The first merit list for admission to pre-school (Nursery), pre-primary (Kindergarten), and Class 1 will be made public by the Directorate of Education (DoE) in New Delhi today, January 17, 2025. By 4 PM today, the Delhi Nursery Admission 2025 First Merit List should be made public on the official website, edudel.nic.in.
Important dates:
Registration process began: November 29, 2024
Submission of application form concluded: January 3, 2025
Release of the first merit list: January 17, 2025
Query resolution period for the first merit list: January 18–27, 2025
Release of the second merit list: February 3, 2025
Query resolution period: February 5–11, 2025
Release of the final merit list (if required): February 26, 2025
Completion of the admission process: March 14, 2025
How to check the first merit list:
Visit the official website of the Directorate of Education, edudel.nic.in.
Log in using your child's date of birth and registration number.
The merit list includes selected candidates for:
- Nursery
- Kindergarten (KG)
- Class 1 admissions
Applicable for private, unaided recognised schools across Delhi.
Eligibility criteria:
Age Requirement:
For Nursery admission: Child must be at least 3 years old and no older than 4 years as of March 31, 2025.
A relaxation of up to 30 days in age may be granted upon parental request.
Selection process:
EWS Category (25% Seats):
Admissions for students from the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) are managed through a centralized online system by the Directorate of Education (DoE).
Points System for General Category:
Schools allocate points based on specific criteria, including:
- Proximity to the school: Most significant factor.
- Sibling relationship: Preference for children with siblings already enrolled.
- Alumni relationship: Points for children of alumni.
- Girl child or firstborn child: Certain schools may allocate points.
- Single-parent households: Special consideration in some cases.
Some schools may also give special points to students from:
- Religious minorities (e.g., Sikh or Christian communities).
- Low-income backgrounds.
Factors like parental qualifications, occupation, and financial condition are not considered in the selection process.
Schools can define their own criteria and assign point values within the framework provided by the DoE.
