KVS एडमिशन 2026-27: बालवाटिका और क्लास 1 के लिए अप्लाई करने की आखिरी तारीख, उम्र की लिमिट और सिलेक्शन प्रोसेस।
KVS Admission 2026–27 Notification
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) is expected to release the official notification for fresh admissions for the academic year 2026–27 very soon!
This page provides complete information on KV admission dates, application start and end schedule, selection process, reservation criteria, lottery system, and result announcements.
Parents and guardians are strongly encouraged to check our website regularly for the latest Kendriya Vidyalaya admission updates and important announcements.
Admissions will be open for Balvatika 1–3 and Classes 1 to 11 across 1,256 Kendriya Vidyalayas nationwide.KVS Admission 2026-27 Basic Information
Organization
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
Academic Year
2026–2027
Admission For
Balvatika 1–3
& Class 1 to 11
KV Schools in India
1,256
KVS Regions
25
Total Students
13,37,614
Teaching Staff
50,197
Non-Teaching Staff
6,586
KVS Admission 2026-27 Official Date Schedule [Expected]
| Event | Date (Day) |
| Commencement of Class I Admissions | 2 March 2026 (Monday) |
| Final Date for Class I Admissions | 20 March 2026 (Friday) |
| Admissions Begin – Balvatika I & III | 2 March 2026 (Monday) |
| Last Day for Balvatika I & III Applications | 20 March 2026 (Friday) |
| Class I Lottery Result Declaration | 27 March 2026 (Friday) |
| Balvatika III Lottery Outcome Announcement | 28 March 2026 (Saturday) |
Regional Lottery Draw Timings (27.3.2026)
KVS Admission 2026-27 Important Links
To facilitate your understanding of the KVS admission process, we have provided all relevant documents from the previous year in PDF format.
How to Apply for Class 1 or Balvatika in KVS 2026-27?
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) offers admissions for Balvatika-3 (Pre-KG) and Class 1 for the academic year 2026–27. The process is completely free at the application stage!
Eligibility:
• Balvatika-3: Child must be at least 3 years old as of 1 April 2026.
• Class 1: Child must be between 6–8 years old.
1. Visit the Official Portal
Go to the KVS Admission Portal: kvsadmission2025.in once the 2026–27 cycle opens.
2. Accept Terms & Conditions
Read and accept the declaration to proceed to the online application form.
3. Enter Child’s Date of Birth
The system will auto-check age eligibility. If eligible, you’ll be allowed to continue; otherwise, the application will stop here.
4. Choose Your Preferred KV School(s)
Select one or more schools that offer Balvatika-3 (if applying for Pre-KG). Note: Not all KVs run Balvatika classes—verify first!
5. Fill in Details
Provide child’s personal info, parent/guardian contact details, address, and upload required documents (Aadhaar, birth certificate, etc.).
6. Submit & Confirm
Review and submit your application. You’ll receive an SMS and email confirmation with your application number.
Important: You may apply to multiple KV schools, but only one application per school is allowed. Duplicate submissions will be rejected.
Age Eligibility Criteria for KVS Admission 2026-27 for Balvatika and Class 1

The primary criterion for KVS admission is the applicant’s age. It’s crucial that the age of the applicant aligns with what is outlined in the KVS notification for the academic year 2026-27. Any variation, even by a single day, from the specified eligible age will result in the rejection of the online application. The KVS admission portal will automatically deny such applications! Therefore, it’s essential to thoroughly review the age requirements before submitting applications for Balvatika-3 and Class-1 at KV schools. The table provided below will assist you in comprehending the age criteria established by KVS.
Important: The age cut-off date is 1 April 2026. Any deviation—even by a single day—from the specified age limits will result in automatic rejection of the online application.
Age Limit Chart for Admission 2026
| Class | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Balvatika-1 | 3 Years | Less than 4 years |
| Balvatika-2 | 4 Years | Less than 5 years |
| Balvatika-3 | 5 Years | Less than 6 years |
| Class-1 | 6 Years | 8 Years |
| Class-2 | 7 Years | 9 Years |
| Class-3 | 8 Years | 10 Years |
| Class-4 | 9 Years | 11 Years |
| Class-5 | 9 Years | 11 Years |
| Class-6 | 10 Years | 12 Years |
| Class-7 | 11 Years | 13 Years |
| Class-8 | 12 Years | 14 Years |
| Class-9 | 13 Years | 15 Years |
| Class-10 | 14 Years | 16 Years |
Date of Birth Chart for Admission 2026
| Class | Born Between | Span |
|---|---|---|
| Balvatika-1 | 1 Apr 2022 – 1 Apr 2023 | 1 Year |
| Balvatika-2 | 1 Apr 2021 – 1 Apr 2022 | 1 Year |
| Balvatika-3 | 1 Apr 2020 – 1 Apr 2021 | 1 Year |
| Class-1 | 1 Apr 2018 – 1 Apr 2020 | 2 Years |
| Class-2 | 1 Apr 2017 – 1 Apr 2019 | 2 Years |
| Class-3 | 1 Apr 2016 – 1 Apr 2018 | 2 Years |
| Class-4 | 1 Apr 2015 – 1 Apr 2017 | 2 Years |
| Class-5 | 1 Apr 2014 – 1 Apr 2016 | 2 Years |
| Class-6 | 1 Apr 2014 – 1 Apr 2016 | 2 Years |
| Class-7 | 1 Apr 2013 – 1 Apr 2015 | 2 Years |
| Class-8 | 1 Apr 2012 – 1 Apr 2014 | 2 Years |
| Class-9 | 1 Apr 2011 – 1 Apr 2013 | 2 Years |
| Class-10 | 1 Apr 2010 – 1 Apr 2012 | 2 Years |
Lottery Result of KVS Admission 2026-27 for Class-1 & Balvatika

Once you’ve registered successfully on the KVS online admission portal, each school will hold a lottery to choose from the students who applied. Begin by verifying if your child’s name appears on the candidate list that the school has made available. This list can be found on the school’s notice board and is also uploaded to their website! The date for the lottery will be sent to you via your registered mobile number and email. A designated committee will oversee the lottery process, which will be broadcast live on the school’s YouTube channel. You can tune in to watch the event and see the results in real time.
View More: KVS Admission 2025-26 Online Lottery Results for Class-1 and Balvatika Classes
The online lottery draw is being carried out via the official KVS integration portal, with the software installed on the computers in the Principal’s office of all KV schools. The Principal conducts the online lottery draw in the presence of the committee members. After selecting the category from the list and clicking the ‘Lottery Draw’ button on the panel, the candidates’ list will be reorganized. This will result in the final selection list of candidates, along with a waiting list.
How to Get Admission in KV School 2026-27?
Gaining admission to a KV school isn’t a matter of shortcuts! The best approach is to promptly register your child on the official KVS portal. Each school will utilize a Lottery Draw system to determine admissions on behalf of the parents. This entire process will be broadcast live on their YouTube channel, ensuring complete transparency in selecting candidates for Class 1 or Balvatika-3. Be sure to register your child for multiple KV schools in your vicinity, but remember, you can’t submit multiple applications for the same school. Nowadays in India, quality education can be quite expensive; however, KVS offers excellent education from Nursery through 12th grade without hefty fees.
Revised Guidelines of KVS Admission 2026-27
The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan has released a new set of admission guidelines for all KV schools, available in PDF format for each academic year. This document is divided into three sections: Part A covers General Guidelines, Part B discusses Special Provisions, and Part C outlines the Admission Procedure.
It is crucial for every parent to be aware that the special provision allowing MP recommendations for 10 candidates has been completely eliminated by KVS. This PDF serves as a valuable resource for addressing any questions regarding admissions for the current year, including details about age limits, the eligible birth dates for children, the distance from your home to the KV school, and the process for conducting the draw of lots for student selection.
KVS Admission 2026-27 Process for Class 1 to 11
The admissions process for KVS Class-1 and Balvatika-3 is identical. Of the available new admission seats, 25% are allocated for Right to Education (RTE) applicants, 15% for Scheduled Castes (SC), 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes (ST), and 27% for Other Backward Classes (OBC, Non-Creamy Layer) students. For instance, if a KV school has 32 available seats, the distribution would be as follows: The reservation is as follows:
RTE 25%: 8 Seats
SC 15%: 5 Seats
ST 7.5%: 2 Seats
OBC 27%: 8 Seats
25 Region KV School Admission List 2026-27
Click below to view the official list of KV schools under each region for 2026–27 admissions:
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केंद्रीय विद्यालय संगठन निकट भविष्य में शैक्षणिक वर्ष 2026-27 के लिए प्रवेश शुरू करने की तैयारी कर रहा है। पंजीकरण तिथि के बारे में एक आधिकारिक घोषणा शीघ्र ही उनकी वेबसाइट पर उपलब्ध होगी। माता-पिता को सलाह दी जाती है कि ऑनलाइन प्रवेश प्रक्रिया विशेष रूप से आधिकारिक पोर्टल के माध्यम से आयोजित की जाएगी kvsonlineadmission.kvs.gov.in।
कृपया इस वर्ष के लिए कक्षा 1 और बालवाटिका -3 के लिए प्रवेश कार्यक्रम के बारे में जानकारी के लिए हमारी वेबसाइट पर अपडेट रहें, साथ ही देश भर में 1,250 से अधिक केवी स्कूलों के बारे में अधिक जानकारी के लिए। यह ध्यान रखना महत्वपूर्ण है कि बालवाटिका -1 3 वर्ष की आयु के बच्चों के लिए प्री-केजी से मेल खाती है, बालवाटिका -2 4 वर्ष की आयु के लोगों के लिए एलकेजी के बराबर है, और बालवाटिका -3 5 वर्ष की आयु के बच्चों के लिए यूकेजी के बराबर है।