Registration Open — Session 2026–27

Kendriya Vidyalaya
Admission 2026–27

The complete guide for parents — schedule, documents, lottery process, priority categories, and step-by-step application for Class 1 & Balvatika

⏰ Online registration closes:April 2, 2026 | Lottery result:April 8–9, 2026
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Class 2+ offline

Complete Admission Schedule

Official dates released by KVS Headquarters, New Delhi on March 18, 2026. If a date falls on a public holiday, the next working day applies automatically.

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Deadline alert: Online registration for Class 1 & Balvatika closes April 2, 2026. No extension is typically given. The portal gets extremely slow on the last day — apply at least 2–3 days early.
Class 1 & Balvatika — Online Process
March 18, 2026
Official notification released Completed
KVS HQ circular issued from New Delhi setting complete schedule, eligibility, and guidelines for 2026–27 session. Available on kvsangathan.nic.in.
March 20, 2026 — 10:00 AM
Online registration opens — Class 1 & Balvatika Completed
Portal: admission.kvs.gov.in  ·  Apply to up to 3 KV schools per child  ·  No application fee  ·  Balvatika 1 & 3 only (Balvatika 2 school-specific)
April 2, 2026 (Thursday)
⚠ LAST DATE — Online registration closes Urgent
Portal closes at end of day. If multiple applications are submitted for the same child at the same school, only the LAST submission is considered valid. All required documents must be uploaded before final submission.
April 8, 2026
1st Provisional selection list — Balvatika Upcoming
Computerised lottery draw conducted at each school & broadcast live on school's YouTube channel. Result includes selected candidates + waitlist. Check via school website, notice board, or portal.
April 9, 2026
1st Provisional selection list — Class 1 Upcoming
Same lottery process. Check result on school's website, notice board, or admission.kvs.gov.in using your Registration/Application Number. SMS alert sent to registered mobile.
April 2026 — After result
Document verification & fee payment Upcoming
Selected candidates must visit the school with ALL original documents within the specified deadline. Admission fee must be paid to confirm the seat. Failure to do so forfeits the seat to waitlisted candidates.
April–May 2026
2nd & 3rd selection lists (if vacancies remain) Upcoming
Waitlisted candidates called in order. Keep checking school notice board regularly. No separate notification is sent to waitlisted candidates — you must check yourself.
Class 2 to 11 — Offline Process
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Admission to Class 2 onwards is offline only and subject to seat availability. There is no centralised online portal — visit the respective KV school directly to collect and submit forms.
April 2–8, 2026
Offline registration — Class 2 to 8 Upcoming
Collect form from respective KV school. Admissions based on priority category system + seat availability. Lottery used within each category if oversubscribed.
April 13, 2026
Class 2–8 selection list declared Upcoming
Posted on school notice board only. No centralised online portal for higher class results.
April 15–20, 2026
Class 9 entrance test registration & exam Upcoming
Class 9 requires an entrance test: 3 hours, 100 marks — Hindi (20), English (20), Maths (20), Science (20), Social Science (20). Minimum qualifying marks: 33% general / 25% reserved categories.
After CBSE Class 10 results (May–June 2026)
Class 11 admission Upcoming
Merit-based, stream-wise (Science/Commerce/Humanities) based on Class 10 board marks. KV students registered first; non-KV students considered for remaining seats.
June 30, 2026
Last date of admission — all classes Upcoming
Except Class 11 (processed post-board results) and Class 12 (no fresh admissions, only continuing KV students).

How to Apply — Step by Step

Complete guide for Class 1 and Balvatika online application on admission.kvs.gov.in. Read all instructions before starting.

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Before you start: Keep the child's birth certificate, your service certificate (if applicable), and a recent passport-size photo of the child ready in digital format (JPG, max 100KB each). Have your mobile number and email ID handy for OTP verification.
Online application — Class 1 & Balvatika
1

Visit the official KVS admission portal

Go to admission.kvs.gov.in — This is the ONLY official portal. Do not apply through any third-party website, app, or agent. The application is completely free.

2

Click "New Registration"

Read all instructions on the registration page carefully. Check the declaration checkbox and click "Proceed". Enter the child's name, date of birth, parent's name, valid mobile number, and email ID. An OTP will be sent to your mobile.

3

Fill the admission form

Enter all details accurately: child's personal information, parents' details, service category, and residential address.

⚠ The address you enter is treated as FINAL for neighbourhood/distance-based priority determination. Enter your actual current residence address — this cannot be changed later.
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Select up to 3 KV schools

You can choose up to 3 Kendriya Vidyalaya schools in order of preference from the list provided on the portal. Applying to multiple schools greatly increases your chances.

You cannot submit more than one application for the same child at the same school. If you do, only the last submission is considered valid.
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Upload required documents

Upload self-attested scanned copies of: child's birth certificate (mandatory), passport-size photo (mandatory), and other applicable documents based on your category.

File format: JPG or PDF. Each file must be under 100KB. Ensure scans are clear and readable. Incomplete or blurry uploads can lead to rejection during document verification at the school.
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Preview carefully and submit

Click "Preview" to review all entered details. Use "Edit" to correct any mistakes. Once satisfied, click "Submit" — an OTP is sent to your mobile to authenticate the final submission.

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Save your Application Number

Note down or screenshot the Application Submission Code / Application Number displayed after successful submission. This is required to check your lottery result on April 8/9, 2026.

You will also receive an SMS confirmation on your registered mobile. Save the confirmation message.
After the lottery result (April 8–9, 2026)
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Check your result

Log in to admission.kvs.gov.in with your Application Number. Also check the school's website and notice board. SMS will be sent to registered mobile.

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Visit school with original documents

If selected, visit the KV school within the stipulated deadline (usually 3–5 working days from result date) with ALL original documents for verification.

⚠ Bring every document in original PLUS 2 self-attested photocopies. Admissions will be cancelled if documents are found to be false or incorrect — the Principal is directed to scrutinise all documents thoroughly.
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Pay admission fee

Pay the prescribed fee at the school to confirm and secure the seat. The seat is NOT confirmed until the fee is paid. RTE/EWS category students are fully exempt from all fees.

For Class 2 to 11 (Offline process)
Offline admission — Class 2 onwards
  1. Visit the respective KV school between April 2–8, 2026 during school hours
  2. Collect the offline admission form from the school office (free of charge)
  3. Fill the form carefully with all required details of the child and parent
  4. Attach self-attested photocopies of all required documents along with originals for verification
  5. Submit the completed form at the school before the closing date
  6. Check school notice board for the selection list on April 13, 2026
  7. If selected, complete admission formalities and pay fee within the given deadline

Document Checklist

Prepare all documents before applying. Use this interactive checklist to track what you have ready. Bring originals + 2 photocopies for school verification.

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At document verification: Bring ALL originals + 2 self-attested photocopies to the school. Admissions secured on the basis of false or incorrect documents will be cancelled immediately by the Principal per KVS guidelines.
Additional documents for Class 2 and above (Offline admission)
  • Transfer Certificate (TC) — from the previous school, in original
  • Previous year's Report Card / Mark Sheet — showing promotion to next class
  • School leaving certificate from last attended school
  • For Class 9: Class 8 passing/promotion certificate from a recognised CBSE/State Board school
  • For Class 11: Class 10 marksheet from CBSE or recognised board

Priority Categories Explained

KVS uses a strict priority system. Higher categories get seats first. Within each category, a lottery is used if applicants exceed available seats. Tap a category to expand.

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Priority 1–4 are reserved for government sector employees. Priority 5 is open to all children — including those from private sector families — for remaining seats after higher categories are accommodated.
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Service Category I
Transferable Central Govt employees with All-India transfer liability — highest priority
Who qualifies?
  • Defence personnel — Army, Navy, Air Force
  • Central Armed Police Forces (CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP, SSB)
  • IAS, IPS, IFS and other All-India Service officers
  • Central Govt employees with explicit All-India transfer clause in service rules
Document needed

Service certificate from your department/unit specifically mentioning All-India transfer liability. A generic employment letter without this mention may not qualify for Category I.

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Service Category II
Transferable Central Govt employees without All-India transfer liability
Who qualifies?

Central Government employees who get transferred but only within a region or zone — not across the entire country. Most non-gazetted Central Govt employees fall here.

Document needed

Service certificate from your office confirming Central Govt employment. Should mention your designation and nature of post (transferable, within region).

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Service Category III
Non-transferable Central Govt employees & retired pensioners
Who qualifies?
  • Fixed-post Central Govt employees who do not transfer
  • Retired Central Government pensioners
  • Ex-servicemen drawing a Central Govt pension
Documents needed

Current employees: Office ID card / appointment letter confirming Central Govt employment.

Pensioners / Ex-servicemen: Pension Payment Order (PPO) issued by the Central Government.

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IV–V
Category IV & General
PSU, autonomous body, state govt employees and all other children
Category IV

Children of employees of: Govt of India autonomous bodies, PSUs (public sector undertakings), central higher educational institutions (IITs, IISc, Central Universities), and transferable state government employees.

Category V — General (open to all)

Open to all children regardless of parent's employment. Seats allocated after Categories I–IV are accommodated. Includes private sector employees, self-employed, etc.

RTE / EWS seats (25% of all seats)

10 out of 40 seats per section are reserved for economically weaker sections under the Right to Education (RTE) Act 2009. Completely free education — no fees charged whatsoever.

Seat reservation breakdown — per section of 40 seats
10
RTE / EWS
(25% — fee-free)
11
OBC-NCL
(27.5% reservation)
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SC seats
(15% reservation)
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ST seats
(7.5% reservation)
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CwSN (Differently-abled): 3% seats reserved horizontally across ALL categories. Maximum class strength is capped at 40 students per section for Classes I, II, III from 2026–27 onwards.
Special quotas
👧 Single Girl Child Quota

A separate quota for single girl children (with no siblings) applies from Class 6 onwards. This is in addition to the regular category seats.

🏛 Project / IHL Sector KVs

KVs sponsored by PSUs or institutions (IITs, IISc, DRDO etc.) follow a modified priority where children of the sponsoring organisation get Priority I.

Age & Eligibility Criteria

Age is calculated as on March 31, 2026 for the 2026–27 session. A child born on April 1 is also considered eligible for that year's age bracket.

Age limits — class-wise
ClassMinimum AgeMaximum AgeRemarks
Balvatika 13 years4 yearsAs on April 1, 2026
Balvatika 24 years5 yearsAs on April 1, 2026
Balvatika 35 years6 yearsAs on April 1, 2026
Class 16 years8 yearsAs on March 31, 2026. Born between Mar 1, 2018 – Apr 1, 2020
Class 26 years9 yearsAs on March 31, 2026
Class 37 years10 yearsAs on March 31, 2026
Class 48 years11 yearsAs on March 31, 2026
Class 59 years12 yearsAs on March 31, 2026
Class 610 years13 yearsAs on March 31, 2026
Class 711 years14 yearsAs on March 31, 2026
Class 812 years15 yearsAs on March 31, 2026
Class 913 years16 yearsEntrance test required
Class 11—No upper limitMust have passed Class 10 in same academic year
Class 12—No upper limitContinuing students only — no fresh admission
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Age relaxation for CwSN: Maximum age limit may be relaxed by up to 2 years for Children with Special Needs (differently-abled children). This is at the Principal's discretion based on the disability certificate submitted.
General eligibility conditions
  • Child must be an Indian citizen. Children of foreign nationals residing in India are also eligible.
  • Child must meet the age criteria for the class being applied for (as on March 31, 2026).
  • For Class 11: Admission only in the same year as passing Class 10. No break in continuous study permitted.
  • For Class 12: No fresh admissions — only existing KV students continuing from Class 11.
  • No entrance exam for Classes 1–8. Class 9 requires a written entrance test (100 marks, 3 hours).
  • Class 11 admission is merit-based — stream allocated based on Class 10 board marks and seat availability.
  • Admission on the basis of incorrect or false information will be cancelled immediately at any stage.
  • Maximum section strength: 40 students per section for Classes I, II, III from 2026–27 onwards (progressive cap extending to Class IV from 2027–28).

Frequently Asked Questions

Real questions parents ask every admission season — answered clearly and completely.

The last date for online registration for Class 1 and Balvatika is April 2, 2026. The portal closes at end of day. No extension is typically given by KVS. Apply at least 2–3 days early — the portal experiences very heavy traffic on the last day and often becomes slow or temporarily unavailable.
After the registration window closes, each KV school conducts a computerised draw of lots. The lottery is broadcast live on the school's YouTube channel — all registered parents can watch. Tokens representing each applicant (within their priority category) are drawn one by one. This produces a selection list and a waitlist. There is no entrance exam for Class 1 — selection is purely by lottery within priority categories.
Yes — you can apply to up to 3 KV schools per child through the same portal in a single application. Applying to multiple schools significantly improves your chances. You cannot submit more than one separate application for the same child at the same school — if multiple are submitted, only the last one is valid.
If selected candidates don't complete admission formalities within the given timeframe, waitlisted candidates are called in order. KVS typically releases 2nd and 3rd selection lists in April–May if seats remain vacant. Keep checking the school's notice board regularly — no separate individual notification is sent to waitlisted candidates. You must check yourself.
No — the KVS application process is completely free. There is no registration, processing, or application fee. Be extremely wary of any website, agent, or individual that asks for payment to "apply for KV admission" or "guarantee a seat" — this is fraudulent. Report such fraud to KVS authorities immediately.
Results for Balvatika (April 8) and Class 1 (April 9, 2026) can be checked through: (1) Login to admission.kvs.gov.in using your Application/Registration Number; (2) The individual school's official website; (3) School notice board; (4) SMS to your registered mobile number. All four channels are simultaneously updated.
Balvatika is a pre-primary programme (equivalent to Nursery/LKG/UKG) introduced by KVS under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 for children aged 3–6 years. It has 3 levels: Balvatika 1 (age 3–4), Balvatika 2 (4–5), Balvatika 3 (5–6). Class 1 is the first year of formal primary education for children aged 6–8 years. Balvatika is currently available only in select KV schools — not all KVs have it. Both have separate application processes and lottery dates.
Check your appointment letter or service rules. Category I: Your service rules explicitly mention All-India transfer liability (common for IAS/IPS/Defence/CAPF). Category II: You are transferred but only within a region/zone. Category III: You are in a fixed post and do not transfer, or you are a pensioner. If in doubt, ask your HR/Admin department to issue a service certificate clearly mentioning the nature of transfer liability — the school will assess your category based on this certificate.
From 2026–27, KVS has implemented a progressive cap of 40 students per section for Classes I, II, and III. This cap will extend to Class IV from 2027–28. This means: 10 RTE seats + 6 SC seats + 3 ST seats + 11 OBC-NCL seats + remaining general seats = 40 total per section.