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Nursery Admission Age in Delhi 2027-28: Age Criteria for Nursery, LKG, UKG & Class 1st

Last checked by JEC: 28 September 2026

Age for Nursery — 2027-28

3+ years on 31 March 2027

Children born between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024.

Check your child's eligibility

Enter the date of birth — it tells you which class your child fits for 2027-28.

Age criteria for each class (2027-28)

In Delhi, age is counted on 31 March 2027. Find your child's date of birth in the table:

ClassAge on 31 March 2027Born between
Nursery (Pre-School)3+ years1 April 2023 – 31 March 2024
LKG4+ years1 April 2022 – 31 March 2023
UKG5+ years1 April 2021 – 31 March 2022
Class 1st6+ years1 April 2020 – 31 March 2021

Born just after the cut-off? The 30-day relaxation

School heads may relax the age by up to 30 days — for example, a child born in April 2024 (up to 30 April) can ask to be considered for Nursery. The request must be made in writing when you apply, and the decision is the school's.

Noida and Gurgaon: the rules can differ

Schools outside Delhi aren't bound by the Delhi rule, so check each school's own criteria:

Common questions

What is the age for nursery admission in Delhi for 2027-28?

3 years or more on 31 March 2027 — children born between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024.

My child was born in April 2024. Can they get nursery admission for 2027-28?

Normally no — they'll be 2 on 31 March 2027. If they were born up to 30 April 2024, you can ask the school in writing for the up-to-30-days age relaxation when you apply; it's the school's decision. Otherwise they'll be eligible for Nursery the following year.

On what date is the age calculated?

On 31 March 2027 — 31 March of the year the session starts — not on the day you apply.

What is the age for LKG, UKG and Class 1st in Delhi for 2027-28?

LKG: 4+ years, UKG: 5+ years and Class 1st: 6+ years, all on 31 March 2027.

Which document proves my child's age?

The child's birth certificate. Make sure the date of birth on the form matches it exactly — a mismatch can cost the seat at document verification.

Your child is eligible — what next?

See the full admission process, points system and documents, then check when forms close.