Delhi: The admission process for Nursery, KG, and Class 1 in Delhi’s private schools for the academic session 2026-27 has officially begun. The Delhi Education Department has released the application forms, which can be filled online via the official website edudel.nic.in.
Before applying, parents and guardians should check the complete list of private schools where admissions have started, along with details about the classes for which forms are available.
Private Schools in Delhi – District-Wise Count:
The Education Department has divided private schools in Delhi across 16 districts. The number of schools in each district is as follows:
| District | Total Private Schools |
|---|---|
| East Delhi | 144 |
| North East-1 | 194 |
| North Delhi | 52 |
| North West A | 148 |
| North West B-1 | 119 |
| Delhi West A | 57 |
| Delhi West B | 241 |
| South West A | 61 |
| South West B-1 | 126 |
| South Delhi | 103 |
| New Delhi | 14 |
| Central Delhi | 27 |
| South East Delhi | 132 |
| North East-2 | 108 |
| North West B-2 | 128 |
| South West B-2 | 102 |
| Total | 1756 |
Admission Criteria:
The district-wise PDF released by the Education Department provides detailed admission criteria for each school. Points are assigned based on factors such as distance from home, disability, first child, sibling status, alumni, single-parent families, and more. Parents can check school names, addresses, and detailed admission criteria in the official PDF.
Important Dates:
- Application Start Date: 4 December 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 27 December 2025
- Selection List Announcement: January 2026 onwards
- Completion of Admission Process: 19 March 2026
Parents are advised to complete the online application well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues. Detailed information about each school’s admission criteria and forms is available on the Delhi Education Department website.
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