India, Nov. 28 -- From neighbourhood proximity to sibling and alumni considerations, a wide range of criteria is likely to shape admissions in entry-level classes in Delhi's private schools, as the Government prepares to release the detailed criteria for the 2026-27 academic session on November 27.

The Directorate of Education notified that forms will be available from December 4, while the first list of selected candidates will be declared on January 23.

Under the revised structure issued by the DoE, the foundational stage comprises Nursery and KG, followed by Class 1.

According to the DoE, for the 2026-27 session, a child must be between three to four years for nursery, four to five years for KG and five to six years for Class 1 as o...