KV School Admission Guidelines 2026-27 | Notification PDF

केन्द्रीय विद्यालय स्कूल ऑनलाइन प्रवेश दिशानिर्देश 2026-27

The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has published comprehensive admission guidelines for the academic year 2026-27. These guidelines detail the entire process for online admissions, eligibility requirements, necessary documentation, and selection procedures for various classes.

I. Central Government Employee: A regular employee who has been appointed to a government-sanctioned position, working in a substantive role, and receiving a salary from the Consolidated Fund of India. This category also encompasses members of All India Services, including IAS, IPS, and IFoS.

II. State Government Employee: A regular employee who occupies a sanctioned position under the State Government in a substantive capacity and receives a salary from the State’s Consolidated Fund.

III. Transfer: An employee is deemed to be transferred only when they are relocated by a competent authority from one location or urban area to another that is at least 20 kilometers apart, with a minimum duration of stay of 6 months (180 days), including the date of release.

IV. Autonomous Bodies / Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs): Entities that are either entirely funded by the government or possess at least 50% government ownership or control are categorized as Autonomous Bodies or PSUs of the Central or State Government.

V. Project / IHL Kendriya Vidyalaya: A Kendriya Vidyalaya established with the assistance of a Public Sector Undertaking, government project, or Institute of Higher Learning, which offers administrative and financial support.

KV Admission 2026-27: Complete Overview

Organization	Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS)
Academic Session	2026-27
Admission Mode	Online (Balvatika and Class 1), Offline/School Level (Class 2 onwards based on vacancies)
Eligible Applicants	All Indian citizens
Minimum Age (Class 1)	6 years as on 31 March
Maximum Age Relaxation	+2 years for CwSN
No Age Limit	Class XI & XII (with conditions)
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KV School Admission Process 2026-27

• Admissions for Balvatika and Class 1 are entirely managed online via the official KVS admission portal.
• Parents are required to first register on the portal, complete the application form, and upload the necessary documents.
• Once submitted, applications are reviewed and selection lists are published online.
• Eligibility Criteria
• To qualify for Class 1, the child must be at least 6 years old according to the specified cut-off date.
• Admissions are available to Indian citizens, with preference given to children of government employees and defense personnel.
• Selection Process
• Admission to Class 1 is conducted through a lottery system (random selection).
• For Classes 2-8, admissions depend on available seats and a priority category system.
• Class 9 admissions may require an entrance examination, while Class 11 admissions are determined based on merit.
• Documents Required

Applicants need to upload and verify the following documents:

• Birth certificate (evidence of age)
• Passport-sized photo
• Proof of residence
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/BPL), if relevant
• Service certificate (for government personnel)
• Key Features
• A transparent and entirely digital admission process for entry-level classes
• Seat reservations in accordance with RTE and KVS regulations
• Multiple selection lists published based on the availability of seats
• Final admission contingent upon document verification at the school level

Admission Priorities for Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs)

Admissions to Kendriya Vidyalayas are allocated according to the following order of priority:

(A) KVS under Civil / Defence Sector

• Children of employees of the Central Government (both transferable and non-transferable) as well as ex-servicemen.
• Children of individuals employed in Autonomous Bodies, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), or Institutes of Higher Learning that are governed by the Government of India.
• Children of employees of State Government (both transferable and non-transferable).
• Children of individuals employed in State Government Autonomous Bodies, PSUs, or Institutes of Higher Learning.
• All other children who do not belong to the aforementioned categories.

Please be advised that priority is determined by the number of transfers the parent has completed in the past 7 years.

(B) KVs under Project Sector / Institutes of Higher Learning

Children of staff members from the sponsoring Project Sector or Institute of Higher Learning, which encompasses:

• Faculty members
• Postgraduate research scholars engaged in long-term projects
• Regular Council of Wardens (COW) personnel
• Employees on deputation
• Retired staff members
• Contractual employees directly hired by the Project/IHL

(Note: Outsourced or third-party contractual personnel are not qualified for priority.)

Preference Order within this category: Employees on duty → Deputation personnel → Former employees → Directly contracted personnel.

• Offspring of Central Government employees (both transferable and non-transferable) and retired military personnel.
• Offspring of employees from Government of India Autonomous Bodies, Public Sector Undertakings, or Higher Education Institutions.
• Offspring of State Government employees.
• Offspring of State Government Autonomous Bodies, Public Sector Undertakings, or Higher Education Institutions.
• All other categories not specified above.

Note: Priority is also evaluated based on the number of relocations undertaken by the parent in the last 7 years.

Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2026-27: Age Limit & Eligibility Criteria

• A child must be 6 years of age by 31st March of the academic year in which admission is sought (a child born on 1st April is also considered).
• The age requirements for admission to Kendriya Vidyalayas across various classes are detailed below:

Class I	6 years	Less than 8 years
Class II	7 years	Less than 9 years
Class III	8 years	Less than 10 years
Class IV	9 years	Less than 11 years
Class V	10 years	Less than 12 years
Class VI	10 years	Less than 12 years
Class VII	11 years	Less than 13 years
Class VIII	12 years	Less than 14 years
Class IX	13 years	Less than 15 years
Class X	14 years	Less than 16 years

Important Notes on Age Criteria for Admission

• Progressive Age Changes: Following the modifications to the minimum and maximum age limits for Class I effective from the 2022-23 academic year, it is expected that similar progressive changes to the age criteria will be enacted for higher classes in the upcoming years.
• Relaxation for CwSN: The upper age limit may be increased by a maximum of 2 years for Children with Special Needs (CwSN).
• No Age Limit for Class XI: There are no age restrictions for admission to Class XI, provided that the student submits their application in the same year they complete the Class X examination.
• No Age Limit for Class XII: Similarly, there is no upper or lower age limit for admission to Class XII, as long as the student has maintained continuous enrollment after passing Class XI.

KV Reservations Regarding Admission 2026

A. Categories of Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer): A total of fifteen percent of seats will be allocated for Scheduled Caste, seven point five percent for Scheduled Tribes, and twenty-seven percent for Other Backward Classes (OBC- NCL) in all new admissions at each Kendriya Vidyalaya.

B. Category for Children with Special Needs (CwSN): Three percent of the total seats available for new admissions will be reserved horizontally for Children with Special Needs (CwSN).

Request for Open Positions

Should there be any unoccupied seats available after June 30th, the Deputy Commissioner of the Region is empowered to authorize admissions up to the specified capacity of 40, adhering to the predetermined admission priorities, until July 31st of the applicable Academic Year.

Here are short lines for each category:

• KVS Employees’ Children: They are eligible for admission at any time, even if it exceeds the class capacity (Class IX requires a test).
• Deceased Central Govt Employees’ Children: Admission is granted upon presentation of valid proof.
• Gallantry Award Winners’ Children: They qualify for an additional admission quota.
• Police Gallantry Award Winners’ Children: They are considered under a special category.
• Meritorious Sports Children: Those who excel at the national or state level are granted admission.
• Scouts & Guides Awardees: Recipients of the Rashtrapati Puraskar are eligible for admission.
• Bravery & Bal Awards Winners: Awardees of the National Bravery, Bal Shree, and PM Bal Puraskar are included.
• Fine Arts Talented Children: Recognized artists at the national or state level are eligible for admission.
• COVID-19 Orphaned Children: They are admitted under the PM CARES initiative with a fee exemption.
• Kashmir Migrants’ Children: They receive relaxation, extended deadlines, and additional seats.

Procedure for KV School Admission 2026-27

Publicity: An announcement concerning online registration for Class-I will be released by the Regional Office in local newspapers in accordance with the Admission Schedule provided by KVS (HQs). This announcement will encourage parents to enroll their children for admission into Kendriya Vidyalayas. It is crucial that this advertisement explicitly indicates that admissions to Kendriya Vidyalayas are not restricted to Central Government employees; they are open to everyone, although specific priorities have been established for different categories to facilitate the admissions process. Furthermore, the reservations for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, and CwSN, as mandated by the RTE Act 2009, must also be included.

Registration: (i) Registration will not take place if there are no vacancies in a particular class. If a vacancy occurs in the future, registration may proceed following comprehensive publicity at the local level, on the Vidyalaya website, and on the School Notice Board, with admissions granted in accordance with KVS Admission Guidelines.
(ii) If the number of children applying for registration is inadequate, leading to unfilled seats, the Principal will issue a second advertisement in accordance with the Admission Schedule to announce the availability of vacancies.
(iii) Admissions must be carried out with the approval of the Executive Committee of the Vidyalaya. If the Executive Committee does not authorize admissions up to the full sanctioned capacity of the class, the Principal is obligated to inform the Deputy Commissioner, who may then grant approval for the admissions.
(iv) Registration for Class XI will begin immediately after the announcement of Class X results, and admissions up to the full capacity of the class should be completed within 30 days of the declaration of CBSE results. If there are difficulties in admitting students to the full capacity due to the Executive Committee’s lack of approval, the procedures outlined for other classes above will be followed, ensuring that admissions up to the sanctioned capacity of the class are completed.

Method of Admission in Class-1 2026-27

Out of the total seats available for new admissions, 25% will be reserved for the Right to Education (hereafter referred to as ‘RTE’). Furthermore, 15% will be allocated for Scheduled Castes (SC), 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes (ST), and 27% for Other Backward Classes – Non-Creamy Layer (hereafter referred to as ‘OBC-NCL’). Following the admission of students under the RTE Act of 2009, children with Special Needs (CwSN) will be admitted next, after which children belonging to Category 1 (Cat-1) will be considered.

The students admitted under Cat-1 will also include SC, ST, and OBC-NCL categories. Subsequently, after the admission of Cat-1, the process for Cat-2 will begin, which will also encompass SC, ST, and OBC-NCL candidates (up to Cat-3 in the case of Project/IHL Schools). The shortfall in the number of candidates for the reserved seats for SC, ST, and OBC-NCL will be determined after considering the number of SC, ST, and OBC-NCL children admitted under the RTE quota and the Priority Categories 1 and 2. The reservation criteria will be applied within the approved class strength of 40 students per section:

RTE 25% : 10 seats (which may include the seats reserved for SC, ST, and OBC-NCL as mentioned below)

• SC 15% : 06 seats
• ST 7.5% : 03 seats
• OBC-NCL 27% : 11 seats

Three percent of seats will be allocated horizontally for applicants who are Children with Special Needs (CwSN).

Upon completion of the registration process, the order in which the lottery will be conducted by each Kendriya Vidyalaya is as follows:

a) RTE Lottery
b) All CwSN Lotteries
c) CAT-I
d) CAT-II
e) SC
f) ST
g) OBC
h) CAT-III
i) CAT-IV
j) CAT-V
k) CAT-VI (if applicable)

The following procedure is to be followed for new admissions to Class I in Kendriya Vidyalayas:

(I) First Lot: A total of 10 seats (out of 40 seats) in Class I per section will be allocated in accordance with RTE provisions (25% of the seats). These 10 seats will be filled through a draw of lots from all applications submitted by SC/ST/EWS/BPL/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/CwSN residents of the locality.

(II) Second Lot: A lottery will be conducted for Children with Special Needs from SC/ST/OBC-NCL/Unreserved categories, adhering to the established Priority Category.

(III) Third Lot: The remaining seats (after considering RTE and CwSN applicants, if applicable) will be filled based on the existing Priority Categories of Cat-I and Cat-II (Cat-I to Cat-III in the case of Project/IHL KV), up to the sanctioned strength or until the list of all registered candidates from Cat-1 and Cat-2 (Cat-1 to Cat-3 in the case of Project/IHL KV) is fully utilized.

(IV) Fourth Lot: The total number of SC/ST/OBC-NCL will be determined based on the admitted summary of RTE, CwSN, Cat-1, and Cat-2 (Cat-1 to Cat-3 in the case of Project/IHL KV) admissions completed by the third phase. Any shortfall in the seats reserved for SC/ST/OBC-NCL will then be addressed by admitting SC/ST/OBC-NCL applicants according to the order of admission priorities, irrespective of the sanctioned strength.

(V) Fifth Lot: After all these processes have been completed, if the sanctioned strength remains unfilled and seats are still available, applicants from Priority Cat-3 (Cat-4 in Project/IHL KV) onwards will be considered for admission based on the existing priority list for unreserved seats only. The unfilled reserved seats for RTE/SC/ST/OBC (NCL) should remain vacant.

(VI) In the event that there are insufficient candidates registered online to fill the remaining vacant reserved seats: To address the unfilled quota of reserved seats for RTE/SC/ST/OBC-NCL, a separate advertisement will be issued in accordance with the Admission schedule by the respective Kendriya Vidyalayas.

Definition of Neighbourhood and Proof of Residence (Applicable for Admission Under RTE only)

Considering that Kendriya Vidyalayas are located in regions with differing population densities, they have been categorized as follows to define the neighbourhood boundaries:

• Major cities and Urban areas (All District Headquarters and Metropolises) 5 km Radius
• Locations and regions not included in point 1 above. 8 km Radius.
• All applicants are required to submit proof of residence.
• A written self-declaration from the parent concerning the distance may also be accepted, subject to verification.

Fee and other concessions:

(i) There will be no fees charged for children who are admitted under the 25% quota set forth by the RTE Act of 2009.
(ii) Once admitted to Class I under the RTE Act, these children will continue to enjoy their exemptions and concessions until they complete Class VIII.
(iii) During the registration process, parents must submit proof of address.
(iv) Employees eligible for fee reimbursement within their respective departments are not permitted to claim RTE concessions.

Methods of KV School Admission in Class IX

To secure a place in Class IX, an admission examination will be conducted, and a merit list will be compiled for each priority category individually. Admission may be granted to occupy any unfilled seats within the specified class capacity as detailed in the Table found in PART-A, Para 05, following the priority order determined by the parents’ category.

• The admission examination will encompass the subjects of Hindi, English, Mathematics, Social Science, and Science.
• There will be a singular admission test paper with a duration of 3 hours, totaling 100 marks distributed as follows: Hindi, English, Mathematics, Social Science, and Science, each assigned 20 marks.
• Candidates must obtain a minimum of 33% of the total marks to qualify. Students belonging to SC/ST/CwSN categories will be eligible for admission with a minimum of 25% of the total marks.

KVS Admission 2026: Marks Concession for Sports, NCC, Scouts and Reservation Categories

(A) The following concession will be extended to students applying for admission who have engaged in Games & Sports meet/Scouting & Guiding/NCC/Adventure activities at various levels. The certificate needed for this purpose may be from any of the preceding years.

S.No. Sports & Games

• NCC Scouting/ Guiding
• Adventure Activities
• Concession of marks for admission
• a. Participation at SGFI or equivalent level
• ‘A’ certificate & participation in Republic Day Parade /PM Rally
• Rashtrapati Puraskar award certificate
• NIL 6% Marks in aggregate
• b. Participation at KVS National/ State level
• ‘A’ certificate and best Cadet in Distt/State level
• Rajya Puraskar award certificate with 07 proficiency badges
• NIL 4% Marks in aggregate
• c. Participation at KVS Regional/ District Level
• ‘A’ certificate
• Tritiya Sopan certificate with 05 proficiency badges
• Participation in at least One 10 days adventure activity
• 2% Marks in aggregate
• (B) Students from SC/ST/OBC-NCL/CwSN backgrounds will receive an enhancement in aggregate by 4% Marks for admission to class XI.
• (C) The total concession available under Sports/Games/NCC/Scout and Guides/Adventure will not exceed 6% Marks in aggregate. If a candidate qualifies for multiple concessions under the various categories outlined in (A) and (B) above, only the single concession that provides the maximum benefit to the candidate will be allowed. This same benefit may also be extended to non-KV Students seeking fresh admission in KVs.

Note:

• These Admission Guidelines shall apply to Balvatika Classes as appropriate, adhering to the same criteria as Class I, while considering the age requirements for Balvatika 1, 2, and 3, as necessary.
• In case of any disputes concerning the interpretation of the Admission Guidelines, the determination made by the Commissioner KVS will be final.
• Any alterations required to the Admission Guidelines due to unforeseen circumstances at any point during the year may be executed with the prior consent of the Chairman, KVS.