneh International School (Preet Vihar): Allocates 15 points under the criterion "Twins / 1st born boy".
For more on how twins are treated across schools, including lottery rules, read our twins nursery admission guide.
4. Adopted Children and First-Born Points
Birth order is not only about biological children. Lancer's Convent (Prashant Vihar) defines first-born as the parents' first biological or legally adopted child and awards 5 points for it, through a self-declaration.
If your first child was adopted, check whether the school you are applying to counts legally adopted children as first-born. Where it does, keep the adoption order and related papers ready in case the school asks for supporting proof. A child who is not legally adopted may not qualify.
5. First Child and Second Child Points
Some schools reward birth order more than once. Tagore International School (East of Kailash) gives 30 points for first child status and 20 points for second child status. This is the highest first-child value in our list. The school's notice specifies the submission proof, so read it before you apply.
How to Declare Birth Order Correctly: Step by Step
- Read the criterion in the school's current admission notice and identify exactly what it rewards: first-born, single child, single girl child, or twins.
- Check whether an affidavit is needed for your child. At Venkateshwar Global School, for example, a first-born girl needs none, while a first-born boy does.
- Download the school's own format. Use the exact annexure, declaration or undertaking the school publishes, not a template from a friend.
- Buy the right stamp paper, of the value the school specifies (for example ₹10, ₹50 or ₹100), in the name of the signing parent where required.
- Type the declaration on the stamp paper, with the child's name, date of birth and birth order stated exactly as in the birth certificate.
- Sign it as required. Where the school asks for both parents, both must sign together. Arrange two witnesses if the format asks for them.
- Get it attested by the authority the school names: a Notary Public, a 1st Class Magistrate, or specifically a Magistrate where the school demands it.
- Carry the original to document verification, with a photocopy.
- Keep the birth certificate and any adoption papers handy in case the school asks for supporting proof.
Common Mistakes That Cost Parents Points
- Ticking the box and skipping the affidavit, which risks point revocation at verification.
- Using the wrong stamp paper value, such as ₹10 paper where the school asks for ₹50 or ₹100.
- Missing signatures or witnesses. Both parents must sign at several schools, including Sardar Patel Vidyalaya and Venkateshwar (for a first-born boy), and one school also needs two witnesses.
- Getting a notary stamp where a Magistrate is required, as at Sardar Patel Vidyalaya.
- Skipping attestation when a notary or magistrate is required.
- Submitting a photocopy where the original is needed, as at Salwan.
- Confusing first-born with single child, and claiming a category the family does not fit. A family with two children cannot claim the single girl child points.
- Using one affidavit for several schools. Each school has its own format and wording.
- Making a false declaration. An untrue affidavit can lead to cancellation of the admission, even after the seat is given.
- Leaving it to the last day. Stamp paper, witnesses and notary or Magistrate appointments take time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an affidavit to claim first-born points?
At many schools, yes. Bal Bharati Public School, Salwan Public School, K.R. Mangalam World School, Sardar Patel Vidyalaya and Venkateshwar Global School (for a first-born boy) require an affidavit or declaration. Lancer's Convent accepts a self-declaration. Check each school's notice.
What stamp paper value is needed for the first-born declaration?
It depends on the school. Bal Bharati Public School (Ganga Ram / Pusa Road) needs ₹50 non-judicial stamp paper. Bal Bharati Public School (Dwarka) and Salwan Public School need ₹10. Air Force Bal Bharati School needs ₹100 stamp paper for its single girl child affidavit. Check the notice of any other school.
Does the affidavit need to be notarised?
For several schools, yes. Both Bal Bharati campuses need attestation by a 1st Class Magistrate or Notary Public, K.R. Mangalam World School needs a notary-attested affidavit, and Air Force Bal Bharati School verifies the affidavit before a Notary. Sardar Patel Vidyalaya is stricter and requires Magistrate attestation.
Is a notary stamp accepted at Sardar Patel Vidyalaya?
No. The school specifically mandates Magistrate attestation to verify first-born claims, even though several other schools accept a standard Notary Public stamp.
Do both parents have to sign?
At Bal Bharati Public School (Ganga Ram / Pusa Road and Dwarka), Sardar Patel Vidyalaya and Venkateshwar Global School (for a first-born boy), yes. At Sardar Patel Vidyalaya the affidavit must be executed jointly and signed by both the mother and the father. Follow the signature instructions in each school's format.
How many first-born points do Delhi schools give?
Between about 5 and 30 points. For example, Tagore International gives 30, Bal Bharati (Ganga Ram / Pusa Road) 20, Bal Bharati (Dwarka) 15 in 2026-27, Salwan, K.R. Mangalam, Venkateshwar and The Shri Ram School 10, and Lancer's Convent 5.
What is the difference between a first-born and a single child?
A first-born is the eldest biological or legally adopted child, who may have younger siblings. A single child is the family's only child. Schools reward them under different criteria.
Can a family with two children claim single girl child points?
No. At Air Force Bal Bharati School, the single girl child category requires that the child does not have any sibling, so families with two children are not eligible.
Are both twins eligible for first-born points?
At The Shri Ram School (Vasant Vihar), yes. If the first birth resulted in twins, both children can claim the 10 points.
Is the first-born affidavit needed if the first-born is a girl?
At Venkateshwar Global School (Rohini), no. The guideline states that no affidavit is required if the first-born is a girl child, while an affidavit signed by both parents is required for a first-born boy. Other schools do not state this exemption, so follow each school's notice.
Does an adopted child count as first-born?
At some schools, yes. Lancer's Convent (Prashant Vihar) defines first-born as the parents' first biological or legally adopted child. Check the definition at each school.
What happens if I make a wrong declaration?
The school can revoke the points or cancel the form, and a false affidavit can lead to cancellation of admission even later.
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Our Verdict
First-born points can be worth up to 30 points, but they depend on paperwork, not a tick box. Read the school's exact wording, use its own format, buy the right stamp paper, get every signature and attestation, and carry the originals to verification. Check carefully whether the school wants a notary or a Magistrate, because a wrong stamp can be as costly as no affidavit. Make an honest declaration, because the affidavit is a legal statement.
Admission rules, points and document formats change every year. Please confirm them on each school's official notice before applying.