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Class-Wise Age Eligibility Criteria

Comprehensive age matrix for admissions for academic session 2026-27 formulated in accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP 2020) and Maharashtra State Education Department norms.

Cutoff Date: 31st December 20266+ Years for Class 1Nursery to Class 9Government Certified

Cut-Off Date: 31st December 2026

Per the latest Government of Maharashtra School Education Department GR and National Education Policy (NEP 2020), a child must complete a minimum of 6 years of age as on 31st December 2026 for admission to Grade 1. Corresponding age thresholds apply for pre-primary and higher grades.

Eligibility Chart for Academic Year 2026-27

Nursery to Class IX
Class / GradeMinimum Age RequirementEligible Date of Birth WindowNEP Stage
Nursery3 Years Complete01 Jan 2023 – 31 Dec 2023Foundational
Junior KG (LKG)4 Years Complete01 Jan 2022 – 31 Dec 2022Foundational
Senior KG (UKG)5 Years Complete01 Jan 2021 – 31 Dec 2021Foundational
Class I (Grade 1)6 Years Complete (NEP 2020)01 Jan 2020 – 31 Dec 2020Primary Stage 1
Class II7 Years Complete01 Jan 2019 – 31 Dec 2019Primary Stage 1
Class III8 Years Complete01 Jan 2018 – 31 Dec 2018Preparatory
Class IV9 Years Complete01 Jan 2017 – 31 Dec 2017Preparatory
Class V10 Years Complete01 Jan 2016 – 31 Dec 2016Preparatory
Class VI11 Years Complete01 Jan 2015 – 31 Dec 2015Middle Stage
Class VII12 Years Complete01 Jan 2014 – 31 Dec 2014Middle Stage
Class VIII13 Years Complete01 Jan 2013 – 31 Dec 2013Middle Stage
Class IX14 Years Complete01 Jan 2012 – 31 Dec 2012Secondary

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