Delhi EWS/DG Admission 2026-27

Delhi EWS Admission 2026-27 for Class Nursery/KG/1st

"Registration for Delhi EWS (Economically Weaker Section) and DG (Disadvantaged Group) admissions for the 2026-27 academic session is currently open."

Delhi EWS Admission 2026-27

Key Dates & Schedule

The Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE) has set the following timeline for online applications: 

• Application Start Date: February 21, 2026

• Last Date to Apply: March 16, 2026

First Computerized Lottery Draw: Expected in late March or early April 2026 

Eligibility Criteria

• Residence: Must be a resident of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi.

• Income Limit (EWS): Total annual family income must be less than ₹5 lakh from all sources.

• Category (DG): Includes SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), orphans, transgender children, and children living with HIV.

Age Limit (as of March 31, 2026)

• Nursery (Pre-school): 3 to 5 years (Born between 1 April 2021 – 31 March 2023).

• KG (Pre-primary): 4 to 6 years (Born between 1 April 2020 – 31 March 2022).

• Class 1: 5 to 7 years (Born between 1 April 2019 – 31 March 2021).

Note: A 30-day relaxation in the age limit may be granted by the school head upon request. 

Required Documents

You must have these documents ready for the online application:

• Proof of Birth: Birth certificate, Hospital/Maternity record, or an Anganwadi record.

• Residence Proof: Aadhaar card, Ration card (with child’s name), Voter ID, or a recent utility bill (Electricity/Water/MTNL) in the parent's name.

Income/Category Proof

• For EWS: Income certificate issued by a Revenue Officer (SDM) or BPL/AAY/Food Security Card.

• For DG: Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) issued by the Revenue Department of GNCT Delhi.

• Aadhaar Card: Required for the child and both parents. 

How to Apply

• Visit the official portal at edudel.nic.in or go directly to the EWS/DG Admission Module.
• Click on "Registration for New Applicant" to generate a Registration ID and Password.
• Fill in the child's details, parent information, and select preferred schools within your locality.
• Submit the form and keep a printout of the application for the lottery result. 

Pro-tip: You can select an unlimited number of schools within 0–6 km of your residence and up to 5 schools beyond that range to increase your chances in the lottery. 

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